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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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Santa Monica Family Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise this facility as an excellent value fitness center with high-quality amenities and friendly staff. The clean, well-maintained space includes a pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and updated equipment at affordable pricing. Multiple reviewers highlight strong customer service and note it compares favorably to premium gyms at a fraction of the cost.

Affordable pricingclean facilityfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1332 Sixth Street, Santa Monica, CA
Phone
(310) 393-2721
Mel-O-Dee Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

MEL-O-DEE MONTESSORI CENTER receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents but serious concerns from others. Most positive reviews highlight warm, caring staff, effective Montessori teaching methods, and children's academic and social progress over multiple years. However, several negative reviews report poor staff communication, discourteous administrative personnel, and unsatisfactory experiences with child development.

Warm and caring teachersM
Address
3659 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 837-3431
The Harry Pregerson Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Harry Pregerson Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff and quality of care, with parents reporting their children thrived and felt at home. However, one parent reported serious concerns including neglect, inadequate supervision, and poor responsiveness to complaints in 2015.

Wonderful and friendly staffchildren feel at homelong waitlist indicates high demand
Address
255 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 894-1556
International Montessori Academy - West Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
355 Green St., Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 792-4505
Jackson Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jackson Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and effectiveness with special needs children, but others report serious concerns about Early Intervention service coordination, inadequate staffing, lack of professional infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals for younger students.

Knowledgeable and caring staffexcellent progress for children with special needsnurturing learning environment
Address
8535 Contreras St., Paramount, CA
Phone
(562) 602-6900
Keystone Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Keystone Montessori Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing Montessori environment, caring and dedicated staff, and significant developmental progress in children. Parents particularly highlight the director's hands-on leadership and teachers' warmth and professionalism in creating a safe, engaging learning space.

Montessori philosophy effectively implementedcaring and patient staffdirector is hands-on and supportive
Address
7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 303-7273
Leo Baeck Temple Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
3.9

Leo Baeck Temple Early Childhood Center is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and ample parking. Reviews praise the Executive Director's leadership and kindness, along with the facility's use for various community events and lectures. The temple is described as inclusive and well-maintained.

Welcoming and warm atmosphereinclusive communitykind and professional leadership
Address
1300 N Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 476-2861
Mis Angelitos Migrant Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.9
Address
75 E. Adell Street, Madera, CA
Phone
(559) 675-5725
Milestones Pre-K-Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Milestones Pre-K is highly regarded by most parents for its learning-through-play approach, caring staff, and emphasis on social-emotional development. Children show strong academic progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. However, the 3pm closing time creates scheduling challenges for working parents, and one reviewer expressed concerns about staff training and structure.

caring and trustworthy stafflearning-through-play methodologystrong academic outcomes
Address
6091 Victoria Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 880-3086
Senaida Garcia Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Most parents praise Senaida Garcia Child Development Center for caring staff, hands-on teachers, child development progress, and safety measures. However, a few parents reported poor customer service during initial inquiries and concerns about transparency with parents.

Speech and developmental improvementscaring and phenomenal teachershands-on staff
Address
528 S. Chinowth, Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 735-0119
Growing Tree Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
12220 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone
(408) 446-0243
Kids Junction
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
6311 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 951-5437
Montessori School Of Tracy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Tracy for its exceptional staff, warm and nurturing environment, and authentic Montessori approach to education. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and behavior, with parents noting their kids are excited and engaged in learning. The director and teachers are described as caring, attentive to individual needs, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and well-being.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and nurturing environmentauthentic Montessori curriculum
Address
100 South Tracy Boulevard, Tracy, CA
Phone
(209) 833-3458
Nu Building Blocks Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

NU Building Blocks Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for affordable, high-quality care, attentive staff, and strong academic programs for toddlers. Two negative reviews cite concerns about front desk behavior during drop-off and inadequate staff knowledge regarding child allergies. The facility appears to produce measurable developmental and academic gains in enrolled children.

Affordable pricingattentive and caring staffstrong academic programs
Address
2313 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 732-5439
Jobtrain INC Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This appears to be a job training center, not a daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (9 five-star ratings) praising instructors, practical skills training, and career support, but two negative reviews cite enrollment delays and poor customer service.

