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California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
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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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Parents consistently praise Launch Pad Learning Center (note: reviews refer to this name, not Fun Ship) as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating daily communication, safety measures, and a family-like environment. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the center's comprehensive approach to child development and parent peace of mind.
Parents consistently praise Launch Pad Learning Center for its nurturing environment, strong educational curriculum, and exceptional staff. Children show significant development and growth while parents appreciate daily communication updates and the family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as one of the best options in the South Bay area.
Future Stars Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff warmth, child development, and communication. Parents consistently report significant progress in their children's learning, language skills, and behavior. One complaint was raised regarding parking and traffic management outside the facility.
Angelina Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight attentive and caring teachers, safe environments, bilingual education (English and Spanish), and strong school-readiness focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their care.
Beth Sholom Temple Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, inclusive community and quality care. Parents highlight the beautiful facilities, skilled staff, and strong Jewish values combined with welcoming inclusivity. One reviewer expressed concerns about the temple's liberal politics, though this appears to be a minority perspective.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Hacienda Heights Christian Preschool for its caring staff, strong teaching, and positive learning environment. Most report their children are happy, engaged, and show improved behavior and social skills. One dissenting review suggests the school may not meet some parents' expectations.
Hacienda Montessori Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for patient and caring teachers who help children adjust and learn. The school is noted for cleanliness, organization, and strong leadership. One parent reported concerns about tidiness, teacher patience, and aging facilities.
Bright Futures Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, child development, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving what they perceived as discriminatory treatment and lack of accommodation for their child's speech delay.
Parents consistently praise Bright Star Montessori Academy for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and positive impact on child development. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared for public school and enjoyed attending daily. The school is noted for strong teacher-parent communication and individual attention to each child's growth.
North Hollywood Adult Learning Center/State Preschool is a low-cost ESL and preschool facility that receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the affordable pricing, quality teachers, and effectiveness of English instruction, though some report limited facilities and slow progress due to lack of independent study materials.
Parents consistently praise Childtime Children's Center Fresno for its caring, professional staff and nurturing learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's educational approach, safety measures, and transparent communication through apps and cameras. Several families report their children have attended for multiple years and are highly satisfied.
Fairmont Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise its well-rounded IB/Baccalaureate curriculum, caring staff, and exceptional outdoor spaces including a working farm with chickens and garden. Parents report children feel safe, happy, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with one dissenting review citing better options in the area.
This facility is not a daycare center but rather a Jewish Community Center (JCC) with fitness and recreation amenities. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with members praising the clean facilities, friendly staff, diverse fitness classes, pools, and strong sense of community.
Parents consistently praise Challenger School-Strawberry Park for its excellent curriculum, dedicated and caring teachers, and strong academic outcomes. Children reportedly feel happy, safe, and motivated to learn, with successful transitions to kindergarten and higher education. The school fosters a strong sense of community and character development.
THE CHILDREN'S PRE-SCHOOL CENTER receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated teachers, low teacher-to-child ratios, outdoor activities, and strong parent communication. However, one review raises serious concerns about past incidents of child abuse, inappropriate discipline, loss of NAEYC accreditation, staff credentialing issues, and high teacher turnover.
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF STANFORD COMMUNITY - BIG KIDS receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher attentiveness, play-based learning, outdoor activities, and a beautiful facility. However, one detailed negative review raises concerns about strict policies, inconsistent teaching quality, and questionable discipline practices.
This is a religious facility (synagogue) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the beautiful building, welcoming atmosphere, and quality of religious services and staff. Parents highlight the modern facilities and inclusive community environment.
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Centerpoint Christian Church, not the preschool program. No actual daycare reviews are available. The Google rating of 4.4/5 appears to reflect church reviews rather than preschool parent feedback.
Golden Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facilities, professional and caring staff, and safe environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and excited about attending. However, one parent reported poor customer service regarding disability accommodations.
Parents consistently praise Just 4 Kids (formerly Crayon Ranch) for its caring, attentive staff and supportive leadership under Director Brittany and Assistant Director Vanessa. The center is commended for strong communication, hands-on curriculum, safe facilities, and ability to meet individual child needs including food allergies. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.
Parents consistently praise Emagine U at Play for exceptional staff care, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility is noted for homemade nutritious meals, personalized attention, and supportive communication with parents.
Dianne Adair at El Monte is highly rated by most parents, who praise the safe, engaging educational environment, caring staff, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to enjoy attending and come home excited about their learning experiences. One parent reported concerns about front desk staff demeanor and issues with sick child policies and bullying response.
Reviews are predominantly positive, with visitors praising the clean, accessible campus and educational opportunities. However, one negative review mentions a poor experience with an instructor in the Diesel program. Note: Many reviews appear to reference a college/vocational campus rather than early education childcare.
Parents consistently praise Northcreek Preschool for its strong academic programs, caring staff, and faith-based classical education approach. Children show significant academic improvement and develop confidence in public speaking and character development. The school fosters a warm, supportive community with small class sizes and strong leadership.
Highland Avenue Christian School receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, patience, and welcoming atmosphere. However, some parents have expressed concerns about curriculum quality, inconsistent policy enforcement, and excessive screen time use.
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