Best Daycares in Hillsborough
Top 5 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in San Mateo County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $964/month).
Hillsborough offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 5 licensed facilities, including 4 Child Care Centers and 1 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 5 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
The daycare landscape in Hillsborough, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Breidinger, Nada -la Petite Montessori School, Llc, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Hillsborough, 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 5 Daycares in Hillsborough
Breidinger, Nada -la Petite Montessori School, Llc
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Hillsborough
North Hillsborough Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hillsborough
South Hillsborough Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hillsborough
The Nueva School
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hillsborough
West Hillsborough Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hillsborough