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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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Evergreen Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Evergreen Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the Montessori approach's effectiveness in fostering independence and confidence, along with exceptional staff, clean facilities, and strong support for individual child development including special needs.

Montessori curriculum promotes independence and creativitywarm and attentive staffclean and organized classrooms
Address
3122 Fowler Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 238-4001
Marina View Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Marina View Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight the owner's personal involvement, caring and patient teachers, and clean, organized facilities. Parents consistently report excellent communication, strong child development progress, and describe staff as compassionate and family-like, with many teachers having tenure exceeding 10 years.

Hands-on and personable ownerkind and caring teachersclean and organized facility
Address
25301 Sweet Meadow Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA
Phone
(949) 249-8687
Concord Child Care Center / Morning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents highly praise Concord Child Care Center for its excellent teachers and trustworthy care environment. The staff is described as compassionate professionals who provide a good experience for children. One parent noted they never received a call when needing assistance.

Excellent and caring teacherssafe and reliable environmentprofessional staff
Address
1360 C Detroit Avenue, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 689-5151
First Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

First Lutheran Christian Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, invested staff, clean facilities, and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report smooth transitions, positive developmental outcomes, and a nurturing community environment at reasonable costs.

Warm and caring teachersclean facilitiesreasonable pricing
Address
4006 Concord Boulevard, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 798-5330
Evergreen Montessori School-Yb
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Evergreen Montessori School-YB in San Jose receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong academic and social-emotional development, and the school's responsiveness to individual child needs.

Nurturing and structured environmentwarm and attentive staffMontessori approach encourages independence and curiosity
Address
3403 Yerba Buena Road, Bldg D, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 532-7000
Genius Kids-Milpitas
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Genius Kids Milpitas receives consistently high praise from parents for its structured, theme-based curriculum that emphasizes academics, public speaking, and creative activities. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated teachers, clean facility, and noticeable developmental growth in their children's confidence, communication, and social skills.

Well-structured curriculumcaring and patient teachersfocus on public speaking and leadership
Address
495 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 610-4000
Little Acorn Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1667 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 964-8445
Mount Hermon Play School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Mount Hermon is a Christian retreat and conference center in redwood forests near the city. Guests consistently praise the peaceful natural setting, friendly staff, quality food, and variety of activities including hiking, sports facilities, and family programs. Rooms are generally comfortable though some noted aging or limited amenities.

Beautiful natural setting with redwood treespeaceful atmospherefriendly and attentive staff
Address
3 Parkview, Mount Hermon, CA
Phone
(831) 335-9420
Concord Child Care Center / School-Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Concord Child Care Center for its trustworthy, safe environment and excellent staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality of teachers and caregivers. One parent expressed concern about not receiving communication when needed.

Excellent teachers and staffsafe and reliable facilitytrustworthy care
Address
1360 C Detroit Avenue, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 689-5151
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Faith Lutheran Preschool receives universal praise from parents for its warm, welcoming environment and caring, dedicated staff led by Ms. Lisa. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, individual attention to each child's development, and strong sense of community that extends to families.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm welcoming environmentplay-based learning curriculum
Address
4000 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks, CA
Phone
(916) 961-5237
Children'S Montessori Center Of Yorba Linda
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children's Montessori Center of Yorba Linda for its nurturing, well-organized Montessori environment and dedicated staff. Director Ms. Vicky and her team are frequently highlighted for their passion, attentiveness, and holistic approach to education. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong academic development and independence.

Caring and patient teachersnurturing environmentdirector's dedication and flexibility
Address
17550 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 528-0831
Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara in Roseville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, compassionate staff, developmental progress of children, and comprehensive services. Parents highlight the center's responsiveness, communication, safety standards, and willingness to support families through difficult times.

Caring and passionate staffstrong child development and milestone achievementdaily photo updates and communication
Address
1741 Santa Clara Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 784-3331
Peter Pan Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Peter Pan Pre-School for its caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the effective communication from leadership. Children are described as happy, engaged, and developing well through enriching activities and events.

Experienced and nurturing teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationwarm family-like community
Address
399 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
(925) 685-2275
Sbcss Live Oak State Preschool Bldg. C0-1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2547 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 673-1705
Grace Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Dharma Treasure Temple, a Buddhist meditation and learning facility. There is a significant mismatch between the stated daycare name/purpose and the actual review content.

