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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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Le Grand Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
13071 East Le Grand Road, Le Grand, CA
Phone
(209) 389-4690
Luther Burbank School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
609 East Alexander Avenue, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6674
Margaret Sheehy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1240 West 6th Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6676
Merced Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
436 West 21st Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 722-9823
Merced Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
424 W 21st Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 722-9823
Pioneer Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
24625 Highway 88, Pioneer, CA
Phone
(209) 295-6503
Our Lady Of Miracles Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
370 Linden Avenue, Gustine, CA
Phone
(209) 854-3180
Planada Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
9525 E. Brodrick Street, Planada, CA
Phone
(209) 381-5170
Lake Elsinore Usd Head Start Lakeland Village Schl
Headstart Programs
Address
18730 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 253-7400
Ymca@Lakeside Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19621 Black Road, Los Gatos, CA
Phone
(408) 354-2372
Rivera Guerra Family Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
232 N. Herbert Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 738-9706
Rivera Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
945 Buena Vista Dr, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6619
Scccd-Madera Center Cd Laboratory
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA
Phone
(559) 675-4800
Las Posas Children'S Center @ Will Rogers School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
316 Howard St., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-4791
Vusd - Pacific High Jumpstart State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 College Drive, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 641-5000
Kerman Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15495 W. Whitesbridge, Kerman, CA
Phone
(559) 846-7200
Kerman Unified Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14655 W. F Street, Kerman, CA
Phone
(553) 843-9341
Kids Kare Olive Ave
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids Kare Olive Ave for its caring, attentive staff and safe, welcoming environment. Children show strong academic progress and engagement through creative, educational activities. Multiple families have used the center for years across multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffcreative and educational activitiesstrong parent communication
Address
2765 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 485-6271
Kids Kare West
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids Kare West for its safe, clean facility, experienced and caring staff, and strong educational curriculum. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with how staff communicate with parents and help children develop into well-rounded individuals. Leadership is credited with maintaining a welcoming environment and promptly addressing any concerns.

Safe and secure facilityClean environmentExperienced and caring staff
Address
3375 W. Fig Garden Drive, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 438-1921
Kidspark
Child Daycare & Preschools

KidsPark is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Fresno with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the warm, friendly staff, safe environment, and their children's enjoyment of social interaction with peers. The facility offers flexible hourly options and is particularly well-suited for children who thrive in group settings.

Warm and welcoming staffsafe environmentflexible hourly scheduling
Address
8485 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 447-5437
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Pinedale (Herndon Ave location) for providing a safe, nurturing environment with caring and dedicated staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and developmentally, with families citing strong communication and genuine relationships between staff and children. Parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the center.

Caring and dedicated staffchild development and learning outcomessafe environment
Address
1190 W. Herndon, Pinedale, CA
Phone
(559) 438-7740
Kindercare Learning Center #1015
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center #1015 in Clovis for its caring and attentive staff, particularly director Tasha, who treat children like family members. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in care, appreciate daily communication and updates, and note that children are engaged in learning activities and look forward to attending.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable director (Tasha)daily communication with parents via pictures and updates
Address
1785 Villa Drive, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 297-1888
Laton Unified School District'S Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6045 E. Mt. Whitney Ave., Laton, CA
Phone
(559) 922-4075
Lincoln Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1700 Fourteen Street, Sanger, CA
Phone
(559) 524-6411
Lincoln State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
374 E North Ave, Reedley, CA
Phone
(559) 350-7240
Mccord State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
710 D Street, Orange Cove, CA
Phone
(559) 305-7250
Mendota Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
435 Sorensen Avenue, Mendota, CA
Phone
(559) 655-3087
New Life Discovery School-Clovis
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Life Discovery School-Clovis receives mixed reviews. Most recent parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and child development outcomes, with children showing strong academic preparation. However, older reviews cite serious concerns about staff behavior, communication issues, and unprofessional conduct.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenengaging activities and field trips
Address
1675 Minnewawa, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 322-4453
New Life Discovery School (Keats)
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Life Discovery School in Fresno receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the clean facility, organized curriculum, caring staff, daily progress reports, and flexible hours (6:30am-6pm). However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff adequacy, child safety incidents, lack of investigation into injuries, discriminatory treatment of children with special needs, and billing practices.

Clean and well-maintained facilityorganized and planned curr
Address
420 E. Keats, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 222-8687
Madison Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
330 S. Brawley, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 276-5280

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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.