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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Overland Star Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10650 Ashby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 842-8040
Pace-Young Innovators Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3740 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 389-8470
Pace-Young Scholars Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (213) 989-3270
Pace - Anderson Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4130 W. 154th Street, Rm. 6, Lawndale, CA
- Phone
- (213) 989-3244
Pace - Green Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4540 W. 168th Street, Lawndale, CA
- Phone
- (213) 989-3244
Pace Head Start/Even Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2300 W. James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 738-7295
Pacheco Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 261 Cuesta Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 596-4081
Pacific Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3435 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 934-1253
Pacific Clinics Glendale Avenue Head Start
Headstart Programs
Pacific Clinics Glendale Avenue Head Start receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the program 5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated teaching staff, particularly Room 4 teachers, for creating a safe, nurturing environment where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The program is also recognized for its holistic family support including dental care, nutrition advice, and parent workshops.
Caring and patient teacherssafe and clean classroomsage-appropriate activities
- Address
- 610 N. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 502-0628
Pacific Drive Elementry School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1501 W. Valencia Drive, #33, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 447-7735
Pacific View Leadership Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6196 Childs Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 430-1600
Pacific Explorer Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22504 Eriel Avenue, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 326-8070
Pacifica Montessori INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6585 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA
- Phone
- (310) 417-3087
Pacoima Charter School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 11016 Norris Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (818) 899-0201
Palermo State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7350 Bulldog Way, Palermo, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-4730
Palisades Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16706 Marquez Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA
- Phone
- (310) 454-6497
Palisades Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 27002 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-3375
Palm Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 14740 E. Palm Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA
- Phone
- (626) 933-7401
Palmdale School District-Antelope Ece (Keppel)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 37237 N. 100 Street East, Littlerock, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmdale Sch. Dist.-Chaparral Head Start/State Pre
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 37500 50th Street East, Palmdale, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmdale School District-Tumbleweed Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1100 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmdale Sch. Dist.-Tierra Bonita (No.) Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 44900 27th Street East, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmdale S.D./Site 18-Head Start Yucca Annex-Laup
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 37230 37th Street East, Palmdale, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmdale U.S.D.-First Christian Headstart
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1702 E. Ave. J, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Palmer Way State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2900 Palmer Street, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 336-8945
Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 739-0137
Para Los Ninos-Cypress
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1145 Cypress Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 250-4800
Paradise Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9000 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 718-3642
Parent Support Center For Child Development Gcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1122 E. Garfield Avenue, Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 240-1000
Park Place Early Education Campus/Ca Childrens Ac.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12227 Atalntic Ave, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 223-3313
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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.