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.
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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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- Address
- 1777 Thomas Conboy, Firebaugh, CA
- Phone
- (559) 659-1576
Lakeside Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, safety practices, Christian values, and quality staff. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor communication about their child's adjustment issues, staff overwhelm, and dismissive management response to withdrawal.
- Address
- 27732 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 297-8988
- Address
- 17565 Los Alamos Street, Fountain Valley, CA
- Phone
- (714) 309-4920
- Address
- 26 Lake Road, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 551-9020
- Address
- Spruce & Lincoln Way, Willits, CA
- Phone
- (707) 459-5141
- Address
- 12712 Elizabeth Way, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 544-0173
- Address
- 4621 Nunes Road, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 656-2388
Noah's Ark Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers and hands-on director. However, one review raised concerns about staff attentiveness and director responsiveness. Note: One review indicates the location is permanently closed.
- Address
- 1524 Gray Avenue, Yuba City, CA
- Phone
- (530) 674-5464
- Address
- 181 E Shasta Ave, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 809-4893
- Address
- 1450 Springfield Dr., #219, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-8796
- Address
- 617 Fig Lane, Corning, CA
- Phone
- (530) 824-7752
- Address
- 1321 Miller Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 996-0856
- Address
- 616 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 231-9173
- Address
- 9441 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 686-4949
- Address
- 7607 Garden Gate Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 723-8455
Family Supportive Housing-Voyager's Day Care Center is highly regarded as a supportive shelter and program for families in need. Parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, nutritious meals, and structured environment that helps families get back on their feet. The organization provides comprehensive services including homework clubs and individual family spaces.
- Address
- 692 North King Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 926-8885
- Address
- 3520 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 786-5014
- Address
- 3485 East Hills Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 573-4049
- Address
- 2715 South White Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 270-2560
- Address
- 651 Macredes, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 297-7717
- Address
- 2420 North Foothill Blvd., Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (408) 735-9409
Parents consistently praise Montecito Preschool as a happy, well-maintained facility with caring teachers and excellent student-teacher ratios. The outdoor-focused, play-based curriculum with on-campus animals and extensive outdoor spaces is a major highlight, and families appreciate the responsive administration and strong sense of community.
- Address
- 1468 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 968-5957
SAN BERNARDINO CITY SCHOOL DIST. ALLRED receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness and helpfulness. However, a few parents reported poor customer service and rude interactions. Overall, the facility is described as welcoming with a nice building.
- Address
- 303 S. K Street, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 386-2508
- Address
- 28800 Reviere Drive, Menifee, CA
- Phone
- (949) 246-1141
- Address
- 456 W. San Jose Ave., #B, Claremont, CA
- Phone
- (909) 621-0226
California Family Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, online daily logs, and child development, with children showing long-term positive impact. However, serious safety and care concerns have been raised, including inadequate supervision, failure to report incidents, and allegations of neglect and inappropriate discipline.
- Address
- 6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA
- Phone
- (916) 334-3800
- Address
- 1405 La Salle Avenue, Seaside, CA
- Phone
- (831) 899-4757
- Address
- 1073 W. Sonora, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-1346
Morningstar Montessori has received mixed reviews reflecting a significant change in ownership and management in 2024. Most recent reviews praise the new ownership, staff, and Montessori curriculum, while older reviews cite serious concerns about director behavior, staff ratios, and lack of responsiveness.
- Address
- 218 5th Street, Lincoln, CA
- Phone
- (916) 645-1324
- Address
- 1300 South Avenue, Orange Cove, CA
- Phone
- (559) 626-6466
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