Licensed Daycare in San Jose, California
Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.
Childcare costs in San Jose
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 San Jose 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
- 71 kids
All San Jose licensed centers
Page 6 of 10Oakland Sunflower Daycare #289
San Jose
Oakland Sunshine Daycare #267
San Jose
Oakland Wonder Years #291
San Jose
Riverside ABC Childcare #383
San Jose
Riverside Bright Beginnings #384
San Jose
Riverside Bright Futures Daycare #377
San Jose
Riverside Childcare Academy #374
San Jose
Riverside Children's Place #386
San Jose
Riverside Discovery Preschool #391
San Jose
Riverside Early Learning Center #382
San Jose
Riverside Generations Daycare #369
San Jose
Riverside Kids First Academy #379
San Jose
Riverside KinderCare #388
San Jose
Riverside KinderSmile #370
San Jose
Riverside Learning Center #373
San Jose
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Search 140 Licensed Centers in San Jose
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.