Best Daycares in Pleasanton

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

58 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Alameda County

2022 median
$2,234
/ month
infant
$1,607
/ month
toddler
$1,768
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $833/month).

Pleasanton offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 58 licensed facilities, including 9 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Pleasanton, Alameda County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alpa Nagar, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Pleasanton, 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.

Top 20 Daycares in Pleasanton

1

Alpa Nagar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
2

Anil Aeimula

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
3

Beth Emek Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 30
4

Cape - Head Start - Hill 'n Dale Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 30
5

Carol Evans

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
6

Child Day School, Llc - Pleasanton

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 16
7

Creative Learners Child Care

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 34
8

Creative Learners Child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 38
9

Dainellee Stoll

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
10

Deepthi Koduru

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
11

Early Years Learning Center Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 80
12

Early Years Learning Center Llc

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 26
13

Engrace Montessori Academy in Pleasanton

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 116
14

Farishta Qadar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
15

Genius Kids - Pleasanton Bernal

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 89
16

Global Village Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 84
17

Guizhen Wu

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
18

Happy Friends Preschool of Pleasanton

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 49
19

Jayanti Dixit

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14
20

Kailan Miner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pleasanton

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Pleasanton?
There are 58 licensed daycare facilities in Pleasanton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton has 9 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Pleasanton rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Pleasanton have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Pleasanton?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Pleasanton charge approximately $2,002/month for infants, $1,531/month for toddlers, and $1,612/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,492/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Nearby Cities

Stay Updated

Weekly daycare news, new facilities, and inspection alerts for your area.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.