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Best Infant Daycares in East Palo Alto

Top 18 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

18 infant-capable facilities
0 top rated
89% 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).

East Palo Alto has 18 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 18 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

89% 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 18 Infant Daycares in East Palo Alto

1

Adolfina Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
2

Birginia Jimenez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
3

Deidra Moore

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
4

Edith M. Portillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
5

Giron, Evelyn F., Cabrera, Evelyn X.

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
6

Karla G. Valencia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
7

Kimberly Mcgee

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
8

Leticia Alvarez Magana

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
9

Maria G. Cardenas

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
10

Maria Isabel Vazquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
11

Maribel Aguilar Torres

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
12

Mei Yun Ma

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
13

Qiuyu Gao

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

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

Robin Bradley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
15

Rosalind Bradford

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
16

Stephanie Ward

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
17

Angelica Sorto

Good

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo
18

Andrea Jimenez

Fair

Family Child Care Home · East Palo Alto

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

How many licensed infant daycares are in East Palo Alto?
East Palo Alto has 18 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 East Palo Alto?
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.

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