Daycare in Portola Valley, CA
5 licensed programs in Portola Valley (San Mateo County): 4 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 244 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in San Mateo County
$555/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($28,837 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $555 | $375 |
| Toddler | $397 | $357 |
| Preschool | $437 | $396 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
4 child care centers in Portola Valley
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Carillon Preschoollicensed for 29
815 Portola Road, 94028 · (650) 529-1335
License 414001772 - Sharmila Montessori House of Childrenlicensed for 61
3300 Alpine Road Unit B, 94028 · (650) 362-3320
License 414004942 - Windmill School Inc.licensed for 69
900 Portola Road, 94028 · (650) 851-0771
License 414004441 - Woodland Schoollicensed for 45
360 LA Cuesta, 94028 · (650) 854-9065
License 410509152
1 school-age program in Portola Valley
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- New Horizons School-Age CenterSchool-age · licensed for 40
200 Shawnee Pass Room 4, 94028 · (650) 851-5671
License 414000691
How can I get help paying for daycare in Portola Valley?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Portola Valley: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Portola Valley, CA?
In San Mateo County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $555 a week ($28,837 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $437 a week. A family child care home charged a median $375 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Portola Valley?
California's list shows 5 licensed programs in Portola Valley as of October 2026: 4 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 244 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Portola Valley?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.