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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 TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school10,151
Headstart Programs868
Religious / Church Based Daycare300
Before or After School1,069

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🎨 Preschools 3556🌱 Montessori 749✝️ Christian Daycare 477👶 Infant & Toddler 455📚 Kindergarten 84🎒 After School Programs 49🕊️ Baptist Daycare 41⛪ Catholic Daycare 27🌍 Bilingual Daycare 23🌈 Waldorf 17

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City Of Carson Community Service Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 835-0212
City Of Knowledge School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3285 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA
Phone
(909) 392-0251
Clairbourn School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8400 Huntington Dr, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 286-3108
Claremont Usd-Sumner/Danbury State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1745 Lynoak Dr, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 398-0373
Montessori On Elm Preschool + Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
930 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 570-8080
Adventure Time - Del Rey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1510 Via Sonya, San Lorenzo, CA
Phone
(510) 276-5414
Afs-Rosalie Sterling Head Start/Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1700 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 629-6350
Agnes Memorial
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2372 East 14th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 533-1101
Alameda Head Start- College Of Alameda Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
555 Ralph Appezzato Mem Pkwy, Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 629-6301
Alameda Head Start - Sue Matheson Center
Headstart Programs
Address
670 West Midway, Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 521-3443
Albany Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews provided appear to be for Albany YMCA gym facilities rather than the preschool program. Based on available information, no actual parent reviews of the Albany YMCA Preschool daycare services are present in this dataset.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffreasonable pricing
Address
1216 Solano Ave, Albany, CA
Phone
(510) 525-1130
Aquatic Park School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
830 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 843-2273
The Baby Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1015 Campbell St, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 305-4877
Bay Area Child Care - Brier/Glankler
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
39201 Sundale Drive, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 657-8392
Bay Area Child Care - Millard Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5200 Valpey Park, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 683-8810
Berkeley Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2030 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 849-8340
Berkeley Rose School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 859-7679
Berkeley Ymca Head Start - Ocean View
Headstart Programs
Address
1422 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 559-2090
Booth Memorial Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 535-5088
Bright Horizons At Bayer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
921 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 649-1893
Cape - Nielson
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7500 Amarillo Rd, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 443-3434
Cfcs - Blacow Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
40404 Sundale Dr, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 796-9512
Cfcs Head Start - Glassbrook
Headstart Programs
Address
925 Schafer Road, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 732-6228
Cfcs Head Start - Madison
Headstart Programs
Address
14811 Juniper Street, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 483-2924
Cfcs Head Start - Musick Elementary School
Headstart Programs
Address
5735 Musick Avenue, Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 796-9512
Cfcs Ruus Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
28335 Dickens Ave, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 809-7385
Challenger School
Before or After School Daycare

Challenger School Newark is highly rated by parents who praise its rigorous academic curriculum combined with engaging, fun learning experiences. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, strong communication and organization, and the school's ability to help children thrive both academically and socially. Multiple parents describe it as the best preschool-kindergarten option they have experienced.

Strong academic curriculumdedicated and caring teachersprofessional management and communication
Address
39600 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 770-1771
The Child Unique Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2226 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 521-9227
The Child Unique Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400 6th St, Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 524-9229
Child Unique Mont. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2212 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA
Phone
(510) 521-1030

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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.