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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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Rolling Hills Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rolling Hills Montessori receives universal praise from parents for its high-quality Montessori program, caring and invested teachers, and beautiful outdoor facilities. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children and appreciate the strong school leadership and community atmosphere.

Caring and patient teacherschild-centered approachstrong academic foundation
Address
26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estate, CA
Phone
(310) 377-5722
Little Country Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Little Country Christian School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and loving staff, welcoming environment, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents report significant positive behavioral changes in their children and feel comfortable leaving them in the facility's care. One negative review mentions poorly trained staff and poor facility management.

caring and loving staffwelcoming and safe environmentpatient teachers
Address
2408 Dean Ave, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 589-0501
Ridge City Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Ridge City Preschool and Daycare in San Diego receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with nine 5-star reviews praising the loving, caring staff and clean facilities. One 3-star review noted the daycare lacks modern communication technology and raised concerns about how staff handled certain behavioral situations.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitiesstructured curriculum
Address
6866 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 277-1442
Portola Family Connections-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Portola Family Connections-Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and comprehensive programming. Parents highlight the center's value beyond childcare, including parent education classes, community resources, and social-emotional development for children. The facility supports children from ages 2 through school-age with various programs including preschool, after-school, and summer camps.

Experienced and patient teacherssocialization opportunities for childrenparent education and support programs
Address
2565 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 715-6746
Hansen'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Hansen's Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, flexible scheduling, and engaging learning environment. Parents report their children are happy and learning daily. One negative review cited rude receptionist behavior during an inquiry call.

Caring and respectful staffflexible schedulingchildren enjoy attending
Address
5275 Tegan Road, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 684-1600
Kids Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1941 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 801-9072
Options Cdc-Covenant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews appear to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming community and faith-based environment, though the reviews do not address childcare services, curriculum, or child development.

Welcoming communitystrong faith-based environmenthosts community events
Address
539 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 204-8900
Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming and warm atmosphere. The facility is described as beautiful and spiritually meaningful to the community. However, most reviews focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.

Warm and welcoming environmentbeautiful facilityfree street parking
Address
7802 Vineland Avenue, Sun Valley, CA
Phone
(818) 765-4897
Rancho Murieta Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rancho Murieta Learning Center (also referenced as Hodge Learning Center) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, individual attention, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious concerns about owner communication, lack of family partnership, and defensive responses to feedback. Most reviews highlight children's happiness, staff expertise, and community involvement.

caring and loving staffstrong c
Address
7248 Murieta Drive, Ste B8, Rancho Murieta, CA
Phone
(916) 354-4163
Tlc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

TLC Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by director Melanie. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, developing kindness and social skills. One negative review cited poor management, inadequate teaching, and an unwelcoming director experience.

Warmcaringand enthusiastic teachers
Address
196 No. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 644-7099
Village Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Village Montessori Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the loving staff, strong developmental outcomes, and engaged ownership. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff maturity and director conduct, specifically citing an incident of physical handling that distressed a child.

Attentive and loving teacherssmooth transitions between age groupsstrong academic and developmental progress
Address
22900 Los Alisos Blvd., Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 837-8518
Children'S Choice-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Choice for providing a loving, safe, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers who go above and beyond, form strong connections with children, and communicate effectively with parents. Parents express high trust in the facility and staff, with many having children attend for multiple years across different classroom levels.

Caring and patient teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsindividualized attention to each child's needs and personality
Address
1465 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 442-4014
Children'S Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise Children's Village Preschool for its play-based, developmental approach to early childhood education and its exceptional outdoor learning environment with live animals. Teachers and staff are consistently highlighted as caring and dedicated. One parent expressed concern about the high annual tuition cost of approximately $40,000 for two children.

Play-based learning approachhands-on exploration and observation activitiesoutdoor space with live animals
Address
254 South Esplanade, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 633-3133
Discovery Isle Child Development Center-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Discovery Isle for exceptional teacher care, engagement, and educational quality across all age groups. Children reportedly transition smoothly, enjoy attending daily, and develop strong social skills. The facility offers extended hours, frequent family events, and maintains high safety and organizational standards.

Caring and patient teacherssmooth transitions between age groupseducational curriculum including phonics and math
Address
11740 Creek Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 536-1400
Early Horizons (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Early Horizons receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, flexible staff and positive atmosphere. Parents highlight excellent communication, individualized attention to children's needs, and smooth transitions between classroom levels. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Kind and accommodating staffpositive atmosphereexcellent communication
Address
1510 Lewiston Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 746-3020
Kiddie Crest Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kiddie Crest Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and patient teaching staff. Parents highlight quality curriculum, engaging activities, good communication, and flexible hours. Multiple parents express strong satisfaction with their children's development and care experience.

