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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Presbyterian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1957 Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena, CA
- Phone
- (310) 329-4030
Resurrection Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3360 Opal Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 261-5750
Rise Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7120 Remmet Avenue, Canoga Park, CA
- Phone
- (818) 888-5249
Primary Academy For Success Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9075 Willis Avenue, Rm. 5, Panoram City, CA
- Phone
- (818) 920-2932
Peters Canyon School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26900 Peters Canyon Road, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 731-1779
Pfs - Early Learning Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 24 Second Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 403-4300
Pfs- Haven Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 260 Van Buren Avenue, Menlo Park, CA
- Phone
- (650) 325-8719
Peyton Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2525 Gold Brook, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 933-7420
San Mateo-Foster City Schl Dist - Turnbull Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 715 Indian Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 312-7766
Papillon Preschool Managed By Bright Horizons Inf
Child Daycare & Preschools
Papillon Preschool receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, structured curriculum, child development, and safe environment, though noting higher tuition costs. However, four one-star reviews cite unprofessional staff interactions, inadequate injury response, poor customer service, and transportation issues.
Caring and communicative staffstructured daily activitieschild development and learning outcomes
- Address
- 1311 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 340-7241
Right At School At Ridgemoor Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 25455 Ridgemoor Road, Sun City, CA
- Phone
- (951) 672-6450
Right At School At Herk Bouris Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 34257 Kalanchoe Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 244-7657
Right At School At Highland Oaks Elem. School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 10 Virginia Rd., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2479
Heritage Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15400 Lansdowne Rd, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 299-1275
Rosa Parks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2250 68th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 643-7881
Rosa Parks Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3900 Agnes Avenue, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 604-3063
Rosa Parks Learning Center Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8855 Noble Avenue, North Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 895-9620
Roots N Wings Montessori School (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2323 Euclid Avenue, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 568-1756
Roosevelts State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 700 N Bradfield Ave, Compton, CA
- Phone
- (310) 898-6355
Roosevelt Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 776 South Broadway, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 953-4670
Rcsd Child Dev Services-Hoover State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 701 Charter St., Port. 2/3/4, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 482-5953
Ymca @ Quail Hollow
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 325 Marion Avenue, Ben Lomond, CA
- Phone
- (831) 336-5194
Roosevelt Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2324 Verde Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 336-5236
Ymca Ps @ Landels Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 115 West Dana Street, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 965-2008
Ymca @ Monta Loma Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 460 Thompson Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 903-0400
Ymca @ Oak Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1501 Oak Avenue, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 969-6865
Ymca Preschool @ Boulder Creek Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Lomond Street, Boulder Creek, CA
- Phone
- (831) 338-6788
Ymca @ Landels Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 115 West Dana Street, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 965-2008
Ymca-Booksin
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1590 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 265-3588
Ymca-Blue Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12300 De Sanka Avenue, Saratoga, CA
- Phone
- (408) 257-7160
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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.