How many licensed daycares are in Santa Clara?

There are 131 licensed daycare facilities in Santa Clara, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has 79 Family Child Care Home, 36 Child Care Center, 10 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Santa Clara rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 83% of facilities in Santa Clara have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Santa Clara?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Santa Clara 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.

Santa Clara

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131 facilities

83% clean

36 avg cap.

4,754

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

12 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

79 of 131 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Santa Clara

Santa Clara has 131 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Santa Clara County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (79), followed by 36 Child Care Centers, 10 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 6 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 36 children, and 83% 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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