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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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Bear Country Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2115 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 722-2327
Long Beach Center-Ability First
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3770 East Willow St., Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 426-6161
Aspirations School Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Aspirations School of Learning receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, highly educated and caring staff, and beautiful facility designed to foster creativity and learning. Parents highlight transparent communication, engaging enrichment activities, and a strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with some children continuing through kindergarten.

Exceptional and passionate staffReggio Emilia-inspired curriculumbeautiful and clean facility
Address
6286 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 603-9173
Ymca Sunshine Co.-Monte Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1400 Magnolia Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA
Phone
(707) 794-7318
Ymca Sunshine Co. - Mauguerite Hahn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
825 Hudis, Rohnert Park, CA
Phone
(707) 584-8294
Children'S Paradise-Shadowridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Children's Paradise-Shadowridge in Vista receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff friendliness, hands-on care, and their children's happiness. However, several parents reported serious issues including enrollment mismanagement, poor communication, and staff rudeness toward children.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environment for new parentsefficient administrative support
Address
145 North Melrose Drive, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 724-5600
Children'S Paradise Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
990 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 941-7578
Copley-Price Family Ymca Preschool Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality amenities. Parents appreciate the well-maintained gym equipment, pools, and family-friendly atmosphere. The location is noted as one of the best among YMCA branches.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment
Address
4300 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 280-9622
Crown Point Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Crown Point Junior Music Academy is a highly-rated magnet school serving Pre-K through 5th grade with an exceptional music program. Parents consistently praise the dedicated teachers, caring administration, strong Suzuki violin curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. The school recently completed construction renovations and offers multiple after-school enrichment programs.

Award-winning music program with Suzuki violin instructiondedicated and caring teachersprincipal who knows students by name
Address
4033 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 987-5500
Annex Montessori Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Annex Montessori Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback for its Montessori approach, caring teachers, and developmental progress. However, recent reviews highlight significant operational concerns including frequent staff and director turnover, inconsistent classroom quality between age groups, and safety/administrative issues.

Montessori teaching methodologycaring and patient teachersstrong developmental milestones and academic progress
Address
3400 Aerojet, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 569-2641
Christian World Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Christian World Child Care Center in Livermore receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, balance between educational and play activities, and welcoming atmosphere. One negative review cited poor leadership conduct from the founding pastor.

Happy childrenunified and caring teachersbalance of learning and play
Address
3820 East Avenue, Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 455-5551
Cpc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

CPC Preschool receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the kind staff, personalized attention, and safe environment, while others report serious concerns about teacher behavior including bullying, inappropriate discipline, and lack of proper care protocols.

Kind and caring staffpersonalized attention from directorsafe and healthy environment
Address
11840 E. 178th St., Artesia, CA
Phone
(562) 246-0360
Sunflower Preschool & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Sunflower Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the caring staff, good communication, and child development, several parents report serious safety issues including physical bruising, inadequate supervision, abrupt dismissals, and reports of mistreatment.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent parent communicationpromotes learning and social skills
Address
2129 Edinger, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 979-7422
Future Kids Learning Academy (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
736 W. 228 Th Street, Torrance, CA
Phone
(310) 549-3762
Bethany Manor Development And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
15415 S. Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 868-1517
Inglewood Usd-Inglewood Career Tech Ed.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Reviews are mixed with most ratings being 5/5 stars praising friendly and helpful staff, though some reviewers appear to be commenting on the school district rather than a daycare facility. A few negative reviews cite unprofessional behavior and communication issues.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffhelpful servicegood neighborhood
Address
106 E. Manchester Avenue, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 330-5243
Bear Country Pre-School & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2115 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 722-2327
Bambi'S Day Care Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
221 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 268-1466
Fresno City College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1621 East University Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 443-8618
Abilities United - Milestones
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Abilities United - Milestones receives mixed reviews with strong praise from volunteers and some parents highlighting caring staff and quality programs, but significant complaints from clients about worker turnover, poor service quality, and inappropriate worker conduct. The organization appears to excel in volunteer experiences and fundraising but faces challenges in service delivery and staff professionalism.

Warm and caring staffvolunteers report positive experi
Address
3864 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 618-3325
Calvary Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8
Address
3425 Concord Blvd., Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 682-6728
Jamul-Dulzura Union School District Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
14545 Lyons Valley Road, Jamul, CA
Phone
(619) 669-7770
Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Note: The reviews provided are for the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA gym and recreation facility, not a daycare center. Parents praise the clean facilities, excellent pool, affordable pricing, and family-friendly atmosphere. Some concerns include dated interior design, declining maintenance standards, and recent fee increases.

Clean facilitiesexcellent pool with lap lanesaffordable pricing compared to competitors
Address
1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA
Phone
(760) 942-9622
Magdalena Ecke Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

This facility is primarily reviewed as a YMCA fitness center, not as a daycare. While most reviewers praise the gym amenities, pool, and staff friendliness, some note concerns about pricing increases, dated facility design, and declining maintenance over time.

Clean facilitiesexcellent pool and aquatic amenitiesfriendly and helpful staff
Address
200 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA
Phone
(760) 942-9622
Primanti Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Primanti Montessori Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, academic progress, and safe environment. However, one parent reported serious safety and hygiene concerns in the infant classroom including bruises, bite marks, diaper rash issues, and negligent handling of objects.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilities with natural lightlarge private playground
Address
10947 Valley Home Ave, Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 943-0246
Manhattan Beach Unified Sch Dist.-Child Dev. Ctrs.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1431 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 546-7655
Inglewood Unified School District Child Dev. Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

This Inglewood Unified School District Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, though some negative reviews criticize the district's professionalism and administrative services.

friendly staffknowledgeable staffhelpful staff
Address
10409 10th Avenue, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 419-2691
Kiddy Tyme Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1465 N. Montebello Blvd, Montebello, CA
Phone
(323) 278-9088
Kidsville U.S.A.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kidsville U.S.A. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring staff and director Ms. Maureen. Parents highlight educational activities, summer camp programs, and strong teacher-child relationships that make children feel safe and supported.

Attentive and caring teachersknowledgeable director who remembers nameseducational programs including advanced math curriculum
Address
8472 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA
Phone
(818) 886-3508
Kidz Learning Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

KIDZ LEARNING KINGDOM receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility for attentive staff, affordable pricing, included meals, potty training support, clean environment, and good teacher-to-student ratios. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about staff behavior, excessive screen time, and inadequate infant care.

affordable pricinghomemade meals and snacks includedgood teacher-to-student ratios
Address
3588 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 989-8228

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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.