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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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Dream-I In Buena Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5832 Fullerton Avenue, Buena Park, CA
Phone
(714) 670-9588
Early Childhood Educ.Ctr.-Zion Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.3

Note: The available reviews are for Zion Lutheran Church's worship services rather than their Early Childhood Education Center specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality sermons, and friendly community, with particular appreciation for the pastoral leadership and music program.

Friendly and welcoming communityquality sermonskind and personable staff
Address
222 North East Street, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 535-1172
Little Ones Backyard Club - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
399 College View Drive, Rohnert Park, CA
Phone
(707) 792-1620
Kid'S Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kid's Club receives consistently positive feedback from current and former families. Parents praise the patient, caring staff who provide constructive guidance, engage children in daily learning activities, and create a comfortable environment where children are happy to attend. The daycare has maintained a strong reputation over many years with high staff continuity and family-like atmosphere.

Patient and caring teachersconstructive feedback with solutionschild happiness and comfort
Address
1825 N. Vineyard, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 985-7279
Progressive Christian Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1728 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 654-6686
Psd/Boys & Girls Club Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.3

Parents overwhelmingly praise this Head Start center for its caring, attentive staff and engaging learning environment. Reviews highlight quality teachers, diverse activities including field trips and sports, and a welcoming facility suitable for children of all ages.

caring and attentive staffdedicated teachersengaging activities and field trips
Address
1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 381-4294
Kidz World Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kidz World Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and excited to attend daily. Parents appreciate strong communication, security measures, and the welcoming environment created by the director and staff.

Staff professionalism and kindnessclean and well-sanitized facilitystrong parent-staff communication
Address
1602 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 433-9922
Lutheran Church Of The Incarnation
Church Daycare
4.3

These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming congregation, pastoral leadership, and music programs. One reviewer expressed theological disagreement with the church's doctrine.

Warm and welcoming communitystrong pastoral leadershipexcellent music and choir program
Address
16889 Espola Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 675-7570
Montessori American School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Montessori American School receives predominantly positive reviews praising the teaching staff as caring, intentional, and supportive of child development. Parents report noticeable improvements in their children's vocabulary, confidence, and academic growth. One parent had concerns about classroom behavior management and teacher responsiveness to conflicts during a tour.

Supportive and patient teachersintentional instructionstrong academic and social-emotional development
Address
3604 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(305) 677-8670
Port Naz Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2005 W. Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 784-5437
Little Lync Child Care Center (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little LYNC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness and the school's inclusive community. One negative review criticizes the owner's business practices and prioritization of profit over family needs.

Dedicated and caring teacherswarm welcoming environmentplay-based creative curriculum
Address
501 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 282-5962
San Anselmo Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

San Anselmo Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, play-based curriculum, and supportive community. The facility is described as a special place where children thrive and feel excited to attend. One negative review cited concerns about care quality and hygiene, though this represents a minority opinion.

caring and attentive staffplay-based learning approachcelebrates individuality and creativity
Address
121 Ross Avenue, San Anselmo, CA
Phone
(415) 453-3181
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Pepper Valley Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient, and dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. One parent raised concerns about supervision adequacy and staff defensiveness when the issue was addressed.

Caring and patient teacherschild safety and happinessacade
Address
1358 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 444-7770
Pleasant Valley Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
1101 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 484-1188
Happy Time Christian Preschool And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Happy Time Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the warm, caring staff and strong teacher-child relationships that extend beyond enrollment. However, one parent reported a serious concern about a child being placed in isolation by the director without appropriate supervision or acknowledgment of wrongdoing.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong teacher-child relationshipschildren excited to attend
Address
1135 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 527-9135
Lots Of Love Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lots of Love Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's care, attention, and educational outcomes. Parents highlight the nurturing environment and children's academic progress, though a small number of reviewers reported poor phone communication and customer service.

Strong academic progress in reading and writingcaring and attentive staffflexible and understanding
Address
2000 Washington St., San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 785-5321
Love And Care Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews appear to be for a church community rather than a daycare center. Reviewers praise the caring staff, strong sense of community, biblical teachings, and community service programs. The facility maintains a family-oriented atmosphere with activities for all ages.

Outstanding teaching and carefamily atmospherecaring and kind staff
Address
7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 225-0124
Head Start - Sunset Creek
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
840 East Travis Blvd., #101, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 427-7335
Growing Years Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Growing Years Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children consistently showing excitement, happiness, and growth during their time there. Parents praise the warm, caring teachers and the play-based curriculum that supports social and emotional development. One negative review mentions recurring alarm issues on weekends that disturb the neighborhood.

Caring and warm teachersplay-based curriculumchildren happy and excited to attend
Address
20320 Anita Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
Phone
(510) 581-3731
Husd Child Dev. Program - Muir
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
24823 Soto Road, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 582-1792
Saybrook Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Saybrook Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children showing significant developmental progress in speech, social skills, academics, and potty training. Parents praise the warm, welcoming staff and well-balanced approach combining academics with play. One parent cited concerns about staff mood and owner attitude.

Caring and amazing staffrapid child development and speech improvementeffective potty training
Address
1355 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 937-8211
L.A. Harbor College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews are for Los Angeles Harbor College, a community college, and include comments about dental services, college programs, campus facilities, and student support services. No actual daycare reviews are present.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA
Phone
(310) 233-4200
Maohr Hatorah
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1537 Franklin Street, Santa Monica, CA
Phone
(310) 453-2609
Mersil'S Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
400 North Kenmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 669-2829
Halsey Schools Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Halsey Schools receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and strong educational preparation for elementary school. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about teacher conduct, including physical aggression toward a child and poor administrative responsiveness. The facility offers extended hours (6:30am-6:30pm) and diverse learning activities.

Warm and caring teacherssafe and nurt
Address
21321 Costanso Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 992-1942
Home Sweet Home Child Care Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
11179 Lucerne Ave., Culver City, CA
Phone
(310) 391-3806
Joyce'S Toluca Lake Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
10506 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 760-4345
Joyce'S Toluca Lake Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
10512 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 760-4345
Kenmore Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
400 N. Kenmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 669-2829
Kiddies Creative Learning And Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise KIDDIES CREATIVE LEARNING AND CARE CENTER INC. for its caring and dedicated staff who create a comfortable environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers report their children made significant progress and felt happy at the center, with some returning as adults to share positive long-term memories.

Caring and loving staffchild progress and learningcomfortable environment
Address
6349 Longridge Ave, Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(818) 780-6689

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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.