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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Summit Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5010 Hazel Ave, Fair Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (916) 536-9307
Sunflower Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 410 Crother Road, Meadow Vista, CA
- Phone
- (530) 878-8720
Sunol Glen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11601 Main St., Sunol, CA
- Phone
- (925) 862-0525
Sunshine Child Care & Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23720 Wiley Canyon Road, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 254-6855
Tamalpais Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 410 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
- Phone
- (415) 388-4286
Taproot Montessori Preschool-Jamul
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 13801 Hwy 94, Jamual, CA
- Phone
- (619) 669-3944
Teach-Love Connect Christian Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2427 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA
- Phone
- (310) 891-2873
Temple Beth Jacob Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1550 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 366-8481
Think Together Early Learning Program-Whitaker
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8401 Montana Avenue, Buena Park, CA
- Phone
- (714) 521-8568
Town & Country Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14203 Willow Lane, Westminster, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-4036
Trinity Lutheran Church And Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 30470 Pauba Road, Temecula, CA
- Phone
- (951) 676-1492
Tusd/ Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Beswick
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1362 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7385
Tusd/Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Heritage
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15400 Lansdowne Road, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7592
Tusd/Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Veeh
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1701 San Juan Street, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7544
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 30722 Richard Reese Way, Rancho San Margarita, CA
- Phone
- (949) 888-7274
Ukiah Unified Preschool Village-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1100 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 468-3302
United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
- Address
- 6440 Paramount Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA
- Phone
- (562) 949-1981
U. C. Irvine-Verano Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3300 South Verano Road, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 824-4755
U.C.Irvine-Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6533 Adobe Circle Road, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 824-4752
Village Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23377 Golden Springs Dr, Diamond Bar, CA
- Phone
- (909) 860-4001
University Synagogue Early Childhood Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11960 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 472-0603
Westminster School District-Clegg Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6311 Larchwood Drive, Huntington Beach, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-7218
Westminster School District-Demille School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 15400 Van Buren St., Midway City, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-7224
Westminster School District-Meairs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8441 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 630-9450
Westminster School District-Webber State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14142 Hoover Street, Westminster, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-7288
Westminster School District - Schroeder Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15151 Columbia Lane, Huntington Beach, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-7268
Westminster School District -Sequoia Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5900 Iroquois Road, Westminster, CA
- Phone
- (714) 894-7271
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6280 Third Street, Calpella, CA
- Phone
- (707) 485-8719
Weingart Ela Ymca - Sunrise Preschool Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
This facility is primarily reviewed as a YMCA gym rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the friendly staff, quality amenities including an Olympic pool and family changing rooms, and childcare services available during workouts. The main concerns relate to crowding during peak times and restrictive pool hours.
Friendly and helpful staffOlympic-size poolfamily changing rooms
- Address
- 2821 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 264-7491
Westminster School District-Finley State Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 13521 Edwards St., Westminster, CA
- Phone
- (714) 895-7764
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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.