Best Daycares in San Carlos

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).

San Carlos offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 32 licensed facilities, including 10 School Age Child Care Centers and 7 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 San Carlos, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Afterschool Care Enrichment (ace) @ Arundel, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos

1

Afterschool Care Enrichment (ace) @ Arundel

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 90
2

Afterschool Care Enrichment (ace) @ Brittan Acres

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 121
3

Afterschool Care Enrichment (ace) @ Heather

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 95
4

Afterschool Care Enrichment (ace) @ White Oaks

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 121
5

Afterschool Care Enrichment-at Arroyo

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 75
6

Afterschool Care Enrichment-at Mariposa

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 95
7

Ana Navarro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
8

Challenge School San Carlos

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 60
9

Diane Leannah

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 12
10

Happy Campers Preschool Daycare, Inc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 122
11

Julie B. West

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
12

Kimberly Beth Mcintosh

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
13

Learn and Play Montessori San Carlos

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 118
14

Marichu Kho Yang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
15

Pranita Venkatesh

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
16

Rosario Ingrid Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Carlos

Capacity: 14
17

San Carlos-belmont After Sch.-brittan Acres Site

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 90
18

San Carlos-belmont After School-arundel Site

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 110
19

San Carlos-belmont After School-heather Site

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 105
20

San Carlos-belmont After School-white Oaks

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Carlos

Capacity: 90

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Carlos?
There are 32 licensed daycare facilities in San Carlos, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in San Carlos?
San Carlos has 10 School Age Child Care Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in San Carlos rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in San Carlos have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in San Carlos?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Carlos 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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