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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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Foothill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Foothill Preschool receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality instruction, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, supervision, facility cleanliness, and staff responsiveness to behavioral issues.

caring and attentive teachersstrong relationships with familiesquality educational curriculum
Address
317 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone
(805) 543-7174
Top Kids - School Age Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
600 E. Grand Ave, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 285-1988
Minds N Motion Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Minds N Motion Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the innovative educational program, caring staff, and developmental support for children. Negative reviews cite unprofessional behavior, excessive fees and mandatory purchases, lack of actual instruction, and poor property management.

Innovative learning experiencesfield tripscaring and loving staff
Address
2061 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 299-7169
Amistad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
2037 N. Lincoln Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 441-8718
C.A.M.-Marin Learning Center (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Marin Health and Wellness Center (a medical/dental clinic), not C.A.M.-Marin Learning Center (a daycare). The Google listing shows 0 reviews for the daycare itself. The submitted reviews cannot be accurately used to assess the daycare's quality.

Unable to determine - reviews are for a different facility
Address
100 Phillips Drive, Marin City, CA
Phone
(415) 339-2834
Drd Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The reviews provided do not pertain to this daycare facility. The comments appear to be about an apartment complex, not DRD Wolff Waters Bright Beginning Preschool. No legitimate daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
47795 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA
Phone
(760) 347-3484
Anaheim Elementary School District Pradera
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Reviews are mixed with significant inconsistency. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, staff assistance, and pleasant facilities, while negative reviews report aggressive management practices, intimidation of residents, and poor customer service.

Clean facilitieshelpful staff (AlmaJessica
Address
130 North Citrus Ranch Road, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 517-7126
Children'S Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Reviews are highly polarized with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the clean facility, attentive staff, and children's progress, calling it a good value. Negative reviewers cite poor communication, unresponsive management, and facility issues like lack of heating.

Clean facilityattentive and helpful staffbright and colorful classrooms
Address
6441 Lincoln Avenue, Buena Park, CA
Phone
(714) 821-8010
Voa Grantee/Carriso Park Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2

VOA Grantee/Carriso Park Head Start receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the pleasant staff and positive experience for their children, while others criticize the program for lacking academic skill-building focus and cite unprofessional communication and teaching quality concerns.

Pleasant and friendly staffgood for socialization and building friendshipspositive experience for children
Address
13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, CA
Phone
(818) 362-8140
Lincoln Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Lincoln Center (Lad N Lassie) in Whittier receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, child development, reasonable pricing, and strong parent-child bonding. Negative reviews cite concerns about child safety (unexplained injuries), inadequate supervision, lack of age-appropriate activities, billing issues, and inflexible policies toward struggling children.

Caring and attentive teachersaffordable pricingchild happiness and comfort
Address
12620 Broadway, Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 776-1301
Lad N Lassie Preschool & Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Lad N Lassie receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents but serious concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring teachers, child development, reasonable pricing, and happy children, while negative reviewers report behavioral changes in their children, inadequate supervision, payment issues, and lack of support during difficult transitions.

Caring and nurturing teacherschild enjoys attendinggood for child development and creativi
Address
12620 Broadway Street, Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 945-6466
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare receives mixed reviews. Parents praise helpful and caring staff members, particularly noting genuine teachers in the TK program. However, several parents report significant communication issues, including unresponsive phone lines, delayed transfer requests, and poor pandemic communication.

Helpful and nice staffcaring teacherswelcoming environment
Address
520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 253-7000
Graham Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
8332 South Elm St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 582-1222
Little People Preschool-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little People Preschool receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the renovated facilities, caring staff, and structured learning activities, while negative reviews cite concerns about child care quality, inadequate hygiene practices, inconsistent communication, and disciplinary issues.

