Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in San Carlos, CA

Our top licensed picks in San Carlos — 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 San Carlos, 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

San Jose Learning Center #335

San Carlos, CA · 94070

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 117 6 weeks - 5 years
2

Jumping Jacks Bakersfield #434

San Carlos, CA · 94070

Head Start Capacity 112 2 years - 12 years
3

Riverside Little Scholars #142

San Carlos, CA · 94070

Family Daycare Capacity 101 0 months - 5 years
4

Oakland Smart Start Academy #43

San Carlos, CA · 94070

Montessori Capacity 77 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Los Angeles Sunshine Daycare #1310

San Carlos, CA · 94070

Before & After School Care Capacity 60 3 years - 5 years

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