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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Champions Program At San Benito
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4300 San Benito, Atascadero, CA
- Phone
- (805) 975-6105
Early Learning Academy - Bauer Speck
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1626 Vine Street, Room 40, Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 769-1000
Cdc - Mound Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 455 South Hill Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 650-8791
Cdr - Berylwood Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2300 Heywood St., Simi Valley, CA
- Phone
- (805) 583-3775
Cdr - Little Viking Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 500 Bard Road, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 486-1899
Cdr - Rio Lindo Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2131 Snow Avenue, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 278-7079
Dvorskaya Alternative School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1317 N. Cresent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 822-7999
Easter Seals Ventura Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Easter Seals Ventura CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the center's safe environment, individualized child development, and flexibility with scheduling. One parent reported a safety concern involving a child injury.
Excellent teacher-staff engagementstrong parent communicationindividualized child development
- Address
- 10730 Henderson Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-1141
Durfee Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4220 S. Durfee Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA
- Phone
- (562) 949-6547
Granite Hills Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1701 E. Putnam, Porterville, CA
- Phone
- (559) 782-0884
Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School
Church Daycare
- Address
- 10801 S Downey Ave, Downey, CA
- Phone
- (562) 923-8719
Duarte Unified School Dist.-Maxwell Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 733 Euclid, Duarte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 599-5123
Christ The Cornerstone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9028 Westmore Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-1741
Circle Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 Farragut Circle, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 442-2044
Davis Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 753-1651
Djusd Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1400 E. 8th Street, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 757-5340
Esparto Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 17120 Omega Street, Esparto, CA
- Phone
- (530) 787-3417
Gan Haverim Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1715 Anderson Road, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 758-0842
Gibson Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 312 Gibson Road, Woodland, CA
- Phone
- (530) 666-4822
Contra Costa Co. Head Start - Balboa Cdc
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1001 - South 57th St, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 374-7025
Copley Family Ymca-Central Elementary-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4063 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 559-5416
Design 39 Campus Preschool (D39c)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17050 Del Sur Ridge Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 676-6639
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0020
Doyle Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3950 Berino Court, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 455-6230
Dmusd Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 793-0071
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 616 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 436-4800
Fulton State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7055 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 344-3200
Gethsemane Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2696 Melbourne Dr., San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 277-7710
Gillispie School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7380 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 459-3773
Associated Students Children'S Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1650 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 338-2403
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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.