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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Baldwin Stocker School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 422 W. Lemon Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2937
Bishop School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 440 North Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 739-2611
Faria School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10155 Barbara Lane, Cupertino, CA
- Phone
- (408) 973-0325
Kindercare Learning Center - Foothills (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise this Kindercare location for exceptional staff warmth, individualized care, and strong communication. Multiple families with children spanning infancy through pre-K report feeling confident in their children's safety and development. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured learning activities, and genuine affection from teachers.
Warm and caring staffattentive director and administrative teamindividualized feeding/sleeping schedules
- Address
- 5141 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 772-5252
31st Dist Ptsa Creative Kids-Calvert Street Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19850 Delano Street, Woodland Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 883-9608
Ayers Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5120 Myrtle Drive, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 671-4922
Barbara Comstock Morse Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7000 Cranleigh Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 682-5160
Beverly Vista Adventure Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 200 S. Elm, Beverly Hills, CA
- Phone
- (310) 550-4625
Boys & Girls Club Of Inland North County
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club of Inland North County for its caring and attentive staff, engaging programs, and clean facilities. Children enjoy various activities including sports, art projects, computer lab, and homework support. The center offers both after-school and summer camp programs with strong security measures.
Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (sportsart
- Address
- 115 W. Woodward, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 746-3315
Branch Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 970 School Road, Arroyo Grande, CA
- Phone
- (805) 473-5476
Campus Kids Connection-Valencia
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 250 Aptos School Road, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 465-4192
Canyon Vista Elementry School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 27800 Oakview Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 831-1264
Cdc - Woodland Prairie School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1444 Stetson Street, Woodland, CA
- Phone
- (916) 286-7865
Child Dev Ctr-John Gill School Age Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 590 Myrtle Street, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 364-1178
Childs-Pace Holder
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9550 Holder Street, Room #11, Buena Park, CA
- Phone
- (714) 557-7777
Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8111 New Salem St., San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 586-0721
City Of Scotts Valley II
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 151 Brook Knoll Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
- Phone
- (831) 427-0671
Collins Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10300 Blaney Avenue, Cupertino, CA
- Phone
- (408) 446-5428
Come & See After School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 184 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 388-5393
The Creek-A Middle School Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2775 Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
- Phone
- (925) 934-3324
Dan O Root II - S/A
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 810 Harrier Drive, Suisun City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 421-0745
Dvorskaya Alternative School School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1317 Crescent Heights Blvd., W. Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 822-7999
Easter Seals Kaleidoscope Activity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 828-8857
Deerfield School Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2 Deerfield Avenue, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 552-5871
The Cross Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20675 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 468-9798
El Monte Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1400 Dina Drive, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 682-5060
El Rodeo Adventure Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 605 Whittier Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
- Phone
- (310) 550-4625
Foothills Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 171 E. Sycamore Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-0091
Golden Day School-Age Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2255 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 732-6636
Hansen Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1300 South Knott Avenue, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 484-4607
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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.