Licensed Daycare in Palo Alto, California
This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.
Childcare costs in Palo Alto
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Palo Alto vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 78 kids
All Palo Alto licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Active Kids San Jose #375
Palo Alto
Bakersfield Creative Kids #470
Palo Alto
Bakersfield Precious Moments #472
Palo Alto
Kids R Us Bakersfield #474
Palo Alto
La Petite Academy Riverside #180
Palo Alto
Little Hearts Los Angeles #1350
Palo Alto
Los Angeles Childcare Academy #1346
Palo Alto
Los Angeles Rainbow Learning Center #1348
Palo Alto
Oakland Cloud Nine Kids #83
Palo Alto
Oakland Sunflower Daycare #79
Palo Alto
Oakland Wonder Years #81
Palo Alto
Riverside KinderCare #178
Palo Alto
Riverside Stepping Stones #182
Palo Alto
San Jose Generations Daycare #373
Palo Alto
San Jose Little Angels #371
Palo Alto
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Search 15 Licensed Centers in Palo Alto
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