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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Carden Conejo School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 975 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village, CA
- Phone
- (805) 497-7005
Cdi - Fillmore Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 514 Mountain View, Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-4304
Cdi - Green Valley Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 170 N. Juanita Ave., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 486-3557
Cdi - Hueneme Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 354 North 3rd St., Port Hueneme, CA
- Phone
- (805) 488-3569
Cdi - Rio Real
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1140 Kenney St., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (408) 556-7300
Cdi - Sespe Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 425 Orchard St., Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 524-5526
Jekal Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 900 E. Rosecrans Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 627-9660
Cdr - Fillmore Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 615 Shiels Dr., Fillmore, CA
- Phone
- (805) 432-2068
Cdr - Haydock Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 601 West Hill Street, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 487-6797
Cdr - Hueneme Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 500 West Clara Street, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 488-2412
Cdr - Julie Irving Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 231 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 485-7878
Cdi - Sheridan Way Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 573 Sheridan Way, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 643-7612
Cdr - Larsen Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 550 East Thomas Avenue, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 240-0043
Cdr - Parkview Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1416 Sixth Place, Rooms 20/21, Port Hueneme, CA
- Phone
- (805) 432-3368
John Adams Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2320 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA
- Phone
- (310) 399-5865
Cdr - Rio Plaza Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 600 Simon Way, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 981-8752
Cdr - Santa Paula Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1400 E. Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA
- Phone
- (805) 525-9516
Bellevue Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1020 E Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA
- Phone
- (209) 357-6140
Charles Wright School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 900 E. Twentieth Street, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6615
Chenoweth Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1730 E. Brookdale Avenue, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6772
Delhi Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 16249 Delhi Avenue, Delhi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 383-7147
Dos Palos State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2149 Almond Street, Dos Palos, CA
- Phone
- (209) 392-0267
Elim Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 7677 Lander Avenue, Hilmar, CA
- Phone
- (209) 383-7147
Farmdale Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 Winder Avenue, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 725-7125
Frank Sparkes Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7265 W. Almond Avenue, Winton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 357-6180
Franklin Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2736 N. Franklin Road, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6623
Galen Clark Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 213 East 11th Street, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 381-5178
Alturas Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 802 North East Street, Alturas, CA
- Phone
- (530) 233-4134
Alturas Integrated State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 809 8th Street, Alturas, CA
- Phone
- (530) 299-3126
Alturas State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 284 E 1st St, Alturas, CA
- Phone
- (530) 233-2507
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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.