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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Maof Child Care Ctr-Florence-Bell Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6431 East Florence Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA
- Phone
- (562) 806-3731
Maof Child Care Center-Bell Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools
MAOF Child Care Center-Bell Gardens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the nurturing staff, clean facility, educational activities, and child development. One 1-star review criticized the behavior of certain staff members as disrespectful. Overall, parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making good progress.
Nurturing and attentive staffclean and safe facilityenriching learning activities
- Address
- 6113 Clara Street, Bell Gardens, CA
- Phone
- (562) 928-1357
Maof Eastmont Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 711 N. Hoefner Ave, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 838-5586
Maof Hawaiian Gardens Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22150 Wardham Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA
- Phone
- (562) 429-3115
Maof Head Start- Beta Vista
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1403 E. 21st St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 741-6325
Maof Head Start- Early Explorers
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1594 E. 54th St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 890-9600
Maof Head Start-Young Innovators
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4261 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 233-2617
Maof Head Start - Lindsay
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1584 E.Martinlutherking Jr.Blv, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 233-2839
Maof Head Start Roosevelt Park Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 7800 Graham Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 584-1250
Maof Head Start Santa Fe Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 6812 Santa Fe, Huntington Park, CA
- Phone
- (323) 581-3923
Maof Head Start Walnut Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 7818 S. Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park, CA
- Phone
- (323) 584-2928
Maof Head Start Zoe Avenue Center
Headstart Programs
Parents are divided in their opinions of this Head Start center. Several parents gave 5-star ratings praising the school, while others reported issues with staff rudeness, lack of privacy in bathrooms, and poor customer service at the front office.
Children enjoy attendingwelcoming environmentgood administrative support with paperwork
- Address
- 2650 Zoe Ave., Huntington Park, CA
- Phone
- (323) 584-5828
Maof/Wmmc-Rainbow Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1803/1807 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 881-8877
Mar Vista Star Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3330 Granville Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 391-8634
Mark Twain Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12315 Thorson Avenue, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 604-3063
Marlow Park Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6626 Marlow St., Bell Gardens, CA
- Phone
- (323) 560-7111
Marquez Star Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16821 Marquez Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA
- Phone
- (310) 459-4839
Mary'S Tender Loving Care Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4000 So. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 291-9843
Mary E. Meller Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 9115 Balfour Street, Pico Rivera, CA
- Phone
- (562) 949-7537
Mary Immaculate Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10390 Remick Ave, Pacomia, CA
- Phone
- (818) 404-2779
Maywood Early Education Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3759 E. 57th Street, Maywood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 223-3313
Mckinley Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 6822 Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 630-6200
Me'Raj Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd, Chatsworth, CA
- Phone
- (818) 886-5831
Meher Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 943 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 798-1171
Meher Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2009 S Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (323) 724-0683
Mekhitarist Fathers Of Vienna
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6470 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA
- Phone
- (818) 539-0868
Mendoza C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 851 S. Hamilton Ave., Rm. P9, Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 397-4438
Miramonte Head Start/State Preschool Agency
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 10620 Schmidt Rd, S. El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
Mission Kidz Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 415 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 329-2348
Moffett State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11050 Larch Ave, Lennox, CA
- Phone
- (310) 330-4950
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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.