Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Menlo Park

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

100% 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).

Menlo Park 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.

100% 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 Menlo Park

Alejandra Espinosa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Angela Canessa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Angela Parker

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Avanthi Dilhara Abeygoonesekera

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Dalila P. Bernal Castro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Elizabeth Diaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Emilsa I. Lima Lopez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Gizela Sipos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Hulizar Mishyna

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Isabel Pasallo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Magda O. Olivares

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Maria M. Espinosa Bueso

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Marisol Chavez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Marisol Padilla

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Msd Geokids (infant)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Menlo Park

Capacity: 35 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

Rosa R. Vazquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Tania Castro Chavarria

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menlo Park

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

Whole Kid School

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Menlo Park

Capacity: 8 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

All Five

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Menlo Park

Capacity: 32 Est. infant tuition: $1,800 – $2,450/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Menlo Park?

Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park?

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.