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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Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 521 Rochex Avenue, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 753-5665
Loma Vista Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 757 Sausal Drive, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 753-5670
Madonna Del Sasso Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20 Santa Teresa Way, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 424-7813
Monterey Bay Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1160 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA
- Phone
- (831) 394-7881
Imaca Head Start State Preschool Lee Vining
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 296 Mattly, Lee Vining, CA
- Phone
- (760) 647-6095
Kentucky Flat Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 13281 New Town Road, Nevada City, CA
- Phone
- (530) 272-5459
Little Creek Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 215 Washington Street, Nevada City, CA
- Phone
- (530) 265-6060
C.A.M.-Manzanita Children'S Ctr. (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 630 Drake Avenue, Marin City, CA
- Phone
- (415) 332-3460
C.A.M.-Marin Fifth Avenue Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 457-8222
C.A.M.-Marin Head Start Martin Luther King (Ps)
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 610 Drake Avenue, Marin City, CA
- Phone
- (415) 339-9310
Day Caring Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2398 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 459-6291
Bellevue Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1020 East Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA
- Phone
- (209) 383-7147
Danielson Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1235 N St, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 381-5170
A.L.Conner State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 222 4th Street, Orange Cove, CA
- Phone
- (559) 305-7200
Great Foundations Montessori - Tustin
Child Daycare & Preschools
Great Foundations Montessori - Tustin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, dedicated teachers and strong Montessori curriculum. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, enriching activities, and a safe, clean facility that helps children build confidence and independence.
Warm and dedicated teachersdaily photos and updatesstrong Montessori method implementation
- Address
- 15140 Kengsington Park Drive, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 389-2460
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA
- Phone
- (949) 354-2259
Heritage Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22081 Hidalgo, Mission Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 598-9166
Kidango - Holbrook
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3333 Ronald Way, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 685-7951
Bright Horizons @ Second Street - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 303 2nd Street 2nd Fl., #250, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 495-2500
Brighten Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Brighten Academy receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teachers' care, communication, and educational quality, with children showing good development and health outcomes. However, several families report concerns about management/director behavior, front desk staff professionalism, staff turnover, and a poorly-handled lice outbreak.
Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication and daily updateseducational development (academics
- Address
- 290 N. Villa Avenue, Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 294-1310
Child Development-State Preschool-Mountain View
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2002 E. Alluvial, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 298-9781
Child Development-State Preschool-Sierra Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 510 Barstow, Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-7985
Child Development State Preschool - Freedom
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2955 Gettysburg, Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-9186
Csn Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1318 K Street, Sanger, CA
- Phone
- (559) 123-4567
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church And School
Church Daycare
- Address
- 147 S. Pine, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 538-2374
Ivycrest Montessori Private School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 6555 Fairmont Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
- Phone
- (714) 777-2511
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1691 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA
- Phone
- (559) 659-3117
Fresno Eoc Ivy Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1350 E Annadale, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 233-0141
Ivycrest Montessori Private School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2025 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 879-6091
Fresno Eoc Maple Vista Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4609 East Illinois, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 252-9506
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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.