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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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Cac - Goleta I Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

CAC - Goleta I Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, child happiness, and helpful staff. One unrelated review about a senior lunch program at a different Davis Center location criticized staff organization and professionalism. Overall, parents feel comfortable and satisfied with the daycare services.

Kind and caring teachershelpful staffchildren happy and eager to attend
Address
5681 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
Phone
(805) 967-7684
Big City Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Big City Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the quality of instruction, experienced teachers, and supportive community. A small number of parents report serious concerns about child expulsion practices, refund policies, and alleged discriminatory behavior by management.

Exceptional teachers and staffMontessori method with mixed-age classesstrong child development outcomes
Address
240 Industrial Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 648-5777
Ymca Glb Lindstrom Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5900 Canehill Avenue, Lakewood, CA
Phone
(562) 916-5814
La Verne Parent Participation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise LA VERNE PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOL as a warm, community-focused preschool where parents actively volunteer in classrooms. The school is noted for affordable pricing, strong child development focus, and creating a family-like environment with transparent operations and involved staff.

Affordable tuitionparent participation builds communitytransparency and accountability
Address
909 East Juanita Ave., La Verne, CA
Phone
(909) 599-9857
Building Blocks To Learning Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Building Blocks to Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 7 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, child development, and inclusive approach to children with special needs. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in the program. One negative review claims the positive reviews are paid.

caring and passionate staffchildren enjoy attendingnoticeable developmental improvements in speech and learning
Address
10769 14th Ave., Armona, CA
Phone
(559) 772-8400
Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
905 N. Campus, Hanford, CA
Phone
(559) 583-6057
Future Hope Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
12536 Hanford-Armona Road, Hanford, CA
Phone
(559) 707-6395
School Age Care By You'Re Invited
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

You're Invited Children's Center in Riverside receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based learning approach that fosters both academic and social-emotional development. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, flexible scheduling options, and the center's ability to help children build confidence, social skills, and independence without pressure-based learning. The facility serves infants through school-age children with programs including befor

Address
3991 Madison Street, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 351-1023
Cvusd-Nfl Neighborhood City Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
110 S. Conejo School Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone
(805) 494-8100
Bennett Valley Montessori - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2810 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 537-8889
Mckinley Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

McKinley Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the quality of teaching staff, individualized attention to children, and effective learning outcomes. Parents report smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, and a nurturing Montessori environment that supports child development across multiple age groups.

Caring and patient teachersindividualized attentionstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
217 E. Mckinley Avenue, Pomona, CA
Phone
(909) 620-8400
Merry Go Round Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Merry Go Round Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, caring staff led by Director Mrs. Kim, and educational activities. One parent reported a serious injury incident from over 15 years ago alleging lack of staff accountability.

Loving and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facilities
Address
446 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA
Phone
(310) 833-0664
Monarch Academy For Young Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Monarch Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and teacher quality. Most parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children. However, one detailed negative review describes unprofessional management, a cold teacher, poor communication, and claims of concerning incidents.

Nurturing and warm environmentstrong teacher-student relationshipscreative and engaging curriculu
Address
27927 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA
Phone
(661) 294-1045
Play Date Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
10114 Dorchester Dr, Suite 101, Truckee, CA
Phone
(530) 798-1971
Magnolia Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

This appears to be a data error - the reviews are for St. John's Clinic, a medical facility providing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, not for Magnolia Head Start daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately used to assess the daycare's quality.

None applicable - reviews are for a different facility
Address
1910 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 746-2613
Children'S Bureau Family Center At Magnolia Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic rather than the daycare center itself. Parents praise the friendly staff, efficient service, and professional care provided.

Friendly and professional staffquick and efficient servicetimely appointments
Address
1910 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 342-0140
Wonder Land School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Wonder Land School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and quality care for children of all ages. The facility offers preschool, afterschool, and before/after school programs with transportation. One parent raised safety concerns about van driving practices during school pickup/dropoff.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong Christian education focus
Address
3300 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 481-1798
El Concilio Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4701 E. Farmington Rd., Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 462-7846
Armenian Mesrobian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
8420 Beverly Road, Pico Rivera, CA
Phone
(323) 723-3181
Bit O' Heaven Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This facility receives consistently high praise with all 5-star ratings. Parents and residents highlight exceptional staff friendliness, particularly front desk staff member RZ, along with numerous recreational activities and well-maintained amenities. The community is described as welcoming, clean, and offering diverse programming throughout the year.

friendly and welcoming staffresponsive managementRZ's exceptional customer service
Address
12191 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 863-6156
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Beginnings Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, kindness, and strong communication. Parents report their children feel safe and enjoy learning through play-based activities in a clean, well-organized environment. The facility underwent recent renovations and offers developmentally appropriate programs for ages 0-12 with meals and structured curriculum.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication with parentssafe environment
Address
3602 Wheeler Ave, La Verne, CA
Phone
(909) 353-9306
Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Busy Little Fingers for its caring, loving staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Mrs. Mimi's personal support, quality activities, nutritious food, and the center's positive impact on their children's development. Families report feeling confident and comfortable leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizes with good teacher-to-student ratiosclean and safe environment
Address
7556 Hesperia Avenue, Reseda, CA
Phone
(818) 345-1737
Carson Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Carson Park is consistently praised as a well-maintained, family-friendly community park with excellent facilities and amenities. Parents appreciate the clean grounds, beautiful landscaping, recreational areas, and welcoming staff. The park is ideal for various family gatherings, events, and outdoor activities.

Clean facilitiesbutterfly gardenart installations
Address
21411 S. Orrick Ave., Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 830-4925
Children'S Academy Of Success
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
10839 La Reina Avenue, Downey, CA
Phone
(562) 231-4373
Children'S Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1260 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 422-9690
Bay Area Kinder Stube
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
842 Key Route Boulevard, Albany, CA
Phone
(510) 525-3105
Blueskies For Children - Ellen Sherwood Nurs Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

BlueSkies for Children is highly praised by parents for its warm, intentional approach to early childhood education grounded in child development principles. Parents consistently highlight the caring and experienced staff, thoughtful classroom design, nutritious meals, and play-based learning. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and socially, with some returning across generations.

Caring and attentive staffdevelopmentally appropriate activi
Address
3021 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 261-1077
Bubbly Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bubbly Tots Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, skilled teaching staff, strong curriculum, and the director Ms. Soni's accommodating approach. Children show significant academic and social growth, and parents consistently report their children love attending. One parent expressed concerns about teacher-parent communication policies and perceived staff-to-child ratios.

Caring and skilled teachersstrong academic curriculum (mathreading
Address
963 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 372-0811
Cape Almond Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

CAPE Almond Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, child development focus, and safe environment. However, some parents report significant communication and organizational issues, including unresponsive phones and missed callbacks.

Attentive and caring stafffocus on child developmentsafe facility
Address
1401 Almond Ave., Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 443-3434
Cfcs Head Start - Ash Street
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
37365 Ash Street, Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 795-6846

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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.