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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Play And Learn - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 4865 Hidden Meadows Lane, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 442-4855
Pacific Oaks Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 714 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 529-8011
Imaca Little Promises Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 800 W. Elm St., Bldg A, Bishop, CA
- Phone
- (760) 872-6832
Hamilton Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
- Address
- 600 Palm Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (510) 798-7429
Heidi'S Kinderhaus
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 799 Plaza Linda, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 899-0029
Jcc Preschool San Rafael
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 444-8042
Jcc Preschool Tiburon
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA
- Phone
- (415) 388-1409
Le Petit Jardin (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 921 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA
- Phone
- (415) 377-8541
Options-State Preschool-Azusa High
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 240 N. Cerritos Avenue, Azusa, CA
- Phone
- (626) 854-3449
Seta - Laverne Stewart - Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 5545 Sky Parkway, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5055
Head Start - Alice Birney
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 717 South Avenue, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 442-8977
Humboldt Educare Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 75 Frank Martin Ct, Arcata, CA
- Phone
- (707) 822-6447
Little Learners Arcata
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1695 10th St., Arcata, CA
- Phone
- (707) 825-8400
Little Learners Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata, CA
- Phone
- (707) 825-8400
Little Learners Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1111 M Street, Arcata, CA
- Phone
- (707) 633-6280
Little Learners Eureka
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 798-6085
Little Peoples Corner Preschool/Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 3844 Walnut Drive, #C, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 445-0339
Little Redwoods Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 191 Briceland Road, Redway, CA
- Phone
- (707) 923-3186
Icoe-Cds Little Sneaker'S State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1900 South 6th Street, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 353-8345
Icoe-Ecep Calexico Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1000 Rockwood, Calexico, CA
- Phone
- (760) 768-3837
Icoe-Ecep El Centro Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 280 South Fairfield Drive, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 312-6431
Icoe-Ecep Bears Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 230 South Fairfield Drive, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 482-5608
Little Einstein'S Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 1022 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 592-4370
Noah'S Ark Preschool-Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 722 E 6th St, Holtville, CA
- Phone
- (760) 356-2568
Lane Street Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 631 Lane Street, Yreka, CA
- Phone
- (530) 842-5366
Hartnell College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 156 Homestead Avenue, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 755-6945
Heaven Sent
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 520 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA
- Phone
- (831) 373-1922
King City Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 520 Collins Street, King City, CA
- Phone
- (831) 385-5012
La Paz Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 550 5th Street, Gonzales, CA
- Phone
- (831) 675-2355
Marina Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
- Address
- 3066 Lake Drive, Marina, CA
- Phone
- (831) 384-0255
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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.