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Licensed Daycare in San Luis Obispo, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in San Luis Obispo?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in San Luis Obispo?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in San Luis Obispo

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 Luis Obispo 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 overview

Quick 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: 86 kids

ZIP codes covered

93405 5 93401 5

Program types in San Luis Obispo

Preschool Program

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

All San Luis Obispo licensed centers

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B Before/After School

Bakersfield KinderSmile #235

San Luis Obispo

School Age (5+) Cap 104

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Bakersfield #233

San Luis Obispo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 92

F Licensed Center

Fresno Bright Futures Daycare #527

San Luis Obispo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 82

F Infant Care

Fresno Little Stars Daycare #525

San Luis Obispo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

L Group Care

Little Genius Santa Ana #626

San Luis Obispo

School Age (5+) Cap 88

L Infant Care

Los Angeles Discovery Preschool #1111

San Luis Obispo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 109

L Head Start

Los Angeles Primrose School #1109

San Luis Obispo

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

S Preschool

San Jose Bright Beginnings #136

San Luis Obispo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 37

S Family Daycare

San Jose Early Learning Center #134

San Luis Obispo

School Age (5+) Cap 74

S Licensed Center

Santa Ana Panda Kids Academy #624

San Luis Obispo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 112

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in San Luis Obispo, California?

Our directory lists 10 licensed childcare centers in San Luis Obispo, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in San Luis Obispo?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in San Luis Obispo daycares?

All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in San Luis Obispo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in San Luis Obispo?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a San Luis Obispo daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.