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ESCUELITA COLIBRI

ESCUELITA COLIBRI

Escuelita Coli BRI is a child care center in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care is offered fo... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Up to 5 years
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Center
Moldovan Academy

Moldovan Academy

Award-winning Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten program offering full-time and parti... Read More

5.0- 20 Reviews
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
5 - 18 months
Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 6:00pm
$2,700/month
Center, Academic
CHINCHILLA, LISA M.

CHINCHILLA, LISA M.

Chinchilla, Lisa M. is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Full... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
2 years - 5 years
Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm
$1,800/month
Home based, Play based
MANCASOLA, AMY

MANCASOLA, AMY

Mancasola, Amy is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care is o... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
Up to 5 years
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Home based, Play based
SINGH, GITA D.

SINGH, GITA D.

Singh, Gita D. is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care is o... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
Up to 5 years
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Home based, Play based
MELIKSETYAN, FLORA

MELIKSETYAN, FLORA

Meliksetyan, Flora is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care ... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
Up to 5 years
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Home based, Play based
DIAS SANTIAGO, NATANNA LUDMILA

DIAS SANTIAGO, NATANNA LUDMILA

Dias Santiago, Natanna Ludmila is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, Calif... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
Up to 5 years
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Home based, Play based
CHEN, YE

CHEN, YE

Chen, Ye is a home based child care provider in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care is offered... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127
Up to 5 years
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Home based
St Nicholas Day Care-Preschool

St Nicholas Day Care-Preschool

St. Nicholas Day Care And Preschool Infant is a child care center in SAN FRANCISCO, Califo... Read More

5.0- 5 Reviews
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131
Up to 23 months
Mon-Sat/Sun
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Center, Academic
Chinese American International School

Chinese American International School

Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent school offering Mandarin im... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132
2 years - 14 years
Mon-Sat/Sun
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Center, Academic, Bilingual, Language immersion
Growing Stem Academy

Growing Stem Academy

Growing Stem Academy is a child care center in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Care is offered ... Read More

5.0- 6 Reviews
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
18 months - 5 years
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Center, STEM
La Piccola Scuola Italiana

La Piccola Scuola Italiana

La Scuola International School is a PreK-8 private school offering International Baccalaur... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
2 years - 5 years
Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 5:30pm
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Center, Bilingual, Language immersion, Reggio Emilia

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Frequently asked questions about San Mateo daycares

How much does daycare cost in San Mateo, CA?

Daycare prices in San Mateo 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 San Mateo and filter by budget to find an option that fits your family.

How can I choose the right daycare in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo?

Some providers offer part-time daycare and drop-in daycare for same-day needs. UrbanSitter helps you see which San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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.