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Daycare in San Mateo, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in San Mateo, San Mateo County, from the state licensing records.

72 centers73 family homes9 infant centers2 school-age4,748 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in San Mateo

36 of 72 centers shown.

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A+ Immersion Preschool

1501 South B Street, 94402 · (650) 292-0817

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 15, 20263 citationsState record
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A+ Immersion Preschool Ii

30 W 39th Ave, 94403 · (650) 292-0817

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 11, 20260 citationsState record
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Anne Campbell Child Development Center

65 Tower Road, 94402 · (650) 802-5616

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 9, 20261 citationState record
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Beresford Montessori

1717-1719 Gum Street, 94402 · (650) 571-8749

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 28, 20260 citationsState record
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Beresford Montessori Academy Inc.

1051 South Claremont Street, 94402 · (650) 578-8925

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 25, 20260 citationsState record
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Bright Horizons At San Mateo

1700 Alameda De Las Pulgas, 94403 · (650) 844-6460

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 29, 20262 citationsState record
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Bright Horizons At San Mateo

1700 Alameda De Las Pulgas, 94403 · (650) 844-6460

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 29, 20262 citationsState record
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Building Kidz Of North San Mateo

120 Lindbergh Street, 94401 · (650) 393-5212

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 29, 20265 citationsState record
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Building Kidz Of San Mateo

39 E 39th Avenue, 94403 · (650) 212-5439

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 22, 20260 citationsState record
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Bunker Hill Parents Participation Nursery School

6, 94402 · (650) 349-1581

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 15, 20262 citationsState record
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Carey School (the)

2101 Alameda De Las Pulgas, 94403 · (650) 345-8205

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 18, 20251 citationState record
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Carey School, The

3900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, 94403 · (650) 345-8205

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 24, 20250 citationsState record
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Centennial Montessori School

27 Tenth Avenue, 94401 · (650) 340-1230

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 18, 20250 citationsState record
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Chai Preschool

115 Monte Diablo Ave, 94401 · (650) 345-2424

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 28, 20250 citationsState record
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Challenge School

1661 Fashion Island Blvd., 94404 · (650) 574-6878

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 18, 20260 citationsState record
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City Of San Mateo Rec. Dept - Beresford Kids Club

2720 Alameda De Las Pulgas, 94403 · (650) 522-7440

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Sep 2, 20254 citationsState record
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Elite Preschool

3080 La Selva Street, 94403 · (650) 678-3638

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 22, 202615 citationsState record
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Elite Preschool Infant

3080 La Selva Street, 94403 · (650) 678-3638

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Apr 22, 202617 citationsState record
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Episcopal Day School Of St. Matthew

15 2nd Avenue, 94401 · (650) 274-0700

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 19, 20252 citationsState record
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Gazelle Developmental School

770 N. El Camino Real, 94401 · (650) 347-8411

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 17, 20250 citationsState record
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Glorious Academy

2727 S. El Camino Real, #f, 94403 · (650) 898-6991

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 28, 20252 citationsState record
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Glorious Academy

2727 S. El Camino Real, #f, 94403 · (650) 898-6991

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 28, 20253 citationsState record
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Highland Montessori School

614 Highland Avenue, 94401 · (650) 347-6450

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 20, 20250 citationsState record
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Highlands Recreation Center

1851 Lexington Avenue, 94402 · (650) 341-4251

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Apr 28, 20262 citationsState record
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Highlands Recreation District

1851 Lexington Avenue, 94402 · (650) 341-4251

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 30, 20260 citationsState record
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Hope Lutheran Preschool

600 West 42nd Avenue, 94403 · (650) 345-8438

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 25, 20251 citationState record
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Ihsd Lakewood Child Development Center

69 Tower Road, 94402 · (650) 504-9928

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 28, 20261 citationState record
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Ihsd, Inc-lakewood Cdc (ps)

65 Tower Road, 94402 · (650) 578-3440

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 31, 20261 citationState record
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Kids Konnect Infant Care & Preschool

137 N San Mateo Drive, 94401 · (323) 481-9272

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 2, 20260 citationsState record
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Kids Konnect Preschool Bunker Hill

2145 Bunker Hill Dr, 94402 · (323) 481-9272

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 25, 20260 citationsState record
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Kinder Academy Montessori

300 E. Santa Inez Avenue, 94401 · (650) 340-8819

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 8, 20260 citationsState record
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Kindercare Learning Center Llc (inf)

1350 Wayne Way, 94403 · (650) 577-0257

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 21, 20264 citationsState record
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Kindercare Learning Center Llc (ps)

1350 Wayne Way, 94403 · (650) 577-0257

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 25, 20267 citationsState record
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L'academy Preschool San Mateo

608 N El Camino Real, 94401 · (415) 361-1879

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 12, 20267 citationsState record
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L'academy Preschool San Mateo

608 N. El Camino Real, 94401 · (650) 315-2655

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Nov 21, 20240 citationsState record
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Lakeview Montessori

31 Vista Avenue, 94403 · (650) 218-4434

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 2, 20250 citationsState record

Questions about daycare in San Mateo

How many licensed daycares are in San Mateo?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 72 licensed centers (9 infant centers and 2 school-age centers among them) and 73 family child care homes in San Mateo, with 4,748 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in San Mateo?

9 licensed infant centers in San Mateo appear in the data. Many of the 73 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a San Mateo daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in San Mateo?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the San Mateo County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.