Daycare in San Jose, CA
278 licensed programs in San Jose (Santa Clara County): 243 child care centers and 35 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 18,350 children.
Short answer
Infant care at a center costs a median $527 a week in Santa Clara County (2022 prices), $361 at a family child care home. California's child care subsidy, Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $93,420. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.
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 Santa Clara County
$527/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($27,411 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $527 | $361 |
| Toddler | $373 | $313 |
| Preschool | $410 | $347 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
243 child care centers in San Jose, by ZIP code
Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.
ZIP 95110 · 5
- Bright Horizons at Skyport 90 Skyport Drive Suite 100 · 408-606-9010
- Bright Horizons at Skyport 90 Skyport Drive Suite 100 · 408-606-9018
- Catalyst Kids - Bachrodt 102 Sonora Avenue · 408-453-0511
- Pasitos School LLC 102 Sonora Avenue · 408-392-0000
- Sjb Tamien Station CDC 1221 Lick Avenue Suite 101 · 408-593-2428
ZIP 95111 · 6
- Catalyst Kids - Stipe 5000 Lyng Drive · 408-412-5486
- Child Kingdom Pre-School/Daycare 4160 Senter Road · 408-365-1236
- Edenvale Head Start 5319 Carryback Avenue · 408-363-1823
- Kidango Andrew Hill 3200 Senter Road · 408-928-5211
- Kidango Eden Palms 5398 Monterey HWY · 408-353-0500
- Sjb - Franklin CDC 420 Tully Road · 408-414-2700
ZIP 95112 · 13
- Associated Students Child Development C 460 South Eighth Street · 408-924-6990
- Associated Students Child Development C 460 South Eighth Street · 408-924-6990
- Challenger School-Berryessa 711 East Gish Road · 408-998-2860
- Empire Montessori Preschool 499 North 11th Street · 408-295-5900
- Empire Montessori Preschool 499 North 11th Street · 408-891-8730
- Estrella Family Services @ Paseo 1908 Senter Avenue #80 · 408-947-7149
- Lotus Preschool 640 North Fifth St. Bldg. 632 · 408-293-1612
- San Jose Day Nursery 33 North 8th Street · 408-288-9667
- San Jose Day Nursery Infant/Toddler Pro 33 N. 8th Street · 408-288-9667
- Sunflowers Montessori Preschool 668 North First Street · 408-885-0202
- Wool Creek Head Start 645 Wool Creek Drive · 408-573-4091
- YWCA Davidson 375 South Third Street · 408-295-4011
- YWCA Davidson 350 South Third Street · 408-295-4011
ZIP 95116 · 10
- Cozy Learning Center 318 El Rancho Verde Drive · 408-775-3425
- Kidango Mayfair Early Learning Center 2000 Kammerer AVE · 408-901-8296
- Kidango Mayfair Too 1990 Kammerer Avenue · 408-353-0338
- Kidango Unidos 1970 Cinderella Lane · 408-471-6399
- McKinley State Preschool/Head Start 651 Macredes · 408-297-7717
- Play N Learn Preschool Inc. 495-505 Massar Avenue · 408-269-2338
- San Antonio Head Start 1803 Stowe Avenue · 408-573-4001
- San Jose Grail Family Services 2003 E. San Antonio Street · 408-347-7892
- San Jose Grail Family Services 2005 East San Antonio Stree · 408-347-7892
- Think Together Early Learning Program a 1970 Cinderella Lane · 510-876-1687
ZIP 95117 · 12
- Action Day Schools 801 Hibiscus Lane · 408-244-1968
- Bluebird Montessori Child Care Center 3124 Williamsburg Drive · 510-508-5619
- Bluebird Montessori Child Care Center 3124 Williamsburg Drive · 510-508-5619
- Centenary Academy 383 Spar Avenue · 408-636-8970
- Cypress Christian Academy 460 Cypress Avenue · 408-597-4975
- Lynhaven Preschool 881 South Cypress · 408-341-7127
- Pasitos School LLC 801 Hibiscus Lane Room a · 408-244-3551
- Primary Plus 3500 Amber Drive · 408-248-2464
