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Best Daycares in Los Gatos

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

22 licensed facilities
0 top rated
75% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Santa Clara County

2022 median
$2,283
/ month
infant
$1,614
/ month
toddler
$1,776
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $912/month).

Los Gatos offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 22 licensed facilities, including 9 Child Care Centers and 4 Single Licensed 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.

Compliance in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County is solid, with 75% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Bamrec Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County charge a median of $2,044 per month for infant care and $1,581 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,491 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 Los Gatos

1

Bamrec Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 28
2

Bright Horizons at Los Gatos

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 106
3

Bright Horizons at Los Gatos

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 34
4

Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 24
5

Holy Cross Lutheran Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 90
6

Kce Champions Llc @ Lakeside Elementary

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 30
7

Los Gatos Parent Nursery School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 27
8

Mariposa Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 70
9

Oak Tree Children Club & Enrichment Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 75
10

Shadieh Shahbazi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Gatos

Capacity: 14
11

Stratford School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 64
12

Venture Christian Academy Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 100
13

Xuebing Tan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Gatos

Capacity: 14
14

Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-los Gatos

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 84
15

Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 79
16

Kiddie Kampus Day Care Center

Good

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 171
17

Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center

Good

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 180
18

Peppertree Schools Ranch House

Good

Child Care - Infant Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 32
19

Grace Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 69
20

Peppertree Schools Cottage House

Fair

Child Care Center · Los Gatos

Capacity: 43
View all 22 facilities in Los Gatos

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Los Gatos?
There are 22 licensed daycare facilities in Los Gatos, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Los Gatos?
Los Gatos has 9 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Los Gatos rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 75% of facilities in Los Gatos have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Los Gatos?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Los Gatos charge approximately $2,044/month for infants, $1,500/month for toddlers, and $1,581/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,491/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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