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Best Daycares in Contra Costa County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

979 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median
$2,086
/ month
infant
$1,497
/ month
toddler
$1,648
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Contra Costa County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 979 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes and 4 School Age Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Contra Costa County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aaron Brodsley, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Contra Costa County charge a median of $1,864 per month for infant care and $1,509 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,305 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 20 Daycares in Contra Costa County

1

Aaron Brodsley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
2

Aditi Gupta

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Ramon

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
3

Adriana Guzman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pinole

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
4

Afshan Siddique

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Ramon

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
5

Afshin Sarbaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Concord

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
6

Aghogho Chinwike

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pittsburg

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
7

Aim High Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 75
8

Aim High-Isaac Montanez

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
9

Aim-High Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 75
10

Aim-High Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 75
11

Aim-High Child Care Center, Inc.

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 75
12

Akiko Kato

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
13

Alaina L. Benner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
14

Alamo Country School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alamo

Capacity: 64 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
15

Alice's Montessori - Astrid

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasant Hill

Capacity: 40 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
16

Alice's Montessori Learning Center - Walnut Creek

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
17

Alice's Montessori Learning Centers

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Pleasant Hill

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
18

Alison Machorro Rodriguez & Cristina Machorro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
19

All God's Children Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Discovery Bay

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
20

Alla Afinogenova

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Concord

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,050 – $1,450/mo
View all 979 facilities in Contra Costa County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Contra Costa County?
There are 979 licensed daycare facilities in Contra Costa County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County has 10 Family Child Care Home, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Contra Costa County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Contra Costa County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Contra Costa County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Contra Costa County charge approximately $1,864/month for infants, $1,434/month for toddlers, and $1,509/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,305/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Contra Costa County

Alamo
11 facilities
Antioch
85 facilities
Bay Point
16 facilities
Brentwood
66 facilities
Clayton
12 facilities
Concord
125 facilities
Danville
40 facilities
El Cerrito
42 facilities
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