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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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Rouleau Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
1875 Monrovia Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 573-4006
San Jose Grail Family Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise San Jose Grail Family Services for its quality childcare, preschool programs, and educational support. The organization is noted for caring and professional staff, valuable reading programs, and a safe, engaging environment for infants through preschool-aged children. One reviewer suggested improving teacher diversity and language capabilities.

Professional and caring staffhigh-quality preschool programreading support programs
Address
2003 E. San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 347-7892
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Cypress for providing a safe, nurturing environment with caring and attentive staff. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, structured curriculum, daily communication through photos and camera access, and strong positive impact on child development. Families report feeling confident and at ease with their children's care.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentcleanliness
Address
5805 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA
Phone
(714) 484-1000
Connecting Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews appear to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. The facility receives praise for its welcoming community, worship services, and various programs including summer camps for children. One reviewer mentioned their child attended summer camp and enjoyed the activities and field trips.

Welcoming and friendly communityquality worship servicessummer camps and activities for children
Address
18800 Norwalk Blvd, Artesia, CA
Phone
(562) 924-4466
Community United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

Community United Methodist Church Preschool in Huntington Beach receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming staff, strong leadership under director Leyla, and play-based curriculum that emphasizes curiosity and emotional development. Parents report their children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow in a caring environment.

welcoming and supportive staffplay-based learning approachdirector Leyla's knowledge and care
Address
6652 Heil Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 842-1630
Figueroa Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
521 N. Figueroa, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 554-7170
Children'S Crisis Center-Guardian House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Children's Crisis Center-Guardian House as a highly supportive community resource with kind and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's comprehensive programs, counseling services, and educational activities that have positively impacted their families. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and instrumental in helping families feel accepted and connected to their local community.

Supportive and kind staffhelpfu
Address
246 West F Street, Oakdale, CA
Phone
(209) 577-0138
Robinhood Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Robinhood Montessori for its authentic Montessori approach, clean and well-prepared environment, and genuinely caring staff who treat children as individuals. Families report their children are excited to attend, show significant developmental growth, and thrive in the mixed-age, hands-on learning environment. Multiple parents describe the school as a 'home away from home' with leadership that goes above and beyond expectations.

Authentic Montessori philosophy and implementationspotless and organized environmentloving and attentive teachers
Address
27500 Marguerite Parkway, #6, Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 364-6342
Wiz Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
121 West Arbor Vitae Street, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 671-4246
Lake Tahoe Community College Child Devel Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for Lake Tahoe Community College, not the child development center. Based on available information, no parent reviews of the daycare center were found. The Google rating of 4.5/5 is listed but with 0 reviews.

None mentioned for the child development center
Address
One College Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone
(530) 541-4660
Little Diamonds Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Little Diamonds Preschool for its caring, patient staff who treat children like their own. The facility is noted for quality instruction across multiple activity levels, individualized attention to each child's strengths and weaknesses, and excellent customer service. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (4+ years) and high satisfaction with their children's progress and experience.

Patient and caring staffindividualized instruction based on child's abilitiesattention to detail
Address
2015 Elkins Way, Suite A, Brentwood, CA
Phone
(925) 516-6619
Oaks Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise OAKS Children's Center for providing a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The center is known for caring and patient staff, strong leadership, enriching activities including music and chapel, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth and confidence.

Caring and patient staffloving environmentstrong director leadership
Address
10200 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 665-2525
Montessori School Of Fremont
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Montessori School of Fremont receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the authentic Montessori curriculum, dedicated teachers, beautiful campus and playground, and close-knit community environment. One parent reported poor communication regarding waitlist status and enrollment eligibility.

Authentic Montessori methodsresponsive and caring teachersgood student-teacher ratio
Address
155 Washington Boulevard, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 490-0919
Newark Community Center Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise Newark Community Center Annex as a clean, well-maintained facility with excellent amenities. Parents appreciate the spacious grounds, recreational facilities, and pleasant environment for gatherings and outdoor activities.

