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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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Trinity Presbyterian Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8
Address
1600 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 578-5625
Shining Star Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3215 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 448-2818
Stepping Stones Learning Center And Infant Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Stepping Stones has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, academic advancement, cleanliness, and strong communication. However, serious negative reviews document incidents of child neglect, including failure to change diapers and unresponsiveness to infant feeding needs.

Caring and attentive staffacademic advancementhomework support
Address
4460 Lincoln Avenue, #5, Cypress, CA
Phone
(714) 826-2311
Stepping Stones Learning Center And Infant Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Stepping Stones Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, cleanliness, and communication, with children showing academic advancement. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding child neglect, including inadequate diaper changes and insufficient feeding.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic focushomework support
Address
4460 Lincoln Ave., #5, Cypress, CA
Phone
(714) 826-2311
City Of El Cerrito Comm. Svcs. - Harding Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
7115 C Street, El Cerrito, CA
Phone
(510) 559-7003
Thirty Seventh Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1204 West Thirty Sixth Place, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 733-2133
Voa/Strathern Park Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8

Reviews are predominantly positive, with parents praising the safe environment, friendly staff, and cleanliness of the facility. Most parents express satisfaction with their experience, though some note concerns about outdated conditions and parking issues.

Safe environmentamazing managementfriendly and helpful office staff
Address
11111 Strathern Street, Sun Valley, CA
Phone
(818) 768-4424
Woodland Hills Private School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Woodland Hills Private School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring teachers, strong communication, and developmental progress of their children. However, one parent reported a negative experience where the school pressured them to seek developmental assessment for their 2-year-old and suggested part-time care only, which they felt was unfairly stigmatizing their child's normal adjustment and speech delay.

Loving and dedica
Address
22322 Collins Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 712-9966
Palcare Child Care Center - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

PalCare Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the quality of care, supportive environment, and dedicated staff. However, some parents cite high costs and organizational concerns as drawbacks.

Excellent caregiverssupportive learning environmentstrong educational programs
Address
945 California Drive, Burlingame, CA
Phone
(650) 340-1289
Through The Looking Glass Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8
Address
3075 Adeline Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 393-6824
Abilities United
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Abilities United 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, lack of respect for individual autonomy, and problematic employee conduct. The organization serves children and adults with developmental disabilities in Palo Alto.

Warm and caring staffresponsive managementquality programs for individuals with developmental disab
Address
3864 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 494-0550
Ypi Early Head Start Center Vine
Headstart Programs
3.8
Address
1147 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 893-8067
Associated Students Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 594-7428
Icss - West Bishop State Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Note: Reviews appear to be for Bishop State Community College, not the listed preschool. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (9 five-star, 1 four-star, 1 one-star rating), with parents/students praising the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and valuable resources. One reviewer criticized the advising department for poor communication and mishandling of student concerns.

Friendly and welcoming staffpatient and helpful instructorsquality nursing program
Address
164 Grandview Drive, Bishop, CA
Phone
(760) 873-5123
Heather Ridge Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
820 Saint Marks St., Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 241-7226
Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca-School Age (Farm Lab)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

These reviews are for the YMCA facility's gym and recreational amenities, not the school-age daycare program. The few mentions of youth programs (preschool, camps, after-school care) are positive, but there are insufficient reviews specifically about the daycare operations to provide an accurate assessment.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffexcellent pool
Address
441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
Phone
(760) 944-4300
Po Po Po Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
152 N. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 385-7676
Plumas Lake Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1280 Zanes Drive, Plumas Lake, CA
Phone
(530) 743-4895
Seta - Freedom Park Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6015 Watt Avenue, #5, North Highlands, CA
Phone
(916) 563-5125
Santa Fe - Susd Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
639 W. Worth Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 463-1355
Sunrise Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sunrise Pre-School receives highly positive feedback from parents about classroom teachers and educational quality, with children showing enthusiasm for learning and development. However, there are significant complaints about administrative practices, including enrollment policy miscommunication, unprofessional phone staff, and lack of organization.

Dedicated and caring teachers (Ms. WuMrs. StephanieMrs. Marie Rose
Address
3700 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 351-9899
Abc Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

ABC Preschool & Daycare in Castro Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, caring teachers and safe, nurturing environment. Families highlight benefits including bilingual Spanish instruction, engaging family events, convenient location, and strong preparation for kindergarten. One negative review provides no specific details.

warm and caring teacherssafe and supportive environmentbilingual Spanish instruction
Address
20135 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA
Phone
(510) 921-0787
Walter Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
9200 Pacific Place, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 761-4967
Washington Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2207 West Winona, Burbank, CA
Phone
(818) 558-5545
Ymca Of Sf-Stonestown Branch-Commodore Sloat
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Note: Reviews provided are for YMCA fitness center, not daycare services. Reviewers praise the renovated facility, helpful staff, and diverse classes/programs. However, some criticize overcrowding during peak hours, equipment issues, limited hours, and poor etiquette enforcement among members.

Newly renovated facilityfriendly and helpful staffclean environment
Address
50 Darien Way, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 850-2228
Kidango - Graham
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

KIDANGO - GRAHAM receives mostly positive feedback with four 5-star reviews praising the cleanliness, staff professionalism, engaged leadership, and quality teaching. However, one 1-star review of the elementary program cites poor communication, unprofessional staff, and inadequate bullying prevention.

Clean facilityrespectful and professional staffinvolved director
Address
36270 Cherry St, Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 456-4942
Davis Street Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Davis Street Community Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the organization's extensive community resources, helpful staff, and services. However, several reviewers criticize front desk staff for being rude, dismissive, and unhelpful, which negatively impacts the patient experience.

Comprehensive resources and servicescaring and attentive counselorsnice medical staff
Address
951 Dowling Boulevard, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 777-9317
Pine Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
311 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 365-0909
Comprehensive Child Development INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2565 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 427-3713
Cornerstone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Cornerstone Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the exceptional curriculum, caring teachers, small class sizes, and child development outcomes, while two parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, unresolved complaints, and staff turnover.

Excellent curriculum and school readiness preparationwarm and passionate teacherssmall teacher-to-student ratios
Address
5004 Lewis Road, Agoura Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 991-5439

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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.