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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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Anaheim Elementary School Dist. Vintage Crossings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
704 East South Street, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 517-7126
Bright Star Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational activities. The majority of reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and learning. However, a small number of parents have raised serious concerns about negligence and inappropriate treatment of children.

caring and friendly staffnurturing environmenteducational activities and crafts
Address
6621 Glen Drive, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 895-4063
Alpaugh State Ps/Alpaugh U.S.D.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5313 Road 39, Alpaugh, CA
Phone
(559) 949-8305
Little Red School House #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Red School House #3 receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, teaching quality, and learning environment. The center has a strong reputation with both current and former students. One parent noted concerns about noise levels.

Amazing staff and teachersstrong learning outcomesparental involvement encouraged
Address
4601 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 588-2227
Oasis Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Oasis Child Development Center for its friendly, helpful staff who are genuinely engaged with families. The facility is clean with a pleasant atmosphere and offers convenient services like phone appointments. Multiple reviewers recommend calling ahead before visiting.

Polite and helpful staffpositive atmosphereclean facility
Address
814 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest, CA
Phone
(760) 371-1469
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, academic quality, biblical education, flexible hours, and welcoming environment. One parent gave a negative review citing delayed communication from leadership regarding their child's enrollment decision, which caused job-related stress, despite acknowledging this was a Christian institution.

caring and loving staffengaging lessonsbiblical education
Address
701 N. Sanderson Avenue, Hemet, CA
Phone
(951) 925-9798
Nia House Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Nia House Learning Center as an exceptional Montessori-based preschool in Berkeley. They highlight the thoughtful physical environment, highly skilled teachers, strong academic and developmental outcomes, and a warm, supportive parent community. Multiple families report transformative experiences for their children and deep satisfaction with the school.

Montessori approachskilled and knowledgeable teachersbeautiful physical environment
Address
2234 9th Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 845-6099
Ousd - Stonehurst
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
901 - 105th Avenue, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 639-3382
South Bay Family Ymca - Muraoka Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the South Bay Family YMCA for excellent staff, positive environment, and quality facilities including gym equipment, pool, and children's programs. The childcare center is well-regarded with staff that keeps children entertained and engaged. A few parents note occasional childcare waitlist issues and minor facility limitations.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent sports programs for childrenquality swim instruction
Address
1644 Santa Alexia Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 421-9622
Kinder Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2845 Esplanade, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 342-5433
Rainbow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
938 S. Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 389-1155
Parkside Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Parkside Preschool & Daycare for its caring, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members are highly responsive to individual needs, and the center emphasizes outdoor activities, nature exposure, and engaging learning experiences that prepare children well for elementary school.

Compassionate and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communicationindividualized child-centered approach
Address
1885 E 8th Street, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 893-5139
The Toddlers Clubhouse And Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
18900 Saticoy Street, Reseda, CA
Phone
(818) 996-1077
Innovative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2404 Marigold Avenue, Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 343-2028
Hilltop Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Hilltop Christian Preschool for its caring staff, individualized attention, and Christ-centered learning environment. The facility is noted for strong security, smaller class sizes, and a variety of extracurricular programs including music, sports, and STEM. Overall, reviewers describe it as a positive, welcoming community focused on both academic advancement and character development.

Kind and respectful staffindividualized student attentionsmaller class sizes
Address
2200 Country Hills Drive, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 779-9297
A+ Academics Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A+ Academics Preschool in Modesto receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality education, caring staff, and balanced curriculum combining academics with play and arts. Parents report their children show significant academic advancement, strong social-emotional growth, and maintain positive relationships with teachers long after leaving the school. One negative review cited the school's inability to accommodate a child with separation anxiety.

High-quality education and curriculumcaring and supportive staffacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1934 G Street, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 544-8194
Ccgi Learning Center And Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise CCGI Learning Center for its kind and patient staff, fun learning environment, and quality gymnastics instruction. However, some parents report organizational issues with class assignments and concerns about billing practices and restrictive makeup token policies.

Kind and patient instructorsengaging activitiessafe environment
Address
9514 W. Pershing Avenue, Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 651-2244
Vusd - First Steps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

VUSD - First Steps Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise staff members like Juana Martinez and Bill Wood for their helpfulness and care, while negative reviews cite issues with specific staff members, communication problems, administrative delays, and concerns about child treatment and preparation.

Helpful and caring staffattentive to parent needscourteous service
Address
501 College Dr., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 289-7950
Children'S Paradise INC.- School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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

Warm and welcoming staffkind and nurturing educatorschildren feel safe and loved
Address
986 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 480-1300
Champions Program At Monterey Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3355 Monterey Road, Atascadero, CA
Phone
(805) 952-5821
Van Nuys Early Education Center (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Van Nuys Early Education Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and well-educated staff, appropriate developmental practices, and strong learning outcomes for children. One parent raised concerns about teachers bringing their own children to work, which they felt resulted in neglect of other children in care.

Loving and caring teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmentally appropriate expectations
Address
14350 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(213) 244-1240
Wonderland Angels Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
15208 S. Avalon Blvd., Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 877-3118
Barnes Park Extended Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews appear to be for Barnes Park community center rather than the daycare facility. Reviewers praise the park's amenities and community atmosphere. Ratings are uniformly positive (4-5 stars).

Multiple recreational facilities (basketball courtsswimming pooltennis courts)
Address
350 S. Mcpherrin Ave., Monterey Park, CA
Phone
(626) 307-1451
Casa De Esperanza (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Casa de Esperanza as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly staff and good food. The center appears to serve both as a childcare facility and residential community with amenities like playgrounds and a basketball court. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with most parents recommending the center.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staff and neighborsgood food
Address
2260 S. Netherton Ave, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 644-2627
Homework Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1710 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 297-0993
Stepping Stones Preschool And Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff expertise, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, communication, and billing practices.

Excellent teacher quality and passion for educationstrong academic preparation for kindergartenengaging activities and special events
Address
16527 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 674-5520
Stella Piccolo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
65 Tower Road, Room 8, San Mateo, CA
Phone
(650) 804-5923
St. Michael Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

St. Michael Preschool Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its intentional, developmentally-informed approach to early childhood education. Parents highlight the warm, loving staff led by director Mary, strong parent-teacher communication, and individualized care for each child. The facility is noted for its high-quality organic food program, emotional intelligence training, and strong sense of community.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong director leadershipindividualized child-centered approach
Address
401 Hudson Street, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 690-8230
Soneshine Factory
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
44514 20th Street West, Lancaster, CA
Phone
(661) 949-3550
Skyline College Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews appear to be about Skyline College, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the college's welcoming atmosphere, quality instruction, beautiful campus, and student-centered approach. Reviewers highlight friendly staff, accessible facilities, and strong academic support services.

Welcoming and helpful staffpassionate professorsbeautiful scenic campus
Address
3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA
Phone
(650) 738-7071

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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.