Licensed Daycare in Half Moon Bay, California
5 licensed daycares in Half Moon Bay, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
Half Moon Bay listings updated May 2026 from official California records.
Daycare in Half Moon Bay: what parents should know
There are 5 licensed childcare providers on record in Half Moon Bay, with Montessori the most common type (about 20% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current California license at indexing time, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.
In total, Half Moon Bay providers are approved for approximately 379 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Half Moon Bay childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Half Moon Bay
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 Half Moon Bay 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
- 75 kids
ZIP codes covered
Largest licensed centers in Half Moon Bay
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Half Moon Bay licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Half Moon Bay
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programCalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(916) 651-6195 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Half Moon Bay, California are compiled from official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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