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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Mckinley Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 30 W. Ninth Street, Room A, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 953-4235
Louis Villalovoz Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1550 Cypress Drive, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 834-1850
Madison Elementary State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2939 Mission Rd., Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 466-3122
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6324 Alturas Avenue, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 933-7493
Melville S. Jacobson State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1750 Kavanagh Street, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 832-8799
Merlo Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1670 East Sixth Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 933-7190
Monroe School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2236 East Eleventh Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 944-4120
Montezuma School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2843 Farmington, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 933-7255
Newday Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4910 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 957-4089
Montessori School Of Mountain House
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 685 North Montebello Street, Mountain House, CA
- Phone
- (209) 836-7459
Nightingale School Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1721 Carpenter Rd., Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 933-7380
Oakwood State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1315 Woodcreek Way, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 953-8399
Parklane State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8405 Tam O'Shanter, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 953-8415
Pine Ridge Trailer Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 45828 Auberry Road, Auberry, CA
- Phone
- (559) 841-2444
Roosevelt Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 701 N. Huntington Blvd., Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 397-4622
San Jerardo Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 24495 Calle El Rosario, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 751-9376
Coast Redwoods Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 255 Mount Hermon Road, Suite B, Scotts Valley, CA
- Phone
- (831) 461-9330
Lassen Community College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 478-200 Hwy 139, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 251-8843
Santa Cruz Montessori School (Toddler Campus)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2446 Cabrillo College Drive, Soquel, CA
- Phone
- (831) 465-7681
The Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 102 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 285-5327
James Monroe Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1819 N. Lake St., Madera, CA
- Phone
- (559) 674-5679
Kids Kare Madera
Child Daycare & Preschools
Kids Kare Madera receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the staff's kindness, patience with behavioral adjustment, and commitment to child development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and experience significant intellectual and social growth.
Kind and welcoming staffpatient with behavioral transitionspotty training support
- Address
- 1844 Schnoor, Madera, CA
- Phone
- (559) 661-2106
Joaquin Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 735 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 257-6031
Leavitt Lake Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 710-400 Willow, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 257-7530
Good Beginnings Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 21503 Prospect Ave., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 835-0137
Good Shepherd Catholic School Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 148 S. Linden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
- Phone
- (310) 275-8601
Good Shepherd Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6338 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 255-2786
Grace Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 856 Newgrove Street, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 948-1018
Granada Elementary School St. Prek
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17170 Tribune Street, Rm. 13, Granada Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 363-3188
Grandview Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 795 N. Grandview, Valinda, CA
- Phone
- (626) 933-6544
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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.