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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Del Rey Woods State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1281 Plumas Avenue, Seaside, CA
- Phone
- (831) 392-3507
Addams Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 256 E. Plymouth St., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 422-3579
Aeolian
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11600 1/2 E. Aeolian Street, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 692-4213
Agape Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 9537 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 450-7686
Agbu Manoogian-Demirdjian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 6844 Oakdale Avenue, Canoga Park, CA
- Phone
- (818) 883-2428
Al Hadi Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5150 E. Gage Ave, Bell, CA
- Phone
- (323) 771-9135
Alameda Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 600 Alameda Street E., Compton, CA
- Phone
- (424) 205-6355
Allesandro Elementary School-St. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2210 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 661-9321
Ccrc Head Start-Dennis P. Zine Community Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 21400 W. Saticoy Street, Canoga Park, CA
- Phone
- (818) 456-4568
Centers Of Learning School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8854 Haskell Ave., North Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 894-3213
Escutia Primary Center Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6401 Bear Avenue, Room K-1, Bell, CA
- Phone
- (323) 585-8237
Estrada Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3225 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 224-3800
Foster Fun For Fours
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22500 Pamplico Drive, Saugus, CA
- Phone
- (661) 297-8832
Aurora Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 995 Apricot Avenue, Campbell, CA
- Phone
- (408) 371-2605
Cclc At Stanford West
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 625 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 723-8700
Fresno Eoc Washington Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1420 Second Street, Selma, CA
- Phone
- (559) 891-7330
Fusd-Lowell
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 171 N. Poplar, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3000
Fusd-Malloch
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2251 W. Morris Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Norseman
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4636 E. Weldon, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Olmos
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 550 S. Garden, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 253-6620
Fusd-Powers Ginsburg
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 67 E. Ashlan, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Pyle
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4140 N. Augusta, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Roosevelt Pace-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4250 E. Tulare, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Rowell
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3460 E. Mckenzie, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Slater
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4472 N. Emerson, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Storey
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5250 E. Church, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Thomas
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4444 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Turner
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5218 E. Clay, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 253-6540
Fusd-Vang Pao
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4100 E. Heaton, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
Fusd-Viking
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4251 N. Winery, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
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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.