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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Ymca-Muir Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6550 Hanover Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 253-7440
Ymca-Simonds
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6515 Grapevine Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 268-7125
Ymca-Fammatre
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2800 New Jersey Ave, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 371-7680
Ymca-Boulder Creek Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Lomond Street, Boulder Creek, CA
- Phone
- (831) 338-6788
Ymca - Schallenberger
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1280 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 298-3888
Ymca Armstrong School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22750 Beaverhead, Diamond Bar, CA
- Phone
- (909) 455-3768
Ymca Sunshine Co. Daycare At Mcnear Elem. School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 605 Sunnyslope Avenue, Petaluma, CA
- Phone
- (707) 782-0734
Ymca @ Almond Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 550 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 941-8102
Ymca @ Castro Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 505 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 526-3591
Ymca @ Holly Oak
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2995 Rossmore Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 223-4514
Ymca @ Huff Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 253 Martens Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 567-9928
Ymca @ Jackson Oaks Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2700 Fountain Oaks Dr, Room10, Morgan Hill, CA
- Phone
- (408) 972-5132
Ymca @ Jf Smith Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2220 Woodbury Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 532-2159
Cdr - Simi Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 5455 Katherine St., Simi Valley, CA
- Phone
- (805) 485-7878
Cdr/Ojai - Meiners Oaks Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 S. Lomita Ave., Ojai, CA
- Phone
- (805) 646-4833
Cdr/Ojai Topa Topa Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 905 1/2 Pleasant Ave., Ojai, CA
- Phone
- (805) 646-4244
Children'S Learning Center Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2993 Crescent Way, Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (805) 495-3903
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center in Oxnard for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental growth across all age groups, from infants through school-age. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety, nurturing environment, and long-term commitment to their children's well-being.
Caring and patient staffexcellent daily communication with parents via app and photos
- Address
- 700 E. Esplanade Dr., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 983-7779
City Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 346 N. Kimball Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-2718
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1777 Arneill Road, Camarillo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 987-7108
Cvusd'S Nfl @ Park Oaks
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (805) 241-1776
Cvusd Nfl - Earths
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2626 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, CA
- Phone
- (805) 498-8391
Driffill
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 910 South E St., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 385-1530
Elm Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 450 E. Elm St., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 385-1533
Fusd-Mountain Vista Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 918 Fifth Street, Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-6781
Fusd-Piru Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3811 Center Street, Piru, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-8251
Fusd-Rio Vista Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 250 Edgewood Drive, Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-4210
Fusd - San Cayetano Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 514 Mountain View St., Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-6040
Fusd - Sespe Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 627 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-8202
Arboga Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1686 Broadway B101 - B102, Arboga, CA
- Phone
- (530) 740-4571
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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.