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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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Ner Tamid Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Ner Tamid Pre-School as a welcoming and well-organized Hebrew school and synagogue community. Reviews highlight the spiritual foundation, strong sense of belonging, and quality programming for children of all ages. The facility is noted for its friendly staff and inclusive atmosphere.

welcoming communitywell-organized Hebrew school programspiritual foundation
Address
5721 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Phone
(310) 544-7725
Montessori Woodland Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Montessori Woodland Hills for its caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum. The center serves infants through pre-K with extended hours (6:30am-6pm), affordable pricing, and a quality lunch program. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show positive development.

Loving and attentive teachersclean environmentlarge classrooms
Address
6104 Fallbrook Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 340-4404
Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Montessori Academy in Glendale receives outstanding reviews with parents praising the hands-on leadership of owner Ms. Angela, highly attentive staff, and strong educational preparation for elementary school. Parents consistently report children are well-cared-for, happy, and experience significant developmental progress in a safe, nurturing Montessori environment.

Hands-on owner and managementkind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for elementary school
Address
1920 W. Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale, CA
Phone
(818) 846-5999
Pico Pre-School # 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
4436 West Pico, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 936-7652
Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara in Roseville receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and directors (Carol and Colleen), developmental progress of their children, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Parents consistently highlight the facility's cleanliness, on-site kitchen with healthy meals, extended hours (6am-6pm), enriching activities, and special events. Multiple families report long-term enrollment with siblings and express deep trust in the center's ability to support their children's growth and wellbeing.

Caring and passionate staffstrong communication via daily photos and app updateson-site kitchen with healthy meals
Address
1741 Santa Clara Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 784-3331
Indian Valley College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews consistently praise Indian Valley College Children's Center for its beautiful, spacious campus setting with pleasant natural surroundings, trails, and access to various facilities. Parents appreciate the quiet, well-maintained location suitable for outdoor activities and events. Some mention COVID-19 restrictions as a limitation.

Beautiful campusspacious groundspleasant trails and natural setting
Address
1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 883-2211
San Jacinto Usd State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise the teachers and office staff at this preschool for their kindness, efficiency, and understanding nature. The facility receives consistently high ratings with parents describing it as a great and awesome school.

Excellent teachersefficient office staffkind and understanding staff
Address
1089 Deanza, San Jacinto, CA
Phone
(951) 929-7700
Guidepost Montessori Alicia
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Guidepost Montessori Alicia for its loving, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show significant developmental growth, bilingual language skills, and increased confidence. The staff, particularly named administrators and guides, are described as caring, responsive, and committed to individual child needs.

Child development and learning outcomesbilingual/Spanish immersion programcaring and attentive staff
Address
25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA
Phone
(949) 354-2259
Mission Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Mission Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive, caring staff, authentic Montessori approach, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Parents consistently highlight the clean facilities, organized classrooms, engaging materials, and the staff's genuine investment in each child's development. One parent noted inconsistencies between classroom experiences, citing differences in academic variety and communication in their daughter's classroom compared to their son's.

attentive and caring stafforganized and communicativebeautiful and bright facilities
Address
26763 Plaza Drive, Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 582-3956
Kids Kare Willow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Kids Kare Willow has received exclusively 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight their trust in the center's prioritization of children's safety and well-being, with many returning for multiple children or recommending to others.

caring and nurturing staffexcellent parent communicationchild safety prioritized
Address
3067 Willow Avenue, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 291-9111
Northwest Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
3542 W. Gettysburg, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 228-3057
Reach Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Reach Montessori Preschool for its nurturing Montessori approach, caring and dedicated teachers led by Ms. Annie, and positive impact on children's social and academic development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive in the mixed-age, stimulating environment. Parents appreciate the accessible administration and warm community despite modest facilities.

