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Best Before or After School Daycare in Arroyo Grande, CA

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Arroyo Grande. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Arroyo Grande, California at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Arroyo Grande offers 3 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93420 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Arroyo Grande

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Arroyo Grande, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Arroyo Grande zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9342010
5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Arroyo Grande (16–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Arroyo Grande based on parent reviews

Arroyo Grande Montessori School

5(3)

216 Oak Street, Arroyo Grande, CA

One parent highlights the school's nurturing environment and the personalized support provided by staff who helped a child who was not initially ready for structured learning. Another parent notes the compassionate teachers and their daughter's enthusiasm for attending. A third review simply expresses love for the school and its staff.

nurturing environmentpatient and compassionate teacherspersonalized support for developmental readiness

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Daycare types in Arroyo Grande

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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Before or After School Daycare in Arroyo Grande, California

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Arroyo Grande, California, making up 30% of the 10 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 Arroyo Grande have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Arroyo Grande

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Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the school's nurturing environment and the personalized support provided by staff who helped a child who was not initially ready for structured learning. Another parent notes the compassionate teachers and their daughter's enthusiasm for attending. A third review simply expresses love for the school and its staff.

nurturing environmentpatient and compassionate teacherspersonalized support for developmental readiness
Address
216 Oak Street, Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone
(805) 473-2979
Oceanview Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1208 Linda Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone
(805) 473-5476
Branch Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
970 School Road, Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone
(805) 473-5476

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Arroyo Grande, California, out of 10 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 Arroyo Grande have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Arroyo Grande, 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
Arroyo Grande offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 Arroyo Grande for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Arroyo Grande 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.