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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Sausd/Monroe Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 417 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Say Jerabek Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10050 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 578-5330
Say Birney Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4345 Campus Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 537-7214
Say-Jefferson Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3770 Utah Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 380-8817
Say- Marvin Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5720 Brunswick, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 212-4703
Icc Community School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3619 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 392-9692
Jefferson State Ps/Sch Readi/Hs Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3770 Utah Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 334-3300
Icc Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3619-3629 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 392-9692
Jccsf Brotherhood Way Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 655 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 333-4289
Kai Ming Head Start - St. Luke Center (Ps)
Headstart Programs
Kai Ming Head Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children have shown improvements in confidence, social skills, language development, and independence. The curriculum is described as balanced, engaging, and age-appropriate with strong emphasis on cultural awareness and safety.
Warm and professional staffpatient and attentive teachersnurturing environment
- Address
- 1755 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 690-1014
Kai Ming Head Start - Sunset Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2800 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 759-8980
Katherine Michiels School (Pre-K)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1335 Guerrero, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 821-1434
Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 586-8686
The Land'S End School - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4150 Clement St, Building T-35, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 751-8511
Marin Day School- S.F. City Hall Ccc (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Way, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 554-7560
Marin Day Schools - Spear Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 220 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 777-2081
Marin Day Schools - 1390 Market Street Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1390 Market Street, #108, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 431-2201
St. Pius X Preschool - God'S Little Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 37 East Emerson Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 422-2015
St. Pius X Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10855 S. Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Phone
- (562) 864-4818
Marin Day School - S.F. City Hall Ccc (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Way, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 554-7560
Mattie Washburn Extended Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 75 Pleasant Avenue, Windsor, CA
- Phone
- (707) 838-9025
St. Peter Martyr School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 425 West 4th Street, Pittsburg, CA
- Phone
- (925) 439-1014
St. Peter'S Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8701 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 689-3050
St. Pauls' Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Merced
Church Daycare
- Address
- 2916 N. Mckee Road, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 383-5672
St. Paul Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1825 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA
- Phone
- (510) 233-3080
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 701 S. Pleasant Avenue, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-8488
St. Paul'S School Pre-School Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6101 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA
- Phone
- (559) 739-1619
Mission Head Start-101 Valencia Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1330 Stevenson Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 252-7008
North Beach Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 724 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 652-1845
Stratford School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3201 Camino Tassajara Road, Danville, CA
- Phone
- (925) 648-4900
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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.