Best Daycares in Hillsborough

Top 5 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

5 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).

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

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hillsborough

Capacity: 14

North Hillsborough Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hillsborough

Capacity: 25

South Hillsborough Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hillsborough

Capacity: 25

The Nueva School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hillsborough

Capacity: 24

West Hillsborough Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hillsborough

Capacity: 25

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Hillsborough?

There are 5 licensed daycare facilities in Hillsborough, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has 1 Family Child Care Home, 4 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Hillsborough rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Hillsborough have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Hillsborough?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Hillsborough 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.