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12,388 Daycare Centers in California

Browse 12,388 daycare centers across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in California

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in California can make the decision-making process smoother.

California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in California. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in California

There are 12,388 daycares in California: 868 headstart facilities, 1,069 before/after school centers, 300 religious facility daycares, and 10,151 childcare and preschool centers.

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Shenandoah Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
8861 Beverlywood St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 838-7328
Stepping Stones Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise its nurturing educational environment, small class sizes, and flexible part-time schedule. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children's academic skills, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness. The staff is consistently described as warm, caring, and attentive to individual child development.

Nurturing and caring staffsmall teacher-to-child ratioflexible part-time schedule
Address
5200 W Caldwell, Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 734-7157
Foothill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Foothill Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, clean and secure facility, and structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. Directors Pauline and Ellie are frequently highlighted for their warmth, communication, and personal attention to families. Children across all age groups reportedly thrive emotionally and developmentally at this center.

Experienced and caring staff who know children and parents by namestrong academic preparation for kindergartensecure facility with locked doors and safety protocols
Address
791 E. Foothill Blvd, Unit B, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-4448
Great Beginnings For Little Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
23515 Newhall Ave, Newhall, CA
Phone
(661) 254-3097
Cornerstone Community Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Cornerstone Community Church Preschool for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong sense of community. Reviewers highlight the warm, loving congregation and pastoral leadership as key strengths. The facility is noted for its faith-centered programs and genuine care for families.

welcoming environmentloving congregationstrong faith-based teachings
Address
208 Fig Tree Road, Chowchilla, CA
Phone
(559) 665-1182
Calvary Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Calvary Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the quality of education, teacher attention, and long-term student success. However, some parents report concerns about administrative scandals, lack of support for special needs children, and high academic stress for older students.

Strong academic outcomes and college preparationattentive and caring teacherssafe environment
Address
1325 Mountain Avenue, Banning, CA
Phone
(951) 849-1877
Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside Ca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse of Riverside for its caring, professional staff who treat children with genuine kindness and attention. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, educational activities, and daily communication via video feeds and reports. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's development, learning, and social skills.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and organized facilitydaily reports and live video access
Address
19743 Lurin Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 653-6688
Cathedral Of Faith Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Cathedral of Faith church rather than the daycare center itself. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, pastoral leadership, and community service programs. No actual daycare-specific feedback is available in these reviews.

Welcoming and friendly communityInspiring pastorsCommunity service programs
Address
2315 Canoas Garden Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 979-3025
Challenger School-Harwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Challenger School-Harwood receives consistently high praise from parents for its structured, academically-focused curriculum that makes learning enjoyable through play and activities. Parents highlight caring, dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention and foster confidence, responsibility, and a love of learning in their children.

caring and dedicated teachersstructured curriculumfun learning through play and games
Address
4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 723-0111
Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Growing Footprints & Growing Footsteps-Los Gatos receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, small class sizes, beautiful campus, and developmental progress of their children. One parent expressed concern about frequent price increases and hidden fees that substantially raise costs throughout the year.

caring and professional staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionbeautiful campus with outdoor time
Address
16575 Shannon Road, Los Gatos, CA
Phone
(408) 356-4442
Heritage School Of Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Heritage School of Discovery receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and child-centered approach. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, particularly in social skills, confidence, and language development. The school's emphasis on outdoor discovery play, creative expression, and hands-on learning combined with excellent parent communication via daily photos and updates creates a welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.

Caring and supportive teachersoutdoor learning and discovery playcreative expression opportunities
Address
1501 Magnolia Street, Oakdale, CA
Phone
(209) 603-5042
Orangeburg Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
313 East Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 577-2575
Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center as a warm, welcoming facility with high-quality preschool programs and diverse community programming. The center is noted for caring, attentive staff who create a safe, inclusive environment for children and families of all backgrounds. Reviewers highlight the facility's strong sense of community, cultural events, and commitment to supporting child development and family connection.

caring and attentive staffwelcoming and inclusive atmospherehigh-quality preschool education
Address
1110 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 663-2255
Sea Star Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for a church (CDM Community Church Congregational). No parent reviews about Sea Star Village daycare services were found in the submitted content.

None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
611 Heliotrope Avenue, Corona Del Mar, CA
Phone
(949) 226-7033
C.A.M.- Novato Children'S Center (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5520 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 526-7500
Limai Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

LiMai Montessori Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, experienced teachers, and effective Montessori methods. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about hygiene issues (lice), child safety lapses, staff behavior, and inadequate parent communication.