Engaging and supportive instructorspractical hands-on trainingfree or affordable courses
Address
1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA
Phone
(650) 330-6416
Peninsula Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9
Address
907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 544-3099
Redlands Day Nursery - Plum Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Redlands Day Nursery on Plum Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and developmental communication. One parent reported concerns about their child's injuries allegedly caused by a specific teacher.

Knowledgeable and caring teacherspersonalized attention to each childregular developmental assessments and parent-teacher meetings
Address
1643 Plum Lane, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-9717
Little Scholars Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Scholars receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging curriculum, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show strong academic progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending.

Warm and nurturing staffexperienced directors and teachersengaging activities and field trips
Address
17331 Los Angeles Street, Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 524-5437
Peter Burnett Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
6032 36th Ave., Rm.#3, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 277-6522
Playhouse Preschool Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
526 South Irena, Redondo Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 316-8449
Montessori School Of Kearny Mesa - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Most parents praise Montessori School of Kearny Mesa for its caring, experienced staff, strong Montessori philosophy implementation, and child development outcomes. However, two parents reported serious safety and supervision concerns, including alleged physical abuse and inadequate attention to children's needs.

Warm and caring staff with long tenureexperienced directorstrong Montessori curriculum
Address
3411 Sandrock Road, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 505-0332
Marin Day School-Our Place-Smc Emp Ccc (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Bright Horizons Redwood City receives mostly 5-star reviews praising warm, attentive teachers and engaging curriculum, though several older 1-star reviews cite management issues, COVID safety concerns, and high costs. Parents note significant recent improvements under new leadership. The facility serves infants through preschool-age children.

Warm and attentive teachersengaging STEM-focused curriculumexcellent staff-student communication
Address
403 Winslow Street, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 363-4939
Kidz Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

KIDZ CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and clean facilities. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and academically prepared for kindergarten. One parent reported negative treatment related to language barriers.

Caring and attentive teachersowner maintains high standards of care and cleanlinesschildren academically prepared for kindergarten
Address
2445 E Whitmore Ave, Ste 130, Ceres, CA
Phone
(209) 538-3911
Creative Kids Infants - Lincoln Rd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Creative Kids Infants receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising attentive and loving staff, good communication through their tracking app, and children's happiness. One parent reported a negative experience involving poor lunch management and perceived staff inattentiveness, though this appears to be an isolated concern.

Loving and attentive staffeasy-going environmentallergy management
Address
1060 Lincoln Road, Suite D & F, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 751-9217
Kelli'S Pals Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kelli's Pals Preschool & Day Care in Sacramento receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, flexible staff, engaging activities, structured curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel their concerns are addressed promptly.

Kind and attentive staffOwner Lynn is communicative and approachableStructured schedule and activities
Address
501 San Juan Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 922-0724
Marin Ymca @ Brookside
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA sports complex, not the daycare center. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, equipment quality, friendly staff, and affordable sliding-scale membership fees. Common concerns include limited weight room equipment and occasional overcrowding.

Clean well-maintained facilitiesquality equipment and poolfriendly staff
Address
116 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA
Phone
(415) 460-1050
Immanuel Baptist Pre-School
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
28355 E. Baseline, Highland, CA
Phone
(909) 862-6641
College Of The Redwoods-Child Dev Ctr-Inf/Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Reviews appear to be for College of the Redwoods community college rather than the child development center. Reviewers praise the beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and variety of classes offered. The main complaint involves the lack of a physical bookstore.

Beautiful campus locationexcellent instructorsaffordable tuition
Address
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA
Phone
(707) 476-4337
Montessori East County Preschool-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Montessori East County Preschool-Infant receives mostly high praise for caring staff, developmental progress, and engaging activities, but two parents reported serious concerns about child safety incidents, inadequate incident response, and abrupt dismissal of a child with medical needs.

Friendly and caring staffattentive teachers who greet children warmlyvisible developmental progress
Address
9836 Maine Avenue, Lakeside, CA
Phone
(619) 561-0902
Miss Muffet'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Miss Muffet's Playhouse receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, particularly teachers Patricia and Dottie. Parents report their children have thrived during multi-year enrollments. Two reviews appear to be non-serious or unrelated to actual daycare experience.

caring and understanding staffteachers treat children welllong-term enrollment satisfaction
Address
2229 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 774-0883

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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.