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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California State Preschool At Marie Bauer Elem.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1626 Vine St., Room 5, Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 237-3481
California State Preschool At San Miguel
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1601 L Street, San Miguel, CA
- Phone
- (805) 467-3626
California State Preschool At Winifred Pifer Elem.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1350 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 237-3435
Capslo-Nipomo Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 291 Thompson Road, Nipomo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 544-4355
Capslo - Cambria Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1350 Main Street, Cambria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 544-4355
Capslo - Children'S Waiting Room Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 594-1752
Capslo-William Bill Castellanos Mshs
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 525 North Thompson Avenue, Nipomo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 929-0016
Capslo - Cuesta Head Start - Rm 4011
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4000 Chorro Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 546-3100
Capslo - High Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 480 High Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 542-0320
Capslo - Las Vinas Migrant And Seasonal Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 291 South First Street, Shandon, CA
- Phone
- (805) 226-7407
Capslo - Paso Robles Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 304-19th Street, Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 238-5323
Capslo - Sequoia Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 501 Sequoia, Morro Bay, CA
- Phone
- (805) 772-9358
Capslo - Sunnyside Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA
- Phone
- (805) 528-1820
Early Learning Academy-Winifred Pifer
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1350 Creston Road, Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 769-1100
Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 269 Erbes Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (805) 381-9081
Mt. Washington Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3981 San Rafael Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 223-2714
My Gym Ventura At Saticoy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
My Gym Ventura receives consistently positive feedback from parents of toddlers and young children. Parents praise the patient, friendly staff, clean facilities, engaging gymnastics classes, and positive impact on their children's confidence and social development. The program is described as well-organized, affordable, and a highlight of families' weekly routines.
Patient and encouraging coachesclean and organized facilitypositive environment
- Address
- 760 Jazmin Avenue, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 620-8425
Mychal'S Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11828 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
- Phone
- (310) 297-9333
Nettie'S School-Age Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 940 C Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 328-4576
Next Generation Educational Center School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2860 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 271-0462
Novato Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 680 Wilson Avenue, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-1643
Open Minds Nua Sparrow
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4207 Spring Garden Road, La Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (619) 665-1264
Options-Empowered Learning-Baldwin
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 900 S. Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 967-9337
Options-Surround Care-Granada
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 South Granada Avenue, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 281-4239
Options-Surround Care-Hollingworth School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3005 E. Hollingworth Street, West Covina, CA
- Phone
- (818) 284-9935
Options-Surround Care-Jellick
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1400 S. Jellick Ave, Rowland Heights, CA
- Phone
- (626) 912-1776
Options-Surround Care-Monterey Highlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 576-0938
Options-Surround Care-New Temple
Church Daycare
- Address
- 11033 E. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 350-9677
Options-Surround Care-Plymouth
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1300 Boley Street, Monrovia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-5325
Options-Surround Care-Ramona
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 509 W Norwood Place, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 289-9792
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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.