Ames Child Care Center
Daycare center in Moffett Field, CA. Bldg 270 R.T. Jones Road, Moffett Field, CA 94035
About the program
Ames Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Moffett Field, California, on the state register since 2005. It is licensed for 127 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Ames Child Care Center is a non-profit, NAEYC-accredited, play-based center located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ames Child Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101239(m) · 101223(a)(2) · 101238(a)(1) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101215.1(m) · 101216(f) · 101416.5(b) · 101223(a)(3) · 101419.2(b)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Longstanding nonprofit childcare center with wonderful teachers and large outdoor facilities. It is among the most reasonably priced for high quality care. It is NAEYC accredited. They provide snacks, lunch, and diapers to all children. It can be hard to get in off the waitlist if you are not military or a government employee (eg NASA).
Ashley Fabrizio · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoExtremely fortunate to secure a spot for my daughter here. She loves going to her class every morning and takes some convincing to leave. The staff genuinely care for the kids and are responsive through the app. The facility is spacious with lots of outdoor play area. Flexible hours prove to be godsend at times.
Jui Kulkarni · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoOur daughter started at this center at age three, entering the Apollo preschool classroom. The teachers Marilyn and Arthur were extremely warm and welcoming and helped make the transition to preschool a positive experience for our whole family. Most importantly, I felt a genuine love and care for the children from all the staff, which made us feel very comfortable from the beginning! After her first month, she is…
Sonja Outila · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy daughter has been attending for over 3 years now and we could not love the place more. She started in the infant room and now is in preschool. It's a non-profit so we can be sure tuition goes directly to staff, children's experiences and equipment. Many teachers stay with the center for a long time. There is lots of outdoor space and daily outdoor activities for the children. They have play-based philosophy that…
Ela K · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
Bldg 270 R.T. Jones Road, Moffett Field, CA 94035
Questions about Ames Child Care Center
Is Ames Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Ames Child Care Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434408035, 434408036), with a licensed capacity of 127 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ames Child Care Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 9 citations for Ames Child Care Center, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Ames Child Care Center take?
Ames Child Care Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Ames Child Care Center cost?
Ames Child Care Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.