10,151 Child Daycare & Preschools in California
Browse 10,151 child daycare & preschools 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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 10,151 |
| Headstart Programs | 868 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 300 |
| Before or After School | 1,069 |
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All Saints' Episcopal School Pre-School in San Diego receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and engaging teaching staff. Parents highlight the school's warm, safe environment, strong teacher commitment, and effective preparation for elementary school. The facility is noted for its inclusive approach and reasonable costs.
- Address
- 3674 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 298-0313
- Address
- 1940 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 598-8495
- Address
- 6355 Radcliffe Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 453-5340
Ascension Lutheran Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting caring, professional staff and a nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop independence skills through the Montessori model, and make successful transitions to kindergarten. The center is noted for strong communication, engaging curriculum, and administrative leadership that supports both children and families.
- Address
- 5106 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 582-2699
- Address
- 3518 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 501-8899
- Address
- 3111 30th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 285-0767
- Address
- 1969 Chicago Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 275-2241
- Address
- 1955 Chicago Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 275-2241
- Address
- 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 452-3030
- Address
- 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 753-4780
Big Tree-Little Preschool is a highly-rated nature and play-based preschool in Vista with caring, professional staff and a beautiful outdoor campus. Parents consistently praise the outdoor focus, engaging activities, and safe learning environment. The facility is gated, located in a safe neighborhood, and offers a good balance of structured and unstructured learning.
- Address
- 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 685-5780
- Address
- 390 Mimosa Avenue, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 727-5465
- Address
- 3219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 505-9638
- Address
- 5358 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (310) 913-0466
- Address
- 6801 Easton Court, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 287-6767
- Address
- 2518 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, CA
- Phone
- (760) 729-1558
- Address
- 1718 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 757-3207
Parents consistently praise CDA Hilltop Child Development Center for its caring and dedicated staff, particularly highlighting teacher Ms. Lidia. Reviewers report their children learned academic skills and felt safe in a nurturing environment, with teachers maintaining good parent communication.
- Address
- 690 Corte Maria Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 691-6850
- Address
- 4885 Harbinson Avenue, La Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (619) 461-5408
- Address
- 1700 East Eleventh Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 465-4557
- Address
- 2440 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 753-0043
- Address
- 28200 Bouquet Canyon, Saugus, CA
- Phone
- (661) 297-2837
- Address
- 4044 Lark Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 546-7747
- Address
- 13841 E. Christine Drive, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 696-5114
- Address
- 6404 Pentz Rd, Paradise, CA
- Phone
- (530) 877-7321
Monte Gardens Day Care under Dianne Adair receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, individual attention to children, and safe environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show increased confidence and happiness.
- Address
- 3841 Larkspur Drive, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 356-2343
- Address
- 6200 Encinal Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 972-4396
CAPC - MCFALL is highly rated by parents for its exceptional staff and individualized care approach. The center is particularly praised for supporting special needs children with patience, kindness, and specialized services like speech therapy. Parents consistently highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong teacher-parent relationships.
- Address
- 1810 Hoyt Lane, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 559-2131
- Address
- 740 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA
- Phone
- (707) 763-5136
- Address
- 1600 Kidder Avenue, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 438-7210
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