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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KinderCare Paseo Montril Preschool has received mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, child development, and safe learning environment. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff accessibility policies, classroom hygiene, insufficient teacher-to-child ratios, food quality, and billing practices.
- Address
- 10065 Paseo Montril, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 484-3232
Parents consistently praise Kindercare Rothgard for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and engaging activities. Director Celia and teachers like Ms. Shonda, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Lashay, and Ms. Vianna are specifically highlighted for their patience, responsiveness, and genuine affection for the children. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.
- Address
- 10130 Rothgard, Spring Valley, CA
- Phone
- (619) 670-6566
- Address
- 4980 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA
- Phone
- (619) 479-4007
- Address
- 415 31st Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 525-7320
- Address
- 7825 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (951) 640-4184
- Address
- 10068 Pacific Heights, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 546-9115
- Address
- 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-2677
- Address
- 6075 La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-1409
- Address
- 7427 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-1811
- Address
- 4370 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (619) 668-5740
La Petite Academy San Diego receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the seamless transition experience, excellent teacher-child relationships, and transparent communication through the app and live classroom cameras. The facility's on-site chef, included meals and diapers, and structured yet play-based curriculum are frequently mentioned as standout features.
- Address
- 12668 Sabre Springs Parkway, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 486-7197
La Petite Academy Vista receives consistently outstanding reviews, with parents praising the exceptional care, academic preparation, and nurturing environment provided by Director Michelle and her staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, develop confidence, and form lasting friendships. The facility's included meals and diapers, daily photo/video updates, and real-time camera access are highly valued by working families.
- Address
- 725 Shadowridge, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 727-0648
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff who provide excellent care from infancy through preschool. The facility is noted for its organization, on-site meal preparation, live monitoring app, and strong parent-teacher communication. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and recommend the center highly.
- Address
- 10050 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 484-2654
- Address
- 5777 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (619) 465-3916
- Address
- 1900 East 18th Street, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 336-8500
- Address
- 390 Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 422-1127
The Learning Experience - Oceanside has received exclusively positive feedback from parents. The center is consistently praised for its clean, well-organized facility, caring and professional staff, strong leadership from Director Susette/Evelyn, and comprehensive child development programs. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially, with excellent security measures and daily communication.
- Address
- 4174 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 450-7046
- Address
- 4848 Seminole Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 764-5305
- Address
- 7885 Golden Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5637
- Address
- 8350 Mount Vernon Street, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5600
- Address
- 1337 North Vulcan, Leucadia, CA
- Phone
- (760) 753-8084
- Address
- 17645 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 485-5933
- Address
- 212 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 451-0050
- Address
- 525 Hans Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Phone
- (650) 965-2922
- Address
- 7059 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5619
- Address
- 5055 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 292-8253
- Address
- 2401 East 24th Street, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 336-8670
- Address
- 2772 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 800-5450
- Address
- 6991 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 496-8400
- Address
- 12824 Lakeshore Avenue, Lakeside, CA
- Phone
- (619) 390-2656
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- Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
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