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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- Address
- 2418 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 424-6933
- Address
- 1840 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 599-3136
- Address
- 11 W. 49th Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 984-3801
Young Horizons Child Development Centers in Long Beach receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and educational programs including reading, writing, and singing. The center's communication app and school events are highlighted as valuable features that keep parents informed and involved.
- Address
- 501 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 437-8991
- Address
- 2802 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
- Phone
- (310) 827-1144
- Address
- 375 South Thrid Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 295-4011
- Address
- 605 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point, CA
- Phone
- (925) 372-4213
- Address
- 1600 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA
- Phone
- (310) 763-7906
- Address
- 300 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 574-3524
- Address
- 1575 Bonair Road, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 941-4993
- Address
- 3801 Broadway, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 277-6608
- Address
- 2150 N. Angelus Avenue, Rosemead, CA
- Phone
- (626) 457-8718
- Address
- 416 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 219-6277
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its caring, attentive staff and well-organized programs. Children enjoy the variety of activities including sports, art projects, computer lab, and homework assistance. The facility is noted as clean, secure, and engaging enough that children often request extended pickup times.
- Address
- 115 W. Woodward Ave., Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 746-3315
Bright Horizons Irvine receives highly polarized reviews split between center-based care and backup care services. Parents praise the center-based program for caring staff, detailed daily reports with photos/videos, and engaged children. However, the backup care service is heavily criticized for frequent cancellations, no-shows, poor customer service, and lack of alternative provider arrangements.
- Address
- 2010 Main Street, #120, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 261-1200
- Address
- 4124 Maxson Rd., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 442-6719
- Address
- 1110 Fairwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 245-7285
- Address
- 2320 East Ave R, Palmdale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 717-1000
Child's World School Encino receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, academic preparation (including early reading skills), and excellent communication. Children show enthusiasm for school and transition successfully to kindergarten and elementary school.
- Address
- 6100 Lindley Avenue, Encino, CA
- Phone
- (818) 343-8122
- Address
- 4280 Via Rancho Road, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 967-5846
- Address
- 1111 No. Mountain, Claremont, CA
- Phone
- (909) 626-6261
- Address
- 5621 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 393-2149
- Address
- 7545 Tad Lane, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 726-0661
- Address
- 1630 12th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 442-5421
- Address
- 1399 Santee Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 573-4831
- Address
- 305 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 552-1535
Growing Brilliant is a virtual preschool program in Roseville, California that has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents praise the individualized instruction, engaging teachers, and significant developmental progress their children made, particularly in academics and social skills. The program is noted for its flexibility, accommodation of different learning styles, and suitability for neurodivergent children and families seeking online education option
- Address
- 1622 Sierra Gardens Drive, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 749-4325
- Address
- 300 Sill Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6604
Harbor-UCLA Children's Development Center in Torrance receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, child development outcomes, and home-like atmosphere. Parents appreciate the staff's attentiveness to details like sunscreen application and potty training support. One negative review criticized staff as young and inattentive despite the center's accreditation.
- Address
- 975 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 222-4274
- Address
- Hsu-Baiocchi House 37, Arcata, CA
- Phone
- (707) 826-3838
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- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
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