How many licensed daycares are in San Mateo County?

There are 705 licensed daycare facilities in San Mateo County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Mateo County?

San Mateo County has 304 Family Child Care Home, 252 Child Care Center, 58 School Age Child Care Center, 50 Child Care - Infant Center, 41 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Mateo County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 91% of facilities in San Mateo County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Mateo County?

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

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705 facilities

25 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Mateo County

2022 median

$2,401

/ month

infant

$1,720

/ month

toddler

$1,893

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $964/month).

705 facilities

25 cities

91% clean

43 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

91% 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 County

Daycares in San Mateo County

San Mateo County is home to 705 licensed daycare facilities across 25 cities, making it a mid-sized daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in San Mateo (151), followed by Redwood City (110) and South San Francisco (70).

Across the county, an impressive 91% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 43 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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