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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Adventure Club-Vencil Brown
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 250 Trestle Drive, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 772-0575
Adventure Club - Cirby
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 814 Darling Way, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 772-4818
Adventure Club - Crestmont
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1501 Sheridan Avenue, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 773-1957
Adventure Club - Orchard Ranch Elem School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4375 Brookstone Drive, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 771-8657
Adventure Club - Spanger School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 699 Shasta St, Rm 1/2/3, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 782-7905
Adventure Club - Woodbridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 515 Niles Avenue, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 781-2960
Adventure Club -Stoneridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2501 Alexandra Dr., Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 771-5684
Adventure Club Diamond Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3151 Hopscotch Ln., Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 626-5052
Adventure Club Sargent Elm After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1200 Ridgecrest Way, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 783-1908
Club Rocklin Cdi - Ruhkala (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6530 Turnstone Way, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 632-6560
Club Rocklin Cdi - Sierra (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6811 Camborne Way, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 788-7141
Shooting Stars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7156 Regional St, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 361-5053
Sresd - Bahia Vista Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 125 Bahia Way, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 485-2415
Trinity Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park, CA
- Phone
- (650) 322-2628
Bloomfield Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11015 Bloomfield, Sante Fe Springs, CA
- Phone
- (562) 777-7170
C.A.M.- Marin Head Start Pilgrim (Inf)
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 96 Pilgrim Way, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 507-9731
City Of San Mateo Rec. Dept - Beresford Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2720 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 522-7440
Facessf - Bayview School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 821-7550
Small Wonders Christian
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6800 Main Ave., Orangevale, CA
- Phone
- (916) 988-0998
City Of San Rafael-Dixie School Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1175 Idyleberry, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 485-3189
City Of San Rafael-Glenwood Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 25 West Castlewood, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 897-0650
City Of San Rafael-Mary Silveria Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 375 Blackstone, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 485-3190
Ucsf Kirkham Cdc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10 Kirkham Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 664-1217
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1439-1441 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA
- Phone
- (310) 260-2708
South Dos Palos Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 8540 Christian, Dos Palos, CA
- Phone
- (209) 392-3103
Stevenson School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA
- Phone
- (831) 626-5200
St. Anthony'S School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2421 South C Street, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 487-5317
Ukiah Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 444 Park Blvd, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 462-6638
Sprouting Tree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 226-2164
Sweet Peas Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1643 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 637-0796
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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.