- Rehoboth Preschool/Daycare 3275 Williams Road · 408-603-5251
- Rehoboth Preschool/Daycare 3275 Williams Road · 408-603-5251
- Scuttlebugs Child Development Center 3291 Stevens Creek Blvd · 408-564-5356
- Scuttlebugs Child Development Center 3291 Stevens Creek Blvd · 408-564-5356
ZIP 95118 · 12
- ABC Learning Montessori 1115 Kimberly Drive · 408-448-4578
- Action Day Schools 1250 Blossom Hill Road · 408-244-1968
- Bellgrad STEAM Academy - Hacienda 1290 Kimberly DR · 408-568-3674
- Brightstar Christian Academy 1513 Kooser Road · 408-266-7600
- Calvary Chapel Christian School 1175 Hillsdale Avenue · 408-269-2220
- Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and D 5303 Carter Avenue · 408-265-3580
- Creative Minds Child Development Center 4977 Dent Avenue · 408-445-0101
- Creative Minds Child Development Center 4977 Dent Avenue · 408-445-0101
- Kindercare Learning Center 1081 Foxworthy Avenue · 408-265-7380
- Kindercare Learning Center 1081 Foxworthy Avenue · 408-265-7380
- One World Montessori School Inc. 1170 Foxworthy Avenue · 408-723-5140
- Stratford School - Almaden 5200 Dent Avenue · 408-877-6300
ZIP 95119 · 4
- Bright Horizons-San Jose 6120 Liska Lane · 408-225-3276
- Bright Horizons-San Jose 6120 Liska Lane · 408-225-3276
- Building Kidz of South San Jose 196 Martinvale LN · 408-609-3383
- Stratford School 6670 San Anselmo Way · 408-363-2130
ZIP 95120 · 8
- Almaden Country Day School 6835 Trinidad Drive · 408-997-0424
- Challenger School-Almaden 19950 McKean Road · 408-377-2300
- Discovery Years the 11843 Redmond Avenue · 408-268-5165
- Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley 16607 Almaden Expressway · 408-752-4803
- Safari Kid-Almaden 6436 Bose Lane · 408-600-6031
- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 1281 Redmond Avenue · 408-997-4846
- Toddler Town 6920 Almaden EXPY · 408-622-8523
- Toddler Town LLC 6920 Almaden Expressway · 408-373-3170
ZIP 95121 · 3
- Joyful Learning Educational Development Center 2887 McLaughlin Avenue Bldg B · 408-591-8597
- Scholars Academy 3703 Silver Creek Road · 408-238-2500
- Sjb Stonegate CDC 2545 Sherlock Drive · 408-580-0711
ZIP 95122 · 12
- Educare California at Silicon Valley He 1399 Santee Drive · 408-573-3340
- Gateway Preschool Academy 2360 McLaughlin Avenue · 408-520-4311
- Kidango Foxdale 1250 Foxdale LOOP · 408-290-7666
- Kidango Hubbard Center 1680 Foley Avenue · 408-353-0559
- Kidango Meadowfair 2696 South King Road · 408-353-0680
- Reach Montessori Preschool 2490 Story RD · 408-272-8888
- Rouleau Head Start 1875 Monrovia Drive · 408-573-4006
- Sjb - San Juan Bautista Child Developme 1945 Terilyn Avenue · 408-259-4796
- Sjb Overfelt Child Development Center 1835 Cunningham AVE · 408-210-8535
- Sjb Rouleau Child Development Center 1875 Monrovia DR · 408-573-4713
- Sjb-Kennedy Child Development Center 1602 Lucretia Avenue · 408-414-2700
- YWCA @ Summerwind 2055 Summerside Drive · 408-295-4011
ZIP 95123 · 12
- 3d Preschool 5370 Snell AVE · 408-227-2840
- Action Day Primary Plus 5845 Allen Avenue · 408-629-6020
- Action Day Primary Plus 5845 Allen Avenue · 408-629-6020
- Almaden Parents Pre School 5805 Cahalan Avenue · 408-225-7211
- Catalyst Kids - Del Roble 5345 Avenida Almendros · 408-225-9970
- Challenger School-Shawnee 500 Shawnee Avenue · 408-365-9298
- Enlighten Preschool Green Valley 525 Giuffrida Avenue · 669-262-8900
- Legacy Christian Preschool 420 Allegan Circle · 408-225-5976
- Tiny Treasures Daycare & Pre. Serv. Vic 590 Shawnee Lane · 408-578-0808
- Tiny Treasures Daycare & Pre. Serv. Vic 590 Shawnee Lane · 408-578-0808
- Tulip Kids Academy 6097 Cottle Road · 408-483-8941
- Tulip Kids Academy 6097 Cottle Road · 408-483-8941
ZIP 95124 · 25
