How many licensed daycares are in San Luis Obispo?

There are 51 licensed daycare facilities in San Luis Obispo, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo has 17 Family Child Care Home, 17 Child Care Center, 8 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Luis Obispo rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in San Luis Obispo?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Luis Obispo charge approximately $1,564/month for infants, $1,003/month for toddlers, and $1,180/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,065/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo has 51 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in San Luis Obispo County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (17), followed by 17 Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, 5 School Age Child Care Centers, and 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

51 facilities

86% clean

33 avg cap.

1,686

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

14 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ 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.

About This City

Daycares in San Luis Obispo

The average facility capacity is 33 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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