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Daycares in San Mateo

129 hand-sorted spots for little ones in San Mateo: 58 day care centers · 44 preschools · 19 family day care homes · 8 child care agencies. Compare ratings, hours and perks, then book a tour.

  • Day care center 58
  • Preschool 44
  • Family day care 19
  • Child care agency 8
  • 129places listed
  • 4.8★avg. family rating
  • 814parent reviews
  • 14open by 7 AM
  • 12weekend care

Parent favorites in San Mateo

1Challenge School 益智中文★★★★★ 5.0 · 37 reviewsPreschool · East San Mateo2Buddies World Child Care★★★★★ 5.0 · 29 reviewsFamily day care · Central San Mateo3Baby Steps★★★★★ 5.0 · 19 reviewsFamily day care · Central San Mateo

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Safari Kid - San Mateo in San MateoPreschool294

Safari Kid - San MateoVerified

★★★★★5.012 reviews

521 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: After school program, Nursery school, Primary school, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94402
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(442) 259-3752safarikid.comBook a tourDirections
Magic Education Bilingual Child Care in San MateoFamily day care32

Magic Education Bilingual Child CareVerified

★★★★★4.918 reviews

2314 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

East San Mateo
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Chinese language instructor, Piano instructor, Special education school
  • Accessibility: parking lot
  • Neighborhood: East San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(408) 909-1888magiceducation.orgDirections
L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare San Mateo in San MateoDay care center109

L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare San MateoVerified

★★★★★5.05 reviews

608 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Asian-owned · Women-owned
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: Bilingual preschool, Bilingual school, Chinese language school, Language school, Montessori preschool, Nursery school, Preschool, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • Owner identifies as: Asian-owned, Women-owned
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 315-2655lacademyschools.comBook a tourDirections
Mi Second Casa - In Home in San MateoDay care center139

Mi Second Casa - In HomeVerified

★★★★★5.05 reviews

601 Rand St, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Latino-owned · Women-owned
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  • Also offers: Bilingual school, Family day care service, Preschool, School
  • Accessibility: parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Latino-owned, Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: East San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 300-1895misecondcasa.comDirections
Mi Second Casa in San MateoPreschool23

Mi Second CasaVerified

★★★★★5.04 reviews

847 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Latino-owned · Women-owned
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  • Also offers: After school program, Day care center
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Owner identifies as: Latino-owned, Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 300-1895misecondcasa.comDirections
K T After-school Program in San MateoDay care center

K T After-school ProgramVerified

★★★★★5.05 reviews

3399 CSM Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402

South San Mateo
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Kindergarten, Learning center, Nursery school, Preschool, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: South San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94402
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(415) 860-3386ktafterschoolcare.comDirections
CAM Edu (Afterschool Program & Summer Camp) in San MateoDay care center20

CAM Edu (Afterschool Program & Summer Camp)Verified

★★★★★5.02 reviews

801 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Preschool, Summer camp organizer, Tutoring service
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 892-8288camedu.ioBook a tourDirections
Little Bloom Child Development Center in San MateoDay care center66

Little Bloom Child Development CenterVerified

★★★★★4.69 reviews

1911 Elkhorn Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Educational institution, Preschool, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Neighborhood: South San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 638-9300littlebloomcdc.comDirections
Building Kidz of San Mateo North in San MateoDay care center11

Building Kidz of San Mateo NorthVerified

★★★★★4.524 reviews

120 Lindbergh St Unit A, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
  • Early drop-off
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Women-owned
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  • Also offers: After school program, Preschool, School, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Women-owned
  • Neighborhood: East San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 393-5212buildingkidzschool.comDirections
Gymboree Play & Music in San MateoPreschool35

Gymboree Play & MusicVerified

★★★★★4.511 reviews

3180 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Book a tour online
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: Education center, Music school, Playgroup, Learning center
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: Hillsdale
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 358-9943gymboreeclasses.comBook a tourDirections
Alegre Home Care in San MateoChild care agency4

Alegre Home CareVerified

★★★★★4.413 reviews

1670 S Amphlett Blvd Ste 220, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
  • Early drop-off
  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Open 24 hours
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 757-2000alegrecare.comDirections
Papillon Preschool managed by Bright Horizons in San MateoDay care center49

Papillon Preschool managed by Bright HorizonsVerified

★★★★★3.818 reviews

1311 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Nursery school, Preschool, Private educational institution
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94402
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(650) 436-1960brighthorizons.comBook a tourDirections
Russells Child Care Center in San MateoDay care center5

Russells Child Care CenterVerified

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1640 Norton St, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
  • Early drop-off
  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Serves lunch & breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 341-0944russellschildcare.comDirections
sonrisas daycare in San MateoDay care center

sonrisas daycare

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2724 Holland St, San Mateo, CA 94403

East San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: After school program, Preschool, Educational institution, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: parking lot
  • Neighborhood: East San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 315-8003sonrisasspanishimmersion.comDirections
Anne Campbell Child Development Center in San MateoPreschool

Anne Campbell Child Development CenterVerified

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65 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 573-4010smcoe.orgDirections
Creative Learning Preschool in San MateoDay care center10

Creative Learning PreschoolVerified

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3399 CSM Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten, Learning center, Nursery school, Private educational institution, Summer camp organizer
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: South San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94402
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(650) 762-4748createpreschool.comDirections
KUBO MONTESSORI OF SAN MATEO in San MateoDay care center6

KUBO MONTESSORI OF SAN MATEOVerified

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2823 Flores St #2821, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Asian-owned · Women-owned
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: Kindergarten, Family day care service, Montessori school, Preschool
  • Owner identifies as: Asian-owned, Women-owned
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: Hillsdale
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 430-4118kubomontessori.comDirections
Cookie's Care in San MateoDay care center

