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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North Bay Children'S Center-School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 932 C Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-6267
Marin Ymca @ Loma Verde (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Note: These reviews are for a YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities (pool, basketball courts, sauna), friendly staff, and affordable sliding-scale membership pricing. However, some members report overcrowding and insufficient weight room equipment.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable sliding-scale membership feesexcellent amenities (pool
- Address
- 399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2663
T.D.R.P.D. Glenshire Kid'S Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10990 Dorchester, Truckee, CA
- Phone
- (530) 448-1103
Joseph Sims School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3033 Buckminster Drive, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 905-0561
Los Alamitos School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6130 Silberman Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 268-6331
New Horizons School-Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 200 Shawnee Pass, Room 4, Portola Valley, CA
- Phone
- (650) 851-5671
South School Child Devlopment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 West Mount Diablo, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 834-1725
Wescove After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1010 West Vine Ave., West Covina, CA
- Phone
- (626) 960-8890
Kindercare Learning Center - Foothills (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents overwhelmingly praise this Kindercare location for exceptional care quality, warm and attentive staff, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with genuine relationships formed between teachers and students. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a rich learning environment across all age groups.
Experienced and caring staffindividual attention to children's needsregular updates with photos and videos
- Address
- 5141 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 772-5252
Prairie School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5251 Valley Hi Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 399-1050
Kce Champions LLC @ Miner Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5629 Lean Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 707-9381
Larpd Extended Student Services - Sunset
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1671 Frankfurt Way, Livermore, CA
- Phone
- (925) 960-2469
Merced Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1545 E. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA
- Phone
- (626) 646-9956
Montclaire School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1160 St. Joseph Avenue, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 965-7169
Murdock - Portal Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1188 Wunderlich Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 996-1547
Neighborhood Kids' Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 225 Clifford Avenue, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 208-9874
Pioneer School Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5131 Hamel Street, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 758-0611
Senior Youth Partnership-Soulsbyville P.M.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20300 Soulsbyville Road, Soulbyville, CA
- Phone
- (209) 768-3562
Springbrook School Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 655 Springbrook North, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 559-8388
Srvsacca- Kids Country (Sycamore Center)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2200 Holbrook Drive, Danville, CA
- Phone
- (925) 736-3638
Srvsacca-Creekside
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6055 Massara St, Danville, CA
- Phone
- (925) 743-3104
Srvsacca - Kids Country-Bollinger Canyon
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2300 Talavera Drive, San Ramon, CA
- Phone
- (925) 552-4481
Srvsacca - Kids Country-John Baldwin
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 741 Brookside Drive, Danville, CA
- Phone
- (925) 831-3530
Srvsacca - Kids Country-Walt Disney
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3250 Pine Valley Road, San Ramon, CA
- Phone
- (925) 552-4489
Srvsacca - Kids Country At Country Club School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7534 Blue Fox Way, San Ramon, CA
- Phone
- (925) 552-4483
Woodbridge Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1200 Morello Park Drive, Martinez, CA
- Phone
- (925) 228-4166
Woodbridge Children'S Center - John Muir
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 205 Vista Way, Martinez, CA
- Phone
- (925) 229-5767
Ymca Childcare- Alamo
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 Wilson Rd, Alamo, CA
- Phone
- (925) 933-9994
Ymca Childcare- Hidden Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 Glacier Dr, Martinez, CA
- Phone
- (925) 372-7271
Ymca Childcare- Valhalla
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 530 Kiki Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA
- Phone
- (925) 674-1676
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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.