Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, California is served by 43 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in San Luis ObispoProviders
Child Care Centers21View directory
Family Child Care Homes15View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools7View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs5View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in San Luis Obispo

21 licensed child care centerss are listed in San Luis Obispo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Bright Life Playschool, INC San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Capslo - Cuesta Infant Center - Rm 4021 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 8 Child Care Center Capslo - Santa Rosa Early Education & Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 17 Child Care Center Capslo - Slo Early Education & Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Cuesta College Children's Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Downtown Baby, LLC San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 8 Child Care Center Grandmother's House At St. Stephens San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Happy Feet Children's Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Legacy Children's Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Little Sprouts Day Care INC. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Little Sprouts Day Care, INC. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Love To Learn San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Love To Learn San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Love To Learn San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Montessori Children's School San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Room #133 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Capacity 36 Child Care Center San Luis Obispo Child Development Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 83 Child Care Center San Luis Obispo Classical Academy San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Trust Children's Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 10 Child Care Center United Methodist Children's Center, The San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 100

Family Child Care Homes in San Luis Obispo

15 licensed family child care homess are listed in San Luis Obispo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Alvarado Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Ballweber Fcc Aka Jessie's Family Daycare San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Betancourt Fcc Aka Little Bears Daycare San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Boswell Fcc Aka Growthspurts Child Development San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Camacho Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Evanoff Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Flores Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gallegos Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gates Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hernandez Fcc Aka Liz Family Day Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Loeza Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Perez Fcc Maya's Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Rodarte Fcc Aka Express Day Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Sjogren Fcc Aka Little Wonders Daycare San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Solomon Family Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14

Preschools in San Luis Obispo

7 licensed preschoolss are listed in San Luis Obispo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Agape Preschool San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 45 Preschool Cal Poly Preschool Lab San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Capacity 30 Preschool Country Cottage Preschool San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 62 Preschool Ernstrom Fcch Aka Slo Field Of Dreams Preschool San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 14 Preschool Hicks Fcc Aka Little Ducklings Preschool&childcare San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 14 Preschool Little Sprouts Preschool San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 48 Preschool Zion Lutheran Preschool San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 44

Head Start Programs in San Luis Obispo

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in San Luis Obispo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Cuesta Infant Toddler Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Santa Rosa Early Education and Child Care San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 16 Head Start Program SLO Early Education and Child Care Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 8
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School-Age Programs in San Luis Obispo

5 licensed school-age programss are listed in San Luis Obispo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Bishop's Peak School San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Capacity 60 School-Age Program C.l. Smith School San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 65 School-Age Program Hawthorne Elementary School San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 55 School-Age Program Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 56 School-Age Program Sinsheimer Sun ' N Fun Program San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Capacity 66

ZIP codes in San Luis Obispo

ZIP 93401Care providersZIP 93403Care providersZIP 93405Care providersZIP 93407Care providers

How to pick care in San Luis Obispo

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in San Luis Obispo, CA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in San Luis Obispo County

Arroyo Grande, CA 20 providers Atascadero, CA 35 providers Cambria, CA 4 providers Creston, CA 1 providers Grover Beach, CA 4 providers Los Osos, CA 8 providers Morro Bay, CA 3 providers Nipomo, CA 28 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does San Luis Obispo, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, San Luis Obispo is home to 43 state-licensed providers: 21 child care centers, 15 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.
How do San Luis Obispo facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in San Luis Obispo to view ratings where available.
Is child care in San Luis Obispo licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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