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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Baker Head Start/Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 12043 Exline, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4265
Baldwin Park Usd - Margaret Heath School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 14321 School Street, Baldwin Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 962-3311
Azusa Usd- Paramount Elementary Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 409 West Paramount Ave, Azusa, CA
- Phone
- (626) 815-4724
Barrett Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 419 West 98th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 756-1416
Barton Hill Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 423 North Pacific Avenur, Rm.24, San Pedro, CA
- Phone
- (310) 547-2471
Bassett Head Start/Don Julian
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 13855 Don Julian Road, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 931-2900
Beach Cities Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 370-4966
Bethel Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7732 E. Emerson Place, Rosemead, CA
- Phone
- (626) 288-8322
Birney Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 710 W. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 426-6314
Birney Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8501 Orange Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA
- Phone
- (562) 801-0647
Bpusd-Charles Bursch Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4245 N. Merced Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 962-3311
Bpusd-Kenmore Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3823 Kenmore Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 962-3311
Bret Harte Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1421 North Ontario Street, Burbank, CA
- Phone
- (818) 558-5530
Hamilton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2089 Rosa Villa St., Rm. 102, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 793-0678
Bridgeport Fun For Fours
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23670 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 294-5300
Happy Kidz Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5331 Derry Ave Ste. C, Agoura Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 889-3634
Bright Horizon'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 115 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
- Phone
- (818) 526-0580
Harrison/Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 425 East Harrison, Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 397-4622
Bright Horizons @ Second Street - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 303 Second Street 2nd Fl., #250, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 495-2500
Bright Horizons @ Usc Hsc Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1435 Playground Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 442-3333
Hayden Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 359-9592
Heights Christian Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12200 Oxford Drive, La Mirada, CA
- Phone
- (562) 902-1779
Hellen Keller Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3521 Palm Avenue, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 886-5700
Ccfc - Oscaryne Williams Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 85 Turner Terrace, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 921-7019
Hillary Broadous Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11736 Bromont Ave., Pacoima, CA
- Phone
- (818) 897-2009
Hooper Avenue Primary Center Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1280 East 52nd Street, Room 7, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 233-5866
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1000 Hugo Reid Dr, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 821-8356
Ivy Pre-School & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 939 S. Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 365-6688
Jackson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 593 W. Woodbury Road, #B, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (818) 798-6773
Capslo - Linda Vista Migrant Seasonal & Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 514 Mountain View, Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-5166
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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.