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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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Grace Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grace Academy is a highly-rated Christian preschool and TK center in Modesto where all reviewed parents report excellent experiences. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, warm learning environment, and strong academic and social-emotional development of their children. The school emphasizes play-based learning, STEAM education, and character building.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
1457 Mable Ave, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 579-4070
Jack And Jill Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Jack and Jill Playschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning environment, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with easy transitions and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The co-op model is highlighted as a major strength, fostering parent involvement and family connections.

Caring and patient staffplay-based learning approachstrong child development and socialization
Address
1122 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 673-5539
Llesa Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1399 Almond Avenue, Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 424-0507
Great Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Great Beginnings receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and enriching learning environment. Children show significant developmental progress in language, socialization, and creativity, with parents noting their kids are happy and reluctant to leave. The center is commended for balancing structured learning with play in a well-maintained facility with ample outdoor space.

caring and professional staffchild language and social developmentcreative activities tailored to individual interests
Address
52 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA
Phone
(831) 647-0551
Little Friends Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 424-2145
Little Folks University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Little Folks University for its caring, personable staff and family-like atmosphere. Children are reported to be excited about attending, with strong development in language, social skills, and learning. The facility offers a well-organized, clean environment with diverse activities for all age groups.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm home-like atmospherestrong language and social skill development
Address
801 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 985-7055
Bethel Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
946 Bethel Avenue, Sanger, CA
Phone
(559) 875-2378
La Canada Presbyterian Church Infant Care Center
Church Daycare
4.8

La Canada Presbyterian Church Infant Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its warm, well-trained staff, creative activities, outdoor play, and clear parent communication. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment and strong leadership, even noting they felt comfortable despite not being church members.

Caring and well-trained staffcreative projects and outdoor playclear parent-staff communication
Address
626 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
Phone
(818) 790-6708
Bright Stars Learning Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bright Stars Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming director Ms. Ferideh and her staff for providing quality care and a well-rounded curriculum. Parents report their children thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and long-lasting positive experiences.

welcoming and accommodating directorconsistent routinewell-planned and well-rounded curriculum
Address
3036 Clayton Road, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 363-4933
Busy Bees Preschool - Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
186 E Fig Lane, Corning, CA
Phone
(530) 824-4616
Diablo Hills Country School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
1453 San Ramon Valley Bvld., Danville, CA
Phone
(925) 820-8523
Bancroft Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Bancroft Day Care Center's Dianne Adair program for exceptional after-school and summer care. Director Mrs. Lee and her staff are highly regarded for their caring attention, engaging activities, and strong focus on child safety and well-being. Children reportedly love attending and are reluctant to leave.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Mrs. Lee's leadershipenriching activities and field trips
Address
2200 Parish Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 938-4063
La Salle Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

LA SALLE EDUCATION CENTER is highly regarded by parents as a faith-based preschool offering Vietnamese language instruction alongside Christian education. Parents praise the caring nuns, structured curriculum, affordability compared to other San Jose centers, and nurturing environment.

Caring and dedicated staffVietnamese language learningChristian education
Address
248 Kirk Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 708-4139
The Little Tree Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
7275 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 972-9200
King'S Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

King's Kids Learning Center in Corona, California receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, safe environment, educational focus on values like empathy and teamwork, and engaging activities including field trips and outdoor play. The center appears to create lasting positive memories for children across multiple age groups.

Safe and nurturing environmentcaring and friendly staffoutdoor activities and
Address
2725 S. Main St., Corona, CA
Phone
(951) 734-0923
Pacifica Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School for its warm, nurturing teachers, strong sense of community, and engaging curriculum. Children are reported to be happy and thriving, with parents appreciating the hands-on parent involvement model and beautiful facilities. The school is noted as a cooperative that requires significant parental participation but rewards families with lasting connections and memories.

Caring and warm teachersengaging curriculum with art and field tripsbeautiful playground with treehouse and sandbox
Address
548 Carmel Ave, Pacifica, CA
Phone
(650) 355-4465
Creative Spaces Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Creative Spaces Preschool and Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive, and well-trained staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean, well-organized facility, nurturing environment, and developmental benefits that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The center is noted for excellent hours, limited closures, and a balance of structured learning with child-directed play.

