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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Starting Blocks Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3315 E Sierra Madre, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 225-1673
Treehouse Learning Center-Elsie
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7610 Elsie Ave., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 689-8889
Vallecitos School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5211 Fifth Street, Rainbow, CA
- Phone
- (760) 728-7092
Vusd - Atlas Jumpstart Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 760 Jazmin Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 672-2701
Vusd - Beverly Hills Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1450 Coronel Avenue, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 556-8755
Vusd - Cooper Child Development Center - P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 612 Del Mar Avenue, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 556-8374
Childtime Children'S Center-Infant Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- One World Trade Center Ste199, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 437-7498
Vusd - E.P. Foster Jumpstart State Pre-Sch Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20 Pleasant Pl., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 641-5420
Vusd - Steffan Manor Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 815 Cedar Street, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 556-8640
Vusd - Sheridan Way Jumpstart
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 573 Sheridan Way, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 641-5491
Head Start - Fairmont Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1355 Marshall Road, Vacaville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 450-0414
Head Start - Kidder - Infant/Toddler
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1657 Kidder Avenue, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 427-7320
Anaheim Magnolia Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 720 South Magnolia Avenue, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 827-0554
Ben Franklin Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19661 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 653-0079
Childtime Children'S Center-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4280 Via Rancho Road, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 967-5846
Daddy Day Care Sb
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 434 Nogal Dr, #2, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 588-7602
Dixie Canyon Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4220 Dixie Canyon Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (818) 788-4999
Volunteers Of America/Early Headstart
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents consistently praise this Early Head Start program as an excellent, caring facility with phenomenal teachers and a clean environment. The center is particularly valued by low-income families for its affordable, supportive services and helpful staff. All reviews are highly positive with no significant complaints.
Excellent teachers and supervisorscaring and understanding staffclean facility
- Address
- 11243 Kittridge, No. Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2287
Small Wonders
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 315 Kings Avenue, Chowchilla, CA
- Phone
- (559) 665-7800
Smbsd - Bruce State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 601 W. Alvin, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 361-6995
Smbsd - Ontiveros State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 930 W. Rancho Verde, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 361-6818
Smbsd - Rice State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 700 E. Vickie, Santa Maria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 361-7794
Storyland School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2475 Fourth Street, Livermore, CA
- Phone
- (925) 449-1531
St. Mark Lutheran Church And Preschool
Church Daycare
- Address
- 552 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 231-1917
Sunrise Montessori Of Napa Valley #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1226 Salvador Ave., #4, Napa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 257-2392
University Child Care At Mission Bay (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 727 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (617) 673-8000
Valley Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 560-6235
Waldorf School Of San Diego
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3547 Altadena Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 280-8016
Ywca/Greater La - Walnut Park Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7515 Pacific Blvd, Walnut Park, CA
- Phone
- (213) 365-2991
Sbceo - Main Early Learning Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5201 8th Street, Capinteria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 566-1614
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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.