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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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Kindercare Learning Center #1039
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #1039 in Antioch receives mostly positive reviews praising the director, staff, cleanliness, and activities. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about teacher behavior, lack of communication regarding child injuries, and child safety issues.

Warm and caring director (Selene Acosta)patient and kind staffclean facility
Address
2300 Mahogany Way, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 778-8888
Kindercare Learning Center #1367
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are sharply divided. Most parents praise the loving environment, caring staff, and leadership of Director Wanda, with significant improvements noted under her management. However, a smaller group reports serious safety concerns including injuries not reported to parents, staff eating children's food, and pest issues.

Caring and attentive staffloving environmentDirector Wanda's leadership and organizational skills
Address
3240 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 222-1144
King'S Valley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4255 Clayton Road, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 687-2020
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

LA PETITE ACADEMY in Concord receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong communication through daily updates and live streaming cameras, and comprehensive developmental support from infancy through preschool. The center is noted for its safe environment, structured curriculum, and individualized attention to each child's needs and milestones.

Caring and attentive staffLive streaming cameras for parent monitoringDaily updates with pictures and videos
Address
4304 Cowell Road, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 676-4416
La Petite Academy San Ramon
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy San Ramon receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, smooth transitions for children, safe and welcoming environment, and strong communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing notable developmental growth.

Kind and attentive staffsmooth transitions for new studentssafe and clean facility
Address
1001 Market Place, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 277-0626
La Petite Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Richmond has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication, developmental support, and warm environment, while negative reviews report serious concerns about staff behavior, classroom management, and administrative inefficiency.

Developmental milestone trackingcommunity eventsattentive and caring staff (specific teachers mentioned positively)
Address
3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA
Phone
(510) 222-3070
La Petite Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise LA PETITE ACADEMY INC. in Antioch for its professional, caring staff and clean facility. Children show significant developmental, social, and academic growth, with parents noting strong communication and individualized attention. The director Jamie and teaching staff are highlighted for their warmth, patience, and commitment to each child's success.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitychild development and growth
Address
1350 E. Tregallas, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 779-0110
La Petite Academy/Magic Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1221 Nevin Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, CA
Phone
(510) 970-7100
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Antioch for caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, engaging educational activities, and strong developmental progress. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and supportive of families. One parent noted significant administrative improvements in communication and event planning in the current school year.

Caring and attentive teacherschild development and learning outcomesclean facility
Address
4831 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 281-7640
Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2875 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 322-0135
Little Genius Montessori Lc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Genius Montessori LC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, supportive learning environment and dedicated staff who help children meet developmental milestones. Parents appreciate the director Ms. Hidy and teachers for their patience, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond. One reviewer raised concerns about facility cleanliness, food quality for babies, and limited outdoor activities.

Warm and supportive learning environmentstaff dedication and professionalismresponsive director and teachers
Address
2612 Appian Way, Pinole, CA
Phone
(510) 222-9688
Los Medanos College Child Study Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2700 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA
Phone
(925) 439-2181
Inyokern State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6601 Locust Avenue, Inyokern, CA
Phone
(760) 499-1686
Quincy Coop Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
545 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA
Phone
(530) 249-6165
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Irvine receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, good communication via their app with daily updates, and children's happiness and readiness for kindergarten. One negative review cited concerns about portion sizes, sleep accommodation, teacher approach, and holiday event inclusivity.

Caring a
Address
1 Bearpaw, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 552-3222
Westside Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12120 Wagner Street, Culver City, CA
Phone
(310) 397-4200
Arthur Butler Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9180 Brown Road, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 689-1330
Lafayette Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3100 Park Street, Eureka, CA
Phone
(707) 441-2482
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center - Westpark location in Irvine receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with praise for caring staff, educational curriculum, and strong communication. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child treatment, staff professionalism, and management practices.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong educational curriculumclear daily communication with parents
Address
855 Paseo Westpark, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 262-0260
Star Loomis
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3505 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA
Phone
(916) 660-9488
Wilson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
504 Faller, Sanger, CA
Phone
(559) 524-6959
Go Kids Club - Ro Hardin
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
761 South Street, Hollister, CA
Phone
(831) 636-8171
Alice'S Montessori Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1041 Hook Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
(925) 348-6647
Koguma Youchien INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2351 W. 255th Street, Lomita, CA
Phone
(310) 257-8880
Main Street Ckc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3400 Main Street, Soquel, CA
Phone
(831) 475-5758
Oakdale Heights Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2255 Las Plumas Avenue, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 532-5890
Smbsd - Fairlawn State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
120 North Mary Drive, Santa Maria, CA
Phone
(805) 361-7528
Wee Care Preschool 4s Ranch Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Wee Care Preschool 4S Ranch receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, flexible director Clarissa, secure facilities, and educational environment that promotes both social and intellectual development in children.

Warm and caring teachersflexible scheduling and classroom changesage-appropriate separate outdoor play areas
Address
17025 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 592-2335
Camp Apple Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Highlander, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 781-2377
S.E.E.D.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4241 Lanai Road, Encino, CA
Phone
(818) 963-1646

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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.