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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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Gan Camarillo Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 982-0831
Bethel Children'S Center Of Santa Rosa
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1577 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 527-0332
Brush Creek Family Services INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Brush Creek Family Services Inc. receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and play-based educational approach. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and well-prepared for kindergarten in a loving and accepting environment.

Caring and experienced staffplay-based curriculumwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
4657 Badger Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 539-1612
Christ Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1717 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 526-0204
College Oak Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1925 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 579-5510
Franklin Park Pre-School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Franklin Park Pre-School Center is a co-op preschool in Santa Rosa that receives consistently high praise from parents. The center emphasizes play-based learning, parental involvement, and social-emotional development, with parents noting strong relationships between teachers and children and a welcoming community atmosphere.

caring and dedicated teachersparental involvement opportunitiesplay-based and structured learning balance
Address
2095 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 546-7330
Fumc Preschool Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

FUMC Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the experienced, loving staff, spacious facilities, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and well-prepared for kindergarten. The program is recommended as the best daycare option in Sonoma County.

Experienced staff (many employed 28-30 years)low teacher-student ratiospacious indoor gym and outdoor play areas
Address
1551 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 546-7012
Fairfield Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Fairfield Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the Montessori-based hands-on learning environment, skilled teachers, and safe facilities. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with improvements in engagement, behavior, and social skills. The center is credited with helping children build foundational values and prepare for elementary school.

Safe and well-organized environmenthands-on Montessori learning approachskilled and attentive teachers
Address
1101 Utah Street, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 427-1442
Bright Start The Early Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1617 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 963-2024
E.E.S. Temple Heights Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
1550 Temple Heights Drive, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 631-6242
Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
620 North Street, Woodland, CA
Phone
(530) 681-3103
Atcaa Jamestown Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
10550 Seventh Street, Jamestown, CA
Phone
(209) 533-0361
Christian Heights Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13711 Joshua Way, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 532-7305
Davis Parent Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.

Play-based learning programsupportive and knowledgeable teachersstrong parent community
Address
1441 Danbury, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 757-5375
Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
18234 Fourth Ave, Jamestown, CA
Phone
(209) 533-0361
Colton Jusd Head Start Bloomington
Headstart Programs
5
Address
18829 Orange, Bloomington, CA
Phone
(909) 876-6342
Csusb Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 537-5928
Del Rosa Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1333 East 39th Street, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 886-0802
First Lutheran Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1207 West Cypress, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 335-2228
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
869 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 982-8616
Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church Pre-School
Church Daycare
5

Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church Pre-School in El Cajon receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and director Robin's leadership. Parents highlight the bright, spacious facility, strong academics, and supportive community environment that has served multiple generations of families.

Warm and caring staffexcellent director (Robin)bright and spacious facility
Address
455 Church Way, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 466-3326
Fleur De Lis Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Fleur de Lis as an exceptional preschool that fosters individual growth, confidence, and a love of learning through a dedicated, play-based curriculum. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's cognitive, emotional, and physical development. The beautiful natural setting, diverse and welcoming community, and strong preparation for kindergarten are frequently highlighted.

Individualized attention to each childwarm and caring staffdedicated curriculum
Address
3743 Front Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 295-6781
Child'S Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1415 San Andres, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 966-6767
Easton Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5895 S. Elm, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 268-0148
Echo Park Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1010 Douglas Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 250-4514
Echo Park Silverlake Peoples Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1953 Lakeshore, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 660-9665
The Ed Sperience Child Dev. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1145 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 750-5561
Berkeley International Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Berkeley International Montessori School for its exceptional Montessori methodology, bilingual Japanese-English immersion program, and dedicated teaching staff. Children show rapid development in independence, academic skills, language acquisition, and social-emotional growth within a small, tight-knit community. The school maintains reasonable safety protocols and strong parent-teacher communication.

Montessori teaching methodologyJapanese language immersionchild independence and confidence building
Address
1227 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 838-1815
Bright World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bright World Preschool (now operating as Pilgrim Learning Academy) receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight successful transitions for young children, strong academic and social development, well-organized facilities, and excellent value for the services provided.

Experienced and patient teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstructured curriculum
Address
20613 Stanton Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
Phone
(510) 581-1580
Broadway Children'S School Of Oakland INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Broadway Children's School of Oakland is a highly-regarded play-based preschool with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, well-trained staff, nurturing environment, and flexible scheduling. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and some commute from other cities to attend.

caring and attentive teachersplay-based learning curriculumstrong child development outcomes
Address
394 Adams Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 763-9337

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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.