Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in San Jose, CA

Our top licensed picks in San Jose — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 140 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 140 licensed centers in San Jose, 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

Jumping Jacks San Francisco #175

San Jose, CA · 95119

Head Start Capacity 120 2 years - 12 years
2

Oakland Wonder Years #291

San Jose, CA · 95136

Montessori Capacity 120 6 weeks - 12 years
3

Happy Days Bakersfield Daycare #672

San Jose, CA · 95126

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 120 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Bakersfield Stepping Stones #677

San Jose, CA · 95131

Montessori Capacity 119 6 weeks - 12 years
5

First Steps Bakersfield #678

San Jose, CA · 95132

Child Care Center Capacity 119 0 months - 12 months
6

Riverside Kindercare #388

San Jose, CA · 95134

Montessori Capacity 119 6 weeks - 12 years
7

Oakland Kindercare #275

San Jose, CA · 95120

Montessori Capacity 118 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Riverside Bright Beginnings #384

San Jose, CA · 95130

Preschool Capacity 118 2 years - 5 years
9

Kids R Us Oakland #286

San Jose, CA · 95131

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 117 6 weeks - 5 years
10

San Francisco Childcare Academy #190

San Jose, CA · 95134

Preschool Capacity 116 2 years - 5 years

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