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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.

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His Kids Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

His Kids Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, Christian values, and quality curriculum. The owner Cindra and her team are consistently highlighted for their kindness, patience, and individual attention to children. One parent reported a negative experience involving aggressive behavior from the owner after two days.

Kind and patient staffstrong Christian valueschildren well-prepared for kindergarten
Address
6189 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville, CA
Phone
(530) 626-2575
The Good Earth School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Good Earth School in Kensington receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, attentive leadership of Gail and Alan, the dedicated teachers, experiential learning approach, outdoor emphasis, and strong community atmosphere.

Supportive and attuned staffsocial and emotional development focusexperiential learning curriculum
Address
1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA
Phone
(909) 816-8919
Joyful Junction Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
20110 Park Road, Tehachapi, CA
Phone
(661) 822-8140
Options-State Preschool-Jellick
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1400 S. Jellick, Rowland Heights, CA
Phone
(626) 810-0163
A Creative Beginning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A Creative Beginning receives consistently high praise from parents, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and making developmental progress. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is noted for its creative learning activities, daily communication via app, and inclusive approach to children with special needs.

Enthusiastic childrencaring and attentive staffcreative learning activities
Address
409 East Fallbrook St, Fallbrook, CA
Phone
(760) 728-7600
Baldwin Academy-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Baldwin Academy Infant in San Diego receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum with outdoor activities, and successful transitions to kindergarten. Multiple families have attended for several years, indicating high satisfaction and loyalty.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming atmosphereexcellent communication via app and daily
Address
1772 Hornblend Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 270-5995
Children'S Paradise INC.- Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Paradise Inc. receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the warm, nurturing staff and positive environment, reporting their children feel safe and loved. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate supervision, unreported injuries, and facility maintenance issues.

Warm and welcoming staffkind and nurturing educatorschildren feel safe and happy
Address
986 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 480-1300
Children'S Preschool Learning Ctr-School Age Prog.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Preschool Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental support for children of various ages and abilities. However, some parents have raised concerns about inconsistent teacher quality, staff turnover, safety practices during field trips, and inadequate infant care.

Kind and reliable staffsafe environmentdiversity of families and teachers
Address
13168 Poway Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 748-5519
Encino Presbyterian Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Encino Presbyterian Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, nurturing staff and strong educational programs that prepare children for elementary school. Nearly all reviewers highlight the loving community atmosphere and individual attention to children's needs. Two negative reviews cite refund policy issues and concerns about staff conduct toward a child with different behavioral needs.

caring and devoted teacher
Address
4963 Balboa Boulevard, Encino, CA
Phone
(818) 788-9442
St. Michael Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

St. Michael Infant Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, knowledgeable staff led by director Mary, intentional developmental approach, and strong community feel. Children show significant growth in academics, emotional intelligence, social skills, and language development.

Warm and loving teachersdirector Mary's leadership and availabilitydevelopmentally-informed curriculum
Address
401 Hudson Street, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 690-8230
Simi Valley Family Ymca - Justin Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming including daycare, fitness classes, and swimming lessons. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, maintenance, and the enthusiasm of instructors like Megan, Stacy, and Jacob. Children reportedly enjoy attending camps and activities regularly.

Warm and welcoming staffwell-maintained equipmentclean facilities
Address
2245 N. Justin Ave., Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 583-5338
St. Matthias Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
533 Canyon Road, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 367-1320
Anne Sullivan Preschool And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Anne Sullivan Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising its outdoor environment, nurturing staff, and focus on social-emotional development. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving a teacher who recommended professional evaluation after a short adjustment period and did not respond well to parental input.

Beautiful grounds with gardens and nature explorationoutdoor learning opportunitieswarm and caring staff
Address
21776 Palomar St., Wildomar, CA
Phone
(951) 678-3557
Abc Learning Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

ABC Learning Montessori receives strong praise for combining warm, caring instruction with rigorous academics and individualized attention. Parents report excellent teacher engagement, smooth transitions to elementary school, and support for children with diverse learning needs. One reviewer noted concerns about classroom conditions.

