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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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Villa Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20900 Mcclellan Road, Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 257-3374
Weber Technical Institute Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
302 W.Weber Classroom A, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 467-7054
El Concilio Preschools
Child Daycare & Preschools

El Concilio Preschools is a welcoming community center in Stockton that provides childcare alongside social services including immigration assistance and emergency aid. Parents consistently praise the staff for being kind, helpful, and going above and beyond to assist families. Children learn basic academics and skills while receiving nutritious meals.

Kind and helpful staffwelcoming environmentstaff go above and beyond to help families
Address
224 S. Sutter Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 644-2600
Promiseland Preschool Camarillo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
380 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 482-5250
Ramona Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
520 16th Street, Ramona, CA
Phone
(760) 789-4804
Head Start - Doyle Park
Headstart Programs
Address
1620 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 544-6911
Head Start - Petaluma
Headstart Programs
Address
110 Ellis Street, Petaluma, CA
Phone
(707) 778-3896
Hidden Valley Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3421 Bonita Vista Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 544-2336
Head Start - Ridgeway
Headstart Programs
Address
325 Ridgeway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 544-6911
Humboldt Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2000 Humboldt Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 521-9959
Lpj Kids LLC (Dba Le Petit Jardin )
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
542 1st Street East, Sonoma, CA
Phone
(415) 377-8541
Montessori School Of Sonoma
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19675 8th Street East, Sonoma, CA
Phone
(707) 996-2422
North Bay Children'S Center - Steele Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 526-5383
North Bay Children'S Center Bellevue
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3223 Primrose Avenue, Room 1, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 388-8542
Old Adobe Union School District Bright Futures Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
207 Maria Drive, Petaluma, CA
Phone
(707) 765-4366
Rexland Acres Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
425 E. Fairview Road, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 397-4538
Rincon Community Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
S6 Valley Center Rd/Tribal Rd., Valley Center, CA
Phone
(760) 749-1080
Head Start - Padan
Headstart Programs
Address
100 Padan School Road, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 446-0595
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Vallejo has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising significant improvements under new leadership. The facility is noted for professional staff, strong curriculum, effective communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review cited staffing issues, cleanliness concerns, and frequent dismissals under previous management.

Professional and patient teachersbilingual supporteffective potty training
Address
35 Rotary Way, Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 557-3007
North Hills Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 644-5284
Psusd Cahuilla Elementary Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
833 Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA
Phone
(760) 416-8411
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5315 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria, CA
Phone
(805) 745-8448
Isla Vista Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
701 H West Campus Pointe Ln., Goleta, CA
Phone
(805) 685-6900
La Purisima Concepcion Little Saints Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
219 W. Olive Avenue, Lompoc, CA
Phone
(805) 736-6210
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA
Phone
(805) 681-1200
Santa Ynez Family School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, CA
Phone
(805) 688-5440
Cii/Discovery Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
9502 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 385-5100
Queen Of All Saints School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2391 Grant Street, Concord, CA
Phone
(510) 875-9011
Sbsd - Harding State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1625 Robbins St., Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 965-8994
Sbceo - De Colores State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 North W Street, Lompoc, CA
Phone
(805) 742-2455

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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.