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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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Branches Atelier
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Branches Atelier as an exceptional Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool with a magical outdoor campus, passionate educators, and strong community. Families highlight the high-quality curriculum, beautiful natural learning environment, and lasting friendships formed among parents. Children are described as developing curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a love of learning.

Reggio Emilia philosophypassionate and dedicated teachersbeautiful outdoor gardens and natural elements
Address
11359 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
Phone
(310) 260-1576
Calvary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1050 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 799-0385
Canoga Park Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7839 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA
Phone
(818) 346-3035
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Christ Lutheran Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many reporting strong academic outcomes and a caring community environment. However, a few parents have expressed concerns about teacher favoritism, bullying responses, and classroom materials.

Academic excellence and challenging curriculumcaring and dedicated staffwelcoming community atmosphere
Address
28850 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Phone
(310) 831-8008
Child Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2112 Browning Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 548-1414
Eyes On You Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Eyes On You Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, particularly director Lolita, for their communication, professionalism, and ability to support child development including speech improvement and social skills. Children reportedly adjust well and enjoy attending. One parent noted a negative recent experience in 2020 that led to withdrawal.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication with parentsclean and bright classrooms
Address
21753 Vallejo St., Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 581-6432
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Genius Kids is a center-based daycare in Dublin, California with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong learning environment, and positive developmental growth their children experience. The facility is noted for cleanliness, spacious play areas, and strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos.

Caring and patient staffdedicated teachers with creative learning approachespositive social and developmental growth
Address
11760 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 828-2081
Cumorah Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Cumorah Kids receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and engaging educational environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, clean facilities, individualized attention to children's development, and flexible policies. The center has maintained a strong reputation over decades, with some parents having attended themselves as children.

Caring and experienced staffexcellent parent-teacher communication with daily updat
Address
4561 Durfee Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA
Phone
(562) 692-1165
Leap And Bound Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Leap and Bound Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, management, and learning environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns about hygiene, staff turnover, and their child's unhappiness, leading them to withdraw their daughter.

Warm and caring teachersclean facilitiesstrong literacy and phonics instruction
Address
22410 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA
Phone
(310) 543-7650
Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
750 Sierra, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 298-7800
Clovis Community College C.D. Lab School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Clovis Community College, not the C.D. Lab School daycare. Based on available reviews, Clovis Community College receives consistent 5-star ratings with students praising supportive faculty, accessible resources, and a welcoming campus environment.

Passionate and available instructorssupportive staffstudent services and resources
Address
10309 N Willow Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 325-5200
Faith Lutheran Church And School
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
9920 South Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 941-0245
Choo Choo Train Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Choo Choo Train Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, attentive teachers (particularly Ms. Roxy), and well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. One parent raised concerns about age-appropriateness of facilities, limited space for older children, and billing practices during extended closures.

Efficient drop-off and pick-upcaring and attentive teachersengaging daily activities and monthly learning themes
Address
1110 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd. A1, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 746-9583
Community First School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
1098 West Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 739-2022
Familiar Footsteps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Familiar Footsteps receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, good communication, and a nurturing environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about the director's responsiveness and professionalism regarding visit scheduling and parent communication.

Caring and friendly staffgood teacher-parent communication via ProCaresupportive classroom environment
Address
6097 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 225-0289
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Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews appear to be for a senior housing community rather than a daycare center. Most reviewers rate it highly (5/5 or 4/5), praising the facility layout and on-site management, though some mention operational inconsistencies.

Beautiful facility with ample spacemixed community24/7 on-site staff
Address
500 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 921-7019
Centro De Cuidado Infantil Semillas De Amor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6133 Mission Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 290-1065
American Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

American Montessori Academy in Roseville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the Montessori curriculum, caring and patient teachers, and nurturing environment where children thrive. The majority of families report long-term satisfaction and plan to return for additional programs. However, a small number of parents reported cleanliness concerns and negative experiences with specific staff members.

Montessori curriculum and philosophyexperienced teacherscaring and patient staff
Address
1050 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 786-3636
Gardena Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Gardena Early Education Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the teaching quality, cleanliness, and safety of the facility. Teachers are frequently described as patient, kind, and dedicated. One negative review criticized management and claimed poor child care standards.

Patient and proficient teachersclean facilitysafe environment
Address
1350 West 177th Street, Gardena, CA
Phone
(310) 354-5091
The Academy Of Palm Desert Comm. Presby. Church
Church Daycare
4.3

The Academy of Palm Desert receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, academic and social development, and a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in faith-based values.

Caring and experienced teachers with high retentionexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photosstrong academic preparation for elementary school
Address
47-321 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 568-4360
Children'S Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4850 Jurupa Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 781-3621
Cvusd - Mecca Hs Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the Mecca Sports Complex facility for cleanliness, friendly and accommodating staff, and good amenities including a swimming pool. Parents consistently highlight positive interactions with staff members and appreciate the overall quality of the facility and services.

Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffaccommodating service
Address
65-250 Coahuilla, Mecca, CA
Phone
(760) 848-1799
First Christian Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

First Christian Nursery School in Riverside receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong developmental outcomes for children from infancy through pre-K. However, the facility faces potential closure due to financial mismanagement by the non-profit owners, which would displace over 100 families. One reviewer noted inconsistent staff quality, with only certain teachers (Liz and Ms. Roula) standing out as exceptional.

Address
4055 Jurupa Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 683-5780
Academy For Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Academy for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents, with 10 five-star reviews and 1 four-star review. Parents highlight caring, dedicated teachers, strong educational programming, and long-term family loyalty, with many families having multiple children attend over many years.

Caring and patient teacherseducational development (academics and social-emotional)staff stability and longevity
Address
1014-1020 N. Park Avenue, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 672-3777
Cool Care Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2966 Highway 49, Suite D, Cool, CA
Phone
(530) 889-1119
First Baptist Church Head Start - Fairgrounds
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
1203 W. 10th St, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 427-8690
Cordova Lane Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2460 Cordova Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 635-4301
E Center Hs Pgms - Orland Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This listing appears to be for Glenn County Fairgrounds, not a daycare center. The reviews discuss fairground events, venues, and entertainment rather than childcare services. There is a significant mismatch between the daycare classification and the actual business being reviewed.

Friendly staffeasy parking and entrancevariety of entertainment and food options
Address
221 E. Yolo St /P.O. Box 995, Orland, CA
Phone
(530) 865-4018
Childtime Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Childtime Children's Center in Anaheim for its caring, nurturing staff and strong educational programming. Multiple reviewers highlight the attentiveness of teachers, the warm family-like environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility offers extended care options and serves infants through school-age children with individualized attention and structured activities.

Caring and nurturing staffknowledgeable teachersstrong attention to individual children
Address
1000 S. State College, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 772-7225
Delhi Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 361-8866

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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.