How are the best daycares in Foster City ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

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Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Foster City, CA

Q: Are these Foster City daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current California license sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Our top licensed picks in Foster City — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 5 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 5 licensed centers in Foster City, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.