Caring and compassionate teachersquality toddler curriculumflexible scheduling
Address
13067 Paramount Boulevard, South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 633-2032
Stars Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Stars Montessori Academy for its nurturing Montessori environment, caring and dedicated staff, and strong focus on child development across academics, social-emotional learning, and independence. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents noting significant gains in confidence, independence, and communication skills. The school is described as well-organized, clean, and professionally managed.

Caring and patient teachersMontessori curriculumindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
1680 S. Melrose Avenue, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 597-9796
Wee Care Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1901 Palo Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 594-6911
Children'S Choice-School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Choice for exceptional teacher care and emotional support. Multiple teachers are highlighted for going above and beyond, creating safe and loving environments where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents emphasize they trust the staff completely with their children's development.

Caring and patient teachersstrong teacher-child connectionsindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
1465 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 442-4014
Tinker Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tinker Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviewers rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, engaging educational activities, and new management improvements including the Brightwheel app for communication and check-in. Children reportedly form strong bonds with teachers and enjoy attending.

Warm and caring environmentsweet and friendly staffengaging and educational daily activities
Address
17535 Del Monte Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA
Phone
(415) 990-4352
Learning Pathways
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Learning Pathways receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for committed, long-tenured teachers and a nurturing environment that emphasizes music, art, science, and physical education. However, one parent reported significant dissatisfaction with the waitlist management, alleging misleading position updates and potential favoritism for families with connections.

experienced and committed teachersnurturing environmentcomprehensive curriculum including music and art
Address
4115 Jacksol Drive, Bldg. 3 & 5, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 559-7284
Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus in Mountain View receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and patient teachers, play-based curriculum, and flexible hours. One parent reported a serious bullying incident with an initially dismissive response from leadership, though they noted the issue was subsequently resolved.

Caring and compassionate teacherspatient with children during transitionsplay-based curriculum
Address
333 Eunice Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 967-3780
Action Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Action Day Nursery in San Jose receives consistent 5-star praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional teacher-child relationships and strong developmental support across infant and preschool classrooms. Parents repeatedly emphasize that their children look forward to attending daily and experience significant growth in learning, confidence, and social skills.

Dedicated and caring teachers who build strong bonds with childrenexcellent communication and daily photo updatesdevelopmental progress in speech and academics
Address
2146 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 266-8952
Early Horizons (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Early Horizons is highly regarded by parents across all age groups, from infants through preschool. Parents consistently praise the staff's kindness, professionalism, flexibility, and strong communication. The center creates a warm, positive atmosphere where children form meaningful bonds with teachers and feel comfortable during transitions.

Compassionate and flexible staffpositive atmosphereexcellent communication
Address
1510 Lewiston Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 746-3020
Super Kidz Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Super Kidz Club receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as caring, compassionate, and family-like. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, engaging summer programs with frequent field trips, flexible hours, and affordable rates. The center effectively supports children's development across all age groups from infants through school-age.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong educational preparation for kindergartenengaging summer program with field trips
Address
2140 Minert Rd, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 698-8556
Phoenix Ranch School & Camp (West Campus)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Phoenix Ranch School & Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for dedicated staff members and a supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong curriculum and caring teachers. One negative review mentioned classroom cleanliness concerns.

Excellent curriculumdedicated and caring staffsupportive environment
Address
4974 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 527-7764
Creative Minds Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Creative Minds Learning Center receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated director Michele, loving staff, engaging Montessori-inspired curriculum, and personalized daily communications about their children's activities and learning.

Warm and welcoming staffdedicated director Michelepersonalized learning approach
Address
9835 N. Lakeshore Drive, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 432-2800
Crosscity Christian Eec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided are for CrossCity Christian Church, not the CrossCity Christian EEC daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, worship services, and various ministry programs, but do not contain information about the daycare facility's operations, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming communityquality worship servicesdiverse ministry programs (youth group
Address
2777 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 299-8484
Jesus' Hands Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
5621 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
Phone
(714) 690-1366
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Anaheim Hills for its caring, engaged staff and welcoming environment. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with families highlighting excellent communication, quality meals, developmental support, and the sense of community. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Kelsie's leadershipwelcoming environment from day one
Address
350 South Festival Drive, Anaheim Hills, CA
Phone
(714) 282-8296

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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.