Dedicated and caring teachersauthentic Montessori curriculummixed-age classroom benefits
Address
2490 Story Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 705-6998
Good Neighbors
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Good Neighbors is a highly-rated daycare center in Sacramento with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the quality of care, teacher engagement, and strong communication. The center has a 70+ year history in the community and provides scholarships to local high school students.

excellent teachersgreat environmentstrong parent communication
Address
3700 Knightlinger, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 649-6966
The Joy Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Joy of Children is a highly-regarded preschool with 35 years of experience, run by twin sisters Alicia and Elaine. Parents consistently praise the caring, structured environment and the strong emotional, social, and academic development their children experience. The facility prioritizes kindness, respect, and preparing children well for kindergarten.

Loving and attentive owners/teacherslow teacher turnoverchildren feel safe and valued
Address
412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 608-9277
Only Love Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2666 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 920-8724
Only Love Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2670 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 920-8724
Only Love Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2581 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 920-8724
St Andrews By The Sea Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

St. Andrews by the Sea Preschool receives exceptional reviews from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, thoughtful curriculum balancing structured learning with creative play, and strong community building. The facility is highly recommended for families seeking quality early childhood education.

Warm and caring staffnurturing and safe environmentexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photos via Brightwheel app
Address
1050 Thomas Avenue, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 273-3023
Temple Adat Elohim Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Temple Adat Elohim Preschool is a Reform Jewish facility in Thousand Oaks with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the phenomenal staff, welcoming environment, and quality educational programs for young children. The facility is described as secure, accommodating, and inclusive of interfaith families.

Phenomenal staffwelcoming and accommodating environmentquality children's education programs
Address
2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone
(805) 497-6920
Children'S After School Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
443 Burnett Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 643-2272
Cherry Valley Brethren Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
39205 Vineland Street, Cherry Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 845-3089
Bethel Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
10181 Finch Ave, Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 252-8512
Challenger School-Almaden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
19950 Mckean Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 377-2300
Creative Habitat Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Creative Habitat Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for their warmth, professionalism, and dedication to child development. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with strong communication and flexible hours accommodating working families.

Caring and professional staffconsistent teachers with tenureengaging curriculum with new activities
Address
1190 West Latimer Avenue, Campbell, CA
Phone
(408) 374-4442
San Jacinto Headstart/State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise San Jacinto Head Start/State Preschool for its caring and kind staff. Teachers are noted as great, and office staff are efficient in handling administrative matters. Overall satisfaction is very high among reviewers.

Kind and understanding staffefficient office staffgreat teachers
Address
257 Grand Army, San Jacinto, CA
Phone
(951) 654-1531
School Time Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
10235 Wells Drive, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 689-1151
Pixie Play School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Pixie Play School is a parent-run cooperative preschool in Concord that receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight the play-based learning model, strong teacher support, and active parent involvement as key strengths that foster children's social development and create a supportive community.

Play-based learning environmentdedicated teachers (particularly Teacher Jessica)parent cooperative involvement
Address
1797 Ayers Road, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 689-4030
Wee Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Wee Care Center in Brentwood is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews giving it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, quality instruction, family-oriented atmosphere, and the center's Christ-centered approach. The facility is noted for successfully preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and personable staffhigh-quality curriculumclean facility
Address
1275 Fairview Avenue, Brentwood, CA
Phone
(925) 516-0221
Learning Lab Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Learning Lab Preschool for its caring, nurturing teachers and Christ-centered curriculum that balances academics, creativity, and social-emotional development. Families highlight the school's modern facilities, engaging activities, regular photo/video updates via Brightwheel, and exceptional support for both children and parents. Children show measurable growth in confidence, academic skills, and emotional development.

Loving and caring teachersChrist-centered environmentSTEAM-based interactive learning
Address
5000 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 355-3071
Leport Schools-Huntington Harbor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

LePort Schools-Huntington Harbor receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated, compassionate teaching staff, strong Montessori curriculum including language immersion, and the nurturing, inclusive community that supports children's academic, social, and emotional growth.

Highly trained and caring teachersstrong teacher-parent communicationMontessori and Spanish language immersion programs
Address
16081 Waikiki Lane, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 377-6035

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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.