Caring and experienced teachers with long tenurewelcoming directoreffective Montessori curriculum
Address
30075 Comercio, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
Phone
(949) 589-6440
E Center Hs Pgms - Live Oak Maple Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2340 Gum St, Live Oak, CA
Phone
(530) 695-9164
Contra Costa College - Early Childhood Lab School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 215-4885
Gan B'Nai Shalom At Congregation B'Nai Shalom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise GAN B'NAI SHALOM as a welcoming and high-quality preschool with excellent staff. The facility is noted for its warm, friendly atmosphere combined with spiritual and intellectual development. It is described as a strong conservative Jewish community program.

Friendly and great staffwarm and inviting environmentspiritually uplifting
Address
74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 933-7633
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tutor Time Rancho Cucamonga receives universal 5-star praise from parents who report their children are safe, happy, and well-cared for by dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the center's clean facilities, strong communication, educational activities, and teachers who genuinely care for each child's development and wellbeing.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitiesstrong parent communication
Address
7390 Ellena West, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-8311
Shadow Mountain Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare's services. All reviews discuss Shadow Mountain Community Church's worship services, Pastor David Jeremiah's preaching, and church hospitality rather than the preschool program itself.

No relevant daycare feedback provided
Address
2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 590-1712
Highlands Recreation District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Highlands Recreation District is a recreation center in San Mateo with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the friendly and accommodating staff, quality facilities including a gym and pool, and excellent customer service. The facility is noted as safe, accessible, and suitable for family events and swim lessons.

friendly and helpful staffaccessible for disabled visitorssafe environment
Address
1851 Lexington Avenue, San Mateo, CA
Phone
(650) 341-4251
Second Mt. Nebo Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
11118 Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 674-6980
Foothill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Foothill Child Development Center in Upland receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and secure, clean facility. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and development of life skills like potty training. The administrative team, particularly directors Pauline and Ellie, are highlighted for their communication, flexibility, and personalized attention to families.

Address
791 E. Foothill Blvd., Unit B, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-4448
Emanuel Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Emanuel Lutheran Christian Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and innovative academic instruction. Parents highlight the integration of Christian teachings, music programs, and caring staff who help children excel academically before kindergarten.

Strong academic preparationfun and innovative teaching techniquesChristian/religious education
Address
150 North Palm, La Habra, CA
Phone
(562) 694-5316
Foothills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Foothills Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based educational approach, well-trained and compassionate teachers, and large outdoor facilities. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing, positive discipline methods, and availability of summer camps for multiple age groups. One parent noted the early 3pm closing time required them to seek alternative care.

Play-based learning approachlarge playground with mud kitchen and sand areawell-organized management
Address
19211 Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 573-7723
Notre Dame Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Notre Dame Infant Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, loving environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared academically, and treated like family. The facility is noted for cleanliness, adherence to health guidelines, flexible hours, and quality programming across infant through school-age care.

caring and professional staffsafe and loving environmentchildren h
Address
21704 Golden Triangle Rd., #120, Saugus, CA
Phone
(661) 255-0053
Penleigh Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Penleigh Child Development Center in Sacramento receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, strong developmental outcomes, and transparent communication. Families report their children thrive academically and socially during their time at the center.

Warm and caring stafffamily-like environmenttransparent daily communication via messages and photos
Address
1400 E Street, Suite D & E, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 822-5020
Early Bird Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Building Kidz of San Mateo is highly praised by parents for its caring, family-like atmosphere and strong leadership under Director Kay. The center offers excellent value with reasonable tuition, provided meals, and a well-rounded curriculum featuring performing arts, music, and dance. Parents consistently report that their children thrive socially and academically in this welcoming environment.

Caring and engaged staffDirector Kay's involvement and communication
Address
120 Lindbergh Street, San Mateo, CA
Phone
(650) 344-8295
Light The Bay Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Light the Bay Preschool in Pittsburg receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, Christian-centered curriculum, flexible hours (6 AM-6 PM), and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with noticeable growth in confidence, learning, and enthusiasm for attending school.

Caring and attentive staffChristian/faith-based curriculumflexible pickup/dropoff times
Address
1210 Stoneman Avenue, Pittsburg, CA
Phone
(925) 432-3808

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12,388 all daycares across California. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in California are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in California, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in California vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.