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2 Before or After School Daycare in San Pablo, California

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in San Pablo, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Pablo

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
    Contra Costa Co Csd Infant @ Co Co College
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    NOTE: These reviews are for Contra Costa College, not the infant daycare center. The reviews praise the college's supportive faculty, affordable tuition, diverse programs, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Supportive and caring facultyaffordable tuitiondiverse career programswelcoming campus community
  2. 2
    Happy Lion Day Care Center
    4.15 score
    4.2(17)

    2929 Castro Road, San Pablo, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Happy Lion Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its inclusive approach to children with autism and special needs. Parents highlight the caring, hands-on staff and owner Ms. Wednesday's supportive leadership. The facility is noted for affordability, spacious environment, and multiple activity options.

    Inclusive environment for children with special needswelcoming and warm staffhands-on care and attentionresponsive management

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Highest rated daycares in San Pablo based on parent reviews

Contra Costa College - Early Childhood Lab School

4.7

2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA

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Before or After School Daycare in San Pablo, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in San Pablo, California, making up 15% of the 13 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 San Pablo, 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 San Pablo

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Contra Costa College - Early Childhood Lab School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 215-4885
W.C.C.U.S.D. - Riverside School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1300 Amador St., Room 6, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 231-1570

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in San Pablo, California, out of 13 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 San Pablo, 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
San Pablo offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 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 San Pablo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Pablo 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.