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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- Address
- 1300 So. Brea Canyon Cutoff, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 598-3154
- Address
- 23302 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA
- Phone
- (949) 855-4599
Himmelrick Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the play-based curriculum, caring staff, and positive child development outcomes. Two dissatisfied parents cited high costs, limited scheduling options, and concerns about staff engagement and academic rigor.
- Address
- 28344 Rimrock Road, Barstow, CA
- Phone
- (760) 252-5535
- Address
- 901 N. Wilson, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 888-0493
Intellichildren received five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and included programs (music, dance, meals, web cameras). However, recent reviews report serious concerns following new ownership, including high staff turnover, inconsistent care for children with special needs, medication mismanagement, falsified records, and alleged neglect.
- Address
- 212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 471-0221
- Address
- 406 I Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 621-5695
- Address
- 4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 287-4900
- Address
- 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA
- Phone
- (760) 809-4447
- Address
- 2662 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA
- Phone
- (626) 572-8201
- Address
- 3161 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 647-7524
- Address
- 380 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 552-0169
- Address
- 129 7th Street, Los Banos, CA
- Phone
- (209) 826-7559
- Address
- 1720 Bishop St., San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 544-0801
- Address
- 2828 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 664-8494
- Address
- 401 N. Fairview Ave., Room 16, Goleta, CA
- Phone
- (805) 681-1200
- Address
- 420 East Fesler, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 922-5419
Harvest Christian Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the loving, nurturing environment, caring teachers, and Christian education focus. However, a minority of parents report concerns about teacher attentiveness, behavioral management, and administrative responsiveness.
- Address
- 4360 Hansen Avenue, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 713-8748
- Address
- 22159 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA
- Phone
- (818) 227-5657
Global Village Montessori receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated teachers, strong academic curriculum with enriching activities, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The school is noted for supporting both academic and social-emotional development with excellent communication and responsive management.
- Address
- 4807 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA
- Phone
- (408) 956-8711
Long Beach City College CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the play-based learning approach, skilled and caring staff, and child-centered philosophy. The program follows high teacher-child ratios, offers affordable rates with meals included, and operates convenient hours (7am-5:30pm). One negative review contradicts the majority, citing staff indifference.
- Address
- 4630 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 938-4253
This facility appears to be an apartment complex rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with some praising the new, clean studios and friendly atmosphere, while others report serious issues with property management, maintenance, and administrative staff conduct.
- Address
- 6422 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 296-6280
- Address
- 1874 Palos Verdes Drive North, Lomita, CA
- Phone
- (310) 833-6721
- Address
- 909 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 684-8800
- Address
- 1311 North Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 462-1151
Joyland Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring staff, and their children's happiness and engagement. However, several parents report serious concerns including unfair treatment of children, inadequate handling of behavioral issues, poor management response to complaints, and discriminatory practices.
- Address
- 12645 Pioneer Boulevard, Norwalk, CA
- Phone
- (562) 863-9960
- Address
- 115 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 372-2974
- Address
- 2902 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA
- Phone
- (818) 249-6137
Laurel Early Education Center receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and children's academic and social growth. Four parents report serious concerns about unprofessional and disrespectful behavior from staff, particularly the secretary Nancy and principal Inclán, during interactions and the enrollment process.
- Address
- 8023 Willoughby, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 654-0812
Sequoia Preschool Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, language development support, and kindergarten preparation. However, several parents report serious concerns including alleged unprofessional behavior, premature dismissal of children, lack of incident reporting, injuries, and potential licensing violations.
- Address
- 1308 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 526-2273
- Address
- 433 7th Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-3199
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