How many licensed daycares are in San Luis Obispo County?

There are 236 licensed daycare facilities in San Luis Obispo County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Luis Obispo County?

San Luis Obispo County has 126 Family Child Care Home, 70 Child Care Center, 16 School Age Child Care Center, 14 Child Care - Infant Center, 10 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Luis Obispo County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in San Luis Obispo County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Luis Obispo County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Luis Obispo County 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 County

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236 facilities

16 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Luis Obispo County

2022 median

$1,564

/ month

infant

$1,003

/ month

toddler

$1,180

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $695/month).

236 facilities

16 cities

92% clean

27 avg cap.

Top Cities

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

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

126 of 236 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County is home to 236 licensed daycare facilities across 16 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Paso Robles (55), followed by San Luis Obispo (53) and Atascadero (33).

Across the county, an impressive 92% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 27 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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