Find daycares near me in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Little Oak Preschool - Menlo Park

Little Oak Preschool Menlo Park is a child care center in MENLO PARK, California. Care is ... Read More

All Five

Belle Haven Elementary offers diverse educational programs, including a Maker Space for cr... Read More

City Of Menlo Park-Belle Haven School-Age Cc Prgm

City Of Menlo Park-Belle Haven School-Age Cc Prgm is a child care center in MENLO PARK, Ca... Read More

All Five @ Belle Haven (Ps)

Belle Haven Elementary offers diverse educational programs, including a Maker Space for cr... Read More

Belle Haven Child Development

City Of Menlo Park Belle Haven Child Dev Center is a child care center in MENLO PARK, Cali... Read More

Imagina Daycare

Spanish immersion daycare offering comprehensive child care for infants, toddlers, and pre... Read More

PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Up to 3 years

Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contact for rates

Home based, Bilingual, Language immersion, Play based

Downtown Children's Center (DCC)

Downtown Children's Center (DCC) is a preschool program for children from 2 years to kinde... Read More

5.0- 2 Reviews

PALO ALTO, CA 94301

2 years - 5 years

Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 6:00pm

$885-2,310/month

Center, Child led, Play based

Diaz, Elizabeth

Abejita's Montessori is an in-home, Spanish bilingual Montessori inspired daycare and pres... Read More

Home based, Montessori

Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School offers a dynamic bilingual education in Chinese, Frenc... Read More

MENLO PARK, CA 94025

2 years - 5 years

Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Contact for rates

Center, Bilingual

CORONA HEREDIA, OSCAR

Corona Heredia, Oscar is a home based child care provider in PALO ALTO, California. Care i... Read More

Home based, Play based

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Frequently asked questions about Half Moon Bay daycares

How much does daycare cost in Half Moon Bay, CA?

Daycare prices in Half Moon Bay vary by your child's age, the type of program, and the neighborhood. Infant daycare typically costs more than toddler or preschool programs. On UrbanSitter, you can compare pricing for daycares in Half Moon Bay and filter by budget to find an option that fits your family.

How can I choose the right daycare in Half Moon Bay, CA?

Start by touring locations, checking licensing information, and reviewing each program's approach to care. It also helps to bring a list of daycare interview questions to guide your visit. UrbanSitter lets you compare options side by side, see which daycares have open spots, and join waitlists for programs you love.

Do daycares offer part-time or drop-in care in Half Moon Bay?

Some providers offer part-time daycare and drop-in daycare for same-day needs. UrbanSitter helps you see which Half Moon Bay daycares offer part-time care and which locations support drop-in options so you can find a match for your schedule.

What's the difference between daycare and preschool?

Daycare programs typically support infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with full- or part-time schedules. Preschool programs usually have a more structured, education-focused curriculum. You can learn more in our guide, Is preschool the same as daycare?

Are daycare expenses tax deductible?

Daycare itself isn't deductible, but many Half Moon Bay families qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit or a Dependent Care FSA. These programs can help lower the cost of care. Learn more in our guide to daycare tax benefits.

What age is best to start daycare?

Families start daycare at different ages depending on availability, budget, and personal preference. Experts generally recommend choosing the age that aligns with your child's developmental needs. Explore common starting ages in our guide on the best and worst ages to start daycare.