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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Fusd-Dorothy Grant Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7069 Isabel Lane, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5540
Fusd-Kaiser H.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11155 Almond Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-7600
Fusd-Kathy Binks Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7358 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5000
Fusd-Porter Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8330 Locust Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5000
Fusd Almond Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8172 Almond Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-7600
Fusd/Canyon Crest Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11851 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5440
Fusd/Citrus Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16041 Randall Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5140
Fusd/Cypress Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 9751 Cypress, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5460
Fusd/Date Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9011 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5240
Fusd/Hemlock Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15080 Miller Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5478
Fusd/Juniper Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7655 Juniper Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5480
Fusd/Live Oak Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9522 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5640
Fusd/Locust Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7420 Locust Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5650
Fusd/Mango Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7450 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5660
Fusd/Maple Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 751 S. Maple, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5670
Fusd/North Tamarind Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7961 Tamarind Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5680
Feaster-Edison Charter Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 670 Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 425-2362
Fletcher Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7666 Bobolink Way, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 496-8104
Francis W Parker School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4201 Randolph Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 298-9110
Capslo - Pasitos Migrant And Seasonal Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 920 North Railroad Ave, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 925-3335
Children'S Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3910 Constellation Road, #101, Lompoc, CA
- Phone
- (805) 733-2290
Edison Language Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2402 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
- Phone
- (310) 828-0335
Bret Harte
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2761 9th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 277-6263
Bright Horizons At Garner
Child Daycare & Preschools
Bright Horizons at Garner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, inclusive environment, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Children show significant developmental growth and genuinely enjoy attending.
Caring and experienced teachersinclusive approach to special needsclean and well-maintained facility
- Address
- 2275 No. Loop Road, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 769-5437
Bright Star Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1370 Marin Ave., Albany, CA
- Phone
- (510) 558-2080
Busd - Hopkins Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1810 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 644-8939
Castro Valley Usd - State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4400 Alma Ave, Castro Valley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 537-3000
Cfcs - Hillside Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 15980 Marcella Street, San Leandro, CA
- Phone
- (510) 317-5301
Cape - Wm. Ormand III Early Ed. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 800 Marylin Avenue, Livermore, CA
- Phone
- (925) 443-3434
Cfcs - Lorenzo Manor Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 18250 Bengal Ave, Hayward, CA
- Phone
- (510) 317-5410
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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.