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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Daly City, CA

Compare 22 child daycare & preschools in Daly City. Average rating: 4.81/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Daly City, California at a glance

Programs
22
Avg rating
4.81/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
9

Daly City has 22 licensed child daycare & preschools with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.81/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 94015 (avg 4.83 stars), while 94014 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Daly City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Village Nursery School
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    474 N Parkview Avenue, Daly City, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Village Nursery School is a highly-rated co-op preschool in Daly City that parents consistently praise for its play-based, child-centered curriculum and strong community involvement. Parents highlight the exceptional, caring teachers, welcoming environment, and supportive parent community that helps children thrive and adjust smoothly to school. The co-op model allows families to be directly involved in their child's education while building meaningful connections with other

  2. 2
    Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Ps)
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Young World Preschool & Childcare in Daly City receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight experienced and patient teachers, clean facilities, strong security measures, diverse activities, and successful developmental support including potty training. Children are reported to enjoy attending and miss the school after leaving.

    Experienced and patient teachersclean facilities with frequent toy washingaccepts children as young as 2 years oldp
  3. 3
    Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Inf)
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC in Daly City receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the experienced and patient teaching staff, clean facilities, and wide range of educational activities. Parents highlight successful potty training support, strong security measures, and engaging programs that keep children enthusiastic about attending.

    experienced and patient teachersclean facilitiesaccepts children as young as 2 years oldpotty training support
  4. 4
    The Latchkey Alternative Center
    4 score
    4(8)

    1200 Skyline Blvd., Daly City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    The Latchkey Alternative Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication with parents, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including inappropriate discipline, neglect, and failure to report incidents to parents.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffdaily updates and photos shared with parentschild development and life skills instructionsafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Daly City

4.5 - 5.0
9
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Daly City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.77avg rating
22 daycares · 10 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Daly City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9401512
4.83
5
9401414
4.78
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Daly City (12–170 children)

Small

up to 30 children

13

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Daly City based on parent reviews

Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Ps)

5(5)

699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA

Young World Preschool & Childcare in Daly City receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight experienced and patient teachers, clean facilities, strong security measures, diverse activities, and successful developmental support including potty training. Children are reported to enjoy attending and miss the school after leaving.

Experienced and patient teachersclean facilities with frequent toy washingaccepts children as young as 2 years old

Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Inf)

5(5)

699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA

Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC in Daly City receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the experienced and patient teaching staff, clean facilities, and wide range of educational activities. Parents highlight successful potty training support, strong security measures, and engaging programs that keep children enthusiastic about attending.

experienced and patient teachersclean facilitiesaccepts children as young as 2 years old

Imagination Station (Ps)

5(4)

280 - 92nd Street, Daly City, CA

Parents highlight the kindness and care of the teachers, noting a hassle-free experience that supports their children's growth and learning. Reviewers also appreciate the school's positive role as a neighbor within the community.

fun and caring teacherseasy and hassle-free experiencesupportive programming for child growth

Star Academy Preschool

5(3)

444 East Market Street, Daly City, CA

Parents highlight Star Academy's safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment, noting that the play-based curriculum effectively prepares children for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the dedicated teachers and affordable tuition, with one child adjusting quickly despite initial separation anxiety.

safe environmentnurturing staffplay-based learning

J.S.D. State Preschool

4.4(3)

631 Hanover St., Rm. 1 & 2, Daly City, CA

One parent highlights the helpful office staff and thanks the principal and another staff member by name, while another describes the teachers as lovely and the facility as clean. A third inquiry asks about enrollment availability. No negative feedback has been reported.

helpful office staffgood teacherslovely teachers

Centro De Cuidado Infantil Semillas De Amor

4.3(2)

6133 Mission Street, Daly City, CA

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Daycare types in Daly City

Child Daycare & Preschools 22Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Daly City, California

There are 22 child daycare & preschools in Daly City, California, making up 85% of the 26 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Daly City have an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Daly City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Daly City

Showing 22 results

Imagination Station (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the kindness and care of the teachers, noting a hassle-free experience that supports their children's growth and learning. Reviewers also appreciate the school's positive role as a neighbor within the community.

fun and caring teacherseasy and hassle-free experiencesupportive programming for child growth
Address
280 - 92nd Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 746-8356
Playhouse Childcare Center (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
58 Hill Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 756-1926
Pfs-Bayshore Midway Cdc (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
45 Midway Drive, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 330-1717
Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Young World Preschool & Childcare in Daly City receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight experienced and patient teachers, clean facilities, strong security measures, diverse activities, and successful developmental support including potty training. Children are reported to enjoy attending and miss the school after leaving.

Experienced and patient teachersclean facilities with frequent toy washingaccepts children as young as 2 years old
Address
699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 994-6599
Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Young World Preschool & Childcare LLC in Daly City receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the experienced and patient teaching staff, clean facilities, and wide range of educational activities. Parents highlight successful potty training support, strong security measures, and engaging programs that keep children enthusiastic about attending.

experienced and patient teachersclean facilitiesaccepts children as young as 2 years old
Address
699 Serramonte Blvd., #219, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 994-6599
Southgate Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1474 Southgate Avenue, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 755-8472
Star Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight Star Academy's safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment, noting that the play-based curriculum effectively prepares children for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the dedicated teachers and affordable tuition, with one child adjusting quickly despite initial separation anxiety.

safe environmentnurturing staffplay-based learning
Address
444 East Market Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 756-1581
J.S.D. State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent highlights the helpful office staff and thanks the principal and another staff member by name, while another describes the teachers as lovely and the facility as clean. A third inquiry asks about enrollment availability. No negative feedback has been reported.

helpful office staffgood teacherslovely teachers
Address
631 Hanover St., Rm. 1 & 2, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 991-1258
Centro De Cuidado Infantil Semillas De Amor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6133 Mission Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 290-1065
The Latchkey Alternative Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Latchkey Alternative Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication with parents, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including inappropriate discipline, neglect, and failure to report incidents to parents.

Caring and knowledgeable staffdaily updates and photos shared with parentschild development and life skills instruction
Address
1200 Skyline Blvd., Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 755-8574
Daniel Webster Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
425 El Dorado, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 991-1000
Hope Lutheran Dayschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
55 San Fernando Way, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 991-4673
International Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1020 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 834-7975
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
785 Price Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 991-1239
Milestone Academy Preschool One
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
164 School Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 994-2020
Noah'S Ark Preschool & Day Care Center-Edgeworth
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1595 Edgeworth Avenue, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 991-9222
Pfs-Bayshore 87th Street Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
377 - 87th Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(415) 330-1715
Pfs-Bayshore Our Second Home Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
725 Price Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 301-3304
Pfs-Bayshore Mission Street Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7222 Mission Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 758-0743
Pfs-Bayshore Midway Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
45 Midway Drive, Daly City, CA
Phone
(415) 330-1717
Bayshore Elementary School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
155 Oriente Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(415) 467-5443
Sister Claire'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 756-4916

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Frequently asked questions

There are 22 child daycare & preschools daycares in Daly City, California, out of 26 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Daly City have an average Google rating of 4.81 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Daly City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daly City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Daly City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Daly City must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.