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.
| 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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Rio Hondo College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 908-3494
Options-State Preschool-Fremont
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2001 S. Elm, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (818) 284-0423
Options-State Preschool-Baldwin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 900 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (818) 457-5759
Options-State Preschool-Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 301 N. Marengo Avenue, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 300-8054
Options-State Preschool-Rowland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2036 S. Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA
- Phone
- (626) 965-9687
Options State Headstart-Willowood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2021 Alwood, West Covina, CA
- Phone
- (626) 851-9887
Options State Preschool- Shelyn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 19500 Nacora Street, Rowland Heights, CA
- Phone
- (909) 595-3870
Options State Preschool - Scott
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 11751 Scott Avenue, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (626) 854-3449
Page Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
PAGE Learning Academy Inc. receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, quality of education, and safe environment where children are happy to attend. One parent expressed concern about discipline practices during a Halloween celebration that upset a child.
caring director and staffwell-trained personnelchildren enjoy attending
- Address
- 216 W. Vernon Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 233-7253
Panda Bear Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 4998 Via Valarta, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 576-2327
Park Vista School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 1300 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 456-0551
Pico Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 1500 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 264-3649
Pinocchio Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 401 1/2 S. Berendo St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 381-6080
Princeton Ave Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 14701 Princeton Ave., Moorpark, CA
- Phone
- (805) 531-5437
City Of Mountain View Learning Links
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 259-8500
St. Paul'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2216 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 326-0120
Stepping Stones Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2691 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA
- Phone
- (925) 820-8820
Alphabet Soup Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 21075 Bush Street, Middletown, CA
- Phone
- (707) 987-0131
Appleseed Almaden Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4
- Address
- 5200 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 264-7333
Bright Beginnings Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2445 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara, CA
- Phone
- (408) 247-7777
Rccd Moreno Valley College Ece Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
ERROR: The reviews provided are for Moreno Valley College, a higher education institution, not for the RCCD Moreno Valley College ECE Center daycare. The reviews discuss college professors, campus facilities, and student experiences rather than childcare services. No relevant parent reviews of the daycare center were available to summarize.
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- Address
- 16130 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA
- Phone
- (951) 571-6214
City Of Mountain View Learning Links
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 260 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 259-8500
Empire Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 3080 La Selva Street, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 212-2352
Little Lamb Preschool Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 420 Sequoia Drive, Exeter, CA
- Phone
- (559) 592-1935
Planet Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 4977 Santa Anita Avenue, Temple City, CA
- Phone
- (626) 279-5482
Watch Me Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2720 S. Aspen, Visalia, CA
- Phone
- (559) 733-5320
Artesi III Migrant Inf. Child Dev. Ctr.-W. Mathews
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 333 West Mathews Road, French Camp, CA
- Phone
- (209) 982-0520
Rainbow Rising - College Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 3700 Chaparral, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 552-0366
New West Center For School Age Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 1405 La Salle Avenue, Seaside, CA
- Phone
- (831) 899-4757
Ada Givens Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
- Address
- 2900 Green Street, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6378
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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.