Best Daycares in Hayward

Hayward offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 138 licensed facilities, including 13 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 Hayward, Alameda County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, A Joyful Noise Learning Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Hayward, Alameda County charge a median of $2,002 per month for infant care and $1,612 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,492 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.