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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Head Start - Tabor
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 83 Tabor Avenue, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 427-6133
Mothers' Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 425 Hemlock, Vacaville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 448-5159
Child And Family Study Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 244 First Street, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 752-2888
Sylvan Park Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 15011 Delano St., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 997-8972
Evans Head Start/State Preschool
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 717 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 628-8865
After School Camp Calabasas At Lupin Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 26210 Adamor Road, Calabasas, CA
- Phone
- (818) 880-6461
Safari Kid - Little Hearts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 500 Bollinger Canyon Way, #A10, San Ramon, CA
- Phone
- (925) 968-9721
Seta - Nedra Court Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 60 Nedra Court, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5065
Kidango - Emerald Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 6860 South Mariposa Lane, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 452-2363
Nipomo Recreation - Little Bits Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 255 Pomeroy, Nipomo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 929-4175
Montessori Of North Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 1165 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA
- Phone
- (818) 852-7202
Rainbow After-School Care & Pre-K Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 4343 Pickwick Circle, Huntington Beach, CA
- Phone
- (714) 846-8386
Lilschuz Foot Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 474 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA
- Phone
- (209) 736-4846
Cdr - Benita Wallick Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 2717 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 648-3083
Cdr - Rio Roasles Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 1001 Kohala St., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 278-2313
Discovery Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 1020 F St., Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 756-2231
Discovery Land Children'S Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 85 Cold Springs Road, Angwin, CA
- Phone
- (707) 965-2092
M.A.W. Children'S Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 5510 N. Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA
- Phone
- (562) 867-4083
Little Pioneers Preschool-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 1996 Bertussi Lane, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 353-4493
South Coast Ymca-Malcom Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 32261 Charles Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Phone
- (949) 363-7085
Sunflower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Sunflower Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Most reviewers praise caring teachers, good educational programs, and a happy environment, while a smaller group reports serious concerns including alleged teacher misconduct, inappropriate discipline practices, and safety hazards in the parking lot.
Patient and warm-hearted teacherswell-planned education programsgood quality food
- Address
- 18900 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA
- Phone
- (408) 725-1878
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Castro Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 20185 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 881-4458
Look Who'S Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 5802 Santa Catalina Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 893-1980
A Place Of Our Own Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 1851 E. Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 745-0115
A Place Of Our Own Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 2355 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 737-8660
24th Street Early Ed. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 2101 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 733-2164
All Day Fun And Play Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
All Day Fun and Play Child Care Center in Fairfield has mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights that children enjoy attending and staff are friendly, while negative reviews cite unprofessional service, lack of academic focus, poor communication, and website/contact issues.
Children enjoy the facilityfriendly staff
- Address
- 2220 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 399-8386
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 500 E. North Ave., Lompoc, CA
- Phone
- (805) 736-9444
Ecs - Nestor Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 2399 Grove Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 423-4986
Ees-Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
- Address
- 6960 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 278-2457
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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.