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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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Castelar Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
840 Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 624-6740
Early Years Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Early Years Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and especially Director Ms. Laura's responsiveness and communication. One negative review cited staff turnover and inconsistent curriculum implementation, though this represents a significant outlier among nine five-star ratings.

Caring and experienced teachersDirector Ms. Laura's strong engagement and communicationenrich
Address
1251 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 462-2202
Ace Tots Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Ace Tots Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, quality curriculum, and developmental outcomes for children of various ages. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily photo updates, balanced learning and play, affordability, and the school's ability to accommodate children with special needs in a nurturing environment.

Knowledgeable and caring staffstructured curriculum with measurable developmental gainsdaily photo updates and communication via app
Address
7204 Shoreline Drive, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 330-1030
Community Child Dev. Ctr. Of Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Most parents praise Little Angels for strong developmental growth, engaging activities, and caring staff who treat children like family. However, one parent reported a serious injury incident with insufficient response from management. One review appears unrelated to the daycare's services.

Developmental growth in language and mathvariety of activities and field tripscaring and loving staff
Address
3808 West 54th St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 299-0189
Discovery World Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Discovery World Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the cleanliness, Montessori teaching methods, and dedicated teachers who help children achieve advanced academic results. Most reviewers report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction, though two negative reviews cite concerns without detail.

Clean facilityattentive and patient teachersphoto updates of children's activities
Address
801 Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA
Phone
(909) 598-5540
Crystal Stairs INC- Willowbrook
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Crystal Stairs Inc is a center-based daycare in Compton with mostly positive reviews praising their support services and assistance to families. However, some parents report significant administrative issues including missed communications, paperwork sent to wrong addresses, and unresponsive staff members.

Helpful staffquick wait timesstrong community support programs
Address
1215 North Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 933-0787
Dacotah Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the teaching staff at Dacotah Street Early Education Center, with multiple reviewers highlighting their quality and effectiveness. However, concerns have been raised about front office staff professionalism and responsiveness. Overall experiences are mixed, with strong feedback on classroom instruction but complaints about administrative interactions.

Amazing staffgreat teachershelpful
Address
3142 Lydia Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 268-9868
Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, organized programs, and a nurturing environment with outdoor learning spaces. However, one negative review describes poor caregiver conduct, including labeling a child negatively, forcing nap time despite stated policy, and an unresolved reimbursement dispute.

Caring and dedicated teachersorganized programsspacious play and learning areas
Address
6125 Carlos Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 871-2470
Capk Kennedy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This appears to be a community center rather than a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility for its cleanliness, welcoming staff, and diverse amenities including a swimming pool, basketball courts, and baseball fields. Parents appreciate the activities, community resources, and responsive lifeguards.

Clean facilitieswarm and welcoming staffswimming pool
Address
2800 D Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 242-9540
Foothill Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Foothill Learning Center for its nurturing, home-like environment and strong emphasis on teaching respect and manners. Staff members, particularly director Ana, are described as caring, trustworthy, and supportive. Former students credit the center with inspiring their career paths and instilling lasting values.

Caring and kind staffstrong emphasis on respect and mannershome-like atmosphere
Address
14204 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, CA
Phone
(818) 833-3139
Morning Star Preschool & Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
345 S. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 387-2828
Buhach Preschool - Merced
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3190 Collins Dr, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 626-5741
Abc Evergreen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2650 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 791-7772
Belmont Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1835 Belburn, Belmont, CA
Phone
(650) 595-7448
Bright Angel Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Bright Angel Academy for its caring teachers, beautiful facilities, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from the Montessori-based educational approach. The center serves multiple age groups from infants through preschool.

Caring and nice teachersexcellent facilitiesMontessori education approach
Address
695 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA
Phone
(650) 485-2722
Bright Angel Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Bright Angel Montessori Academy for its caring teachers, beautiful facilities, and quality Montessori education. Multiple families report their children enjoy attending and are happy with the overall environment. The center serves infants through preschool-age children.

caring and nice teachersbeautiful facilitiesquality Montessori education
Address
687 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA
Phone
(650) 485-2722
City Of Menlo Park-Belle Haven Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, CA
Phone
(650) 330-2270
City Of Menlo Park-Menlo Children'S Ctr-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
801 Laurel St., Rm 104 & 108, Menlo Park, CA
Phone
(650) 330-2260
College Of The Desert Child Development Training
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

These reviews do not reflect daycare experiences. The facility is College of the Desert, a community college in Palm Desert, California. Reviews praise the institution for its quality academics, supportive staff, campus facilities, and community events, though wayfinding could be improved.

Quality professors and academic programswelcoming and professional staffbeautiful renovated campus and library
Address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 773-2555
All Peoples Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

All Peoples Preschool is highly regarded by the community with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, quality care, and the center's commitment to serving the community through various programs and services. The facility has earned strong loyalty, with families returning across generations.

Welcoming and caring staffcommunity-focused programsfree tax preparation services
Address
822 E. 20th St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 747-6357
Clayton Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Clayton Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive teachers, creative lesson plans, and clean facilities. However, one parent reported poor communication and lack of empathy from staff regarding family resource requests.

Attentive teacherscreative lesson plansphoto updates to parents
Address
6760 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton, CA
Phone
(925) 672-4543
Contra Costa Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Contra Costa Christian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report significant improvements compared to public schools. Parents highlight a warm, family-like community with engaged teachers, strong academics, good discipline, and Christian values. Multiple families note their children are thriving and excited to attend.

Smallfamily-like community atmosphereengaging and responsive teachers
Address
2721 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 934-4964
Bakersfield Adult School Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though most appear to be from adult education students rather than parents of children in childcare. Reviewers consistently praise the professional staff, supportive learning environment, and affordable educational programs including GED, high school diploma, and career training classes.

Professional and helpful staffnice facilitiesaccessible parking
Address
501 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 832-6642
Cerro Coso Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This appears to be a data quality issue - the reviews submitted are primarily about Cerro Coso Community College rather than the child development center. The few relevant childcare comments praise the staff's teamwork and helpfulness. Insufficient parent reviews are available to accurately assess the daycare center's quality.

Helpful and kind staffteamwork
Address
3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA
Phone
(760) 384-6362
Busy Bee Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1618 27th Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 457-7348
Care Campus Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Care Campus Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents whose children attend for various schedules including half-days, full-days, and after-school care. The majority of reviews highlight happy, engaged children and praise the staff as amazing. However, one parent expressed concern about the quality of care provided.

children are happy and excited to attendamazing staffflexible scheduling options (half-days
Address
10746 Sierra Rose Ct., Grass Valley, CA
Phone
(530) 268-8252
Bella Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
20602 Prism Place, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 900-2420
Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and educational programming. One parent reported serious concerns about staff responsiveness to child abuse allegations. The facility serves children from preschool through after-school programs.

Caring and professional staffvery clean facilitystructured routine
Address
2353 Williamson Ave, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 526-6272
Calvary Chapel Of Yorba Linda
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: Reviews appear to be for the church rather than the daycare facility. Reviewers praise the welcoming and warm environment, Bible teaching from Pastor Josh, and overall positive experience attending services.

Warm and welcoming environmentstrong Bible teachinggood community involvement opportunities
Address
18821 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 777-7131
Country Village Preschool Foothill Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
27005 Burbank Road, Foothill Ranch, CA
Phone
(949) 380-4300

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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.