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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Kensington Nursery School is a highly-regarded co-op preschool where all reviewers report positive experiences. Parents praise the experienced and caring staff, strong sense of community, flexible scheduling, and balance of structured activities with outdoor and free play.
- Address
- 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA
- Phone
- (510) 524-7963
- Address
- 6970 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 465-1887
- Address
- 450 S. Waterman, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 352-6703
- Address
- 801 East First Street, Santa Ana, CA
- Phone
- (714) 836-4056
- Address
- 1145 West Valencia Mesa, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 738-1541
- Address
- 32204 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-5243
- Address
- 10540 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 741-0970
- Address
- 1209 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA
- Phone
- (714) 969-8697
- Address
- 506 South Janss Street, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 241-8920
- Address
- 20411 James Bay Circle, Lake Forest, CA
- Phone
- (949) 583-9292
- Address
- 2050 Youthway, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 525-1251
- Address
- 114 North Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 773-1002
- Address
- 1234 W. Orangethorpe, Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (714) 992-6208
- Address
- 8461 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 537-8900
Parents consistently praise Garden Grove Montessori Academy for its authentic application of Montessori methodology and exceptional staff who provide nurturing, loving care. Children show strong academic progress in reading, math, and language skills alongside development of life skills, emotional growth, and behavioral improvement. Parents highlight the caring director and teachers by name and express high satisfaction with the value and overall experience.
- Address
- 10141 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 636-6300
- Address
- 12421 Magnolia Street, Garden Grove, CA
- Phone
- (714) 534-9049
Giant Step Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, regular communication, educational activities, and affordable pricing compared to other Costa Mesa facilities. The center is described as creating a welcoming community atmosphere with good outdoor space and multi-age interactions.
- Address
- 758 St. Clair Street, Costa Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (714) 540-1775
- Address
- 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 521-5454
- Address
- One University Circle, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 667-3036
- Address
- 400 North Kilroy Road, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 669-6374
- Address
- 1300 Patchett Drive, Newman, CA
- Phone
- (209) 581-9000
- Address
- 1911 Toyon Avenue, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 522-7091
- Address
- 3502 Roeding Road, Ceres, CA
- Phone
- (209) 380-9319
- Address
- 2818 Conant Ave., Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 525-4937
- Address
- 1351 East G Street, Oakdale, CA
- Phone
- (209) 847-6820
- Address
- 905 Byron Lane, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 576-4688
- Address
- 1719 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA
- Phone
- (530) 822-5103
- Address
- 200 Western Avenue, Yuba City, CA
- Phone
- (530) 671-7047
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
- Address
- 2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-0446
- Address
- 3830 W. Tulare, Visalia, CA
- Phone
- (559) 732-7476
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