10,151 Child Daycare & Preschools in California

Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers exceptional daycare and camp services alongside fitness amenities including pools, group fitness classes, and swimming lessons. Families report high satisfaction with staff like Megan, Jacob, and Stacy, and appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities.

THE CANYON SCHOOL INC. is a co-op based daycare in Los Angeles with highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, particularly teacher Ms. Celia, and the school's socialization opportunities and frequent field trips. One parent gave 1-star due to severe communication problems, unprofessional director behavior, and administrative disorganization.

Note: These reviews appear to be for Del Amo Park, a public park in Carson, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the park's cleanliness, spacious grounds, and variety of recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas. Parents appreciate its quiet weekday atmosphere and safe environment.

Crystal Stairs Inc-Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Compton with mixed reviews. While many parents praise the organization's support services and helpfulness, others report serious administrative issues including miscommunication, lost paperwork, and unresponsive staff.

Central Preschool is a K-8 school in Lemoore with mixed reviews. Parents praise strong educational preparation and effective teaching, but some report issues with teacher conduct, bullying, and overall quality concerns.

Early Learners Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programs. One parent reported a negative experience with front desk staff professionalism during their initial inquiry and visit.

Parents praise Ducks Nest for its nurturing teachers, caring environment, and the positive community created for children. However, one parent reported significant communication issues when attempting to inquire about enrollment, receiving no response to multiple contact attempts.

Little Prodigy Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong developmental outcomes, and warm community environment where children are excited to attend.

Jardin de Ninos Infant Care Center is a long-established daycare with mostly positive feedback. Parents praise the caring staff, outdoor activities, and homemade meals, though one parent reported lost items and an unhappy experience.

Most parents praise Little Angels for its caring staff, developmental programming, and engaging activities that keep children excited about attending. However, one parent reported a serious injury incident with inadequate follow-up communication, raising concerns about supervision and responsiveness.

Reviews are inconsistent with the daycare listing - most reviews describe a community park rather than a child development center. The few relevant comments praise the newly remodeled facility and kid-friendly environment. Overall rating is 4.2/5 based on limited daycare-specific feedback.

Reviews praise CAPC - St. Mary's for its community services and supportive staff. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on social services (housing, food, clothing, medical care) rather than daycare-specific services, making it unclear if this facility operates as a traditional daycare center.

Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate growth in learning, social skills, and confidence. The center maintains clear communication with parents and provides a clean, well-maintained facility with appropriate activities and nutritious meals.

CAC - Westgate Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, efficient communication, and well-maintained facilities. However, one reviewer reported poor customer service and an extremely long waitlist of 3 years.

Parents consistently praise Discovery Preschool for high-quality, nurturing care with responsive and professional staff led by Mrs. Sally and Mrs. Patti. Children show strong academic progress, enjoy daily activities, and parents appreciate the family-oriented environment and competitive pricing. The school offers enrichment programs including Spanish instruction, gymnastics, and developmental learning that prepares children well for kindergarten.

Door to the Future Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with high praise for staff attentiveness, communication, and child engagement. However, one parent raised concerns about excessive outdoor noise levels disturbing the residential neighborhood.

Family Developmental Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and quality of education. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving their child's allergic reaction and concerns about staff communication regarding the child's condition.

Glide Child Care & Family Support receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the organization's social work impact and helpful staff. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction, citing false hope. The center is described as supportive for families in need.

Moore Learning Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of care, experienced and caring staff, and play-based learning approach. The center is noted for strong management, safety measures, family involvement, and good communication. One parent reported staffing inconsistencies and concerns about the environment for children needing extra support.

Long Beach Christian Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong focus on child development and play, and religious instruction. However, two parents reported serious concerns about director Jeanette's enrollment communication, dishonest practices, and unresponsiveness to inquiries.

Antoine's Little Angels receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, activities, and children's developmental growth. However, there is one serious complaint about a child's injury and perceived lack of accountability, and another unverified complaint about scam texts.

Longfellow receives mostly positive feedback from parents, particularly regarding caring and welcoming staff, supportive environment for children with special needs, and small family-like atmosphere. However, one parent raised concerns about the principal denying services to children with disabilities.