Best Daycares in East Palo Alto

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

24 licensed facilities
0 top rated
90% 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).

East Palo Alto offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 24 licensed facilities, including 17 Family Child Care Homes and 3 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 East Palo Alto, San Mateo County is strong — 90% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Adolfina Gonzalez, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto

1

Adolfina Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
2

Birginia Jimenez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
3

Deidra Moore

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
4

Edith M. Portillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
5

Giron, Evelyn F., Cabrera, Evelyn X.

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
6

Ihsd, Inc-east Palo Alto Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 64
7

Karla G. Valencia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
8

Kimberly Mcgee

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
9

Leticia Alvarez Magana

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
10

Maria G. Cardenas

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
11

Maria Isabel Vazquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
12

Maribel Aguilar Torres

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
13

Mei Yun Ma

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
14

Qiuyu Gao

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
15

Robin Bradley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
16

Rosalind Bradford

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
17

Ihsd, Inc-magnolia Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 60
18

Stephanie Ward

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
19

Angelica Sorto

Good

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14
20

The Primary School

Good

Child Care Center · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 98

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in East Palo Alto?
There are 24 licensed daycare facilities in East Palo Alto, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in East Palo Alto?
East Palo Alto has 17 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in East Palo Alto rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 90% of facilities in East Palo Alto have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in East Palo Alto?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in East Palo Alto 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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