Warm and caring teacherspatient and nurturing staffclean and organized facility
Address
5315 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 307-7109
Dar-Ul-Madinah
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

DAR-UL-MADINAH is an Islamic center and school in Sacramento with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-managed facility that serves as both a mosque and educational institution for children and adults. The center offers prayer services, Quranic instruction, Islamic classes in multiple languages, and community programs for all ages.

Peaceful and welcoming atmosphereexcellent prayer arrangements for men and womenmultiple Islamic learning programs in English and other languages
Address
4110 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 779-2109
Anaheim Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Anaheim Christian School is highly rated for its strong Bible-based teaching and welcoming church community atmosphere. Parents praise the quality of sermons, pastoral leadership, and family-friendly events. Visitors and members consistently highlight the hospitable environment and sense of fellowship.

Bible-based curriculumquality preachingfriendly and welcoming community
Address
2930 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA
Phone
(562) 298-7801
The Blind Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Blind Children's Learning Center in Santa Ana receives consistently high praise from parents for its specialized services for visually impaired and special needs children. Parents highlight the welcoming, safe environment, knowledgeable and caring staff, and quality therapeutic services including PT, OT, and speech therapy. The center is noted for its affordability and community support.

specialized services for visually impaired childrenknowledgeable and caring therapistssafe and welcoming environment
Address
18542 B. Vanderlip, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 573-8888
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

The reviews provided are for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, not specifically for their preschool program. Reviewers praise the church's worship services, pastoral care, welcoming community, and various activities including Sunday School and youth programs. No specific feedback about the preschool daycare operations, curriculum, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.

Welcoming and friendly communitycompassionate pastoral staffbeautiful facilities and grounds
Address
33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point, CA
Phone
(949) 493-3414
Knowledge Tree Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Knowledge Tree Children's Academy for its caring, passionate staff, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show excitement about attending daily, and parents appreciate the strong communication through photos and updates. The facility offers diverse activities including cooking, Spanish lessons, outdoor time, and story-based learning with healthy snacks.

Dedicated and kind teachersclean facilityengaging curriculum with cooking and Spanish classes
Address
1100 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 435-9382
Marin Formative Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2000 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 479-4140
Discovery Preschool And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Discovery Preschool for its child-centered, creative learning environment and highly qualified, caring teachers. All reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, outdoor play, community engagement, and a curriculum responsive to student interests. The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.

caring and professional teacherscreative and play-based curriculumstrong child development outcomes
Address
2800 Porter Street, Soquel, CA
Phone
(831) 588-4225
Emeline Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Emeline Preschool for its nurturing, patient teachers and small class sizes (approximately 8 children per classroom). Children reportedly thrive developmentally and gain confidence in this safe, enriching environment that features outdoor play areas, a garden, and live animals.

Patient and nurturing teacherssmall class sizessafe and comfortable facility
Address
1030 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone
(831) 459-8866
Kids Corner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids Corner Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Reviewers consistently highlight the teachers' dedication, strong communication with parents, and thoughtfully designed curriculum that keeps children engaged and excited to learn. The center is noted for being inclusive and supportive of diverse families.

Attentive and caring teachersdaily communication and photo updates with parentsage-appropriate and well-structured curriculum
Address
716 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA
Phone
(510) 758-5532
Learn And Play Montessori Danville INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Learn and Play Montessori Danville receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, effective Montessori teaching methods, strong academic and developmental progress, and supportive community environment. Children are reported to be happy, confident, and eager to attend school daily.

Montessori curriculum and teaching methodscaring and patient teachersindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
730 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA
Phone
(925) 247-1000
Palos Verdes Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Palos Verdes Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive academically and socially.

Exceptional Montessori curriculumcaring and attentive teacherswarm welcoming atmosphere
Address
28451 Indian Peak Road, Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA
Phone
(310) 541-2405
Gan Yeladim Jewish Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gan Yeladim Jewish Preschool is a synagogue-based facility in Granite Bay that serves the Jewish community. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, rabbi, and community environment. However, most reviews appear to reference the synagogue rather than specifically the daycare program.

welcoming communitywarm atmospherehospitable staff
Address
4410 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA
Phone
(916) 500-4522
Mission Valley Montessori Children'S Lrng. Cent.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Mission Valley Montessori is highly praised by parents for its authentic Montessori approach, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress across language, independence, and academic skills. Parents consistently report feeling confident in the school's safety, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere.

AMI-accredited Montessori programpatient and warm teachersstrong communication with parents
Address
39600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 793-2327

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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.