Daycare center
Butterflies Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycares and preschools in Saratoga, CA
18 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,452 a month · 7 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Saratoga French Cultural Preschool Bay Area
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Montessori
Level Up Montessori Preschool & Daycare
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Growing Tree Learning Center (12220 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5
Montessori
Growing Tree Learning Center (12000 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Action Day Schools - El Quito
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Challenger School - Saratoga
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Action Day Nurseries, Inc.
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Sacred Heart Pre-School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5
Daycare center
Saratoga Parent Nursery School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
West Valley College Child Development Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5 (3 Type A)
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Licensed home daycares in Saratoga
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bashirova, Liudmila Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434415675 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Kaeni, Simin Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434408192 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Kraja, Aljbana Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434410399 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 16 (4 Type A) | |
| Lei, Rihong Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434409233 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Pimsakul, Mathwee & Kendra Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434416386 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Siamer, Khalida Family Day Care Home | 95070 | 434417282 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in Saratoga
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kce Champions LLC @ Blue Hills Elementary School Age Day Care Center | 95070 | 434416682 | 90 | school age | 1 |
Childcare in Saratoga: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Saratoga?
Saratoga has 18 licensed programs on the California register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Saratoga daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 528 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 198 centers have none. 121 have at least one rated Type A by the state. 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.
What does daycare cost in Saratoga?
19 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,452 a month, and $2,752 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Saratoga?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.