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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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Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Preschool Infant/Toddl
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1250 23rd Street, #506, Richmond, CA
Phone
(510) 232-8507
Coyote Valley Child Care-School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
18950 Coyote Valley Rd, Middletown, CA
Phone
(707) 987-2313
Stanford Arboretum Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
215 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA
Phone
(650) 725-6328
Snell State Preschool/Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
3550 Snell Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 573-3340
Abc Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

ABC Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring teachers and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight bilingual support, engaging family events, convenient location, well-maintained facilities, and successful preparation for kindergarten. One negative review provides no specific details.

warm and caring teacherssafe and supportive environmentbilingual (Spanish) instruction
Address
263 Carpenteria Road, Aromas, CA
Phone
(831) 726-2357
Wanda'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Wanda's Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who report their children are academically advanced, enjoy attending, and benefit from caring staff. However, one parent reported negative experiences involving billing disputes, staff rudeness, and their child being dismissed from the program.

Academic advancementcaring and supportive staffchildren eager to attend
Address
15637 Tuscola Road, Apple Valley, CA
Phone
(760) 242-1266
Small World Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1295 Pomona, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 533-0188
Vacaville Christian Early Education Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Vacaville Christian Early Education Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who value its faith-based approach, small class sizes, strong academics, and caring staff. Parents highlight the school's welcoming community, personalized attention, well-rounded programs including sports and enrichment activities, and collaborative home-school partnerships.

Faith-based educationsmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong academics
Address
1117 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 446-1776
Wildwood Childrens School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Wildwood Children's School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Director Anita Lee's leadership, dedicated teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong community engagement. However, one detailed 1-star review raises serious concerns about the owner's labor practices, fraudulent marketing claims, and a history of teacher turnover at a related school.

Director Anita Lee's leadership and involvementdedicated and caring teachersplay-based learning philosophy
Address
8 Wildwood Ave., Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 922-9197
Woodcrest Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
107 Teardrop Ct., Newbury Park, CA
Phone
(805) 375-7788
Ymca Youth Center At Merrill
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
312 S. Merrill Street, Corona, CA
Phone
(951) 734-8026
Intellichildren Of San Marcos - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Intellichildren received consistently high ratings under previous ownership, with parents praising caring teachers, enrichment programs, and affordability. However, since new company ownership, multiple parents report significant concerns including high staff turnover, inconsistent care, medication mismanagement, and documentation falsification that was confirmed by licensing.

Caring and engaging teachersmusic and dance programsall-inclusive meals and snacks
Address
212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
Phone
(760) 471-0221
Kiddy Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5230 Ehrhardt Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 617-7248
Montessori On Copper Hill Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
27908 Seco Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Phone
(661) 607-2333
Vacaville Christian Early Education Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Vacaville Christian Schools receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academics, and faith-based environment. Parents highlight small class sizes, personal attention, enriching programs, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The school is described as a nurturing place where children grow academically and spiritually.

Caring and communicative teacherssmall class sizesstrong academics
Address
1117 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 446-1776
St. Didacus School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
4639 Felton Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 284-6192
Vacaville Christian Early Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Vacaville Christian Early Education receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, small class sizes, faith-based curriculum, and well-rounded academic and character development. Parents highlight strong communication between school and home, diverse enrichment activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The school is viewed as a worthwhile investment in children's spiritual and academic growth.

Caring and communicative staffs
Address
1127 Davis St., Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 446-1776
Adventure Time - Independent
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
21201 Independent School Road, Castro Valley, CA
Phone
(510) 733-9134
Upland Ymca-Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1337 San Bernardino Road, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 946-7049
Village Pre-School Of Visalia INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1414 N. Mcauliff, Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 733-1414
Plumas Lake Child Development Center - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1280 Zanes Dr., Plumas Lake, CA
Phone
(530) 743-4895
Capslo - Riverview Mshs
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
234 Calle Cesar E. Chavez, Guadalupe, CA
Phone
(805) 441-4784
All My Children Learning Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

All My Children Learning Institute receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, patient treatment, and structured environment, while four parents report rude staff, poor communication, safety concerns including forgotten pickups, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

Caring and patient staffstructured environmentfriendly atmosphere
Address
43835 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA
Phone
(661) 951-7377
C11/Nickerson Gardens Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
11253 S. Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 385-5100
Hansel & Gretel Day Care #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1311 North Fresno, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 266-1557
Tower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1545 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 554-9095
Klassic Kids Day Care - Sandburg Children Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
11230 Avenida Del Gato, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 265-7798
Pfs- First Step Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Reviews praise the organization as an excellent community resource providing shelter, food, and support services to families in need. Staff and volunteers are consistently described as friendly and helpful. The facility is well-maintained with secure play areas and an organized structure that encourages client participation.

Friendly and wonderful staffwell-maintained groundssecure and monitored play areas
Address
325 Villa Terrace, San Mateo, CA
Phone
(650) 619-7198
Ymca Paso Robles Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA
Phone
(805) 237-0845
University Gardens Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
1250 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 733-1650

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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.