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Best Daycares in Pacifica

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

32 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).

Pacifica offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 32 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 5 Family Child Care Homes. 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 Pacifica, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Adela Sandino, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica

1

Adela Sandino

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pacifica

Capacity: 14
2

Beverly Gatwood

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pacifica

Capacity: 14
3

Building Kidz

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 19
4

Building Kidz Pacifica

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 72
5

Building Kidz Pacifica

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 15
6

City of Pacifica - Oceanshore Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 25
7

City of Pacifica - Oceanshore Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 70
8

City of Pacifica - Sunset Ridge Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 102
9

City of Pacifica - Sunset Ridge Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 24
10

City of Pacifica - Vallemar Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 25
11

City of Pacifica-cabrillo Children's Ctr.-sch Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 108
12

City of Pacifica-fairmont State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 30
13

City of Pacifica-fairmont West Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 30
14

Dana Lynn Allen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pacifica

Capacity: 12
15

Fanny & Aminta Nadelman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pacifica

Capacity: 14
16

Gillian - Brighton Child Care Smith-simone

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pacifica

Capacity: 14
17

Happy Hall Schools-ortega

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 121
18

Happy Hall Schools-sunset Ridge

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 72
19

Kids Konnect Pacifica

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 46
20

Montessori School of Linda Mar, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pacifica

Capacity: 75
View all 32 facilities in Pacifica

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Pacifica?
There are 32 licensed daycare facilities in Pacifica, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Pacifica?
Pacifica has 5 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 7 Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Pacifica rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Pacifica have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Pacifica?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Pacifica 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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