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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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Bright Star Preschool/Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
498 Cunningham Way, San Bruno, CA
Phone
(650) 871-6649
Alphabet Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
6224 Garfield Ave, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 338-0220
The Lil Genius Kid - Fremont Blvd I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
34183 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 739-6200
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
720 Seventeenth Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone
(831) 476-2000
Icoe-Ecep Little Hawks State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

ICOE-ECEP Little Hawks State Preschool receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the school and staff quality, but multiple complaints focus on inadequate food portions and lunch duration. One parent reported concerns about a staff member's treatment of children.

Good schoolgood staffquality facility
Address
1052 Heber Avenue, Heber, CA
Phone
(760) 337-6530
Dsusd/Summer Field Ece Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

This facility has extremely mixed reviews with significant complaints about management, maintenance, and operations. While a few parents noted the manager handles issues well and the area is nice, the majority of reviews highlight serious concerns about habitability, staff conduct, and administrative problems.

Manager addresses issues promptlygood location/area
Address
83-383 Gemini Street, Indio, CA
Phone
(760) 347-4508
Circles Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2345 Fair Street, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 879-7492
Fun 4 Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Fun 4 Kids Preschool in Yorba Linda has received mixed reviews. While some parents praise the caring teachers and positive learning environment, particularly in the infant program, the facility has reportedly closed as of August 2025. Multiple parents express concerns about staff conduct, lack of educational programming, and poor communication regarding the closure.

Caring and friendly teachersstrong infant program curriculumchildren enjoy attending
Address
23721 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 694-0901
The Lil Genius Kid - Fremont Blvd I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
34183 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 713-2431
Chico Community Children'S Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2224 Elm Street, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 891-5363
All Start Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

All Start Academy receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the teaching staff and cleanliness, while a few report serious concerns about director conduct, facility conditions, and management responsiveness. The facility has received Type B citations for violations related to health, safety, and staff training.

Caring and friendly teachersclean facilitygood curriculum
Address
10022 Palmetto Avenue, Fontana, CA
Phone
(909) 428-8592
Chico Community Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2224 Elm Street, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 345-6480
Ucb - Harold E. Jones Child Study Ctr/Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2425 Atherton Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 643-5449
San Ysidro State P.S. & Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA
Phone
(619) 428-2352
Esther'S Nest Children School #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Esther's Nest Children School #2 has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, quality education, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite serious sanitation issues, pest infestations, poor food quality, unprofessional management, and irregular fees.

Caring and dedicated teachersquality early educationsafe environment
Address
313 & 315 N. New Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
Phone
(626) 280-5072
Creative Child Care INC @ Small World Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
6600 Grigsby Place, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 952-9334
Encinitas Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
2.7
Address
2155 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA
Phone
(760) 942-2224
E Center Hs Pgms - Beverly Terrace Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
5903 Lowe Avenue, Marysville, CA
Phone
(530) 742-2485
4cs Apples And Bananas Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
953 Sunset Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 544-3077
Growing Time Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
2.7
Address
248 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 281-6510
One Hundred Twelfth Street Early Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1319 East 112th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 567-9631
Happy Hippo Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1401 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 491-9005
North Huntington Beach Community Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
2.7

North Huntington Beach Community Nursery School (Monarch) was formerly a highly regarded Waldorf-inspired preschool with excellent outdoor learning spaces and dedicated teachers, but has experienced a dramatic decline under new leadership. Recent reviews describe management misconduct, teacher firings, student expulsions of families who asked questions, poor facilities maintenance, and loss of community trust.

Beautiful outdoor garden and play spaces (historically)
Address
5702 Clark Drive, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 846-2713
Capital City Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
7220 24th Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 433-2736
Burdick'S School For Little Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
4124 Maxson Road, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 442-6719
Champions Preschool At Santa Rosa
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Champions Preschool at Santa Rosa receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's skills in managing children, homework help, safe environment, and responsiveness to parent questions. However, some parents report staffing concerns, billing issues, and poor customer service resolution.

Staff expertise in managing groupshomework assistancesafe environment
Address
8655 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA
Phone
(805) 712-9485
Daniel Lairon Head Start
Headstart Programs
2.6

Reviews are highly polarized with significant disagreement about school quality. Some parents praise supportive staff, teachers, and mental health resources, while others criticize administrative leadership, resource limitations, and teacher performance.

Supportive and caring teachers and staffstrong mental health support servicespositive school culture and community
Address
3975 Mira Loma Way, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 453-6685
Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
634 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA
Phone
(707) 969-7116
Champions @ Carroll Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Champions @ Carroll Elementary receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents for friendly staff and good curriculum, but significant concerns from others about poor management, billing practices, lack of outdoor play space, and insufficient educational programming. The center appears to have inconsistent service quality and communication issues.

Friendly and responsive staffcaring teachersgood curriculum
Address
10325 Stathos Drive, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 647-7269
Seta - Marina Vista Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Reviews for this daycare center are predominantly negative, with parents citing poor facility conditions, difficult access, and lack of management responsiveness. The facility is located in a complex with significant maintenance issues, safety concerns, and neighborhood problems that affect the daycare experience.

Large pantry and storage spacenice sized roomsfairly quiet complex
Address
263 Seavey Cir., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 263-3804

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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.