Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in San Luis Obispo

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

26 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Luis Obispo County

2022 median

$1,564

/ month

infant

$1,003

/ month

toddler

$1,180

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $695/month).

San Luis Obispo has 26 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 20 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 20 Infant Daycares in San Luis Obispo

Alvarado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Ballweber Fcc Aka Jessie's Family Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Betancourt Fcc Aka Little Bears Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Boswell Fcc Aka Growthspurts Child Development

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Bright Life Playschool, Inc

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 24 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Capslo - Cuesta Infant Center - Rm 4021

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 8 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Ernstrom Fcch Aka Slo Field of Dreams Preschool

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Evanoff Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Flores Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Gallegos Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Gates Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Gates Fcc Aka Town & Country Day Preschool

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Hernandez Fcc Aka Liz Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Little Sprouts Day Care Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 68 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Little Sprouts Day Care, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 40 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Loeza Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Room #133

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 36 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Sjogren Fcc Aka Little Wonders Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Solomon Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Trust Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Luis Obispo

Capacity: 10 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo has 26 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 San Luis Obispo?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in San Luis Obispo County is about $1,488 at a center and $1,008 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.