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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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Obeck Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9700 Obeck Avenue, Arleta, CA
Phone
(818) 834-4293
Montessori House Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Montessori House of Children receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its nurturing Montessori-based curriculum, experienced staff, and excellent facilities. Parents consistently praise the spacious outdoor play area, individualized education plans, and teachers' dedication to child development and potty training. However, one parent reported a negative experience regarding enrollment procedures after disclosing their child's autism diagnosis.

warm and welcoming
Address
6252 Woodman Ave, Valley Glen, CA
Phone
(818) 781-5499
Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare in Sonora receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring, attentive staff, educational curriculum with an animal/letter learning focus, transparent communication including live camera access and daily photo updates, and strong bonds formed between teachers and children. Parents report high satisfaction with the school's responsiveness to concerns and inclusive, warm atmosphere.

Attentive and caring
Address
13760 Mono Way, #D, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 588-0920
San Jose Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

San Jose Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring, stable staff, play-based curriculum, diverse environment, and facility amenities. The center is described as a community gem with a long history of quality care from infancy through pre-K.

caring and friendly staff with high retentionplay-based approachdiverse and welcoming environment
Address
33 North 8th Street, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 288-9667
Saratoga Parent Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Saratoga Parent Nursery School as a warm, welcoming community with caring teachers and a play-based learning environment. Children gain confidence, social skills, and school readiness while parents develop lasting friendships. The parent participation model is highlighted as a unique and valuable aspect of the experience.

Friendly and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereplay-based learning
Address
20490 Williams Avenue, Saratoga, CA
Phone
(408) 867-9774
Petite School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents universally praise Petite School House for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff led by director Salmeena. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with families appreciating the school's strong communication, nutritious meals, enrichment activities, and sense of community. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and maintain friendships with other families after leaving.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming director (Salmeena)excellent communication with parents
Address
17643 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA
Phone
(818) 708-8766
Playgroup (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1818 & 1819 Wedemeyer Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 722-0661
Icoe-Ecep Little Vikings II State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
627-A E. 6th St, Holtville, CA
Phone
(760) 356-2030
Imperial Valley College Developmental Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This appears to be Imperial Valley College rather than a dedicated daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5-star ratings), with visitors praising the campus facilities, helpful staff and faculty, and well-organized programs including vaccination clinics.

Positive overall experiencehelpful and accommodating staff and facultywell-organized programs
Address
380 E. Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Phone
(760) 355-6232
Montague Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents praise Montague Elementary School for its caring leadership and dedicated teachers who prioritize student success and well-being. The school is described as a strong community with excellent teaching, particularly noted for maintaining student connections and motivation during remote learning.

Caring principal and teachersstudent-centered approachstrong academics
Address
430 East Prather Street, Montague, CA
Phone
(530) 459-1466
Hope Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
13841 Milton Avenue, Westminster, CA
Phone
(714) 230-3832
Irvine United Church Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise IUCC Early Childhood Center for its warm, family-like atmosphere where children feel genuinely cared for and loved by staff. The facility is noted for dedicated teachers, clean environments, nutritious meals, and a curriculum focused on individual child development and emotional support. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive both academically and emotionally.

Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with long tenuresmall
Address
4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 733-0228
Kidworks
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise KIDWORKS as an excellent after-school program and community resource. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive impact on children and families. The facility is described as clean, well-run, and genuinely invested in uplifting the community.

caring and dedicated staffdiverse activities (guitarcooking
Address
1902 West Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 834-9400
Knott Avenue Christian Church Early Childhood Dev
Church Daycare
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility itself, not the early childhood development program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, biblical teaching, and diverse congregation. No specific feedback about the daycare program was found.

Welcoming and friendly staffBible-centered teachingdiverse congregation
Address
315 South Knott Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 527-1544
La Cristianita Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

La Cristianita Pre School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the professional, caring staff, strong teaching quality, and nurturing community environment. One parent raised concerns about director communication and financial transparency.

Professional and accommodating staffcaring teachers with longevitystrong instruction and learning environment
Address
35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA
Phone
(949) 496-1405
The Learning Spot Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Learning Spot receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviews highlighting exceptional staff, nurturing care, and strong child development outcomes. Parents emphasize the center's educational approach, affordability, and excellent communication through daily updates. Many report their children show excitement about attending and have achieved significant developmental milestones.

Exceptional and caring staffexperienced management with educational backgroundnurturing environment
Address
12388 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 534-0467
Nobis Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise NOBIS PRESCHOOL for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Director Melinda and teachers are highlighted as genuinely invested in children's development, providing detailed daily updates and enriching activities. Multiple families report multi-year enrollments and smooth transitions between classroom levels.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadershipdetailed daily communication
Address
190 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(949) 548-2550
Pine Top Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Pine Top Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and creativity. Parents highlight small class sizes, outdoor play opportunities, and flexible scheduling as major strengths. One negative review sarcastically critiques safety practices regarding field trips and traffic exposure.

caring and patient teacherssmall class sizeslarge outdoor play area
Address
6526 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA
Phone
(530) 903-3106
Saddleback Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Saddleback Children's Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and outdoor-focused curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong kindergarten readiness. The faith-based program, on-campus animals, and balanced play-and-learning approach are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Caring and nurturing staffoutdoor-based curriculumfaith-based instruction
Address
30322 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margari, CA
Phone
(949) 858-0646
Kerman Migrant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
14660 W. G Street, Kerman, CA
Phone
(559) 846-5351
Kids Kare Central West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids Kare Central West for its caring staff, educational preparation, and supportive environment. The center is noted for treating children with respect and maintaining long-term relationships with families. One parent reported communication issues regarding pickup procedures.

Staff treated children with respect and genuine carestrong educational preparation for schoolsupportive of special needs children
Address
3003 North West Avenue, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 224-7987
Nancy Fuller Children'S University INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Nancy Fuller Children's University for its caring, family-oriented atmosphere and high-quality staff who genuinely care for children's safety and development. The center offers engaging activities, events, competitive pricing with grant assistance, open-door access to classrooms, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's social skills, behavior, and overall happiness.

Caring and knowledgeable staffhands-on owner involvementclean and well-organized rooms
Address
7901 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 447-5865
Happy Kids Preschool And Day Care - Coloma
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2786 Coloma Street, Placerville, CA
Phone
(530) 626-0344
Rainbow Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2358 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 661-9100
Rainbow Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9817 Baseline Road, Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 484-5797
Ready Set Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Ready Set Grow Preschool in El Cajon receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. The center is noted for its cleanliness, organized structure, convenient amenities, and healthy meal programs.

Warm and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photosclea
Address
728 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 448-4585
The Lil' School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Lil' School for its caring, communicative staff and engaging enrichment activities. Children show strong academic and social growth while feeling safe, loved, and excited to attend. The facility recently transitioned ownership and management smoothly, with parents noting improved amenities and a child-centered curriculum.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent parent-teacher communication with daily photo updatesenriching activities (field trips
Address
8089 Madison Avenue, #11, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 962-2137
Poppy Patch-Phase I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9646 Butterfield Way, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 845-4949
Ralph M. Parsons Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Ralph M. Parsons Pre-School for its family-like environment, dedicated staff, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Children reportedly learn significantly and advance ahead of their peers, with parents highlighting the clean campus, diverse community, and engaging field trips and events.

Excellent academic preparationcaring and amazing staffclean campus
Address
841 W. Martin Luther King Jr., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 763-5119
Options Cdc - Roosevelt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5356 Delta Avenue, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 858-0527

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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.