How many licensed daycares are in Pacifica?

There are 28 licensed daycare facilities in Pacifica, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Pacifica?

Pacifica has 11 Child Care Center, 8 Family Child Care Home, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Pacifica rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in Pacifica have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Pacifica?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Pacifica charge approximately $2,401/month for infants, $1,720/month for toddlers, and $1,893/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,624/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Pacifica

Pacifica has 28 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in San Mateo County. The majority are Child Care Centers (11), followed by 8 Family Child Care Homes, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 3 School Age Child Care Centers, and 2 Child Care - Infant Centers.

28 facilities

86% clean

48 avg cap.

1,331

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

16 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Pacifica

The average facility capacity is 48 children, and 86% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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