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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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Kaseberg Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1040 Main Street, Roseville, CA
Phone
(530) 906-6021
Kiddie Academy Of Roseville (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Roseville receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong communication with families, and quality curriculum that supports child development and milestone achievement.

Experienced and caring staffknowledgeable director (Ms. Blanca)strong communication and daily reports with pictures/videos
Address
5100 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-1122
Kiddy Corner Preschool/Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1390 5th Street, Lincoln, CA
Phone
(916) 645-2643
Kidzkount Child Development Center-Cc Coppin
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
150 E 12th Street, Lincoln, CA
Phone
(916) 645-1051
Kidzkount Child Development Center-Clipper Cap
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15820 Applegate Road, Clipper Gap, CA
Phone
(530) 878-1600
Kidzkount Child Dev. Center-Roseville 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
814 Darling Way, Roseville, CA
Phone
(530) 885-5437
Kindercare Learning Center - Sierra College (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its warm, welcoming environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care for children. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, child development progress, and feeling comfortable leaving their children in the center's care. Leadership is noted as responsive, understanding, and willing to accommodate individual child needs.

Warm and welcoming staffconsistent daily communication with parentschildre
Address
8765 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-9898
Kidzkount Child Development Ctr - Alta Vista (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
173 Oak Street, Auburn, CA
Phone
(530) 885-8466
La Petite Academy - Rocklin
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Rocklin receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring teachers and a nurturing environment that supports child development. However, a small number of reviews report poor customer service and inadequate supervision during potty training and behavioral incidents.

Caring and engaged teacherseducational activities and curriculumdevelopmental progress tracking
Address
5820 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 624-4816
Maidu S.T.A.R
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1950 Johnson Ranch Rd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 782-8454
Merryhill School-Roseville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1115 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 783-3010
Merryhill School - Foothills
Child Daycare & Preschools

Merryhill School - Foothills Roseville receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and experience strong skill development. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, included meals and snacks, and on-site extracurricular activities as major benefits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and some have used the center for over a decade.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsinc
Address
3989 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 782-2500
Penny And Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15300 Dearborn, North Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 892-6635
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Riverside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and educational environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features like cameras, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant developmental progress.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
6212 Clay Street, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 681-3783
Lake Elsinore Head Start Preschool Railroad Canyon
Headstart Programs
Address
1300 Mill Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 674-3153
Montessori House Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
314 Folsom Rd., Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 786-6533
Northstar At Tahoe Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
168 Basque Dr., Truckee, CA
Phone
(530) 562-2278
Grace Lutheran Christian Day School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
711 North Fowler, Bishop, CA
Phone
(760) 873-8818
Imaca Lone Pine Head Start Preschool
Headstart Programs
Address
283 E Locust St, Lone Pine, CA
Phone
(760) 876-5467
Little Country Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
687 W. Line St., Bishop, CA
Phone
(760) 873-5303
Great Expectations
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
850 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 472-2373
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1180 Lynwood Drive, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 897-2510
Options-Early Learning Center-Rorimer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18750 E. Rorimer, La Puente, CA
Phone
(626) 965-9375
Options-Head Start-Charter Oak
Headstart Programs
Address
4949 Bonnie Cove, Covina, CA
Phone
(626) 967-1775
Options-Head Start-Northam
Headstart Programs
Address
423 Shipman, La Puente, CA
Phone
(626) 913-0317
Hawthorne Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, CA
Phone
(415) 435-9757
Options-Head Start/Cdc-Orange Grove
Headstart Programs
Address
595 N. Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 204-8900
Options-Headstart-Brethren
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2425 E. Street, Laverne, CA
Phone
(626) 967-7848
Options-Headstart/Cdc-Ekstrand
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
440 N. Walnut Ave, San Dimas, CA
Phone
(626) 858-0527
Fusd-Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4730 E Lowe, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683

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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.