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Best Daycares in San Mateo, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of San Mateo's 85 daycares, 76 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%.

The local market includes 80 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in San Mateo. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

85
Daycares
76
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in San Mateo

36(42%)
40(47%)
9(11%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in San Mateo: 4.3 (Sample of 85).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in San Mateo: 4.3 (Sample of 85).

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Some of the Best Daycares in San Mateo

Anne Campbell Child Development Center
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beresford Montessori
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beresford Montessori Academy Inc.
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carey School, The
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Centennial Montessori School
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Chai Preschool
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Challenge School
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Challenge School (ps)
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City of San Mateo Rec. Dept - Beresford Kids Club
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Gazelle Developmental School
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Mateo?
There are 85 licensed child care providers in San Mateo.
What percentage of San Mateo daycares have high quality ratings?
89% of San Mateo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in San Mateo?
80 center-based providers operate in San Mateo.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

All 85 Daycares in San Mateo