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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.

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Morning Stars Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Morning Stars Learning Program (also referred to as Bright Morning Stars Academy) receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, licensed caregiver Yolanda, the clean and well-organized facility with ample indoor and outdoor play spaces, and the detailed daily communication about their children's activities and care.

Licensed caregiverwarm and welcoming atmosphereclean and organized facility
Address
74-015 Aster Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 341-5223
Norco Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Norco Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and authentic Montessori approach. Parents report their children have shown significant growth in confidence, independence, social skills, and academics. The school is commended for its clean, well-organized classrooms, strong parent communication, and nurturing environment.

caring and patient teachersclean and organized classroomsauthentic Montessori materials and curriculum
Address
2200 Hamner Ave, Suite 110, Norco, CA
Phone
(951) 279-3454
Prime Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
527 Main Street, Fortuna, CA
Phone
(707) 725-1997
Readyland Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2401 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 871-4545
Renascence School International Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2987 Mesa Verde East, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(714) 336-8015
Renu Hope Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
99085 Corvina Drive, North Shore, CA
Phone
(951) 845-3816
Renu Hope Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
21091 Rider Street, Perris, CA
Phone
(951) 657-1395
Running Start Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Running Start Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing staff and director Ms. Peggy as key strengths, noting strong academic outcomes and a warm, home-like environment.

Kind and nurturing teacherscaring directoraffordability for quality of care
Address
4250 Kirk Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 269-2628
Good Neighbor Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4000 Middlefield Road, #K4, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 493-2777
Google Children'S Center: The Fields
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1605 San Luis Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 214-9408
Green Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16195 George Street, Los Gatos, CA
Phone
(408) 356-8911
Green Valley Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Green Valley CDC (Enlighten Preschool) receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and nurturing, family-like environment. Parents highlight engaging hands-on learning activities, strong teacher-parent communication, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The school appears to have made a significant positive impact on children's early education and development.

caring and patient stafffamily-like atmospherehands-on learning activities
Address
525 Giuffrida Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 225-3885
State Preschool At Swanston
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
240 Swanston Lane, Gilroy, CA
Phone
(408) 847-7835
Happy Hearts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
550 North Abel Street, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(510) 386-7041
James Lick Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
57 North White Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 928-5241
Jia-Ray Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2798 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 559-1581
Kidango Arbuckle
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1910 Cinderella Lane, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 258-3710
Kidango Linda Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
65 Gordon Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 258-7250
Kidango Meadowfair
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2696 South King Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 223-0640
Lighthouse Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 238-2938
Lil' Explorers Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lil' Explorers Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the small class sizes, attentive teachers, and structured curriculum emphasizing academics. Parents highlight caring staff members (particularly Ms. Seema and Ms. Ratna) who provide individual attention and maintain a balanced mix of learning activities and outdoor play.

Small class sizespatient and caring teachersindividual attention to each child
Address
195 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 934-1540
Lilliput Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lilliput Preschool Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing, and family-oriented facility. Parents highlight the genuine care and individual attention their children receive, as well as the staff's ability to support children's development through play-based learning. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and describe the teachers as extensions of their family.

Warm and nurturing staffindividualized attentionfamily-oriented approach
Address
3789 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 856-7407
Lingli School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
951 Dale Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 386-5614
Little Einstein'S Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
24 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 390-5563
Little Oak Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1921 Clarinda Way, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 369-1252
Little Star Basics Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Star Basics Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Sandy and her staff for creating a nurturing, safe learning environment with strong individualized attention. Parents consistently highlight the small class sizes, healthy meals, dedicated teachers, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, creativity, and play-based learning.

Small class sizesattentive and caring staffpersonalized/customized curriculum
Address
3530 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA
Phone
(408) 260-7005
Little Tree Bilingual Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
20111 Stevens Creek Blvd., #150, Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 996-3399
Los Altos Parent Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
201 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA
Phone
(650) 947-9371
Lyndale Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
13901 Nordyke Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 258-1523
Macc Preschool Eastus Drive
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

MACC Preschool Eastus Drive is highly praised by parents for its warm, caring teachers and nurturing environment. The play-based curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and outdoor exploration, with parents noting their children feel secure and love attending. Parents appreciate the spacious facilities, field trips, and family events offered.

Caring and nurturing teachersplay-based learninghands-on activities
Address
4660 Eastus Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 446-4166

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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.