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Best Daycares in Santa Clara County

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

1,567 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).

Santa Clara County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,567 licensed facilities, including 7 Single Licensed Child Care Centers and 7 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 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 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 Santa Clara County

1

3d Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 91 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
2

7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 74 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
3

A Place to Grow

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
4

A+ Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sunnyvale

Capacity: 27 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
5

Aarti Aggarwal

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
6

Aarti Vibhesh Patel

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
7

Aayal Patel

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Clara

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
8

Abc Learning Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
9

Abc Learning Montessori, Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
10

Abc Play School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 35 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
11

Achievers

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sunnyvale

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
12

Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 25 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
13

Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 107 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
14

Action Day Nurseries, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Saratoga

Capacity: 44 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
15

Action Day Primary Plus

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Jose

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
16

Action Day Primary Plus

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 46
17

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 94 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
18

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 406 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
19

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Jose

Capacity: 339 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
20

Adelmar & Clem Silvestre

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jose

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
View all 1,567 facilities in Santa Clara County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Santa Clara County?
There are 1,567 licensed daycare facilities in Santa Clara County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County has 7 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 7 Child Care Center, 4 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Santa Clara County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Santa Clara County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Santa Clara County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Santa Clara County 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.

Top Cities in Santa Clara County

Campbell
36 facilities
Cupertino
67 facilities
Gilroy
64 facilities
Los Altos
29 facilities
Los Altos Hills
3 facilities
Los Gatos
22 facilities
Milpitas
81 facilities
Morgan Hill
38 facilities
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