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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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Reformation Lutheran Church/School
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Reformation Lutheran Church/School as an excellent Christian educational institution with outstanding teachers who genuinely care about students' academic and spiritual development. The school is noted for its strong community atmosphere, biblical integration across subjects, modern technology, and affordable pricing for faith-based education.

Caring and engaging teachersbiblical teaching integrated into curriculumsmall classroom sizes
Address
4670 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 279-1117
Christ The King Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents who value its Christian education, caring staff, and welcoming community. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and enjoying the school's curriculum including Bible stories and chapel activities. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and friendly staffdirector Chris is responsive and welcoming
Address
1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8722
Adventure Montessori Academy And School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Adventure Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and structured learning environment. Parents highlight the professionalism of leadership, individual attention given to children, and smooth daily operations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and improvements in their children's confidence and love of learning.

Montessori teaching philosophyprofessional and carin
Address
4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA
Phone
(510) 489-4191
First United Methodist Church Preschool Of Upland
Church Daycare
4.9
Address
262 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-0255
A Joyful Noise Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

A Joyful Noise Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting caring and attentive staff who create a home-like environment. Parents appreciate the daily photo updates, religious/biblical education, healthy meals, and strong teacher-child relationships. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived academically and emotionally since enrolling.

caring and dedicated staffhome-like environmentdaily photo updates with timestamps
Address
26555 Gading Road, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 782-8593
Twin Tigers Academy Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Twin Tigers Academy is a martial arts school, not a daycare center. Parents consistently praise the instructors for creating a supportive, structured environment that builds children's confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills. Reviewers highlight strong instruction, community atmosphere, and positive impact on students' focus and behavior both in and out of class.

Patient and encouraging instructorswell-structured classesbuilds confidence and discipline
Address
700 Harvest Park, Ste M, Brentwood, CA
Phone
(925) 513-7591
Empire Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Empire Montessori Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, bilingual Mandarin-English immersion program, and caring staff. Parents highlight significant developmental gains in their children across academic, social, and emotional domains, along with well-organized activities, secure facilities, and responsive leadership.

Bilingual/Mandarin immersion programcaring and patient teachersstrong academic and social-emotional development
Address
3765 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 979-1696
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

First Covenant Treehouse Preschool receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and strong academic curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, emphasis on both learning and play, and positive social-emotional development their children experienced during their time at the school.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong teacher-student ratiosexcellent academic
Address
4000 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 531-0320
Christ Lutheran Church- Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Christ Lutheran Church-Preschool in Brea receives consistently high praise with a 4.9/5 rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents appreciate the friendly community and well-maintained facilities.

Excellent teachingfriendly and welcoming peoplestrong leadership
Address
820 W. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA
Phone
(714) 529-0892
Christ The King Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Christ the King Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the Christian education, dedicated staff, and welcoming community. Parents highlight strong academic learning, meaningful chapel experiences, and professional, friendly staff led by director Chris. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and the facility is clean and well-organized.

Christian education and biblical teachinginteractive chapel servicesstrong academic progress including early reading skills
Address
1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8722
Carlsbad Country Day School-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Carlsbad Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the quality and dedication of teachers, especially Ms. Jenny Wheeler. Parents highlight the safe, clean, nurturing environment, quality meals, good communication, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple families report that their children love attending and form lasting friendships.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe environmentclean facility with good natural light
Address
5150 Hemingway Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 804-0550
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Day Nursery is a small, community-based church facility that parents describe as welcoming, kind, and caring. Families appreciate the warm atmosphere, good music, and food offerings. Parents report positive experiences with the preschool program and graduation ceremonies.

welcoming environmentkind and caring staffwarm community
Address
11609 S. Studebaker Road, Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 864-2319
Kids Kare Willow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Kids Kare Willow receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, nurturing staff, strong parent communication, and safe learning environment. Multiple families have returned for additional children or sent their own kids after attending as children themselves.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationchild safety prioritized
Address
3067 Willow Ave, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 275-1169
Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Knowledge Beginnings in Roseville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 out of 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and compassionate staff, child development outcomes, and the center's willingness to go above and beyond to support families. The facility is highlighted for its cleanliness, communication, activities, and on-site meals.

caring and passionate staffstrong child development and milestone achievem
Address
1741 Santa Clara Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 784-3331
Al-Rribat Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

AL-RRIBAT Academy appears to be an Islamic center (masjid) rather than a daycare facility. Reviews praise it as a welcoming community space with clean facilities, active programming including classes and events, and knowledgeable religious leadership. Parents describe feeling a strong sense of belonging and community support.

Clean facilitieswelcoming and friendly communityactive programming (classes
Address
7183-A Saranac Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 589-6200
Carlsbad Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Carlsbad Country Day School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, qualified teachers, safe facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and forming meaningful friendships in a nurturing environment. The school is particularly noted for enrichment programs, healthy meals, and teacher continuity across grade levels.

