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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Delor Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1510 Lewiston Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 773-0200
Discovery Parent Child Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1919 Gunston Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 377-5390
Edenvale Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 5319 Carryback Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 363-1823
Dahl State Preschool/Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3200 Water Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 360-8904
Edgewood House Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 493 W. Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 690-2347
Sausd/Carver Elem. School-Kinder Readiness Prog.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1401 West Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 564-2000
Sausd/Davis Elem. School-Kinder Readiness Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1405 French Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 564-2200
Sausd/Diamond-Even Start Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1450 S. Center, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 430-6100
Sausd/Esqueda Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2240 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Sausd/Franklin Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 210 West Cubbon Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 564-2900
Sausd/Jefferson Elementary-State Preschool Progra
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1522 West Adams Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Sausd/King Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1001 South Graham Lane, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Sausd/Santiago Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2212 N. Baker Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Sausd/Taft Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 W. Keller Ave., Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 431-7542
Sausd/Walker Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 811 East Bishop Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 647-2800
Sausd/Warwick Kinder Readiness Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 780 South Lyon, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 667-1510
Sausd/Lincoln Elem. School-Kinder Readiness Prog.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 425 S. Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 972-6200
Sausd/Lowell Elem. School-Kinder Readiness Prog.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 700 South Flower, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 972-6300
Serrano Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 24100 Delphinium Avenue, Rm#K-3, Moreno Valley, CA
- Phone
- (951) 571-4716
Grayson School - State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 301 Howard Road, Westley, CA
- Phone
- (209) 894-3470
Hughes Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 512 North Mcclure Rd, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 571-2486
Hughson Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7201 E. Whitmore Avenue, Hughson, CA
- Phone
- (209) 883-4412
James Marshall Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 515 Sutter Avenue, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 576-4883
John Muir Preformal Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1215 Lucerne Ave., Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 576-4077
Kirschen Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1900 Kirschen Drive, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 575-8547
Lucas Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3500 Rose Ave, Ceres, CA
- Phone
- (209) 556-1545
Margaret L. Annear Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1336 Stonum Road, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 556-5632
Merryhill School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 133 E. Roseburg Avenue, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 527-2310
Montessori School Of Modesto
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3501 San Clemente Ave., Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 567-1115
Northmead Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 625 L Street, Patterson, CA
- Phone
- (209) 892-7460
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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.