- A Place to Grow 4115 Jacksol Drive Building · 408-265-2994
- ABC Play School 3000 South Bascom Avenue · 408-645-6239
- Bright Minds Montessori Preschool 2720 S Bascom AVE · 408-391-7643
- Building Kidz School 4115 Jacksol Drive · 408-559-1003
- Building Kidz School 4115 Jacksol Drive · 408-559-1003
- Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary School 1975 Cambrianna DR · 408-370-3073
- Challenger School-Harwood 4949 Harwood Road · 408-723-0111
- Creative Beginnings Preschool 14834 Leigh Avenue · 408-391-6540
- Delight Montessori Preschool LLC 5670 Camden Avenue · 408-560-1636
- Discovery Parent Child Preschool 1919 Gunston Way · 408-377-5390
- Early Childhood Learning Academy 1919 Gunston Way · 408-314-7060
- Enlighten Preschool 1921 Clarinda Way · 408-507-0032
- Green Kids Daycare Center 5150 Camden Avenue · 408-394-1385
- Imagine Christian Preschool 2575 Coit DR · 408-500-9507
- Learning Pathways 4115 Jacksol Drive Bldg. 3 · 408-559-7284
- Little Oak Preschool 1921 Clarinda WAY · 408-369-1252
- Little Village Preschool the 14381 Bercaw Lane · 408-412-8655
- Little Village Preschool the 14381 Bercaw LN · 408-412-8655
- One World Montessori School Inc. Leigh 4343 Leigh Avenue · 408-615-1250
- Springs of Life Christian Preschool 3151 Union AVE · 408-827-5814
- St. Frances Cabrini School 15325 Woodard Road · 408-377-6545
- St. Timothy's Christian Preschool 5100 Camden Avenue · 408-265-0244
- Sunnymont-Westside Parent CO-Op Nursery 15040 Union Avenue · 408-371-7646
- Wonder Steps Preschool 15063 Union Avenue · 408-594-9810
- Wonder Steps Preschool 15063 Union Avenue · 408-594-9810
ZIP 95125 · 26
- Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc 2021 Lincoln Avenue · 408-244-1968
- Action Day Nursery 2146 Lincoln Avenue · 408-266-8952
- Action Day Primary Plus 2174 Lincoln Avenue · 408-266-8188
- Action Day Primary Plus 2164 Lincoln Avenue · 408-266-8188
- Action Day Primary Plus 2154 Lincoln Avenue · 408-266-8190
- Blackford Preschool 1970 Willow Street · 408-341-7280
- Brighter Tomorrow Montessori Preschool 2466 Almaden Road · 408-979-1164
- Brighter Tomorrow Montessori Preschool 2466 Almaden Road · 408-979-1164
- Empire Montessori Preschool 585 W Alma AVE · 408-280-1900
- Estrella Family Services @ Gardner 611 Willis Avenue · 408-269-7827
- Explorer Parent Participation Preschool 2700 Booksin Avenue · 408-723-0779
- First Discoveries Christian Preschool 2177 Cottle Avenue · 408-625-3773
- Learning Pathways Preschool 831 Malone Road · 408-655-5205
- Lucciola Academy 1711 Hamilton AVE · 408-802-6364
- Lucciola Academy 1711 Hamilton AVE · 408-802-6364
- Montessori Way 502 Ilinois Avenue · 408-448-1499
- Neighborhood Christian Preschool 2315 Canoas Garden AVE · 408-267-4691
- Neighborhood Christian Preschool 2315 Canoas Garden AVE · 408-267-4691
- Primrose School of Willow Glen 1496 Hamilton Avenue · 669-273-6169
- Primrose School of Willow Glen 1496 Hamilton Avenue · 669-273-6169
- San Jose Parents Participating Nursery 2180 Radio Avenue · 408-265-3202
- Sinai Nursery School 1532 Willowbrae AVE · 408-264-8486
- Springbridge International School 1980 Hamilton AVE · 408-370-7600
- Willow Glen Academy 1590 Minnesota Avenue · 408-266-8056
- Willows Nursery School the 1149 Minnesota Avenue · 408-352-5600
- Woodhaven Preschool at Willow Glen UMC 1420 Newport Avenue · 408-294-6072
ZIP 95126 · 8
- Agape Christian Preschool 1229 Naglee Avenue · 408-472-8288
- Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare an 1353 West Hedding Street · 408-244-0132
- Kidsville Preschool 1080 the Alameda · 408-294-4807
- Laurel Play Gardens 1050 Park Avenue · 408-645-5783
- Laurel Playgardens 1050 Park Avenue · 408-645-5783
