Best Daycares in Stanford

Stanford offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 9 licensed facilities, including 4 Child Care Centers and 3 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 9 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Among our top-ranked providers in Stanford, Santa Clara County, 67% have a clean inspection record. We recommend reviewing each facility's compliance history before visiting. Our top pick, Children's Center of the Stanford Community (ccsc), holds an Excellent facility score.

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