How do I choose the right daycare in Menlo Park?

When choosing a daycare in Menlo Park, 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

What types of daycare are available in Menlo Park?

Menlo Park offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Menlo Park, California (24 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

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 Menlo Park for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Menlo Park

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.

Bright Angel Academy

4.1 score

4.2(5)

695 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

Parents consistently praise Bright Angel Academy for its caring teachers, beautiful facilities, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from the Montessori-based educational approach. The center serves multiple age groups from infants through preschool.

Caring and nice teachersexcellent facilitiesMontessori education approachmultiple age-appropriate classes

Bright Angel Montessori Academy

4.1 score

4.2(5)

687 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

Parents consistently praise Bright Angel Montessori Academy for its caring teachers, beautiful facilities, and quality Montessori education. Multiple families report their children enjoy attending and are happy with the overall environment. The center serves infants through preschool-age children.

caring and nice teachersbeautiful facilitiesquality Montessori educationchildren enjoy attending

Toddle

3.95 score

3.9(5)

3131 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

TODDLE receives mostly positive feedback from parents whose children attended, praising the dedicated staff, small class sizes, inquiry-based learning, and strong community feel. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service during a tour and facility limitations.

Dedicated and experienced staffsmall student-to-teacher ratioinquiry-based learning approachwelcoming community

All Five @ Belle Haven (Ps)

3.93 score

3.9(11)

415 Ivy Drive Ptbl 15, Menlo Park, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

All Five @ Belle Haven receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the nurturing environment, strong social-emotional learning approach, and dedicated staff, reporting significant positive development in their children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about inadequate supervision, failure to address bullying and physical injuries, and lack of behavioral boundaries.

Nurturing and supportive teaching approachstrong social-emotion

Jobtrain INC Child Dev Ctr

3.93 score

3.9(13)

1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

This appears to be a job training center, not a daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (9 five-star ratings) praising instructors, practical skills training, and career support, but two negative reviews cite enrollment delays and poor customer service.

Engaging and supportive instructorspractical hands-on trainingfree or affordable coursesjob placement assistance

Child Daycare & Preschools in Menlo Park, California

There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Menlo Park, California, making up 86% of the 28 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 24 child daycare & preschools daycares in Menlo Park, California, out of 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Menlo Park, 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

Menlo Park offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Menlo Park for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Menlo Park 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.

24 Child Daycare & Preschools in Menlo Park, California

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