- San Jose Montessori L.L.C. 979 Meridian Avenue · 408-377-9888
- Temple Emanu-El Preschool 1010 University Avenue · 408-293-8660
- Young Inventors Montessori 1177 Naglee Avenue · 713-269-4145
ZIP 95127 · 16
- Bright Little Minds Preschool & Daycare 30 Kirk Avenue · 408-216-7203
- Brilliant Minds Early Learning 467 North White Road · 408-460-6045
- Gloria Dei Early Learning Center 121 South White Road · 408-272-0321
- Grail Family Services Learning Academy 14845 Story Road · 408-347-7892
- Kidango Linda Vista 65 Gordon Avenue · 408-258-7250
- Kidango Russo 2851 Gay Avenue · 408-353-0780
- Kidango Ryan 1241 McGinness Avenue · 408-429-2682
- Kidango Toyon 995 Bard Street · 408-380-2973
- LA Salle Education Center 248 Kirk Avenue · 408-708-4139
- Lyndale Head Start 13901 Nordyke Drive · 408-258-1523
- Mandala Children's House 5038 Hyland Avenue · 408-251-8633
- Mt. Pleasant Community Preschool 14275 Candler Avenue · 408-599-4277
- Sjb - James Lick Child Development Cent 57 North White Road · 408-928-5221
- Sjb - James Lick Child Development Cent 57 North White Road · 408-928-5221
- Sjb Foothill Child Development Center 230 Pala Avenue · 408-928-5223
- Think Together Early Learning Program a 2999 Ridgmont Avenue · 408-928-1900
ZIP 95128 · 12
- Action Day Nursery 3030 Moorpark Avenue · 408-249-0668
- Action Day Nursery on Moorpark 3030 Moorpark Avenue · 408-247-6972
- Hearts & Minds Activity Center 2380 Enborg Lane · 408-279-7515
- Icare Children's House Montessori Preschool 2555 Moorpark Avenue · 408-398-2033
- Kidango Valley Medical Center 730 Empey Way · 408-429-2683
- Kidango Valley Medical Center 730 Empy Way · 408-429-2683
- Kiddie Academy of Campbell - San Jose 1522 South Winchester Blvd. · 650-576-5050
- Kidspark 820 S Winchester Blvd #120 · 408-206-3404
- Orion Montessori School 1055 South Monroe Street · 408-881-4853
- Precious Moments Preschool 330 S Monroe ST · 408-387-9666
- Sunny Days Preschool 897 Broadleaf Lane · 408-625-6198
- Worldkids School San Jose 1020 South Winchester Blvd. · 408-320-6097
ZIP 95129 · 12
- 7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Pr 1321 Miller Avenue · 408-493-3574
- Building Block Preschool 1073 S. De Anza Blvd. · 408-996-2477
- Building Kidz of West San Jose 947 Saratoga Avenue · 408-758-1883
- Challenger School-Strawberry Park 730 Camina Escuela · 408-973-8787
- Enlighten Preschool De Anza 972 S De Anza BLVD · 408-470-4701
- Faith Hope & Love Preschool 6350 Rainbow Drive · 408-255-1859
- My Pre-School 1468 Saratoga AVE · 510-332-4927
- My Pre-School 1472 Saratoga AVE · 408-377-0385
- Primrose School of Cupertino 1002 South De Anza Boulevar · 408-685-7130
- Primrose School of Cupertino 1002 South De Anza Boulevar · 408-685-7130
- Starbright School 4645 Albany Drive · 408-985-1460
- Trust Montessori School 4660 Eastus DR · 408-725-9116
ZIP 95130 · 2
- Forest Hill Preschool 4450 McCoy Avenue · 408-364-4280
- Moreland Child Development Center 3750 Gleason Avenue · 408-874-3745
ZIP 95131 · 4
- Champions Preschool @ Orchard Elementar 921 Fox Lane · 408-944-0400
- Sjb - Vinci Park Child Development Cent 1311 Vinci Park Way · 408-251-1060
- Sunny Child Care 2586 Seaboard Avenue · 408-333-5943
- Valley Oak Montessori 1172 Murphy Ave Ste 150 & 170 · 408-250-7408
ZIP 95132 · 6
- Discovery Years the 1411 Piedmont Road · 408-926-1234
- Discovery Years the 1411 Piedmont Road · 408-926-1234
- Early Learning Preschool 1133 Piedmont Road · 408-937-1545
- Sjb Northwood Child Development Center 2760 Trimble Road · 408-859-6728
- St. Victor Preschool 3150 Sierra Road · 408-251-1740
- Sunshine School 3412 Sierra Road · 408-464-5837
ZIP 95133 · 6