Recently renovated and modern facilitiesspacious rooms with natural lightcaring and attentive teachers
Address
4715 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA
Phone
(626) 286-1332
Topaz Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2
Address
1600 Sapphire Road, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 854-1534
City Of Moreno Valley Child Care/Red Maple
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

This KinderCare location receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising caring and dedicated staff, educational activities, and strong child development outcomes. One negative review criticizes inconsistent teacher quality, high staff turnover, and inadequate attention to struggling children. Overall, parents report feeling their children are safe, well-cared for, and learning significantly.

caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming staffeducational curriculum
Address
25100 Red Maple Lane, Moreno Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 485-2669
Top Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
600 E. Grand Ave, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 285-1988
Stepping Stones Growth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Stepping Stones Growth Center receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the art programs and note it serves people with disabilities well. However, other parents report significant concerns about staff professionalism, high staff turnover, unprofessional behavior from leadership, and restrictive lunch policies.

Art experiencesaccommodates people with disabilities
Address
311 Macarthur Boulevard, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 568-3331
Bellflower Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
9447 Flower St., Bellflower, CA
Phone
(562) 348-0734
El Monte City School District - Le Gore
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parent reviews are mixed with significant concerns about access to services and staff communication. While some parents praise the helpful staff and social justice focus, multiple parents report difficulties obtaining special education services, poor communication from district staff, and unprofessional conduct from personnel.

Helpful and responsive staffstrong social justice education focuswelcoming environment
Address
11121 E. Bryant Rd., El Monte, CA
Phone
(818) 575-2393
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three parents praise the friendly, caring staff and faith-based environment, while three others express serious concerns about staff engagement, behavioral support practices, safety protocols, and inclusivity for children with special needs.

Friendly and caring stafffaith-based facilitygood experience for some children
Address
1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 633-2302
Porterville Ed. Complex Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns. Some parents report a clean facility with caring staff, while others allege serious issues including staff being dismissive of children's questions and serious allegations of abusive behavior that warrant investigation.

Clean facilitycaring and genuinely attentive stafffriendly people
Address
914 Pioneer Avenue, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 783-9490
Hoover Intergenerational Care INC. (Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Hoover Intergenerational Care Inc. receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Multiple parents praise the caring teachers, children's enthusiasm, and positive development, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior, unprofessional leadership, high turnover, and inadequate support for children with special needs.

Caring and dedicated teacherschildren excited about attendingprofessional communication with parents
Address
3216 S. Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 748-3700
Icss-Big Pine State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
500 S. Main Street, Big Pine, CA
Phone
(760) 938-2222
Jack & Jill'S Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Jack & Jill's Educational Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and family-oriented approach. However, a significant minority report negative experiences involving staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior from specific employees, and administrative issues.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsdetailed daily reports
Address
969 S. Willow, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 255-8817
All About Kids Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

All About Kids Child Development in Jurupa Valley receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, quality care, and dedicated teachers. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, poor welcoming practices, lack of communication with new students, and concerns about staff responsibility and professionalism.

caring and attentive staffquality careconvenient location
Address
3640 Pacific Aveune, Jurupa Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 367-0704
All About Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

All About Kids Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, quality care, and dedicated teachers. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, poor first-day experience, lack of welcoming atmosphere, and concerns about staff responsibility.

caring and attentive staffquality careconvenient location
Address
3640 Pacific Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 367-0704
Porterville Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Porterville Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report a clean facility with caring staff who show genuine interest in children, others describe serious allegations of staff abuse, lack of experience with special needs, and inappropriate behavior toward children. The facility has a 3.1/5 Google rating with highly polarized feedback.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffgenuine interest in children's wellbeing
Address
254 West Orange, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 781-0145
Starlite Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Starlite Child Development Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the kind and attentive staff, safe environment, educational activities including Mandarin instruction, and children's happiness. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by a teacher, inadequate care for children picked up late, and failure to address bullying.

Kind and friendly staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe and secure environme
Address
246 - 14th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 238-8809
Thirty Sixth Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

This center receives mixed reviews. Two parents praised the quality of education and teacher care, while three parents reported serious concerns including alleged discrimination, inadequate handling of a child's medical condition, failure to address bullying, and unprofessional treatment of parents with disabilities.

Teachers care about childrenquality early education instruction
Address
3556 South St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 734-3644

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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.