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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- Address
- 2310 Homestead Road, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (408) 736-7400
Challenger School-Berryessa receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, nurturing teachers, strong academic curriculum, and exceptional communication, noting that their children thrive emotionally and academically while enjoying school daily.
- Address
- 711 East Gish Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 998-2860
Challenger School - Middlefield in Palo Alto receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the school's strong academic curriculum, caring teachers, safe environment, and supportive community. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and showing significant growth in confidence and learning.
- Address
- 3880 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 213-8245
Challenger School-Shawnee receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the passionate teachers, engaging curriculum, and supportive learning environment. Children show significant academic progress, improved confidence, and enjoy attending school. One parent expressed concern about a denied transfer request to another campus.
- Address
- 500 Shawnee Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 365-9298
Parents consistently praise Challenger School-Sunnyvale for its warm, nurturing environment combined with strong academic curriculum. Teachers are described as patient, caring, and engaging, with excellent communication from leadership. Children reportedly transition smoothly, show enthusiasm for learning, and develop confidence and ownership in their classroom experience.
- Address
- 1185 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 245-7170
Challenger School - Saratoga receives mostly positive reviews praising patient, caring teachers and a nurturing environment, particularly for non-native English speakers and shy children. However, two negative reviews cite high pricing, lack of parental communication about school activities and exam times, and concerns that the school prioritizes enrollment numbers over individual child care.
- Address
- 18811 Cox Avenue, Saratoga, CA
- Phone
- (408) 378-0444
- Address
- 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 968-9052
- Address
- 565 Coyote Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 573-3341
- Address
- 45 Henry Street, Cotati, CA
- Phone
- (707) 792-9256
- Address
- 501 W. Mt. Oso Ave., Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 830-3335
- Address
- 145 Wright Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA
- Phone
- (408) 779-8850
- Address
- 5345 Avenida Almendros, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 556-7300
- Address
- 20299 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA
- Phone
- (408) 253-6944
- Address
- 437 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 329-8023
- Address
- 1260 Erin Way, Campbell, CA
- Phone
- (408) 559-1566
- Address
- 1399 Santee Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 573-3340
- Address
- 1060 E. Empire Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 535-6221
- Address
- 1610 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 535-6671
- Address
- 150 Oroview Drive, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 532-0682
- Address
- 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 928-5290
- Address
- 28355 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA
- Phone
- (661) 257-7669
- Address
- 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 493-1915
- Address
- 625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 321-3871
- Address
- 4450 Mccoy Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 364-4279
- Address
- 502 Illinois Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 535-6083
- Address
- 7132 Santa Teresa Boulevard, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 771-3403
- Address
- 5030 N First St., Alviso, CA
- Phone
- (408) 423-1717
- Address
- 310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 254-0748
- Address
- 13745 Llagas Avenue, San Martin, CA
- Phone
- (408) 843-9000
- Address
- 5000 B Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA
- Phone
- (831) 438-5657
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Frequently asked questions
- 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