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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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Lily'S Garden Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
616 S. Chapel Ave., Alhambra, CA
Phone
(626) 282-9736
Little Stars Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Stars Academy Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise significant academic progress, caring staff, and a nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's cleanliness, organization, and the lasting positive impact on their children's development from toddlerhood through kindergarten readiness.

Academic progress and school readinesscaring and dedicated staffclean and well-organized facility
Address
14237 Van Nuys Boulevard, Arleta, CA
Phone
(818) 890-0220
Little Treehouse Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Treehouse Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and safe environment. Parents highlight the included meal program with fresh home-cooked food, extended hours, multilingual teachers, and enrichment activities as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive socially and developmentally, with noticeable improvements in confidence, social skills, and independence.

Caring and attentive staffplay-based learning curriculumspacious indoor and outdoor facilities
Address
18510 Plummer Street, Northridge, CA
Phone
(818) 772-9320
Lucia Rivera Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
233 N Breed St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 263-3846
Maple Ave Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
332 N. Maple Ave., Montebello, CA
Phone
(323) 724-3939
Maple Avenue Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
324 - 324 1/2 N. Maple Ave., Montebello, CA
Phone
(323) 724-3939
Maple Ave. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
332 1/2 N. Maple Avenue, Montebello, CA
Phone
(323) 724-3939
Happy Sunshine Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Happy Sunshine Kids (also known as Kiddie Academy of Pasadena) for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. The center is noted for accepting infants as young as 3.5 months, implementing Montessori and play-based learning approaches, and providing daily communication with parents through updates and photos.

Caring and attentive staffstrong early childhood education with Montessori principlesaccepts infants from 3.
Address
169 North Halstead Street, Pasadena, CA
Phone
(626) 744-9111
Immanuel Drew Child Development Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
506 E. Laurel Street, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 635-3543
Jeffrey Foundation Multipurpose Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Jeffrey Foundation Multipurpose Center-Preschool as a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment with caring staff. The facility is noted as particularly good for children with disabilities, and parenting classes for special needs are described as outstanding. All reviews gave 5-star ratings.

caring and friendly staffclean classroomssafe environment
Address
5464-5470 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 965-7536
Kids First Learning Center San Fernando
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for high-quality childcare with caring, patient, and professional teachers. The center is noted for helpful staff, smooth enrollment processes, and making it possible for parents to continue working. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it to other parents.

Loving and patient teachersprofessional staffunderstanding and helpful office personnel
Address
727 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 897-5427
Korean Baptist Church School # 1
Church Daycare
4.8

Korean Baptist Church School #1 is highly regarded by parents as a top-notch nursery/preschool facility in Koreatown with caring and attentive teachers. The church itself offers bilingual services in English and Korean, ample parking, and a welcoming community with helpful volunteers.

Caring and attentive teachersconvenient parkingfriendly staff
Address
975 South Berendo Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 383-7776
The Laughter N Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5600 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 453-8083
The Launching Pad
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3707 Doolittle Drive, Redondo Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 536-0243
The Learning Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Learning Place Preschool receives unanimous 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the clean, safe facility, balanced curriculum combining academics with play-based learning, and exceptionally caring, attentive teachers. Parents consistently highlight strong communication through daily photos and weekly work samples, and note their children are excited and happy to attend school.

Clean and well-maintained facilitynurturing and attentive teachersbalanced curricul
Address
2041 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA
Phone
(818) 841-8383
The Levy Family Early Childhood Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for a synagogue/temple venue, not a daycare center. This appears to be a data mismatch. The reviews praise the synagogue's beautiful architecture, catering services, event planning, and religious services, but do not contain information about early childhood education or daycare services.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
10500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 475-7000
New Life Christian Fellowship-Inland Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
940 2nd Street, Calimesa, CA
Phone
(909) 446-1888
Golden Harvest Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Golden Harvest Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently report strong academic progress, particularly in reading and math, combined with excellent social-emotional development. The school is described as family-run with competitive pricing and a well-rounded Montessori curriculum that balances structured learning with individual attention.

