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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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Options State Preschool-Roosevelt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5356 Delta Avenue, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 285-1419
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rose Cottage Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
10267 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga, CA
Phone
(818) 352-4455
Palm Desert Learning Tree Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Palm Desert Learning Tree Center for its small class sizes, advanced curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Staff members are described as caring and dedicated, with long tenure at the facility. The school is noted as flexible and accommodating for working parents with various scheduling needs.

Small class sizesadvanced curriculumexperienced long-term staff
Address
42-675 Washington Street, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 345-8100
Palmdale School Dist-Highland Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA
Phone
(661) 273-4710
Palmdale School District - Palm Tree Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
326 East Avenue R, Palmdale, CA
Phone
(661) 273-4710
Park Avenue Christian Day Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
117 S Park Ave, Montebello, CA
Phone
(323) 722-5851
Park Western Place Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1220 Park Western Place, San Pedro, CA
Phone
(310) 833-2875
Pomona Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
11777 Woodward Way, Madera, CA
Phone
(559) 661-0269
Zion Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Zion Child Care Center in Lodi receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong safety practices, and positive learning environment where children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesspacious outdoor play area
Address
105 South Ham Lane, Lodi, CA
Phone
(209) 369-1919
Oceanside Shining Stars Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Oceanside Shining Stars Infant Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, communicative staff and intentional educational approach. Parents highlight the small, intimate setting with enriching activities and strong leadership as key strengths that provide peace of mind.

Friendly and communicative staffsafe and educational environmentstrong leadership and high hiring standards
Address
1122 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 435-0713
Sunrise Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sunrise Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, engaging activities, and strong ownership. However, one family reported concerns about staff communication, unfriendly attitudes, and favoritism during their month-long enrollment, along with a safety incident involving vehicle transport.

Caring and nurturing teachersclean and organized facilityexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
1421 Rimpau Avenue, Corona, CA
Phone
(951) 272-2022
A Child'S Place An Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1542 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 325-5577
A Child'S Place An Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1534 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 835-1586
Abc Child Care Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

ABC Child Care Village receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the teachers' attentiveness, patience, and genuine love for the children, along with strong curriculum offerings, particularly in the kindergarten program. The facility is noted for going above and beyond in creating a welcoming community atmosphere.

Warm and caring staffattentive teachersstrong kindergarten program
Address
40045 Village Road, Temecula, CA
Phone
(951) 491-0940
Children'S Cottage Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Children's Cottage Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring staff who provide personalized attention and regular communication with parents. The facility offers engaging activities, outdoor space, and a warm community environment. However, a small number of older reviews raise concerns about overcrowding, staff qualifications, and strict enrollment policies with no trial period.

Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention to children's needsregular photo/text updates to parents
Address
900 Hodgson Street, Eureka, CA
Phone
(707) 445-8119
Hazel'S Christian Preschool&Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1528 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 521-4422
Porterville College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This appears to be a data collection error, as the reviews are for Porterville College (a higher education institution) rather than the Porterville College Child Development Center. The college reviews are uniformly positive, praising campus cleanliness, supportive staff, and small class sizes, though they do not evaluate childcare services.

Clean campussupportive staffsmall class sizes
Address
100 E. College, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 791-2272
Weekday Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Weekday Nursery School for its exceptionally caring and nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and play-based learning approach. Multiple families report that their children are excited to attend school and show significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong leadership by Director Debbie and highly engaged teachers across all classrooms.

Warm and loving teachersplay-based learning with gentle structureexceptional d
Address
9650 Reseda Boulevard, Northridge, CA
Phone
(818) 886-4949
Ready Set Grow Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Ready Set Grow Infant receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong communication, clean facility, and child development outcomes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form genuine attachments to teachers and the center.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photosclean and safe facility
Address
728 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 448-4585
Temple Etz Chaim Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

Temple Etz Chaim Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents for its engaging educational approach, attentive staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents highlight strong child development, interactive teaching, and excellent communication through photo updates. The facility is also valued for its warm religious community and activities.

Engaging teachers who actively teach and read to childrenabundant toys and activitiesstrong supervision
Address
1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone
(805) 497-6852
The Gift Of Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

THE GIFT OF KIDS INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the owner Jenn and staff for warm, attentive care and creating a safe, engaging environment. Children show strong social and academic development, and parents report high staff morale and retention. One parent reported a serious incident involving undocumented injuries to their child and alleged negligence in supervision.

Warmcaring staff who treat children like familylow staf
Address
5130 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA
Phone
(916) 521-1835
St. John'S Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents overwhelmingly praise St. John's Head Start for its well-rounded education, small class sizes, caring teachers, and warm community environment. Most reviews highlight the school's focus on academics, character development, and values-based learning. One parent expressed concerns about frequent pickups and insufficient funding.

Excellent teacherswarm and loving environmentsmall class sizes
Address
760 1st Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 869-8983
Kenesset Israel Torah Ctr (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents describe KENESSET ISRAEL TORAH CTR as a welcoming, friendly facility with a strong community atmosphere. The center offers vegetarian-friendly options and features nice landscaping. It is affiliated with a smaller Modern Orthodox synagogue and hosts Jewish cultural events.

Friendly staff and communityvegetarian-friendly mealsnice landscaping
Address
1159 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 481-1159
Icoe - Cds Room To Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
474 S. Palm, Brawley, CA
Phone
(760) 351-0556
Cccds-Rafael L. Silva Migrant Child Develop. Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
18926 W Henry Miller Rd, Los Banos, CA
Phone
(209) 827-2783
Grace Harbor Church And School
Church Daycare
4.5

Grace Harbor Church and School is a religious facility in Tustin with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, faith-based curriculum, and welcoming community. The facility offers convenient amenities including parking and community programs.

Caring and intentional teacherschild excitement about attendingBible-based lessons
Address
12881 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA
Phone
(714) 544-4431
Palo Verde Community College Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Palo Verde Community College Child Development Center for its small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and friendly staff who provide personalized attention. The facility is noted for up-to-date equipment and helpful financial aid services. One reviewer reported a website security issue.

small classesone-on-one time with instructorsup-to-date equipment
Address
557 N. Lovekin Blvd, Blythe, CA
Phone
(760) 922-8714
E Center Hs Pgms - Chico Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2205 Elm Street, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 895-3629
S.T.A.R.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1402 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles, CA
Phone
(805) 238-0200
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tutor Time Highland receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, welcoming environment. Parents highlight the center's communication through apps and daily updates, strong leadership from director Mrs. Araceli, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress and successful milestone achievements such as potty training.

Caring and patient staffclean and or
Address
7191 Boulder Avenue, Highland, CA
Phone
(909) 864-0829

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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.