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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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Baldwin Academy-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Baldwin Academy-Infant receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum with educational activities, and a family-like community atmosphere. Many families have enrolled multiple children and remained for several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Welcoming and supportive staffdetailed daily communication via app and at pickupsmooth transition process for new students
Address
1760 Hornblend Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 270-5995
Surf City Christian Child Development Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5432 & 5452 Heil Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 812-6407
Iremnant Infant-Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

iRemnant Infant-Toddler Center in Fullerton receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring teachers, bilingual Korean environment, nutritious home-cooked meals, structured curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.

Caring and attentive teachersbilingual Korean learning environmentsmall classroom sizes
Address
1521 W. Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 739-1004
South Bay Family Ymca-Olympicview Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the South Bay Family YMCA for excellent staff, modern facilities, and quality childcare services. The facility offers strong youth sports programs, swimming instruction, and a welcoming community atmosphere. However, some parents report occasional childcare availability issues and capacity constraints.

attentive and friendly staffexcellent youth sports programs (soccerT-ball)
Address
1220 South Greensview Drive, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 656-2030
South Bay Family Ymca-Sunnyside
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This YMCA facility is highly rated by families for its comprehensive childcare services, sports programs, and fitness amenities. Parents praise the attentive and friendly staff, quality instruction in swimming and youth sports, and the overall family-friendly environment. The facility offers excellent value, particularly for families seeking integrated childcare and recreational activities.

Attentive and friendly staffexcellent childcare program that children enjoy attendingquality swimming instruction and lessons
Address
5430 San Miguel Road, Bonita, CA
Phone
(619) 479-0571
Simi Valley Family Ymca - Berylwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming for both children and adults. The facility offers quality amenities including pools, fitness classes, daycare services, and before/after school care that parents report using extensively and remaining highly satisfied with.

Warm and welcoming staffdedicated instructors (MakKris
Address
2300 Heywood Street, Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 217-0401
Simi Valley Family Ymca - Hollow Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent childcare services, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and well-maintained facilities. Families report high satisfaction with the overall experience and plan to remain members.

Warm and friendly staffdiverse activity programs for kids and adultsswimming lessons (including private instruction)
Address
828 Gibson, Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 527-5730
Simi Valley Family Ymca - Sycamore
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers exceptional daycare and camp services alongside fitness amenities including pools, group fitness classes, and swimming lessons. Families report high satisfaction with staff like Megan, Jacob, and Stacy, and appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong sense of communitywell-maintained equipment and facilities
Address
2100 Ravenna, Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 231-0582
Mission Hills Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
400 Mission Hills Court, San Marcos, CA
Phone
(760) 759-2164
The Canyon School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

THE CANYON SCHOOL INC. is a co-op based daycare in Los Angeles with highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, particularly teacher Ms. Celia, and the school's socialization opportunities and frequent field trips. One parent gave 1-star due to severe communication problems, unprofessional director behavior, and administrative disorganization.

Caring and loving staffexperienced teacher (Ms. Celia)effective discipline approach
Address
1820 No Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 464-7507
Del Amo Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: These reviews appear to be for Del Amo Park, a public park in Carson, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the park's cleanliness, spacious grounds, and variety of recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas. Parents appreciate its quiet weekday atmosphere and safe environment.

Clean and well-maintainedquiet during weekdaysspacious grounds
Address
703 E. Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 329-7717
Parvin'S Hopeland Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5965 N Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 474-9144
Crystal Stairs INC- Wonderland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Crystal Stairs Inc-Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Compton with mixed reviews. While many parents praise the organization's support services and helpfulness, others report serious administrative issues including miscommunication, lost paperwork, and unresponsive staff.

Helpful staffsupportive resources for familiesquick wait times
Address
1223 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 933-0792
Central Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Central Preschool is a K-8 school in Lemoore with mixed reviews. Parents praise strong educational preparation and effective teaching, but some report issues with teacher conduct, bullying, and overall quality concerns.

