How many licensed daycares are in San Carlos?

There are 31 licensed daycare facilities in San Carlos, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Carlos?

San Carlos has 10 School Age Child Care Center, 9 Child Care Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Carlos rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in San Carlos?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Carlos 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.

San Carlos

San Carlos has 31 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Mateo County. The majority are School Age Child Care Centers (10), followed by 9 Child Care Centers, 7 Family Child Care Homes, and 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

31 facilities

87% clean

69 avg cap.

2,133

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

15 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.

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Daycares in San Carlos

The average facility capacity is 69 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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