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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Rainbow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2005 Fourth Street, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 257-9781
San Francisco Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1283 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 759-9653
Salvation Army Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 836 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 623-9022
Sbsd - Santa Barbara High School Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 700 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 963-4331
Sf Waldorf School-Nursery Prog. East
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3103-3107 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 931-2244
Sfccd Ocean Campus Child Development Lab School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 239-3462
Sfusd-Argonne Early Education School (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 750-16th Ave., Rms 1/2/3/4, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 750-8617
Sfusd-Dr. Charles Drew (Ees) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 50 Pomona St., Rms 1/2/5/6, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 330-1546
Sfusd-Dr. William Cobb (Ees) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2725 California Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 749-3505
Sfusd-Jose Ortega Es (Eed) Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Sargent St, Rm 001 & B-8, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 750-8505
Sfusd-John Muir Ecia (Ees) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 380 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 241-6339
Sfusd-Junipero Serra Early Education School (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 155 Appleton Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 920-5138
Sfusd-Presidio Early Education School (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 387 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 561-5822
Hanford Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11948 Flint, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-9207
His Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 750 E. Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-8558
Kcao-Clay Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 323 E. Eleventh Street, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 415-7957
Kcao Lee Richmond Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 939 Katie Hammond Lane, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 585-3760
Kcoe Kit Carson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9895 7th Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-3015
Kettleman City Head Start / Kcao INC.
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 75 Fifth St, Kettleman City, CA
- Phone
- (559) 386-9879
Kings River-Hardwick Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10300 Excelsior Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-4475
Lyndon B. Johnson Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 573-A Bush Street, Lemoore, CA
- Phone
- (559) 925-1792
Oasis Opportunity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1072 S. Seventh Avenue, Avenal, CA
- Phone
- (559) 386-9791
Reagan Preschool Cusd
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3701 Ashlan, Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-9186
Honeybear Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14143 Irish Town Rd, Pine Grove, CA
- Phone
- (209) 296-5437
Ione State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 415 South Ione, Ione, CA
- Phone
- (209) 274-4788
Monarch Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9282 Main Street, Plymouth, CA
- Phone
- (209) 245-6993
Kidz Korner Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3396 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 544-5194
Laugh & Learn Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1315 Vineyard Drive, Templeton, CA
- Phone
- (805) 434-2223
Learn.Connect.Play. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 981 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 471-7529
North County Christian School - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6225 Atascadero Mall, Atascadero, CA
- Phone
- (805) 466-4457
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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.