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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You And Me Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 450 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA
- Phone
- (707) 762-8998
Ywca Infant Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11133 O'Melveny St Bung Aa 939, San Fernando, CA
- Phone
- (818) 365-7344
31st Dist Ptsa Creative Kids-Dearborn Street Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9240 Wish Avenue, Room 19, Northridge, CA
- Phone
- (818) 993-0554
31st Dist Ptsa Creative Kids-Soces
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18605 Erwin Street, Reseda, CA
- Phone
- (818) 996-2668
31st District Ptsa Creative Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17551 Miranda Street, Encino, CA
- Phone
- (818) 360-4203
31st District Ptsa Creative Kids-Tarzana Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5726 Topeka Drive, Tarzana, CA
- Phone
- (818) 342-6931
Stars Preschool - Two Rock
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5001 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma, CA
- Phone
- (707) 762-6617
Stratford School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1196 Lime Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 732-4424
Stratford School - Pleasanton Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4576 Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA
- Phone
- (925) 737-0001
St. Rose School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, CA
- Phone
- (805) 238-0304
St. Stephen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 119 S. Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 573-1130
Sulpher Springs Union Sch. Dist.-Mint Canyon Presc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16400 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 252-8026
Sunkist Head Start/Staate Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 935 Mayland Ave, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 931-7747
Temple B'Nai Hayim Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4276 Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (818) 788-4664
Toler Elementary School-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3350 Baker Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 273-0294
Tomorrow Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2466 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 979-1164
Torrance Tykes At T.E.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2125 Lincoln Avenue, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 533-4500
Torrance Tykes Preschool @ Carr Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3404 W. 168th Street, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 327-9231
Tremont State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 355 Pheasant Run Drive, Dixon, CA
- Phone
- (707) 678-1963
Trf/Hawlawn
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4754 W. 120th Street, Hawthorne, CA
- Phone
- (310) 263-0953
Trf/Ozzie Goren
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4330 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 291-9006
Trinity Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1002 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 687-4988
Twigs To Trees Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15108 Studebaker Road, Norwalk, CA
- Phone
- (909) 838-9599
Tyler School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3830 Webster, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 953-4581
Southland Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16400 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA
- Phone
- (562) 867-8594
W. C. Overfelt Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1835 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-3654
The Children'S Collective INC./Mc Alister Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4525 Pinafore St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 481-4423
Learning Stars Infant Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2512 Weston Pl., Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 241-7650
Little Oak Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1921 Clarinda Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 369-1252
Shepherd Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2261 N. Orange-Olive Road, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 283-2857
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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.