Best Daycares in Atherton

Top 15 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

15 licensed facilities

0 top rated

87% clean record

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).

Atherton offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 15 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 4 School Age Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 15 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Atherton, San Mateo County is solid, with 87% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Champions-las Lomitas Elementary (ps), holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Atherton, San Mateo County charge a median of $2,142 per month for infant care and $1,688 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,520 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 15 Daycares in Atherton

Champions-las Lomitas Elementary (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 26

Champions-las Lomitas Elementary (sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 276

Kce Champions Llc @ Sacred Heart Schools

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 60

Kce Champions Llc @ Sacred Heart Schools

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 60

Menlo Park City School District Early Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 72

Menlo School Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Atherton

Capacity: 24

Menlo School Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 30

Newton @ Encinal

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 200

Newton at Laurel School (mpscd)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 200

Playschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 80

Sacred Heart Preschool and Kindergarten (psk)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 96

Yiting Wang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Atherton

Capacity: 14

Yongli Chen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Atherton

Capacity: 14

Rcsd-adelante-selby Spanish Immersion Cdc

Good

Child Care Center · Atherton

Capacity: 50

Edelmira Cardenas

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Atherton

Capacity: 14

View all 15 facilities in Atherton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Atherton?

There are 15 licensed daycare facilities in Atherton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Atherton?

Atherton has 7 Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Atherton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Atherton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Atherton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Atherton charge approximately $2,142/month for infants, $1,602/month for toddlers, and $1,688/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,520/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.