Best Daycares in Foster City

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

38 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% 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).

Foster City offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 38 licensed facilities, including 15 Family Child Care Homes and 2 Child Care - Infant 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 Foster City, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alexandra Atlanova, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Foster 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 Foster City

1

Alexandra Atlanova

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
2

Alina Ivanchykava

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
3

Anastasiia Basnina

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
4

Anthony Esguerra & Day Anne Suspine

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
5

Bright Horizons @ Gilead (infant)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Foster City

Capacity: 36
6

Challenge School (ps) Fc Campus

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Foster City

Capacity: 44
7

Christina C. Collum

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
8

Dan Yang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
9

Gabriela A. Barbin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 12
10

Haudy A. Leib

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
11

Iris Postigo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
12

Jerbanu Pervez Zack

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
13

Kasturi Basu

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
14

Kids Connection

Excellent

Child Care Center · Foster City

Capacity: 180
15

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Foster City

Capacity: 72
16

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Foster City

Capacity: 52
17

Lilia Zhambalova

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
18

Mary Farid Kopti

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
19

Micka A. Valderrama

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14
20

Natta Nimtheerapat

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Foster City

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Foster City?
There are 38 licensed daycare facilities in Foster City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Foster City?
Foster City has 15 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Foster City rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Foster City have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Foster City?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Foster 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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