Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Hayward, CA

Our top licensed picks in Hayward — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 20 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 20 licensed centers in Hayward, 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.

1

Active Kids San Francisco #19

Hayward, CA · 94544

Child Care Center Capacity 118 0 months - 12 months
2

Riverside Abc Childcare #215

Hayward, CA · 94541

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 118 6 weeks - 5 years
3

Riverside Children's Place #218

Hayward, CA · 94545

Before & After School Care Capacity 118 3 years - 5 years
4

San Francisco Kindersmile #18

Hayward, CA · 94542

Montessori Capacity 117 6 weeks - 12 years
5

San Jose Cloud Nine Kids #410

Hayward, CA · 94544

Before & After School Care Capacity 109 3 years - 5 years
6

First Steps Bakersfield #510

Hayward, CA · 94545

Child Care Center Capacity 106 0 months - 12 months
7

Bakersfield Discovery Preschool #508

Hayward, CA · 94542

Infant Care Capacity 104 5 years - 12 years
8

San Jose Wonder Years #408

Hayward, CA · 94541

Preschool Capacity 101 2 years - 5 years
9

Nurturing Hearts San Jose #411

Hayward, CA · 94545

Infant Care Capacity 101 5 years - 12 years
10

San Francisco Playhouse Academy #20

Hayward, CA · 94545

Family Daycare Capacity 98 0 months - 5 years

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