
Browse 12,388 daycare centers across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 10,151 |
| Headstart Programs | 868 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 300 |
| Before or After School | 1,069 |
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Trinity Lutheran School Age Program receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving, kind staff and community atmosphere. However, one parent with a special needs child reported their son experienced peer rejection and was dismissed from the program after allegedly being disruptive, with concerns about lack of communication from staff regarding behavioral incidents.
Veterans Park in Carson is a community park facility with excellent ratings (all 5-star reviews). Parents praise its cleanliness, safety, spacious grounds, and frequent community events including cultural celebrations and sports activities.
Parents praise this YMCA facility as an affordable, well-maintained community center with excellent amenities and friendly staff. The facility offers numerous activities including swimming lessons, sports programs, fitness classes, and dance instruction that appeal to families of all ages. Overall satisfaction is high, though some parents note operational limitations and occasional staffing challenges.
This facility receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its modern, clean infrastructure and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight excellent childcare services, pools, fitness equipment, and family-friendly features. A few reviewers note occasional staffing issues, navigation challenges, and some interpersonal conflicts among members.
Kingdom Krew is highly regarded by most parents for its caring leadership, Christian values, and developmental focus. Children reportedly show improvements in behavior and social skills. One parent reported poor attention upon arrival.
Parents consistently praise Media Center Montessori Preschool for its enriching Montessori curriculum, caring staff, and comprehensive enrichment programs including art, outdoor play, Spanish, dance, and martial arts. Multiple families report strong child development outcomes, positive learning experiences across infancy through pre-K, and excellent value compared to other Burbank childcare options.
Parents consistently praise LA Pierce College CDC for its nurturing, well-organized environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally. The facility is highly regarded for its warm, attentive staff and strong communication with families. All reviewers rated their experience 5 out of 5 stars.
These reviews are not about the daycare's educational services or childcare quality. The reviews primarily discuss the affiliated church's worship services, community, and Celebrate Recovery program. Reviews are mixed regarding overall church experience and parking/traffic management.
The reviews provided do not contain information about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe Mistlin Park in Ripon, which appears to be a public park rather than the daycare facility. No actual parent reviews of CAPC - RIPON daycare were available.
Baldwin Park Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers and loving environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show improved learning compared to other facilities. However, one parent reported difficulty with enrollment communication and felt their nephew was given the runaround by staff.
This appears to be a data error, as the reviews provided are for various college/vocational instructors and classes (water treatment, electrical, administrative assistant, ABE), not for Bassett Head Start/Erwin daycare center in La Puente. No actual daycare reviews are present.
Bell Tower School is a family-run, trilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin) school with highly praised teachers, strong academics, and enrichment programs including dance and music. Parents consistently report children are happy, thriving academically, and developing cultural awareness, though one negative experience noted poor customer service during a tour.
Carousel Kids receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the warm, attentive staff and director Lynette's leadership and responsiveness. Parents highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, age-appropriate learning activities, and a nurturing environment where children thrive socially and academically. Multiple families report long-term enrollment from infancy through pre-K with high satisfaction and lasting friendships formed.
The Children's Place is a long-established Montessori school in Torrance that parents praise for authentic Montessori education, small class sizes, and child-centered learning. Parents consistently highlight the school's affordability compared to other Montessori programs, dedicated staff, and focus on developing the whole child through self-directed exploration and individualized pacing.
Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia is a welcoming religious community that offers preschool and children's programs alongside worship services and Bible studies. Parents consistently praise the supportive environment, caring pastoral staff, and strong faith-based education. The church is described as family-oriented with diverse activities for all ages.
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Hayward Adult School, not CFCS HEAD START - SUNSET daycare. The reviews praise the adult school's GED and diploma programs, helpful staff, and convenient location, but do not contain information about the daycare center.
Genius Kids Pleasanton has mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational support, and child development. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident involving a child's injury with inadequate supervision and poor communication about daily activities.
Genius Kids Pleasanton receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring staff, educational support, and nurturing environment. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident involving a child's injury and concerns about supervision and communication. The facility shows strong performance overall with high engagement from children, though safety protocols may need review.
CAPC-CENTRAL 1 receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about a child welfare case involving a father with a history of child endangerment and alleged verbal abuse, though this appears to be a custody/legal matter rather than a daycare-specific issue.
CAPC - Baby Steps 2 receives mostly positive feedback about staff friendliness and job performance. One review raises serious concerns about a child custody situation involving alleged verbal abuse, which appears to be a personal family matter rather than a daycare facility issue.
This daycare center listing appears to have mixed or irrelevant reviews. Most reviews discuss Compton College (the community college) rather than the child development day care center specifically. The few relevant comments praise the staff as helpful and nice.
Creative Child Preschool in Arcadia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children transformed from shy or reluctant to confident and eager learners. The only notable criticism mentioned is poor customer service via phone.
Creative Child Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children experience significant social and emotional growth, enjoy coming to school daily, and benefit from a theme-based curriculum with diverse programs like ballet and Mandarin. The school fosters a strong sense of community through events, recitals, and parent engagement.
Diamond Bar Montessori Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and child development outcomes. However, one long-term parent expressed significant concerns about overcrowding (nearly 40 kids per room), high staff turnover, and outdated discipline practices that negatively impacted their sensitive child.
Eagles Nest Preschool in La Mirada receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong developmental and academic preparation, and a warm, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically (letter/number recognition, reading, writing skills) and socially, with seamless transitions to kindergarten. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and offers engaging activities, holiday events, and daily photo updates through an app.
Faith Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, professional staff and child development programs. Parents highlight the center's community support services, including free food programs and summer programs. One negative review references poor communication and dismissive behavior from staff regarding a child's injuries.
First Christian Church Child Development Center in Pomona receives mostly positive feedback for its nurturing staff, structured curriculum, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about facility cleanliness, maintenance issues, and operational practices. The center serves ages 0-5 with extended hours at reasonable rates.
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