Highly attentive and caring teacherssafe environmentclean modern f
Address
5150 Hemingway Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 804-0550
Busy Bodies Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Busy Bodies Playhouse is a highly-rated play center where parents report their children are happy, engaged, and eager to return. The facility offers extensive play equipment, activities, and amenities in a clean environment with friendly staff.

Extensive play equipment and activities (bouncy housetrampolinearts and crafts)
Address
2070 Peabody Rd., Suite 710, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 685-9945
Congregational Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Congregational Christian Preschool for its excellent teachers, clean environment, and trustworthy care. Reviewers appreciate the school's spiritual foundation and welcoming community atmosphere. Overall, families express high satisfaction with the facility and staff.

Excellent teachersclean environmenttrustworthy care
Address
230 Sacramento Street, Rio Vista, CA
Phone
(707) 374-3280
Children'S Choice
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children's Choice for its warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The staff, led by director Ms. Vanessa, is highlighted as exceptional, compassionate, and dedicated to each child's individual growth and happiness. Multiple parents report their children look forward to attending daily and have developed genuine love of learning.

Warm and safe environmentengaging activitiesexceptional an
Address
8824 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA
Phone
(619) 457-0381
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children's Choice (formerly Dayspring Christian Learning Center) for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and educational activities. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name for their warmth, patience, and genuine love for the children. The facility features hands-on learning opportunities, good communication with parents, and a welcoming environment where children are eager to attend.

Compassionate and caring staffclean fac
Address
1150 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA
Phone
(619) 442-2895
Fallbrook United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Fallbrook United Methodist Church Preschool receives consistently high ratings from visitors and families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere and caring congregation. The church facilities are described as spacious and lovely, with appreciated leadership from Pastor Melissa Rusler.

welcoming communitycaring staff and congregationspacious facilities
Address
1844 Winterhaven Road, Fallbrook, CA
Phone
(760) 728-8501
Infant Center Of La Verne United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

The reviews provided do not contain information about the daycare itself. Instead, reviews focus on the United Methodist Church building's history as a film location, its welcoming congregation, and worship services. No parents reviewed their experience with the Infant Center daycare program.

Welcoming congregationbeautiful buildinghistoric significance as film location
Address
3205 D Street, La Verne, CA
Phone
(909) 596-5369
Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
Glen Park Canyon (Chenery-Elk), San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 586-2771
Tiny Treasures-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Tiny Treasures receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise owners Simin and Kazem for providing exceptional, family-like care in a clean and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the educational focus, creative activities, nutritious home-cooked meals, and strong developmental progress their children make. Multiple parents report their children transitioned easily to daycare and genuinely enjoy attending.

Caring and experienced caregiversactive educational instructioncreative and varied activities
Address
11815 Long Beach Blvd, Lynwood, CA
Phone
(424) 296-5650
Christ The King Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Christ the King Lutheran Preschool for its welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, with strong emphasis on community, faith-based education, and caring staff. Families appreciate feeling accepted and supported while their children learn about God in a safe environment. The church community is described as inclusive and non-judgmental.

Welcoming environmentfaith-based learningcaring staff
Address
3947 West Kimber Drive, Newbury Park, CA
Phone
(805) 499-7022
Abc Magic Moments Preschool - Irvington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

ABC Magic Moments receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the director Miss Maroof's dedication, the balanced curriculum combining academics with arts and movement, and the warm, nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially.

Dedicated director and caring teachersbalanced curriculum with academics and creative learningemphasis on discipline and cleanliness
Address
4600 Carol Ave., Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 585-5965
Alyce Norman Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Alyce Norman Educational Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the well-trained staff and caring approach to education. Parents report notable developmental improvements in their children's speech and social skills, and highlight the center's strong communication with families and willingness to support parents through difficult times.

Well-trained teacherssecure environmenteducational activities
Address
1200 Anna Street, West Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 375-7650
The Beginning Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Beginning Montessori Children's House in West Hills receives universal praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate it 5/5 stars, with families highlighting the caring staff, effective Montessori teaching methods, and safe, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong leadership (Ms. Sunethra/Sunaitra)child-centric Montessori approach
Address
7475 Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 992-5341
Bethlehem Temple 5 Star Center
Church Daycare
4.9

NOTE: The reviews provided are for a religious facility/church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the spiritual atmosphere, welcoming community, and leadership. All ratings are 5/5 stars.

Welcoming and friendly communityStrong spiritual presenceEngaging praise and worship
Address
5216 Wadsworth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 232-3998
Blind Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Blind Children's Center as a specialized facility with exceptional staff, thoughtful design, and warm community atmosphere. Multiple long-term families and alumni express deep appreciation for the school's dedication to children with visual impairments and disabilities. The center is noted for its professional, caring approach that supports both children's development and parent education.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffpatient instructorswell-designed sensory-friendly facilities
Address
4120 Marathon St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 664-2153

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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.