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1 Before or After School Daycare in Pacifica, California

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Pacifica, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pacifica

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
    Pacifica Nursery School
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    548 Carmel Ave, Pacifica, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 35 children

    Parents consistently praise Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School for its warm, nurturing teachers, strong sense of community, and engaging curriculum. Children are reported to be happy and thriving, with parents appreciating the hands-on parent involvement model and beautiful facilities. The school is noted as a cooperative that requires significant parental participation but rewards families with lasting connections and memories.

    Caring and warm teachersengaging curriculum with art and field tripsbeautiful playground with treehouse and sandboxstrong parent community
  2. 2
    Pacifica Playschool
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    630 Hickey Blvd, Pacifica, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Pacifica Playschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, particularly director Suzanne, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental improvements in their children's speech and vocabulary, as well as strong preparation for kindergarten. Families describe the school as clean, professional, and a welcoming home-like setting.

    Caring and nurturing staffDirector Suzanne's dedicationSpeech and vocabulary developmentKindergarten preparation
  3. 3
    Terra Nova Christian Preschool
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    1125 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Terra Nova Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and engaged staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and play-based curriculum. One parent reported a negative experience involving curriculum concerns, administrative issues, and feeling their child was unfairly singled out, though they acknowledged the school may work for other families.

    Caring and loving teachersresponsive directorstrong parent communicationclean facility

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Highest rated daycares in Pacifica based on parent reviews

Pacifica Nursery School

4.8(14)

548 Carmel Ave, Pacifica, CA

Parents consistently praise Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School for its warm, nurturing teachers, strong sense of community, and engaging curriculum. Children are reported to be happy and thriving, with parents appreciating the hands-on parent involvement model and beautiful facilities. The school is noted as a cooperative that requires significant parental participation but rewards families with lasting connections and memories.

Caring and warm teachersengaging curriculum with art and field tripsbeautiful playground with treehouse and sandbox

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Before or After School Daycare in Pacifica, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Pacifica, California, making up 5% of the 20 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 Pacifica, 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 Pacifica

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Pacifica Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School for its warm, nurturing teachers, strong sense of community, and engaging curriculum. Children are reported to be happy and thriving, with parents appreciating the hands-on parent involvement model and beautiful facilities. The school is noted as a cooperative that requires significant parental participation but rewards families with lasting connections and memories.

Caring and warm teachersengaging curriculum with art and field tripsbeautiful playground with treehouse and sandbox
Address
548 Carmel Ave, Pacifica, CA
Phone
(650) 355-4465

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Pacifica, California, out of 20 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 Pacifica, 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
Pacifica offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Pacifica for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pacifica 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.