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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Wonder Preschool & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3031 Beverly Blvd, Ste B 1st Fl, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 644-9380
Beach Babies #4 Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2270 E. El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA
- Phone
- (310) 322-8900
Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2320 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 551-0255
La Petite Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
La Petite Academy Concord receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, comprehensive communication through daily updates and live-stream cameras, and strong developmental progress in children from infants through preschool. The facility is described as safe, nurturing, and educational with well-organized age-appropriate programs.
Attentive and caring stafflive-stream cameras for parent monitoringdaily updates with pictures and videos
- Address
- 4304 Cowell Road, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 676-4416
St. Patrick Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 907 Seventh Street, Rodeo, CA
- Phone
- (510) 799-6683
Tadpoles To Toads/Ehs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 615 Fig Lane, Corning, CA
- Phone
- (530) 824-8033
Theory Of Play Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2105 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 597-5705
After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22103 Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, CA
- Phone
- (747) 204-9125
Canfield Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9233 Airdrome Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 277-3392
Shasta Head Start - Happy Valley
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 16300 Cloverdale Road, Anderson, CA
- Phone
- (530) 357-2137
Sierra Madre Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, CA
- Phone
- (626) 355-1428
Sierra College Rocklin State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4745 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 660-8240
Sierra View School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 18045-47 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 252-6422
Storybook Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7231 Lincoln Ave., Carmichael, CA
- Phone
- (916) 944-8992
St. Charles Borromeo Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2808 Cadiz Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 223-8271
St. Mary Pre Kindergarten Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
- Phone
- (925) 938-5114
Summerfield Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 575-7194
Sunshine - Fair Oaks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26933 N. Silverbell Ln., Rm.#507, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 904-7394
Smith Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 565 E. Hill Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 595-9465
St. Patrick Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 907 Seventh Street, Rodeo, CA
- Phone
- (510) 799-2506
Surprise Valley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 790 High Street, Cedarville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 279-2030
Sutter District Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3200 Forbes Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
- Phone
- (408) 423-4237
Thurgood Marshall Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3593 Martin L. King Jr Blvd, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 604-3063
Tiny Knights Preschool At Saint Gabriel School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2550 - 41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 566-0314
Trinity Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3816 Trinity St, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 232-4017
Wccusd State Preschool - Ford
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2711 Maricopa Avenue, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 307-4593
Vineland Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14327 S Vineland Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 845-0605
The William Hannon Pre-K Of St. Jerome School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5580 Thornburn St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 670-1678
Wilson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11700 School Street, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 604-3063
Woodlake Child Development Center #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 560 Sequioa, Woodlake, CA
- Phone
- (559) 564-2135
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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.