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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Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1000 South State College, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 772-7225
Childtime Children'S Center - School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1201 Burton Drive, Vacaville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 455-1700
Club Happy Hall-Rollingwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2500 Cottonwood Drive, San Bruno, CA
- Phone
- (650) 616-9054
Community Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4441 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta, CA
- Phone
- (818) 249-5832
The Creek Middle School Youth Program - Wci
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2425 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA
- Phone
- (925) 934-3324
C.L. Smith School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1375 Balboa, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 544-7744
Friends Of Children With Special Needs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2190 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 739-6900
Harry A. Mier Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8090 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 753-3101
His Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 670 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA
- Phone
- (310) 831-0603
Small World Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10438 Oro Vista, Sunland, CA
- Phone
- (818) 352-6410
Sonrise Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18015 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 214-9141
St Matthews Parish School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1031 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA
- Phone
- (310) 454-1359
St. Simon Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 967-3293
Tender Hearts - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 135 Warwick Drive, Benicia, CA
- Phone
- (707) 747-1550
Tree Of Life Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19415 Jacqueline Dr., Rm. 2/10, Anderson, CA
- Phone
- (530) 225-0376
Turlock Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2006 E Tuolumne Road, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 669-2192
Virginia Lee Rose Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1001 Lilly St, Madera, CA
- Phone
- (559) 675-4490
Wakefield Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 400 South Avenue, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 632-2857
Walnut
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4701 N. Walnut Street, Baldwin Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 337-2711
Yavneh Hebrew Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5353 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 931-5808
Cccds - Felix Torres Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 859 N. Plainsburg Road, Planada, CA
- Phone
- (209) 581-9000
Cccds Turlock Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 North Kilroy Rd, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 669-6374
Copley Family Ymca-Central Elementary-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4063 Polk Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 283-2251
Tupper Tobias Village Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9273 Tobias Avenue, Panorama City, CA
- Phone
- (818) 428-7573
Hayes Child Development Center- School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5035 Poston Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 371-9900
Yuba Feather Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18008 Oregon Hill Road, Challenge, CA
- Phone
- (530) 692-1022
E Center Hs Pgms - Williams Ctr. (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 697 G Street, Williams, CA
- Phone
- (530) 473-3820
Strathern Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7939 St. Claire Avenue, Room 6, North Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 765-4234
Sun Terrace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3585 Port Chicago Highway, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 676-4373
Sunlite Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9020 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA
- Phone
- (562) 862-8084
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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.