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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.

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Cerro Coso Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10179 Heather Avenue, California City, CA
Phone
(760) 373-1070
Child Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Child Haven Preschool in Bakersfield receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and director Ms. Myetta for creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally through play-based and structured learning activities.

Caring and loving staffprofessional teachersengaging activities and creative play
Address
5 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 327-1631
Cre8tive Kids Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

CRE8TIVE KIDS CAMPUS receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the friendly and dedicated staff, quality educational instruction, and safe environment. Multiple parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and enjoy attending daily.

friendly and amazing staffquality teaching and learning outcomeschildren love attending
Address
307 Main St, Taft, CA
Phone
(661) 424-7822
Fairgrounds Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
931 Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 837-1582
Glenwood Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
625 Fourteenth Street, Delano, CA
Phone
(661) 720-9550
Action Day Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Action Day Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable tuition, and large outdoor playground. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, direct communication, and the school's reliability in maintaining operations and following safety protocols.

Affordable tuitionlarge natural playground with treesfamily-owned with direct parent communication
Address
400 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 985-0976
American River College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 484-8651
Angel'S Nest Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
475 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 428-4651
Art Beast Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4390 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 743-1779
Artenia Beast'S Academy Of Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5265 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 743-1779
B J Jordan Child Care - Jefferson
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2001 Pebblewood Drive, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 920-8188
Beanstalk-Crest Drive Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4700 Crest Dr., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 419-8331
Bright Beginnings Preschool - A Parent Cooperative
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bright Beginnings Preschool is a parent cooperative in Folsom with 10 five-star reviews praising its play-based learning approach and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight the experienced teachers, enriching classroom environment, and family involvement opportunities. The affordable tuition and 38-year history are additional factors parents appreciate.

Play-based learning curriculumexperienced and engaged teacherschild-centered approach
Address
450 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 983-5106
Busy Bees Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8205 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 383-3278
Cadence Education INC - Willard
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for providing safe, nurturing care in a clean and welcoming environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple families report high satisfaction and willingness to travel significant distances to keep their children enrolled.

Caring and committed staffsafe and nurturing environmentspacious and clean facilities
Address
640 Willard Dr., Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 353-1031
Carmichael Presbyterian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
5645 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 486-9189
Children'S Choice Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7312 Antelope Rd., Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 723-6932
Children'S First Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents praise Children's First Learning Center for its warm, family-style environment and caring staff led by owner/director Nymia. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's developmental progress, the center's small group sizes, and the staff's direct communication with parents. Several parents report returning to the center with additional children based on positive prior experiences.

Caring and knowledgeable staffwarm family-style environmentsmall group s
Address
3039 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 852-2505
Options-State Preschool-Monterey Highlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
400 Casuda Canyon Dr., Monterey Park, CA
Phone
(626) 576-0938
Discovery Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Discovery Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its play-based, child-led learning philosophy and experienced, nurturing staff. Parents consistently report their children are engaged, happy, and eager to return, with many noting significant developmental growth. The outdoor environment, individualized attention, and focus on social-emotional learning are frequently highlighted as standout features.

experienced and nurturing staff with low turnoverplay-based and exploration-focused curriculumstrong outdoor environment with garden and playground
Address
4444 San Juan Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA
Phone
(916) 966-7076
Discovery Tree School-Mcclatchy Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1625 22nd Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 444-9404
Early Childhood Ed. Ctr Of Sac. Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2636 Latham Dr., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 481-8811
First Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8245 Ferguson Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 381-5437
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing Montessori environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-like atmosphere, individual attention to each child's learning needs, and strong teacher-parent communication. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally while developing meaningful bonds with teachers.

Calm and engaging learning environmentMontessori curriculumwarm and caring staff
Address
196 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 351-9448
Fremont Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Fremont Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional, play-based preschool with caring and creative teachers. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, strong academic and social-emotional development, and the warm community atmosphere. Multiple families have sent multiple children or attended themselves as children, indicating strong multi-generational satisfaction.

Experienced and nurturing teachersplay-based and developmentally appropriate curriculumcreative and engaging activities
Address
5770 Carlson Drive, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 456-6854
Glory Children'S Learning Ctr INC (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Creative Corner Preschool for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who provide individualized attention and care. Families highlight the strong sense of community, developmental support, and reliable management as key strengths. The facility is described as unpretentious but well-managed, with staff who genuinely care for each child's growth and wellbeing.

Dedicated and caring staffindividualized attentiondaily communication via ProCare app
Address
2641 Cooper Way, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 515-8446
Gold River Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2220 Roaring Camp Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 867-2125
Dow'S Prairie Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1629 Grange Road, Mckinleyville, CA
Phone
(707) 839-2170
Christian Child Care Center / Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
450 South Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA
Phone
(760) 352-6703
Discovery Land Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
302 North 8th Street, El Centro, CA
Phone
(760) 352-2088

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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.