How Much Does Daycare Cost in Daly City, CA, CA?
Infant center-based care averages $2430/month in Daly City, CA. 98% above national avg. Toddler care runs $2160/month, preschool $1760/month.
Daly City, CA average monthly daycare costs
Infant (center)
$2430
98% above national avg
Toddler (center)
$2160
$25,920/year
Preschool (center)
$1760
$21,120/year
School Age
$1490
Before/after school care
Home-Based
$1890
Family home, infant rate
Nanny
$4,730
Full-time, metro avg
Source: ACF Child Care Market Rate Survey + metro cost-of-living adjustment. 2026 estimates.
Daly City, CA vs. California vs. National Average
How Daly City, CA compares to the state and national averages for each age group.
| Age / Care Type | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|
| Infant — Center-Based | $2,430/mo |
| Toddler — Center-Based | $2,160/mo |
| Preschool — Center | $1,760/mo |
| School Age — Center | $1,490/mo |
| Infant — Home-Based | $1,890/mo |
| Nanny (Full-Time) | $4,730/mo |
Annual Daycare Cost in Daly City, CA
Full-time infant center care in Daly City, CA costs $29,160/year. At the national average that's $14,760/year — Daly City, CA families pay $14,400 more per year for infant care.
Infant / year
$29,160
Toddler / year
$25,920
Preschool / year
$21,120
School Age / year
$17,880
Childcare Subsidies in California
California participates in the federal CCDF (Child Care and Development Fund) program. A family of 4 earning up to $7,800/month may qualify for subsidized care. The maximum subsidy for infant care is up to $1,100/month.
Common Questions About Daycare Costs in Daly City, CA
How much does daycare cost in Daly City, CA?
Infant center-based daycare in Daly City, CA averages $2430/month in 2026. That's $1200 above the national average of $1230/month. Higher local wages and demand drive prices up in this metro area.
How does Daly City, CA compare to the California state average?
Daly City, CA infant daycare runs about $630/month (35%) above the California statewide average of $1800/month. Urban metros typically cost more than state averages due to higher rent, wages, and demand. See all daycare costs in California.
Does daycare get cheaper as my child gets older in Daly City, CA?
Yes. In Daly City, CA: infant care ($2430/month) → toddler care ($2160/month, 11% drop) → preschool ($1760/month, 28% drop from infant) → school age ($1490/month, 39% drop from infant). Staffing ratio requirements loosen as children age, reducing per-child costs.
Is a nanny cheaper than daycare in Daly City, CA?
For one child, no — a full-time nanny in Daly City, CA averages $4,730/month versus $2430/month for center-based infant care. For two children sharing a nanny, the equation can flip. Use the daycare vs nanny calculator.
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