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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Kai Ming Head Start-Dr. T. Kong Lee Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 950 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 982-4777
Kai Ming Head Start-Geary Center
Headstart Programs
Kai Ming Head Start-Geary Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the nurturing teachers, educational environment, and strong community communication. Children reportedly feel welcomed, respected, and show significant growth in independence, social skills, and academics. One 1-star review provided no details.
Nurturing and passionate teacherswelcoming environmentchild safety and care
- Address
- 6221 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 387-3133
Kai Ming Head Start-North Beach Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1170 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 931-1088
Kai Ming Head Start-Richmond
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 426 33rd Avenue 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 386-3096
Kai Ming Early Head Start-Broadway Center Inf
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 820 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 982-4570
Kai Ming Rainbow Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 799 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 982-4777
Kids By The Bay - Financial District
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 608-0218
Rosemead School District-Shuey School Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8472 E. Wells, Rosemead, CA
- Phone
- (626) 287-1733
La Piccola Scuola Italiana
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 851 Tennessee Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 558-9006
Rowan State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1755 Rowan Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 344-3415
Saint Ferdinand Catholic School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1012 Coronel Street, San Fernando, CA
- Phone
- (818) 361-3264
La Piccola Scuola Italiana Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 728 - 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 558-9006
Leport School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 50 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 805-8315
Little Sprouts Academy-Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3300 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 831-3300
Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 62 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 731-8188
Marin Day School-California Street Campus Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2266 California Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 775-2211
Marin Day Schools - Fremont Campus (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 342 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 836-0102
Marina Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3219a Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 931-0833
Mission Head Start-Mission Bay Child Dev. Ctr.
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 152 Berry Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 856-0650
Mission Head Start - Adult Center (Capp Center)
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 362 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 206-7752
Mission Head Start - Jean Jacobs
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 459 Vienna Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 469-2162
Mission Neighborhood Ctrs INC. Centro De Alegria
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1245 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 285-9662
Martha Hills Learning Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1044 Jamestown Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 467-7427
Saint John The Evangelist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5701 Locust Avenue, Carmichael, CA
- Phone
- (916) 481-8845
Montessori House Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 441-7691
The Neighborhood School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1214 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 564-5217
Pacific Preschool-San Elijo Hills INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1301 Elfin Forrest Road W, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0155
Peterson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 848 East Donna Drive, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6700
Potrero Elementary State Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 24875 Potrero Valley Rd, Potrero, CA
- Phone
- (619) 478-9240
Potrero Kids At Daniel Webster
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 465 Missouri Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 550-3300
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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.