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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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Merritt College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 436-2436
Merritt College Preschool Practicum
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 436-2588
Oakland Garden School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4012 Maybelle Avenue, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 531-4800
Ousd - Yuk Yau
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
291 - 10th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 874-7759
The Growing Place Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Growing Place Montessori Poway receives mostly positive reviews praising its Montessori approach, caring staff, individualized instruction, and inclusive environment. However, one parent reported the school was unwilling to accommodate their high-energy child and terminated enrollment after four weeks.

Loving and caring teachersacademically rigorousindividualized lesson planning
Address
13242 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 679-1554
Rialto U.S.D. Rocking Horse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
815 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA
Phone
(909) 421-4201
Heavenly Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1030a E Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 930-1909
Little Learners Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Learners receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the director Ms. Erika and reporting positive learning outcomes and emotional development. However, serious concerns have been raised by some families regarding staff conduct, including yelling, physical aggression toward children, and mishandling of parent interactions.

Caring and compassionate director (Ms. Erika)strong academic and emotional developmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
15011 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia, CA
Phone
(760) 948-5500
Little School Of The Desert
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6085 Ocotillo Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA
Phone
(760) 367-6616
Mc Donald Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1017 Holden Avenue, Big Bear City, CA
Phone
(909) 585-6848
Oak Center Cultural Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Oak Center Cultural Center is highly regarded for its community involvement, volunteer opportunities, and quality childcare. Most reviewers praise the staff and the sense of community fostered at the center. One reviewer noted limited appeal beyond the park facilities.

Community engagementvolunteer opportunitiesquality childcare
Address
1324 Adeline St., Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 891-0035
Helen Wilcox Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5727 Autrey Lane, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 533-1560
Children'S Ark Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
215 N. Locust Street, Visalia, CA
Phone
(559) 732-6225
Paramount Child Care Center (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

These reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center. Instead, they are reviews of Paramount Pictures Studio tour and merchandise shop in Los Angeles. No actual parent reviews about Paramount Child Care Center (Infant) are present in this dataset.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 956-3973
West Hill College Lemoore Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This listing appears to be for West Hills College Lemoore, a community college, not a child development center or daycare. Reviews praise the college's helpful staff, quality instruction, supportive programs like DSPS and financial aid assistance, clean campus, and athletic programs.

Helpful and friendly staff across departmentsquality instructors dedicated to student successaffordable education with virtual textbooks provided
Address
555 College Avenue, Lemoore, CA
Phone
(559) 925-3384
We Kare Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

We Kare Day Care in Riverside receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the friendly and caring staff, safe and clean facility, strong educational curriculum, and flexible hours that accommodate working families.

Friendly and attentive staffsafe and clean facilityquality educational programs and curriculum
Address
6476 Streeter Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 637-7303
Tlc Of Cupertino
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

TLC of Cupertino is a well-established center-based daycare with a strong reputation for caring staff and nurturing environment. Most parents praise the teachers' genuine care for children's development, low staff turnover, cleanliness, and balance of academics with play. One parent reported a negative experience, though details were not provided.

Caring and knowledgeable stafflow teacher turnovernurturing and fun environment
Address
10038 Bret Avenue, Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 996-1866
The Growing Place Montessori INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Growing Place Montessori receives predominantly positive reviews praising its Montessori approach, caring staff, individualized attention, and academic rigor. Most parents report their children thriving and feeling confident in the school's care. One negative review describes poor handling of a high-energy child and alleged bias by staff.

Loving and caring teachersMontessori philosophy consistently appliedindividualized activities tailored to each child's nee
Address
13242 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA
Phone
(858) 679-1554
Moore Learning Preschool & Dcc (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Moore Learning Preschool & DCC in Elk Grove receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and secure facility. Parents highlight strong communication, family involvement, and individualized attention to children's development. One parent reported staffing issues and concerns about the environment for children needing extra support.

Caring and experienced staff with low turnoverplay-based learni
Address
8699 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 405-0448
Growing Hearts Childcare Center P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Growing Hearts Childcare Center in Fairfield receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the warm, nurturing environment, attentive staff, strong parent communication, and child development focus. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and eager to return daily.

Warm and welcoming atmosphereattentive and caring staffexcellent parent communication and updates
Address
1955 West Texas Street, #17, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 399-8112
Girls Incorporated Of Greater S.B.-(S.B. Center)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
531 East Ortega, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 963-4017
Yolo County Office Of Education Lincoln Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
626 W. Lincoln Ave, Woodland, CA
Phone
(530) 668-3012
Yolo County Office Of Education Lemen Infant Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1230 1/2 Lemen Ave., Woodland, CA
Phone
(530) 668-5177
Sound Of Music Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sound of Music Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, structured learning environment, early hours, and children's academic progress. However, two parents raised serious safety and discipline concerns including inadequate supervision, unsafe conditions, and reports of harsh handling of children.

Caring and nurturing staffstructured learning environmentearly drop-off hours (6:30am)
Address
1256 S. Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 733-1327
Verdugo Hills Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Verdugo Hills Family YMCA is a low-key facility praised for its clean, pleasant environment and attentive, friendly staff. The pool is a main attraction, though some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance have been raised. The facility offers good amenities including indoor/outdoor basketball and fitness equipment.

Attentive lifeguardsfriendly and service-oriented staffclean environment
Address
6840 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, CA
Phone
(818) 352-3255
Community Child Dev. Cent. Of Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Most parents report highly positive experiences with strong child development, engaging activities, and caring staff. However, one parent reported a serious injury incident without adequate follow-up or apology. Another review appears unrelated (spam text warning).

Child developmental growthengaging activities and field tripscaring and friendly staff
Address
3808 W. 54th St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 296-3875
Discovery Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Discovery Preschool for high-quality care, nurturing environment, and strong educational outcomes. Staff members, particularly Mrs. Sally and Mrs. Patti, are described as responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with children arriving to kindergarten ahead of curriculum expectations.

Responsive and professional stafffamily-oriented environmentcompetitive pricing
Address
1759 Oceanside Blvd., Suite G, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 433-8989
Simi Valley Montessori School - West Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Simi Valley Montessori School has received overwhelmingly positive reviews praising well-trained teachers, strong Montessori curriculum, and caring staff with high retention. However, one detailed negative review from March 2024 documents serious pest control issues (rats, mice, ants) in the infant room that management allegedly concealed from parents and mishandled.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong curriculum balancing education with funlong-term staff rete
Address
1636 Sinaloa Rd., Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(818) 667-5205
Tiny Thinkers Preschool Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
15737 Parthenia Street, North Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 892-2655
Your Child Is Mine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1600 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 569-4137

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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.