None mentioned
Address
3201 Ulloa Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 681-6606
South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project INC.
Church Daycare
4.9
Address
892 E. 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 234-1471
Heartwood Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Heartwood Child Development Center receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, educational value, and strong communication. Multiple families report their children thriving across all age groups from infants through school-age.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and learning programssafe and reliable environment
Address
4883 Kingsley Street, Montclair, CA
Phone
(909) 626-0955
Rainbow Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Rainbow Childhood Development Center receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the experienced leadership of Director Helen, professional and caring teaching staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and show developmental progress in academics, behavior, and independence. The center offers trilingual education, engaging activities, regular parent communication, and classroom cameras for monitoring.

Address
227 South Main Street, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 781-8428
Little Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Scholars Preschool in Red Bluff receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly teachers Christi and Analisa, and report that children thrive academically and socially while being well-prepared for kindergarten. Families highlight the warm, organized environment and strong communication with parents.

Dedicated and caring staffchildren feel loved and safeexcellent academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1605 Kimball Rd., Red Bluff, CA
Phone
(530) 527-3932
Faith Lutheran Church Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.9

Faith Lutheran Church Early Learning Center is a Bible-based preschool with caring teachers. Parents praise the welcoming environment and special programs like monthly parents' night out. The facility is part of a church community known for friendly staff and good services.

caring teachersBible-based curriculumwelcoming staff
Address
8200 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 962-1864
Fusion Preschool Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1191 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 674-7595
Fusion Preschool Academy II (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1191 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 437-8216
Concord Child Care Center-Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Concord Child Care Center-Infants for excellent teaching staff and a safe, trustworthy environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality of care and the compassionate nature of the team. One reviewer expressed concern about not receiving a callback when needing assistance.

Excellent and professional staffsafe and reliable facilitytrustworthy care
Address
1360 B Detroit Avenue, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 689-8122
Got Game Sports
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Got Game Sports is a highly-rated sports camp and after-school program in Los Angeles with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the enthusiastic, attentive coaches, well-organized activities, field trips, and the program's ability to make children feel safe and excited to attend. The facility is noted as affordable compared to other LA camps and creates a strong sense of community among participants.

Excellent coaches who are warm and attentiveengaging and well-organized programschildren excited and eager to attend
Address
408 Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 975-8524
Redlands Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Redlands Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff who know children by name, maintain strong communication, and create a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication about daily activitiessafe environment
Address
1041 E. Brockton, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-2463
Wine Country Day-Yountville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This is not a daycare center. The reviews are for Wine Country Connection, a wine shop and tasting bar in Yountville, California. There are no parent reviews about childcare services.

None - this is not a daycare facility
Address
6554 Yount Street, Yountville, CA
Phone
(707) 944-2244
Strong Foundations Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Strong Foundations Learning Center in Thousand Palms receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the personal attention given to each child, including those with special needs, and appreciate daily updates through the Brightwheel app. Many families have remained with the center for years, viewing staff as extended family.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication with parentsdaily photo and message updates via Brightwheel app
Address
72400 La Canada Way, Thousand Palms, CA
Phone
(760) 668-6103
Fusion Elite Performance Trainings Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Fusion Elite Performance Training Center is a martial arts and performance training facility in Rocklin that receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents. Parents consistently praise the instructors' patience, expertise, and ability to create a welcoming, supportive environment where children develop skills in martial arts while also gaining confidence, discipline, and respect. The facility offers karate, taekwondo, jiujitsu, summer camps, and an after-school program that parents report their children love attending.

Patient and positive instructorspersonalized attention to each childwarm and welcoming environment
Address
2315 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 632-1995
Sunshine House - Oakley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Sunshine House Oakley for its warm, professional staff who genuinely care about children's development and safety. The facility is clean and well-organized, with a balanced approach to child-directed and teacher-led learning. Parents appreciate the frequent communication through photos, updates, and notes, as well as enriching activities like music classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor play.

Friendly and attentive staffclean facilityst
Address
875 West Cypress Road, Oakley, CA
Phone
(925) 625-5600
University Child Care At Mission Bay (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise University Child Care at Mission Bay for its friendly, knowledgeable staff who show genuine care for the children. The facility features new amenities as of June with expanded classes and improved play areas. Parents report their children are enjoying their time there.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffgenuine care from teachersnew facilities
Address
727 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(617) 673-8000

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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.