Child Care within San Mateo
San Mateo has prioritized its commitment to providing and developing innovative approaches to increase the supply of child care spaces within our community and strives to serve as a model for other communities throughout the county and the country.
The Child Care Facilities Fund is from an "impact fee" paid to the City from developers constructing new offices, commercial buildings, and new housing to help address the increased need for new, quality child care spaces as a result from the development.
The City of San Mateo recognizes the importance of quality child care and the role child care and preschool programs play in the development of our families’ children while also supporting the economic well-being of our community.