Best Daycares in San Jose

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

722 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% 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).

San Jose offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 722 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes 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.

The daycare landscape in San Jose, Santa Clara County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 3d Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

1

3d Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 91
2

A Place to Grow

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 60
3

Aarti Aggarwal

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
4

Aarti Vibhesh Patel

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
5

Abc Learning Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 48
6

Abc Play School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 35
7

Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 25
8

Action Day Primary Plus

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 46
9

Action Day Primary Plus

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Jose

Capacity: 50
10

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 339
11

Adelmar & Clem Silvestre

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
12

Adilakshmi Lingampalli

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
13

Agape Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 67
14

Agnew Early Learning Program

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Jose

Capacity: 12
15

Aida Gaboian

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
16

Aisha Martinez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
17

Alba Vivas Uribe

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
18

Alejandra Gomez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
19

Alejandra Hoyos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14
20

Alicia Diaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Jose?
There are 722 licensed daycare facilities in San Jose, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in San Jose?
San Jose has 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center, 10 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in San Jose rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in San Jose have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in San Jose?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Jose 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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