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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in San Mateo, FL

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in San Mateo. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Mateo, Florida at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
16
Top rated (4.5+)
0

San Mateo offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Mateo

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.

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    Stay-N-Play Day Care Center INC
    4.23 score
    4.3(16)

    627 S Us Highway 17, San Mateo, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Stay-N-Play receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show improved behavior and confidence. The facility is noted as clean with good security measures.

    Compassionate and patient staffchildren eager to attendsignificant academic progressbehavioral improvements

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in San Mateo

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Mateo (98–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Mateo based on parent reviews

Stay-N-Play Day Care Center INC

4.3(16)

627 S Us Highway 17, San Mateo, FL

Stay-N-Play receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show improved behavior and confidence. The facility is noted as clean with good security measures.

Compassionate and patient staffchildren eager to attendsignificant academic progress

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Child Daycare & Preschools in San Mateo, Florida

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in San Mateo, Florida. 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 San Mateo have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo

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Stay-N-Play Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Stay-N-Play receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show improved behavior and confidence. The facility is noted as clean with good security measures.

Compassionate and patient staffchildren eager to attendsignificant academic progress
Address
627 S Us Highway 17, San Mateo, FL
Phone
(386) 328-0134

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in San Mateo, Florida. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in San Mateo have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in San Mateo, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Florida 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 San Mateo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Mateo must be licensed by Florida'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.