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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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Crystal Stairs INC - Century
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Crystal Stairs Inc - Century receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the program's support for underserved communities, safe environment, and helpful staff. However, some parents report poor customer service experiences, citing rude attitudes from front desk staff and unprofessional phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by staff regarding a facility incident.

Supportive Head Start programsafe and nurturing environmenthelp
Address
1700 Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 214-0020
Crystal Stairs INC - Mary B. Henry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Crystal Stairs Inc receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program's academic preparation, supportive staff, and clean facilities. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unhelpful and dismissive attitudes. One parent disputes claims made by facility staff regarding a pickup incident.

Dedicated and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentclean facilities
Address
1656 E. 118th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 983-0986
Crystal Stairs INC.- Kiddie Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Crystal Stairs Inc. - Kiddie Kastle receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program, staff dedication, and support for underserved communities in South Los Angeles. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unprofessional attitudes and unhelpful phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by site management regarding a pickup incident.

Dedicated and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmenthelpful with forms and inquiries
Address
13500 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 756-1741
El Segundo Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
301 West Grand, El Segundo, CA
Phone
(310) 322-0807
Horace Mann Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Horace Mann Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and dedication to children. However, five other parents report serious concerns including poor management following a recent administrative transition from Burbank YMCA to Los Angeles YMCA, alleged neglect and abuse, inadequate handling of special needs children, and lack of communication.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentstaff knows children's nam
Address
3401 Scott Road, Burbank, CA
Phone
(818) 558-5540
Casa Castellanos
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
900 Newmark Avenue, Parlier, CA
Phone
(559) 646-0152
Amerimont Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Amerimont Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the academic curriculum, caring teachers, technology integration, and child development outcomes. However, several parents (4 one-star reviews) report serious concerns including administrative communication failures, alleged discrimination against certain children, and enrollment/payment issues.

Academic preparation for kindergartendedicated and loving teacherswell-roun
Address
490 Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim Hills, CA
Phone
(714) 974-4664
Head Start - Beck
Headstart Programs
3.4

Reviews for HEAD START - Beck are mixed and largely incoherent. Several reviewers praise staff members for patience and going above and beyond, while numerous complaints focus on extremely poor phone service, long wait times, and rude staff in the CalFresh department.

Patient and compassionate staff membersstaff willing to go above and beyondhelpful with benefit application questions
Address
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 399-0111
Little Sunshine House At Linden
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
525 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 435-1300
Little Sunshine House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1814 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 209-4406
San Juan Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7413 Wisconsin Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 863-0337
Rusd/Educational Options Center State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
6401 Lincoln Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 276-7670
Milpitas Parents Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
355 East Dixon Road, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 263-3950
Manteca Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Manteca Christian Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and strong communication, reporting their children enjoy attending. However, multiple other parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, neglect, inadequate staffing, unprofessional behavior from staff, and disputes over refunds.

caring and communicative staffengaging curriculum and activitieshands-on learning approach
Address
486 Button Ave, Manteca, CA
Phone
(209) 239-1371
Seta - Alder Grove Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The reviews provided do not contain substantive feedback about the daycare center itself. Most reviewers appear to be commenting on the residential apartment complex rather than the early learning center, discussing the housing community, amenities, and safety features.

Safe communityspacious groundsquality construction
Address
816 Revere Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 563-5069
Heir Force Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
4755 Gosford Road, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 664-1066
Potrero Kids Third
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
810 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 550-3300
St. Vincent'S Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

St. Vincent's Early Childhood Education Center has mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some reviewers praise the welcoming staff and volunteers, while others report serious concerns about management, staff conduct, and unresponsiveness. Many reviews appear to reference the facility's historical operations as a school or its other programs rather than current early childhood education services.

Welcoming and encouraging staffclean facilitiesvolunteer oppo
Address
4200 Calle Real 4225/4233, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 683-6381
Family Matters Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Family Matters Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising attentive and nurturing staff, effective communication via the Brightwheel app, and developmental progress in their children. One parent reported serious concerns about inadequate bathroom supervision during potty training, lost clothing items, inflexible drop-off policies, and staff inconsistency.

Attentive and compassionate teachersdaily app updates with photosstrong communication with parents
Address
5452 14th Ave., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 457-4067
Together We Grow-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2120 Thibodo Road, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 757-6031
Cabrillo Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2495 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
Phone
(408) 418-3568
Sunshine Montessori School Of Chino Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
14611 Pipeline Avenue, Chino Hills, CA
Phone
(909) 597-1809
Country Kids Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Country Kids Daycare receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and home-like environment, with children eager to attend. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, communication failures, inconsistent policies, and poor management.

caring and dedicated staffengaging educational curriculumchildren excited to attend
Address
610 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA
Phone
(530) 642-1630
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Genius Kids receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, child development gains, and good communication, but serious concerns from others about unprofessional management, staff issues, and a significant pickup failure incident involving a young child.

caring and patient staffdetailed updates on child activitieschild development and confidence building
Address
1682-1686 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 899-9324
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Genius Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising staff responsiveness, child learning outcomes, and family-oriented atmosphere. However, two negative reviews report concerning incidents including inappropriate teacher responses to emotional children, failure to address bullying, and dismissive owner communication during enrollment.

Caring and responsive staffespecially Ms. Kamal and Ms. Haticestrong early learning outcomes (ABC/counting skills)
Address
174 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA
Phone
(408) 893-2223
Family Matters Early Learning Center/ Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Family Matters Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising attentive and nurturing teachers, excellent communication through apps, and developmental progress in children. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potty training support, lost clothing items, inflexible drop-off policies, and staff disorganization during their six-month enrollment.

Attentive and compassionate teachersDaily app updates with photos and activity reportsStrong teacher-child relationships and bonding
Address
5452 14th Ave, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 457-4067
Children Of Light School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Children of Light School Inc. receives mixed reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviews praise the warm, professional staff and caring leadership, while negative reviews cite inadequate meal portions despite premium pricing, unresponsive communication, and concerns about discriminatory enrollment practices regarding a child with developmental differences.

Warm and welcoming staffexperienced director with children's media backgroundchildren eager to a
Address
12672 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 534-2599
Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3900 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA
Phone
(530) 677-0551
Grace Iino Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Grace Iino Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, child development, reasonable pricing, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, inadequate staffing, hygiene concerns, and poor management responsiveness.

caring and experienced staffchildren's developmental progressreasonable rates
Address
231 East Third Street G-103, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 617-8596
Together We Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2120 Thibodo Road, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 757-6031

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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.