- Genius Kids 1682-1686 Berryessa Road · 408-899-9324
- Genius Kids 1682 & 1686 Berryessa Road · 408-899-9324
- Merryhill School 1072 750 North Capitol Avenue · 408-254-1280
- Merryhill School 1072 750 North Capitol Avenue · 408-254-1280
- Sundrops Montessori School 302 Checkers Drive · 408-357-4091
- Think Together Early Learning-Ben Painter PS 500 Rough and Ready Road · 408-307-9434
ZIP 95134 · 5
- Agnew District Preschool 3534 Zanker Road · 408-423-3670
- Agnew Early Learning Program 3534 Zanker RD # 112 · 669-369-4185
- Life Connections Learning Center - Kind 3571 North First Street · 408-424-3500
- Life Connections Learning Center - Kind 3571 North First Street · 408-424-3500
- Saba Academy 4415 Fortran Court · 408-946-5900
ZIP 95135 · 10
- Asavari Inc. - Valley Oak Montessori 4868 San Felipe Road #130 110 · 408-300-1751
- Bright Sunrise Preschool Evergreen 3520 San Felipe Road Bldg. 2 · 669-226-8782
- Evergreen Montessori School - Ar 3000 Aborn Road · 408-238-9001
- Evergreen Montessori School - Yb 3403 Yerba Buena Road Bldg D · 408-238-7001
- Goomer Academy 2920 Fowler Road · 408-270-2000
- Kindercare Learning Center 3320 San Felipe Road · 408-270-0980
- Kindercare Learning Center 3320 San Felipe Road · 408-270-0980
- Primrose School of Evergreen 3008 Aborn Road · 240-447-1373
- Primrose School of Evergreen 3008 Aborn Road · 240-447-1373
- Safari Kid - Evergreen Fowler 3122 Fowler Road · 408-600-6031
ZIP 95136 · 8
- Hillside Christian Preschool 545 Hillsdale Avenue · 408-269-1995
- Kidango Chynoweth 5312 Terner Way · 408-353-0458
- Kiddie Academy of San Jose 521 West Capitol Expressway · 408-978-1500
- Kiddie Academy of San Jose 521 West Capitol Expressway · 408-978-1500
- Over the Rainbow Montessori 880 Hillsdale Avenue · 408-691-7621
- Play 'n' Learn Preschool Inc 3800 Narvaez Avenue · 408-269-9004
- Play 'n' Learn Preschool Inc. 3800 Narvaez Avenue · 408-269-9004
- Snell State Preschool/Head Start 3550 Snell Road · 408-573-3340
ZIP 95138 · 1
- Kce Champions LLC @ Ledesma Elementary 1001 Schoolhouse Road · 408-707-9380
ZIP 95139 · 2
- Genius Kids Santa Teresa 7132 Santa Teresa BLVD · 408-224-8890
- Little Tree Playschool the 7275 Santa Teresa Blvd. · 408-972-9200
ZIP 95148 · 2
- East Valley Christian Preschool 2715 South White Road · 408-270-2560
- Lighthouse Montessori School 3695 Rose Terrasse Circle · 408-396-1654
ZIP 95192 · 1
- San Jose State University C.d & Lab P.S 1 Washington Square · 408-924-3727
Home daycares and school-age programs in San Jose
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| School-age programs | 35 |
|---|
How can I get help paying for daycare in San Jose?
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. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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.
Some areasNew families may wait (February 2025)
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 San Jose: common questions
How much does daycare cost in San Jose, CA?
In Santa Clara County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $527 a week ($27,411 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $410 a week. A family child care home charged a median $361 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 San Jose?
California's list shows 278 licensed programs in San Jose as of October 2026: 243 child care centers and 35 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 18,350 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in San Jose?
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. San Jose also has 20 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs. 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.