Clean facilitiesample spacewalking trails
Address
35501 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 578-4434
Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, experienced staff, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant child development across academic, social, and emotional domains, with particular appreciation for individual attention and thoughtful Montessori-based learning. The facility features well-maintained classrooms, large outdoor play areas, and transparent communication with parents.

Address
1425 Old Piedmont Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 923-5151
Santa Fe Kids Company Of California
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Santa Fe Kids Company of California receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong academics, reasonable pricing, and responsive management. One parent reported dissatisfaction with how staff handled their toddler's adjustment period on the first day.

Caring and friendly staff with low turnoverchildren flourishing socially and academicallygood value for cost
Address
11304 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 695-8872
Highland Church Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Highland Church Day Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Multiple reviewers praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong focus on child development and milestones, and excellent communication with parents. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to school daily.

Caring and engaged stafffocus on child development and milestonesstrong parent communication and involvement
Address
3606 East Atlantic Avenue, Highland, CA
Phone
(909) 862-4127
Little Genius Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Genius Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, patient staff and owners (Lena and Tamara) who make children feel loved and valued. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, frequent outdoor play, engaging activities, daily photo updates via Brightwheel, provided meals, and flexible extended hours (7am-7pm). Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained enrolled for years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.

Patient and caring staffaccessible ownersclean facilities
Address
2151 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 947-2952
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
364 E Barstow, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 439-8143
Ponderosa District Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
804 Ponderosa Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 423-4017
Palmdale School Dist.-Palm Tree Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
326 East Avenue R, Palmdale, CA
Phone
(661) 273-4710
San Jose Day Nursery Infant/Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise San Jose Day Nursery for its caring, professional staff who remain with the center long-term, play-based curriculum, and inclusive environment. Families appreciate the provided meals, clean facilities, and safe atmosphere. The facility offers ample space and has recently upgraded its playground.

Caring and friendly staffstaff longevityplay-based learning approach
Address
33 N. 8th Street, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 288-9667
St. Andrew'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, not the daycare center. No parent reviews of the preschool program were available to assess daycare quality, staff, curriculum, or child care services.

None mentioned - reviews are about church servicesnot daycare operations
Address
600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 574-2232
A Bright Starr Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A BRIGHT STARR PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE in Oroville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe environment, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staffing levels, staff attitude, lack of educational structure, and safety issues including bullying and injuries.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentaffordable pricing
Address
5597 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 533-7160
Castles Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Castles Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming diverse environment, and focus on child development and learning. Parents report their children are well-cared for, happy, and growing academically and socially. The center has successfully retained families for multiple years and across multiple children.

Dedicated and caring staffdiverse and welcoming environmentstrong focus on child development and learning
Address
55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 892-2273
Apple Valley Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Apple Valley Child Care Center receives overwhelming positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and faith-based education. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and socially, with one noting their child skipped kindergarten due to advanced test scores. One negative review alleges inadequate hygiene care and inconsistent discipline policies.

Loving and patient staffclean facilityhome-cooked meals
Address
18609 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, CA
Phone
(760) 242-5437
Apple Valley Christian Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Apple Valley Christian Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, Christian-based curriculum, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and significant academic success of their children. One parent reported concerns about hygiene, discipline consistency regarding their autistic child, and unequal enforcement of behavior policies.

Loving and patie
Address
22230 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, CA
Phone
(760) 995-3516
St. Michael'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
361 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA
Phone
(310) 322-7522
Ymca/Preschool University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise YMCA/Preschool University for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental growth in their children's social, language, and emotional skills. Children are described as eager to attend and parents express high satisfaction with their experiences.

Friendly and professional staffwarm welcoming atmospherestaff goes above and beyond
Address
800 E. Lugonia Avenue, Suite L, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-0555
Dolphin Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise Dolphin Park as a clean, well-maintained family-friendly facility with excellent recreational amenities including baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground with musical instruments and play structures. Parents appreciate the safe environment, ample shade, and cleanliness of restrooms.

clean facilitiessafe environmentlarge playground
Address
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 549-4560

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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.