Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Daly City

Top 19 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

95% 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).

Daly City has 19 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 19 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

95% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 19 Infant Daycares in Daly City

Adela Sandino

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Hye Sook Ji

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Imagination Station (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 11 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

Josy Silva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Karen W. Castro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Khilola Begiyeva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Leila L. Anico

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Little Adventure Children Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 40 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

Marta E. Mejia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Nancy Cano Orille

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Naomi Argueta

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Oyundelger Tsendjav

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Perez Joyce

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pfs-bayshore Midway Cdc (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 24 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

Sara Ines Catalan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Young World Preschool & Childcare Llc

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 30 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

Zhanneta S. Karapetyan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Irina Tsyura

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Daly City

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pfs-bayshore Mission Street Cdc (infant)

Good

Child Care - Infant Center · Daly City

Capacity: 23 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Daly City?

Daly City has 19 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Daly City?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in San Mateo County is about $2,142 at a center and $1,520 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.