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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Avusd Desert Knolls State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18213 Symeron Road, Room 603, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 242-3441
Avusd Mariana State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10601 Manhasset Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-7258
Avusd Rancho Verde State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14334 Pioneer, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 240-4732
Avusd Sandia State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 21331 Sandia, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 240-3155
Avusd Sitting Bull Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 19445 Sitting Bull Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 240-5278
Avusd Vanguard State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12951 Mesquite Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-2052
Avusd Yucca Loma Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 21351 Yucca Loma Rd., Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-2052
Avusd/Sycamore Rocks Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23450 South Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-2052
Baldy Mesa State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10376 Baldy Mesa Road, Phelan, CA
- Phone
- (760) 868-6229
Barstow Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 800 Yucca Avenue, Barstow, CA
- Phone
- (760) 256-3556
Chaffey College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5885 Haven Avenue, Alta Loma, CA
- Phone
- (909) 652-6875
Children'S Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8736 Baker Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Phone
- (909) 982-2146
Childtime Children'S Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise Childtime of Chino for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own. The facility is noted for daily activities, transparent communication via app and camera feeds, family events, and structured curriculum. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive and look forward to attending.
Caring and attentive staffexperienced teachers (many 10+ years tenure)daily activity updates and camera access via app
- Address
- 3656 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 591-9169
Chino Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 6010 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 465-6068
Cjusd - Mary Lewis
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18040 San Bernardino Avenue, Bloomington, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-4236
Cjusd - Ruth Grimes
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1609 Spruce Ave., Bloomington, CA
- Phone
- (909) 580-5031
Cjusd/Crestmore Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18870 Jurupa Ave., Bloomington, CA
- Phone
- (909) 580-5031
Cjusd/Grant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 550 W. Olive Street, Colton, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-4126
Cjusd/Mckinley
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 600 W. Johnston, Colton, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-4201
Cjusd/Rogers
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 955 W. Laurel, Colton, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-4211
Crafton Hills College-Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA
- Phone
- (909) 389-3400
Curtis Creek School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 18755 Standard Road, Sonora, CA
- Phone
- (209) 532-1428
Adventures In Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3200 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA
- Phone
- (925) 462-7123
American International Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 868-1815
Cucamonga State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8677 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Phone
- (909) 980-1318
Del Rosa Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3395 Mountain Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 880-6706
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1801 E. 6th Street, Ontario, CA
- Phone
- (909) 946-9136
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 531 W. 8th Street, Upland, CA
- Phone
- (909) 981-4668
Easter Seals Child Development Center-Ontario
Child Daycare & Preschools
Easter Seals Child Development Center in Ontario receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the respectful teaching environment, learning progress tracking, and caring staff. However, one parent reported poor customer service, inflexible scheduling options, and inadequate staff engagement with children.
Great learning environmentrespectful treatment of childrenprogress tracking
- Address
- 2999 S. Haven Ave, Ontario, CA
- Phone
- (909) 923-3352
Fusd-Beech Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9206 Beech Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-7600
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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.