San Mateo
Browse and compare licensed childcare providers in San Mateo, San Mateo County
151 facilities
151 facilities
92% clean
31 avg cap.
4,656
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+8
New this year
-4
Closed this year
13 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 safety record
92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏠 Home-based care options
77 of 151 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.
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About This City
Daycares in San Mateo
San Mateo has 151 licensed childcare facilities, the largest number of any city in San Mateo County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (77), followed by 52 Child Care Centers, 11 Child Care - Infant Centers, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 2 School Age Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 31 children, and an impressive 92% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.