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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Parents overwhelmingly praise KinderCare's warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Most highlight excellent teacher-child relationships, cleanliness, and activities. One parent reported a significant decline in quality and accountability following a directorship change, citing poor documentation and dishonesty.
- Address
- 6825 Purslane Way, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 723-9696
Parents overwhelmingly praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PEETS for its caring, communicative, and hardworking staff who provide excellent early learning experiences. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excelling. One parent noted poor internal staff communication as a concern.
- Address
- 9150 Peets Street, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 684-9284
- Address
- 8125 Steelhead, Kings Beach, CA
- Phone
- (530) 546-8339
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & PS in Granite Bay receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, play-based curriculum, strong social-emotional learning approach, and ability to accommodate children with special needs. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents feeling well-connected through daily updates and pictures.
- Address
- 5370 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA
- Phone
- (916) 605-0217
- Address
- 1850 Wildcat Blvd., Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 630-1510
- Address
- 4149 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 624-4511
- Address
- 180 E. Clarke Street, Bishop, CA
- Phone
- (760) 873-3026
- Address
- 5530 Nave K-3, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 798-5347
- Address
- 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Building 5, Sausalito, CA
- Phone
- (415) 661-5232
- Address
- 5395 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 882-6567
- Address
- 3232 E. Pacific Avenue, Highland, CA
- Phone
- (909) 862-4063
- Address
- 100 Shaw Drive, San Anselmo, CA
- Phone
- (415) 457-3428
- Address
- 5060 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA
- Phone
- (209) 966-6138
- Address
- 150 Ramsey Road, Laytonville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 984-6123
- Address
- 1 School Way, Leggett, CA
- Phone
- (707) 925-6285
- Address
- 1045 North State Street, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 462-6115
- Address
- 1415 Hillside Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (650) 588-6860
- Address
- 945 West Avenue, Merced, CA
- Phone
- (209) 385-6710
- Address
- 1791 Grove Avenue, Atwater, CA
- Phone
- (209) 381-5183
- Address
- 1625 Center Avenue, Los Banos, CA
- Phone
- (209) 826-2709
- Address
- 5051 S Frankwood Ave, Reedley, CA
- Phone
- (559) 305-7220
- Address
- 2345 Giffen Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 545-5340
- Address
- 3650 Mccall, Selma, CA
- Phone
- (559) 318-9428
- Address
- 36602 Central Avenue, Huron, CA
- Phone
- (559) 934-2383
- Address
- 1880 Fowler, Clovis, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-9186
- Address
- 1800 Plumas, Kingsburg, CA
- Phone
- (559) 897-5725
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare Olive Ave for its caring, welcoming environment and experienced staff. Multiple families have used the center for many years across multiple children, citing strong educational programming, creative activities, and excellent communication. Parents feel their children are safe, happy, and learning throughout their time at the center.
- Address
- 2765 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 485-6271
Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center's Woodward Park location for its caring, knowledgeable staff and strong communication with families through daily photos and app updates. The center is noted for welcoming children with diverse needs, including those with autism and developmental challenges, and for creating a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
- Address
- 993 E. Champlain, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 433-6630
La Petite Academy Richmond receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff dedication, child development, and community engagement, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about staff conduct, administrative inefficiency, and classroom management.
- Address
- 3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 222-3070
La Petite Academy Rocklin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and engaged teaching staff, educational programs, and strong community feel. However, a small number of parents reported negative experiences involving administrative responsiveness and inadequate supervision of toddlers.
- Address
- 5820 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 624-4816
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