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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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Miss Barbara'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
226 Beach Road, Marina, CA
Phone
(831) 883-2616
Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 455-1546
Playhouse Childcare Center (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
58 Hill Street, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 756-1926
Sacred Heart Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1250 Cooper Avenue, Suite 3, Turlock, CA
Phone
(209) 634-8578
Our Kids' Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10846 Gilmore Way, Grass Valley, CA
Phone
(530) 274-9106
Our Playhouse Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
415 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA
Phone
(530) 265-3262
Good News Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Good News Preschool (also referenced as Anaheim Kids Academy) receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, welcoming facility. Parents highlight the structured learning curriculum, strong communication through their app, and emotional support provided to children. Multiple reviewers report their children adjusted quickly and showed positive social and academic growth.

caring and professional teacherswarm and welcoming environmentclean facility
Address
3330 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 722-7133
Good Shepherd Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
7082 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park, CA
Phone
(714) 827-6440
Gratitude Garden Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Gratitude Garden Preschool receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its warm, caring staff and holistic approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight the STEM-based curriculum, outdoor learning environment, and focus on emotional development as key strengths that help children thrive academically and socially.

STEM/STEAM education programoutdoor classroom with garden and animalscaring and nurturing staff
Address
92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA
Phone
(949) 572-4453
Great Adventures Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Great Adventures Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, clean facility, and educational programs. Directors Ms. Phyllis and Ms. Kathy are noted for their hands-on involvement and passion for children's development. Children show strong academic progress and parents report excellent communication from teachers.

Caring and compassionate staffattentive teachers who provide detailed daily updatesclean facility
Address
7945 Aldrich Dr., Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 847-0844
Happy Minds Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Happy Minds Kids Academy in Mission Viejo receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, comprehensive curriculum using High/Scope and Montessori methods, strong leadership, and notable improvements in their children's development, particularly in speech and confidence. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, organization, and family engagement through events and programs.

Responsive and communicative leadershipcaring and loving teacherscomprehensive curriculum (art
Address
24000 Alicia Parkway, # 35, Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 455-1212
Heights Christian Schools-San Juan Capistrano P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
31501 Avendia Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Phone
(949) 429-5660
Hephatha Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Hephatha Lutheran Church Preschool for its caring, dedicated teachers and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its academically advanced curriculum combined with strong emphasis on character development, spiritual growth, and community building. All reviews are highly positive with no criticisms reported.

caring and dedicated teachersacademically advanced curriculumcharacter development focus
Address
5900 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 637-0887
Hillsborough Private School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
191 Old Springs Road, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 998-6031
Jcc Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1 Federation Way Ste. 200, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 435-3400
Jenny Hart Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Jenny Hart Early Education Center in Irvine receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, community-focused preschool with loving and patient teachers. Parents highlight strong child development across academics, social skills, and self-care, along with engaging activities and events. Multiple reviews mention children being reluctant to leave school and showing significant improvement compared to previous programs.

Warmcaringpatient teachers; strong sense of community among families; balanced curriculum covering faith
Address
4445 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 786-7392
Katherine Irvine Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1002 West 2nd Street, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 541-8164
Kiddie Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3516 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 680-0567
La Habra Presbyterian Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
5

LA Habra Presbyterian Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and nurturing, creative environment. Parents consistently highlight small class sizes, quality curriculum, engaging activities, and the positive developmental growth their children experienced. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children at the school.

Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizescreative and engaging activities (crafts
Address
951 N Idaho St, La Habra, CA
Phone
(562) 691-2618
Ladera Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2515 Rawlings Way, Tustin, CA
Phone
(714) 505-8098
Laguna Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
415 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 494-0504
Lake Forest Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25435 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 951-2862
Lakeview Learning Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
22921 Ridge Route, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 837-6100
Robert H. Lange Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 837-2500
Leport Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

LePort Montessori School in Irvine receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the school's strong academics, particularly in literacy and math, combined with a nurturing Montessori approach. Parents consistently highlight dedicated and caring teachers, a warm community environment, and impressive social-emotional development and life skills instruction for children as young as 2 years old.

Strong academic foundation and early literacy/math skillsdedi
Address
3983 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 427-3969
Li'L Cottonwood Playgroup
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12341 Montecito Rd., Rossmoor, CA
Phone
(562) 430-7761
Lil' Lighthouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
301 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(949) 631-7294
Linda Vista Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5600 South Ohio St., Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 779-8145
Lindbergh Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lindbergh Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teaching staff and quality meal offerings. Parents report their children are thriving and express satisfaction with the affordable tuition rates. The center appears to be highly regarded by families.

Loving and sweet teachersexcellent meals providedaffordable tuition
Address
220 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(949) 650-2506
Little Big Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
27111 Aliso Creek Rd, #100, Aliso Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 265-0440

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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.