Caring and dedicated teachersMontessori curriculumstrong reading and math instruction
Address
1905 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 719-1686
My Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

My Preschool in Saratoga receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring, warm staff, smooth transitions between age groups, fresh meals, cleanliness, and long operating hours that support working parents. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and show developmental progress.

Warm and caring teachers with long tenuresmooth transitions between classroomsfresh meals provided
Address
1472 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA
Phone
(408) 376-0385
The Home Church
Church Daycare
4.8

The Home Church in Lodi is a highly-rated religious facility with consistently positive reviews praising its Bible-based teachings, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong children's programs. Parents describe the pastors as caring leaders and report feeling a strong sense of family and spiritual growth. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed satisfaction with their experience.

Bible-based teachingwelcoming and friendly communitystrong pastoral leader
Address
11451 N. West Lane, Lodi, CA
Phone
(209) 339-7333
Lions N' Lambs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
815 W. Lathrop Road, Manteca, CA
Phone
(209) 249-5839
Indian Springs Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Indian Springs Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, loving atmosphere and dedicated staff led by longtime owner Jean Boren. Most reviewers highlight quality care, educational support, and nutritious meals. One parent reported concerns about facility conditions, screen time, and food quality.

warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and loving staffexperienced owner (20+ years)
Address
40088 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst, CA
Phone
(559) 683-7654
Great Beginnings Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Great Beginnings Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, responsive staff and clean facilities. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and confidence, with particular appreciation for teachers like Ms. Martina, Ms. Lana, and Ms. Jeanne.

Clean facilitiesattentive and responsive staffstrong academic curriculum
Address
12052 Emelita St., Valley Village, CA
Phone
(818) 763-5859
Green Beginning Community Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Green Beginning Community Preschool receives universal praise from parents for its nature-based learning approach, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. Directors Veronica and Keone are consistently highlighted as exceptional educators who create a safe, loving space where children develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Parents emphasize the school's outdoor garden environment, Spanish immersion program, and the lasting positive impact on their children's development.

Passionate and caring directors (Veronica and Keone)nature-based hands-on learningoutdoor garden environment
Address
3047-49 S. Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 841-6100
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center for its caring, experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and cultural enrichment activities. The center is noted for being exceptionally affordable while providing high-quality care, with organized field trips, art, music, and gym classes that support children's academic and social-emotional development.

Compassionate and nurturing teachersstrong curriculum with enrichment activitiesweekly field trips and library visits
Address
815 E. First St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 687-4585
Ocean View Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ocean View Academy is a highly-rated small preschool in Hermosa Beach where parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and engaged in learning. Staff are described as caring and attentive, with a clean facility and thoughtful approach to activities and communication with parents. The school has a waiting list due to its popularity.

Smallpersonal environmentcaring and attentive staff
Address
1063 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 372-3399
Royal Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Royal Kids Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report seeing significant growth in their children's social, emotional, and learning skills, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and well-organized with strong parent communication and leadership.

Caring and patient teacherssafe and clean facilityengaging curriculum balancing play and structured learning
Address
30126 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 489-5437
San Antonio De Padua Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

San Antonio de Padua Academy Preschool is a highly-regarded Catholic preschool where parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Children reportedly thrive in a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment with small class sizes and develop a genuine love of learning.

Exceptionalkind and dedicated teachersstrong academic foundation
Address
1500 E. Bridge Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 226-0227
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Mount Calvary Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming, Christ-centered atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and advanced academic curriculum compared to public schools. Parents report their children are well-prepared for high school and life.

Welcoming and family-like atmospherededicated and great teachersadvanced academics beyond grade level
Address
3961 Alta Mesa Dr., Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 221-2451
Iusd Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise IUSD Early Childhood Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoyed attending and learned important academic and social skills in a well-organized, structured environment.

Warm and caring teachersengaging activitiesstructured curriculum
Address
One Smoketree, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 936-7579

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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.