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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Hyde Park Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 6428 11th Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 751-4147
Life Source Preparatory Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 44709 Beech Avenue, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 789-7663
Riverdale U.S.D.Preschool/Central Valley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 21320 South Feland, Riverdale, CA
- Phone
- (559) 867-0707
Leap Ahead Learning Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1200 Pauite Lane, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 252-6100
Mark West Extended Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 4600 Lavelle Road, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 526-4066
Morris State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2395 Mckinleyville Ave., Room 1, Mckinleyville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 839-0617
Rcoe Calexico Migrant Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 1120 E. 7th Street, Calexico, CA
- Phone
- (760) 768-3500
Seaside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1450 Elm Avenue, Seaside, CA
- Phone
- (831) 392-3456
Marley'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 223 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 598-2900
Little School
Before or After School Daycare
1
- Address
- 285 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
- Phone
- (415) 383-9696
Guiding Hands School
Before or After School Daycare
1
- Address
- 4900 Windplay Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA
- Phone
- (916) 939-0553
Pequenos Rascals Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3336 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Phone
- (530) 543-0241
Lmnop Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2240 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 364-5342
H.W. Harkness Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 2147 54th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 433-5045
Temple City Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
1
- Address
- 6019 Baldwin Avenue, Temple City, CA
- Phone
- (626) 286-0042
Carnegie Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 687-0077
Menifee Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 25625 Briggs Road, Menifee, CA
- Phone
- (951) 928-4000
Psusd - Coyote Run
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3601 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA
- Phone
- (760) 416-8160
Cdc - Graystone
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 6982 Shearwater Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 997-1980
Mission College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3000 Mission College Blvd Ms#6, Santa Clara, CA
- Phone
- (408) 855-5176
Leap Ahead Learning Center - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1200 Pauite Lane, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 252-6100
Alisal Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 1437 Del Monte Avenue, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (408) 424-0461
Everett Child Development Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1530 Mt Vernon Dr, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 576-4121
Options Surround Care-Laurel
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 9055 Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (626) 284-9935
Disney Children'S Center (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 235 South Edison Road, Burbank, CA
- Phone
- (818) 560-5437
Ukiah Unified Preschool Center Bilingual Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1100 N. Bush Street, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 468-3304
Starkids Preschool Kindergarten INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 333 N. Alhambra Ave., Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 551-7569
Contra Costa Co. Child Dev. Center - Las Deltas
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 135 West Grove, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 374-3444
Creative Child Care Lindbergh Educational Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 311 E. North Street, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Ps & K
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 16714 Grevillea Avenue, Lawndale, CA
- Phone
- (310) 227-4812
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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.