Best Daycares in Daly City

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

41 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

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).

Daly City offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 41 licensed facilities, including 10 Child Care Centers and 7 Family Child Care Homes. 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 Daly City, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Amigos De Sf, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Daly City, 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 20 Daycares in Daly City

1

Amigos De Sf

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 22
2

Bayshore Elementary School District

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 30
3

Centro De Cuidado Infantil Semillas De Amor

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 14
4

Daniel Webster Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 24
5

Hope Lutheran Dayschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 170
6

Ihsd, Inc-Serramonte Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 40
7

Imagination Station (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 11
8

Imagination Station (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 56
9

J.s.d. State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 104
10

John F. Kennedy Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 24
11

Josy Silva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
12

Karen W. Castro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
13

Khilola Begiyeva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
14

Leila L. Anico

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
15

Lilian Tejada De Gutierrez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
16

Little Adventure Children Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 48
17

Little Adventure Children Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 40
18

Little Adventure Children Center Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Daly City

Capacity: 59
19

Marta E. Mejia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14
20

Nancy Cano Orille

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Daly City?
There are 41 licensed daycare facilities in Daly City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Daly City?
Daly City has 10 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Daly City rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Daly City have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Daly City?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Daly City 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.

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