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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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Escondido Community Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
613 Lincoln Avenue, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 839-9330
Escondido Community Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
819 W. 9th Street, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 745-9215
Faith Chapel Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 567-7557
First Presbyterian Church Of Oceanside Preschool
Church Daycare
5

First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing environment, individual attention from teachers, and strong sense of community. Parents highlight their children's developmental progress, the welcoming atmosphere, and the integration of family events throughout the year. Many families appreciate both the educational quality and the religious/spiritual components of the program.

Caring and attentive teacherschild developmental progress (vocabularysocialization
Address
2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 757-5120
Foothills Faith Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4031 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA
Phone
(619) 670-4024
Fuesd-The Mike Choate Center For Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
407 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA
Phone
(760) 731-4116
Future Achievers Preschool/Logan Heights Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3040 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 723-6935
Garden Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3815 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 967-7000
1st Place 2 Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1252 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 333-2659
Alemany Center-Head Start (Ps)
Headstart Programs
5
Address
956 Ellsworth Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 635-0904
Alpha Kids Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
175 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 664-8080
Bambini Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2042 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 668-8828
Calvary Presbyterian Church Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 346-4715
Ccfc- 31st Avenue
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
750 31st Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 668-7863
Ccfc-Eddy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1672 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 567-9126
A Place Of My Own
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A Place of My Own is a highly-regarded center-based preschool in Napa with universally positive reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced teaching staff, welcoming facility with good outdoor space, and play-based curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. The program is noted as affordable, family-friendly, and features strong staff retention and transparent governance.

Caring and experienced staffstrong staff retentionclean and inviting facility
Address
2590 First Street, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 224-8667
Kycc Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

KYCC Children's Center (also referred to as Kids Town in reviews) is a highly-rated preschool offering a trilingual program in English, Korean, and Spanish with a play-based curriculum. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring, and knowledgeable teaching staff, affordable pricing, and strong focus on social-emotional learning. The school serves children ages 2-5 and is noted for creating a nurturing, diverse community where children thrive academically and socially.

Address
1140 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 297-0038
La Habra Christian Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
5

Parents praise the preschool program at LA HABRA CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER for its caring staff, individualized attention to children's needs, and strong academic preparation combined with Biblical teaching. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally under the teachers' care. The facility is described as welcoming, supportive, and well-integrated with the broader church community.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic s
Address
1400 Bella Vista Dr., La Habra Heights, CA
Phone
(562) 697-1785
San Dieguito United Methodist Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA
Phone
(760) 436-9287
Lacc Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1547 Lincoln Ave., Pomona, CA
Phone
(909) 626-0091
Chinatown Community Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
979 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 986-2528
Color Me French Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Color Me French Preschool is a highly regarded French immersion preschool in San Francisco with outstanding reviews praising its creative, enriching curriculum and strong community. Parents highlight the school's focus on arts, outdoor exploration, music, and hands-on learning that fosters curiosity and language development. The school's leadership, particularly Karine and Fabienne, is consistently credited with creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academica

Address
125 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 724-3646
Creative Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3101 Vicente Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 828-9828
Gates And Bridges Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1601 10th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 664-3005
Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
20625 Patel Place, Pine Grove, CA
Phone
(209) 296-2611
Community Christian Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove, CA
Phone
(209) 296-7773
Gold Star Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
335 South Avenue, Jackson, CA
Phone
(209) 256-8059
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
216 Oak Street, Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone
(805) 473-2979
Arroyo Grande United Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
275 N. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone
(805) 481-2223
Atascadero Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8935 Amapoa Street, Atascadero, CA
Phone
(805) 466-2427

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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.