How many licensed daycares are in San Mateo?

There are 148 licensed daycare facilities in San Mateo, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Mateo?

San Mateo has 76 Family Child Care Home, 46 Child Care Center, 15 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 9 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Mateo rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in San Mateo have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Mateo?

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

San Mateo has 148 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in San Mateo County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (76), followed by 46 Child Care Centers, 15 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 9 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 School Age Child Care Centers.

148 facilities

93% clean

32 avg cap.

4,790

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+12

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 compliance record

93% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

76 of 148 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in San Mateo

The average facility capacity is 32 children, and an impressive 93% 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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