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Best Daycares in San Luis Obispo County

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

236 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Luis Obispo County

2022 median
$1,564
/ month
infant
$1,003
/ month
toddler
$1,180
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $695/month).

San Luis Obispo County offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 236 licensed facilities, including 12 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 San Luis Obispo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Adventure Kids, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in San Luis Obispo County charge a median of $1,488 per month for infant care and $1,078 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,008 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 Luis Obispo County

1

Adventure Kids

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Los Osos

Capacity: 16 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
2

Adventure Kids

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Osos

Capacity: 43 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
3

Agape Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
4

Aguilar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Paso Robles

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
5

Aguirre Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arroyo Grande

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
6

Aispuro Fcc Aka Sweet Home Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Paso Robles

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
7

Alvarado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
8

Alvarado Fcc Aka Elenita's Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arroyo Grande

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
9

Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-Outside!

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arroyo Grande

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
10

Anderson Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Atascadero

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
11

Anguiano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Paso Robles

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
12

Arredondo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nipomo

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
13

Arroyo Grande Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arroyo Grande

Capacity: 23 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
14

Atascadero Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Atascadero

Capacity: 39
15

Atascadero Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atascadero

Capacity: 22 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
16

Atascadero Pre-School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Atascadero

Capacity: 21 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
17

Baker Fcc Aka Stacey's Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Templeton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
18

Ballweber Fcc Aka Jessie's Family Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
19

Barcellona Fcc Aka Alphabet Soup Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grover Beach

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo
20

Bauer Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Paso Robles

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo
View all 236 facilities in San Luis Obispo County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Luis Obispo County?
There are 236 licensed daycare facilities in San Luis Obispo County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County has 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Child Care Center, 12 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in San Luis Obispo County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in San Luis Obispo County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in San Luis Obispo County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Luis Obispo County charge approximately $1,488/month for infants, $989/month for toddlers, and $1,078/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,008/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in San Luis Obispo County

Arroyo Grande
21 facilities
Atascadero
33 facilities
Cambria
3 facilities
Grover Beach
4 facilities
Los Osos
12 facilities
Morro Bay
3 facilities
Nipomo
21 facilities
Oceano
10 facilities
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