Warm and caring teacherssmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong academic foundation in reading and math
Address
1115 Kimberly Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 448-4578
Life Time Athletic - Folsom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Life Time Athletic's Folsom location offers premium fitness facilities with an integrated kids club/daycare option for up to 3 hours of supervised care. Parents praise the extensive amenities, cleanliness, helpful staff, and organized activities for children. The facility provides excellent value despite premium membership pricing ($199+/person).

Kids club with organized hourly activitiestop-of-the-line equipmentmultiple pools and temperature control
Address
110 Healthy Way, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 597-9100
Sojourner Truth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1 Cashmere Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 401-1379
Kinder Startin' Pre-School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4500 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 734-2270
St. Andrew'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

St. Andrew's Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, well-rounded educational program, and quality facilities. However, a couple of recent reviews cite concerns about staff professionalism and inconsistency in teacher quality. The center serves ages 2 months to 5 years and offers extended hours from 6:30am-6pm.

Kind and caring teacherseducational programmingmusic and yoga classes
Address
4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 651-0198
Monterey Peninsula College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews do not pertain to the Children's Center but rather to Monterey Peninsula College itself. The reviews praise the college's academic programs, campus facilities, and staff professionalism, but contain no information about the daycare center's operations, curriculum, or child care services.

Beautiful campus with scenic viewsstrong math and chemistry departmentshelpful and engaging instructors
Address
980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA
Phone
(831) 646-4066
Galen Clark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
211 East 11th Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6619
Kinderland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kinderland Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, developmental progress of children, and engaging activities. However, there are concerns about supervision during outdoor play and billing practices that warrant attention.

Caring and friendly staffchildren show developmental improvements in motor skillswelcoming environment
Address
1170 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(949) 346-6010
La Casita Verde Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4601 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 222-7001
Mesa Verde Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3013 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(714) 513-1686
Milestones Montessori Of Irvine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Milestones Montessori of Irvine receives predominantly positive reviews praising the Montessori curriculum, dedicated teachers, and strong academic outcomes. However, two 1-star reviews report serious concerns about child supervision, teacher engagement, and negative behavioral impacts on their children.

Montessori curriculumpassionate teachers who care about studentsclean and organized facility
Address
16601 Armstrong Avenue, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 553-0555
Beginnings & Beyond Montessori Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Beginnings & Beyond is a Montessori Christian preschool in Concord with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Parents praise the certified teachers, small class sizes, focus on independence and character development, and calm learning environment. One negative review cited concerns about responsiveness to a child's distress and director accountability.

Certified Montessori instruction (AMS certified director and head teacher)caring and patient teacherssmall class sizes allowing individual attention
Address
1965 Colfax Street, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 676-6244
Brain Champs Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Brain Champs Montessori (also referred to as Brilliant Minds in reviews) in San Ramon receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the Montessori program, staff friendliness, and academic support including GATE/CoGAT preparation. However, one parent reported a significant issue regarding broken promises about drop-off services that led to their child being removed from the program with short notice.

Montessori program qualitynice and confident teachersimproved social skills
Address
21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 330-4287
Storybook Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Storybook Preschool receives strong praise for its caring staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. However, one parent expressed significant disappointment about the facility's recent transition from secular to religious programming without adequate notice or accommodations for families with differing beliefs.

Responsive and caring staffwell-maintained classroomsspacious outdoor play area
Address
31910 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 387-5895
K'S Quality Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise K's Quality Child Development Center for its nurturing, family-oriented environment and strong academic curriculum. Children reportedly develop excellent early literacy and math skills while maintaining a love of learning. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with older siblings still visiting the center fondly.

Loving and nurturing staffstrong academics (early reading and writing skills)balanced curriculum with science and math projects
Address
15063 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 377-6660
Skills Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This facility appears to be a vocational training center, not a daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and focus on medical and industrial certification programs including phlebotomy, medical assistant, LVN, and forklift certification. Students praise engaging instructors, high job placement rates, and comprehensive career support.

Highly engaging and supportive instructors (MyrettaKathyMrs. Bradshaw)
Address
5451 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 433-2655
Anaheim Elementary School District Key
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2000 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 517-7500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10,151 child daycare & preschools 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.