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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Volunteers Of America-Sunshine Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 346 E. 36th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 722-1126
Volunteers Of America-Sunol Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 133 N. Sunol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 980-8570
Vineland Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6450 20th Street, Rio Linda, CA
- Phone
- (916) 566-1616
Vineyard Christian Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1011 East Ave I, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 948-3766
Voala Little Steps Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 12331 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2267
Volunteers Of America Of Los Angeles
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15509 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (310) 933-0685
Volunteers Of America Ehs Cc Pp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents overwhelmingly praise Volunteers of America EHS CC PP for its welcoming staff, quality facilities, and educational support. Multiple parents highlight the center's early intervention services and developmental therapy programs. One parent reported unexplained incidents with their child, though praised individual staff member Ms. Maria.
Friendly and capable staffwell-designed classroom setupsearly intervention and therapy services
- Address
- 799 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 332-6690
Volunteers Of America-Abbot Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 5260 E. Clark Avenue, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2287
Volunteers Of America-Greater Emmanuel Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3740 Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2287
Volunteers Of America-Humphreys Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 211 N. Humphreys Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 264-2213
Volunteers Of America-Happy Days Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4207 Carlin Avenue, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 933-0717
Volunteers Of America-Mona House Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 13124 Mona Boulevard, Compton, CA
- Phone
- (310) 933-0728
Volunteers Of America-Silva Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 153 E. Martin Luther King Jr., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2287
Volunteers Of America-Santa Clarita Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 21545 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA
- Phone
- (818) 980-2287
Volunteers Of America-Small World Head Start
Headstart Programs
Parents consistently praise this Head Start program with 5-star ratings. They highlight helpful and knowledgeable staff, quality teaching, and appreciation for parent involvement programs. The facility is noted for offering comprehensive services including job training and housing assistance.
Helpful and knowledgeable staffcourteous and attentive employeesquality teachers
- Address
- 502 N. Bowen Avenue, Compton, CA
- Phone
- (562) 616-7219
Wegeforth Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3384 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 987-5940
West Hillsborough Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 376 Barbara Way, Rm. 12, Hillsborough, CA
- Phone
- (650) 344-9870
West Whittier
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6411 South Norwalk, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 695-1070
Westminster Avenue Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1010 Main St., Venice, CA
- Phone
- (310) 392-4581
Wheatland Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 711 West Olive, Wheatland, CA
- Phone
- (530) 633-3130
Whitman State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4050 Appleton Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 273-4880
Myndflex Learning Center @ Ardenwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (925) 605-8173
Whittier Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1761 Walnut Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 591-9258
Wicklund Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 300 E. Legacy, Mountain House, CA
- Phone
- (209) 832-5834
Will Rogers Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11250 Duncan, Lynwood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 603-1544
Kidz 4 Christ Early Learning Centers INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2064 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (301) 254-2184
Wiley Center For Speech & Language Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14525 Prairie Avenue, Lawndale, CA
- Phone
- (310) 970-9768
Whiz Kids Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 14260 Chino Hills Pkwy., Chino Hills, CA
- Phone
- (909) 450-7187
Willard Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 3152 N. Willard Ave., Rosemead, CA
- Phone
- (626) 307-3379
Willard Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 345 So. Halstead St., Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 792-5763
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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.