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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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St Mark'S School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 10354 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA
- Phone
- (562) 923-6141
St Vincent Ferrer Preschool And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 Florida Street, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 552-6066
Star Bright Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 624 North Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 774-5330
Starbright School - Campbell Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
Starbright School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for academic excellence, enrichment programs (theater, robotics, sports, music), and caring teachers. One parent reported significant concerns about communication, role assignment fairness, staff conduct, and a bullying incident with an instructor.
Strong academicstheater and performing arts programenrichment classes included (Lego
- Address
- 1806 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA
- Phone
- (408) 374-4020
Stonehurst Elementary School State P.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9851 Stonehurst Avenue, Rm. 2, Sun Valley, CA
- Phone
- (818) 767-8014
Stratford School-Crestmoor Canyon Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2322 Crestmoor Drive, San Bruno, CA
- Phone
- (650) 837-9222
St. Agnes Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3886 Chestnut Ave, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 689-3990
St. Albert The Great School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 804 East Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA
- Phone
- (310) 323-4559
Study Buddies Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 230 South Spruce Ave., Suite A, South San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (650) 583-2803
St. Bernard'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 115 Henderson Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 443-7705
St. Bernard School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 9626 Park Street, Bellflower, CA
- Phone
- (562) 867-9410
St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3846 Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 755-8604
St. David'S School Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5613 Garvin Avenue, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 232-1736
St. Helen'S Junior Kindergarten Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4888 E. Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 251-5855
St. Columban Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10855 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 534-3947
St. James Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 623 South Nardo Ave., Solana Beach, CA
- Phone
- (858) 755-1777
St. Jane Frances Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12950 Hamlin Street, North Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 766-1714
St. Joseph Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA
- Phone
- (310) 396-6468
St. Joseph School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 43222 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 656-6525
St. Linus Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 13913 Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk, CA
- Phone
- (562) 921-0336
St. Mary'S School-Early Education Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 448-9027
St. Leo The Great - Little Lions Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1051 West San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 293-3473
St. Matthews Episcopal Day School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 15 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 342-5436
St. Patrick'S Mercy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 900 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA
- Phone
- (805) 473-2517
St. Stephen Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20121 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, CA
- Phone
- (818) 360-7330
St. Timothy Lutheran Preschool Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4645 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA
- Phone
- (562) 421-8441
Sunflower Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 668 North First Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 885-0202
Sunland Elementary School(State Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8350 Hillrose Street, Sunland, CA
- Phone
- (818) 951-3197
Sunny Sky Preschool At Unity
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1130 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 704-0999
Sunset High School Infant-Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2500 Elk Valley Cross Road, Crescent City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 464-0380
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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.