
Browse 10,151 child daycare & preschools across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents highlight the center's stimulating environment and success in fostering independence and confidence in young children, with multiple families noting positive long-term outcomes. However, one review alleges discrimination against children with special needs, claiming the center denied enrollment based on a child's condition.
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.
Parents highlight the school's warm, Montessori-focused environment and extensive enrichment programs, noting that dedicated staff help children transition smoothly and build confidence. Reviewers appreciate the clean, well-equipped facilities and proactive communication, describing the experience as supportive and family-oriented.
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.
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.
One parent highlights the school's excellent staff and positive experience with multiple children, while another reports severe mistreatment of a child with ADHD, including being locked in a room and labeled a 'bad seed.' The few reviews so far mention both high satisfaction with general operations and extreme allegations of abuse and discrimination against children with disabilities.
Lynn Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents report seeing significant progress in their children's development and discipline. However, one parent raised serious concerns about HIPAA violations and unmet child needs.
Little Angels Preschool in Chino receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the staff and overall quality of care. The facility offers bilingual instruction. One negative review cited poor staff behavior.
Holy Trinity Early Childhood Development Center in El Cajon receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff and welcoming environment, though one parent reported a negative experience with teacher professionalism regarding behavior management. Most reviewers highlight Director Debbie's leadership, clean facilities, secure outdoor play areas, and faith-based curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
One parent praises the staff and facility, noting their child's happiness and learning progress, while another reviewer describes a negative experience involving screaming staff, lack of structure, and unaddressed physical conflicts among children. A third comment indicates long-term satisfaction with the center over many years.
Parents consistently praise Peppermint Junction for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who provide individualized attention to children. The facility is noted for strong academic outcomes, early intervention for struggling students, and fostering creativity and confidence. Families appreciate the reasonable pricing, extended care options, and clean, well-maintained facilities.
Reviews describe Jose Coronado Clubhouse as a well-maintained public park facility with multiple recreational amenities. Parents appreciate the cleanliness, accessibility, and variety of activities available for children. Note: One reviewer clarified there are two distinct locations at different addresses with different facilities.
Several parents highlight the center's friendly, communicative staff and clean environment, noting that their children are happy and well-cared for. Conversely, one reviewer reports a severe conflict involving a teacher who was also the child's co-parent, citing harassment based on sexual orientation and inadequate handling of formal complaints by administration.
Some parents highlight exceptional teacher care and strong social preparation for kindergarten, while one family reports significant concerns regarding high staff turnover, inadequate cleanliness, and poor food quality.
Several parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, safety, and individualized support that helped special needs children thrive and enjoy daily attendance. However, one former family reports serious issues including inconsistent supervision ratios, unrecorded attendance, physical injuries, and educational regression despite reported concerns.
Jardin de Ninos Child Care Center has mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, outdoor activities, and quality care for children from infancy through preschool age. The center has been operating for over 30 years with a strong reputation. One parent reported concerns about lost items and their child's emotional distress.
Kinder Kids Christian Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising academic instruction, staff dedication, and a welcoming environment. However, one detailed review raises significant concerns about inconsistent staff professionalism, inappropriate discipline methods, and lack of training in child development, contrasting sharply with praise for the director.
Laugh and Learn Child Care in Lancaster receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, well-trained staff, educational curriculum, and modern amenities like live video access. Multiple families report their children love attending and feel confident in the safe, nurturing environment.
Feedback for Great Beginnings Learning Center is sharply divided, with some former students recalling a wonderful childhood experience while others report severe neglect and hostile staff. One parent describes the facility as dirty and unaffordable, while another claims the staff was mean to their children. Conversely, other families express strong satisfaction with the care provided.
Jan Peterson Child Day Care Center in Moreno Valley receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the staff's care, professionalism, and commitment to child development across all age groups from infants to preschoolers. Parents report significant improvements in their children's language, social skills, confidence, and overall development.
NOTE: This facility is NOT a daycare center but rather a homeless services organization providing housing, meals, and support services in Indio, California. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings), with residents praising the comprehensive support including safe housing, nutritious meals, showers, job training, financial counseling, and volunteer opportunities that have helped them transition out of homelessness.
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