Cookie's Care

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1900 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

East San Mateo
  • Early drop-off
  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 740-8070cookiescare.comDirections
The Carey School in San MateoPreschool

The Carey SchoolVerified

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1 Carey School Lane, San Mateo, CA 94403

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 345-8205careyschool.orgDirections
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew in San MateoPreschool23

Episcopal Day School of St. MatthewVerified

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16 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Elementary school, Episcopal church, General education school, Kindergarten, Middle school, Private educational institution, Primary school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Central San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94401
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(650) 274-0700episcopaldaysanmateo.orgDirections
El Camino Wonderschool in San MateoPreschool22

El Camino WonderschoolVerified

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1108 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 242-4367wonderschool.comDirections
Pacific Rim International School in San MateoPreschool75

Pacific Rim International SchoolVerified

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2600 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Bilingual school, Child care agency, Middle school, Montessori school, High school, Primary school, Private educational institution
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: Hillsdale
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 685-1881printschool.orgDirections
UP Academy in San MateoPreschool16

UP AcademyVerified

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2040 Pioneer Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Kindergarten, Nursery school, Elementary school, Primary school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Neighborhood: South San Mateo
  • ZIP code: 94403
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(650) 204-1818upacademysf.comDirections
Laurel Elementary School in San MateoPreschool

Laurel Elementary School

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316 36th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 312-7555laurel.smfcsd.netDirections
Tiny Treasures Nanny Agency in San MateoChild care agency4

Tiny Treasures Nanny AgencyVerified

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951 Mariners Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

East San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(855) 205-1101ttnannies.comDirections
Love & Care Childcare in San MateoChild care agency8

Love & Care ChildcareVerified

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500 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Latino-owned · Women-owned
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(650) 520-1249loveandcarecc.comDirections
The Little Carey School in San MateoPreschool

The Little Carey School

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3904 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Wheelchair accessible
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careyschool.orgDirections
Kumari’s Family Daycare in San MateoChild care agency

Kumari’s Family Daycare

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3036 Monterey St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 312-8504Directions
Grow With Us Daycare in San MateoDay care center

Grow With Us Daycare

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615 S Idaho St S, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
  • Weekend care
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(650) 787-5627Directions
Little Panthers Daycare in San MateoDay care center

Little Panthers DaycareVerified

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50 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Weekend care
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(650) 898-5015Directions
Wild Hearts Kids Club in San MateoPreschool

Wild Hearts Kids Club

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811 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 533-0981Directions
We Play We Learn - San Mateo in San MateoPreschool3

We Play We Learn - San MateoVerified

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65 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 777-9182Directions
Little steps Daycare Spanish Inmersion in San MateoFamily day care

Little steps Daycare Spanish Inmersion

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Van Buren St, San Mateo, CA 94403

East San Mateo
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ABC Richa Daycare in San MateoDay care center

ABC Richa Daycare

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1432 Newbridge Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
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Pita, Victoria Daycare in San MateoDay care center9

Pita, Victoria DaycareVerified

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627 Harrow Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
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Nikko's Playhouse in San MateoPreschool

Nikko's PlayhouseVerified

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1206 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

South San Mateo
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Michelle's Explorers in San MateoDay care center

Michelle's Explorers

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2284 Kent St, San Mateo, CA 94403

South San Mateo
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(650) 341-0750Directions
Playful Learning Preschool/Childcare in San MateoPreschool

Playful Learning Preschool/Childcare

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627 Harrow Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central San Mateo
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 483-8985Directions
Foundations Family Care in San MateoChild care agency

Foundations Family Care

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37 E Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 458-3993Directions
Newbridge Childcare Daycare in San MateoChild care agency

Newbridge Childcare Daycare

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1326 Newbridge Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

East San Mateo
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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Happy Little Hearts in San MateoDay care center

Happy Little Hearts

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231 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central San Mateo
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My little Miracle Family Day care in San MateoDay care centerTemporarily closed13

My little Miracle Family Day careVerified

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1671 Taylor St, San Mateo, CA 94403

East San Mateo
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(650) 504-2330Directions

Questions parents ask about San Mateo daycares

How many daycares are in San Mateo?

We list 129 child care providers in San Mateo: 58 day care centers · 44 preschools · 19 family day care homes · 8 child care agencies. 4 are marked temporarily closed on Google.

What are the highest-rated daycares in San Mateo?

Based on Google ratings with at least 5 reviews, the top picks are Challenge School 益智中文 (5.0★ from 37 reviews), Buddies World Child Care (5.0★ from 29 reviews), Baby Steps (5.0★ from 19 reviews).

What time do daycares in San Mateo open and close?

Most San Mateo daycares open around 8 AM and close around 5:30 PM on weekdays. 14 open by 7 AM and 6 stay open until 6:30 PM or later. The earliest opener is Bay Meadows KinderCare at 6:30 AM, and Lili's Garden Daycare stays open latest, until 11 PM.

Are there daycares open on weekends in San Mateo?

Yes. 12 providers list Saturday or Sunday hours, including Magic Education Bilingual Child Care, SHU Academy Preschool, CAM Edu (Afterschool Program & Summer Camp).

Can I book a daycare tour online in San Mateo?

16 San Mateo providers take tour bookings online. Use the Book a tour online filter to see them.

How do I check that a San Mateo daycare is licensed?

Look up the provider on the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing facility search. It shows license status, capacity and inspection reports for every licensed center and family child care home.

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