How many licensed daycares are in Palo Alto?

There are 87 licensed daycare facilities in Palo Alto, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto has 37 Child Care Center, 22 Family Child Care Home, 13 School Age Child Care Center, 10 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Palo Alto rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Palo Alto have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Palo Alto?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Palo Alto charge approximately $2,283/month for infants, $1,614/month for toddlers, and $1,776/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,563/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Palo Alto

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87 facilities

87% clean

51 avg cap.

4,434

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-2

Closed this year

19 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

87% 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.

About This City

Daycares in Palo Alto

Palo Alto has 87 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Santa Clara County. The majority are Child Care Centers (37), followed by 22 Family Child Care Homes, 13 School Age Child Care Centers, 10 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 51 children, and 87% 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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