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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Options-Surround Care-Repetto
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 650 S. Grandridge, Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 280-1316
Options Surround Care-Blandford
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 18605 Lincroft Street, Rowland Heights, CA
- Phone
- (626) 913-0603
Options Surround Care-Coolidge
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 421 N. Mission, San Gabriel, CA
- Phone
- (818) 282-2824
Options Surround Care-La Colima
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 11324 S. Miller Drive, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 777-9810
Options Surround Care-Scott Ave.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 11751 Scott Avenue, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (626) 284-9935
Options Surround Care-Washington
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 300 N. San Marino, San Gabriel, CA
- Phone
- (818) 282-1223
Options Surround Care - Leffingwell
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 10625 S. Santa Gertrudes, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (626) 284-9935
Second Community Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 500 Clarendon Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 759-1897
Ymca-Farnham
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 371-8377
Ymca-Los Paseos
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 121 Avenida Grande, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 972-5132
4cs Gold Ridge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1455 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park, CA
- Phone
- (707) 586-1253
Disney Children'S Center (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 235 South Edison Road, Burbank, CA
- Phone
- (818) 560-5437
Creative Child Care - Country Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2448 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
Creative Child Care INC-Sequoia School
Before or After School Daycare
1
- Address
- 710 Martha Street, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 825-3480
Creative Child Care INC. @ Lincoln Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 750 E. Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
Barfield/Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2181 North San Antonio Ave., Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 397-4578
Fresno Eoc College Community Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 2529 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 348-1734
Fresno Eoc Mendota Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 295 West Tuft, Mendota, CA
- Phone
- (559) 655-3314
Andrew Hill Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3200 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 347-4198
Garfield Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 2240 Baltic Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 427-0833
Cottonwood Creek Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 2236 Tozar, Madera, CA
- Phone
- (559) 673-9173
Contra Costa Co. Child Dev. Center - Verde
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2000 Giaramita Avenue, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 374-3008
Options-Surround Care-Villacorta
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 17721 E. Gemini, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 810-2042
Options Surround Care-Killian
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 19120 E. Killian, Rowland Heights, CA
- Phone
- (818) 913-1117
Options Surround Care-Hurley
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 535 S. Laura Ave, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 581-0625
Head Start - Lincoln Center
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 604 Simpson Street, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 546-4984
Psd/Barstow Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 25757 Agate Road, Barstow, CA
- Phone
- (760) 253-2956
Roginas Rompers
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 530 Washo Drive, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 621-4186
Laney College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 464-3575
Los Angeles Early Intervention Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1936 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 483-3900
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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.