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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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Head Start - Virginia
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
1328 Virginia, Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 645-0634
Head Start - Mayacamas
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
70 Calavaras Court, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 253-1303
Kinder Chicks Preschool & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
10837 Collins Street, North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 985-2585
Kidango Valley Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
730 Empy Way, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 297-9044
Oak View Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
17341 Jacquelyn Lane, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 842-4064
Little Wonder'S Enlightening Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
12438 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 679-4060
Napd Tapss
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
4032 Jewett Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 322-9735
Mission Avenue Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2433 Mission Ave., Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 487-4647
Bermuda Dunes Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Bermuda Dunes Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring, educated staff, engaging curriculum, and strong support system, with several reporting multi-year attendance. Four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff unprofessionalism, child safety issues including unexplained marks and bullying, and poor conflict resolution.

Caring and patient staffeducated and well-trained teachersengaging and educational classes
Address
42115 Yucca Lane, Bermuda Dunes, CA
Phone
(760) 772-7127
Livingston Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
848 Prusso Street, Livingston, CA
Phone
(209) 394-5433
Kidango Valley Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
730 Empey Way, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 297-9044
Panama-Buena Vista Usd-Seibert Pre-Kg
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Panama-Buena Vista USD in Bakersfield has a mixed reputation. While some parents praise the district and individual school staff as helpful and competent, several parents report serious concerns about bullying, inadequate administrative response to safety incidents, discrimination against children with autism, and unequal disciplinary practices.

Helpful and supportive staff at some schoolsgood district reputationresponsive principal at Hart Elementary
Address
2800 Agate Street, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 832-4141
Kids At Work
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA
Phone
(925) 313-2380
E Center Hs Pgms - Cooper Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
850 Cooper, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 634-1200
Mission Avenue Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2433 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 487-4647
Signal Hill Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
2285 Walnut Avenue, Signal Hill, CA
Phone
(310) 427-5901
Small World Childcare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
6305 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 872-2612
Three Angels Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Three Angels Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to children's needs, and long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff conduct, child discipline practices, and facility cleanliness.

Staff genuinely care for childrenindividual attention to each child's needs and developmentexperienced teachers who know children well
Address
6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 639-0363
The Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The Village receives polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Two parents praise it as amazing and magical, while three parents report serious safety concerns, poor handling of special needs children, defensive staff responses, lack of incident reporting, and alleged retaliation.

Wonderful staffamazing programmagical experience
Address
5140 N. Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 449-1059
Jewish Community Center Of The East Bay - Oakland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
5811 Racine St, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 848-0237
Bolinas-Stinson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
3805 Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA
Phone
(415) 868-8948
Discovery Days Elc Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
72 W. Bellevue Drive, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 510-6033
Pacific Camp Family Resource
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
380 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 482-5250
Holy Family Day Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Holy Family Day Home has deeply divided reviews. Long-time families and alumni praise the facility's 100+ year history, safety measures, staff kindness, and nurturing environment. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about new leadership prioritizing profit over child welfare, alleged licensing violations, cleanliness issues, and lack of transparency regarding health incidents.

Strong safety protocols and securityspacious classrooms and yardcaring and su
Address
299 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 861-5361
Worldtots La
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
100 W. Fifth Street, San Pedro, CA
Phone
(310) 732-7697
Dino Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Dino Daycare receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the bilingual curriculum, attentive staff, modern facilities, and child development progress. However, several parents report serious concerns about staff conduct, injury incidents, and alleged uncooperative responses when requesting camera footage for review.

Bilingual education (English and Spanish)attentive and caring staffmodern high-tech facility
Address
6 Highland Avenue, National City, CA
Phone
(619) 434-5295
Bright Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
1777 Statham Blvd, Oxnard, CA
Phone
(805) 487-0759
Holy Family Day Home Infant/Todlr Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Holy Family Day Home has a long-standing reputation with many parents praising its safe environment, caring staff, and quality education. However, recent reviews indicate significant concerns about current management, citing prioritization of profit over child welfare, safety violations, and unprofessional conduct.

Safesecurity-gated environmentcaring and supportive staff
Address
299 Dolores St., Rms, #1 & #2, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 861-5361
St. Paul'S Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and enriching activities including gardening and music, though some reviews focus on the church rather than preschool services. There are complaints about lack of pastoral care and welcoming atmosphere.

caring and awesome staff (Ms. RuthieMs. HannahMs. Dina)
Address
625 West Gibson Road, Woodland, CA
Phone
(530) 662-1935
Capslo Boys & Girls Club Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2

CAPSLO Boys & Girls Club in Poway receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and variety of activities, but several parents expressing serious concerns about one staff member's poor customer service and lack of friendliness. The facility offers convenient hours and engaging programs that many children enjoy.

Caring and friendly staff members (particularly Jacob)safe and comfortable environmentbuilds social skills and ch
Address
12988 Bowron Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 668-2985

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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.