Strong academic preparationeffective teachersgood educational foundation
Address
15783 18th Avenue, Lemoore, CA
Phone
(559) 924-7797
Early Learners Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Early Learners Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programs. One parent reported a negative experience with front desk staff professionalism during their initial inquiry and visit.

caring and loving staffclean facilitysecure environment
Address
4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 291-5200
Bloomington Christian Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
9904 Bloomington Avenue, Bloomington, CA
Phone
(909) 877-2182
Concordia Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
420 Avenue E, Barstow, CA
Phone
(760) 256-8979
Ducks Nest - 41st Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise Ducks Nest for its nurturing teachers, caring environment, and the positive community created for children. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when attempting to inquire about enrollment, receiving no response to multiple contact attempts.

Attentive and nurturing teachersmagical and welcoming environmentstrong community among children and staff
Address
250 - 41st St, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 654-3825
Small Wonders Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2519 W. Fifth Street, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 834-9377
Little Prodigy Preschool & Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Prodigy Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong developmental outcomes, and warm community environment where children are excited to attend.

caring and nurturing teachersstrong child development and learning outcomeswarm and welcoming environment
Address
830 El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 966-1219
Jardin De Ninos Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Jardin de Ninos Infant Care Center is a long-established daycare with mostly positive feedback. Parents praise the caring staff, outdoor activities, and homemade meals, though one parent reported lost items and an unhappy experience.

Kind and respectful staffoutdoor play timehomemade meals and snacks
Address
2422 Manitou, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 223-1230
California Kids Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2428 N. Grand Avenue, #H, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 832-2669
Community Child Dev. Ctr. Of Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Most parents praise Little Angels for its caring staff, developmental programming, and engaging activities that keep children excited about attending. However, one parent reported a serious injury incident with inadequate follow-up communication, raising concerns about supervision and responsiveness.

Staff treated as familystrong developmental growth in language and mathengaging activities and field trips
Address
3808 West 54th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 299-0189
Balderrama Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are inconsistent with the daycare listing - most reviews describe a community park rather than a child development center. The few relevant comments praise the newly remodeled facility and kid-friendly environment. Overall rating is 4.2/5 based on limited daycare-specific feedback.

Newly remodeledkid-friendly facilitiesplayground equipment including swings and play structures
Address
709 San Diego St., Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 757-1931
A Bright Beginning INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
503 S. Prairie, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 693-0700
Capc - St. Marys
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews praise CAPC - St. Mary's for its community services and supportive staff. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on social services (housing, food, clothing, medical care) rather than daycare-specific services, making it unclear if this facility operates as a traditional daycare center.

Compassionate staffcommunity-oriented missioncomprehensive support services
Address
545 West Sonora Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 464-4524
Kids First Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate growth in learning, social skills, and confidence. The center maintains clear communication with parents and provides a clean, well-maintained facility with appropriate activities and nutritious meals.

Kind and well-trained staffwarm and caring environmentclear parent communication
Address
13215 Kelowna Street, Pacoima, CA
Phone
(818) 897-5427
Cac - Westgate Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

CAC - Westgate Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, efficient communication, and well-maintained facilities. However, one reviewer reported poor customer service and an extremely long waitlist of 3 years.

Friendly and efficient staffexcellent communicationwell-maintained grounds
Address
1240 W. Bethel Ln., #1a, Santa Maria, CA
Phone
(805) 347-8400
Discovery Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Discovery Preschool for high-quality, nurturing care with responsive and professional staff led by Mrs. Sally and Mrs. Patti. Children show strong academic progress, enjoy daily activities, and parents appreciate the family-oriented environment and competitive pricing. The school offers enrichment programs including Spanish instruction, gymnastics, and developmental learning that prepares children well for kindergarten.

Quality infant/toddler and preschool careresponsive and professional stafffamily-oriented environment
Address
1759 Oceanside Blvd, Ste G & H, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 433-8939
Door To The Future Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Door to the Future Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with high praise for staff attentiveness, communication, and child engagement. However, one parent raised concerns about excessive outdoor noise levels disturbing the residential neighborhood.

Caring and generous staffstrong parent communication with photo updatesinclusive events
Address
8964 North Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA
Phone
(619) 258-5721

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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.