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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Cdcla-Chinatown Service Center Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Reviews are highly polarized. Some parents report positive experiences with patient, caring teachers who prepared children well for elementary school. However, multiple parents describe serious concerns including rude staff, neglect, inadequate feeding and diaper changes, and physical mishandling of children.
Patient and caring teachersgood preparation for elementary schoolhelpful community resource
- Address
- 521 W. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 617-0705
Cdcla - Tiny Dots Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 897-0049
Cdc INC. Friendship Academy Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4120 West 185th Street, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 787-3010
Cedarcreek State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19409 Cedarcreek Street, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 810-4727
Century Park Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10935 S. Spinning Avenue, Rm. 1, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 757-8231
Cerritos Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 120 E. Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 243-3212
Cesar Chavez Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 730 W. 3rd Street Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 590-0904
Charles Helmers /Saugus Unified School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 27300 Grandview Avenue, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 222-3159
New Hope Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2120 Olivera Court, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 825-1370
Cjusd/Zimmerman
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11050 Linden, Bloomington, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-6786
Chabad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10785 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-1996
Cdi - Haycox
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5400 Perkins Rd., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 488-3578
Gissv At Anna Yates School In Emeryville
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1070 - 41st St, Emeryville, CA
- Phone
- (510) 365-6998
Academy Of Learner'S Cdc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18527 East Highway 26, Linden, CA
- Phone
- (209) 605-0626
Adelita Migrant Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14320 East Harney Lane, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-2087
Annunciation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 440 West Rose Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 465-2961
Art Freiler Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2421 W Lowell Street, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 835-1869
Camp Hutchins Of Lodi Memorial Hospital
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 334-2267
Capc-French Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 241 E. 4th Street, French Camp, CA
- Phone
- (209) 464-4524
Capc-Sequoia
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 745 Wawona Street, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 559-2131
Capc - Escalon
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1998 Yosemite Avenue, Escalon, CA
- Phone
- (209) 644-5311
Capc - Lathrop
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1199 Thomsen Road, Lathrop, CA
- Phone
- (209) 464-4524
Capc - Manteca Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 737 West Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 644-5311
Coliseum Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4400 Coliseum Street, Rm. 25, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 294-5244
College View Early Ed. & Extended Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1700 E. Mountain St., Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 247-0775
Collins State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6125 Coke Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6909
Play And Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise PLAY AND LEARN for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Children thrive academically and socially through a balanced mix of structured activities and free play, with parents reporting smooth transitions to school and strong emotional development.
Warm and patient staffsmooth transition experiencesbalanced curriculum mixing academics with play
- Address
- 1898 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasant Hill, CA
- Phone
- (925) 943-7007
Come & See Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 184 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 388-5393
Pine Grove School Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 900 Pinegrove Road, Room#7, Crescent City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 464-0350
Comprehensive Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 769 W. 3rd Street, San Pedro, CA
- Phone
- (310) 514-4999
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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.