
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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Le Petit Elephant Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the organized, detail-oriented leadership under Miss Milli, caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, outdoor space, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple long-term families credit the school with helping their children thrive academically and socially.
Bundle of Joy Daycare #3 receives mostly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the caring staff, educational focus, and safe environment. One parent noted organizational issues that create a chaotic atmosphere, though most reviewers highlight strong relationships with staff and academic readiness of children.
Live Learn and Laugh Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly Director Ms. Tyesha), and strong academic and social-emotional development of children. One parent reported a negative experience regarding food/water provision and concerns about award distribution fairness.
Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily address a community center rather than a daycare facility. The facility is praised for community programs and staff friendliness, but some reviewers note concerns about food options, facility condition, and changes to senior services.
Bonanza Preschool & Kindergarten receives mostly positive reviews praising the curriculum, teachers, and director Maria. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged physical abuse allegations, staff ignoring children, poor hygiene conditions, and inadequate feeding. Another older review mentioned the facility declined after new management took over.
Parents consistently praise FUSD/Gateway for its well-organized, professional staff and clean facilities. The center is noted for efficient processes, helpful customer service in both English and Spanish, and convenient amenities. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and staff friendliness.
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare Ashlan for its caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Julie and assistant director Marisa by name, noting they went above and beyond to accommodate family needs. All reviews are 5-star ratings emphasizing children's safety, development, and parents' peace of mind.
Several parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, multilingual instruction, and reasonable tuition, noting that children adapt quickly and feel safe. Conversely, one former student recalls harsh disciplinary practices during their own childhood attendance, including physical altercation by the principal.
One parent describes the school as having wonderful teachers and staff who work hard to make learning fun, while another reviewer recounts a negative experience with unprofessional phone etiquette. The few reviews so far highlight both the quality of instruction and concerns regarding front-desk communication.
Virgin Mary Preschool & Kindergarten in Alhambra receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising patient and caring teachers who work well with children of varying needs. The facility benefits from a convenient residential location and supportive learning environment. However, a small number of reviews cite concerns about teacher attentiveness and care quality.
Beyond the Classroom Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's warmth, engaging activities, and focus on social-emotional learning. The program is noted for creating a family-like, nurturing environment with field trips and creative curricula. One parent reported a serious supervision concern on pickup.
Barrio Logan Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and empathetic staff, strong parent-teacher communication, and nurturing environment. However, one critical review raises serious safety concerns about pickup procedures and staff management issues.
Children of Life Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its structured academic curriculum, caring staff led by director Ms. Barbara, and child development outcomes. One parent reported a negative experience involving late pickup fees and disagreement over medication policies that led to their child's dismissal.
Encinitas Shining Stars receives predominantly positive reviews praising caring staff, developmental programs, and communication with parents. However, two recent negative reviews cite issues with new ownership, staff turnover, micromanagement, and deposit refund policies.
Mid-Valley YMCA Branch is not a daycare center—it is a fitness and recreation facility offering swimming, fitness classes, gym equipment, and community events. Reviews praise the welcoming staff, quality instructors, and amenities, particularly the pool.
The Language Grove Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its Spanish immersion program combined with child-centered, nurturing care. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere, dedicated staff led by Director Ms. Yessy, emphasis on outdoor play and exploration, and strong focus on each child's emotional and social development alongside academic growth.
Maple Primary Center State Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication, kindness, and motivation. Parents highlight the inclusive administration and quality care for students across diverse backgrounds. The school serves preschool through 1st grade with a special needs program.
This is not a daycare facility - it is California Hospital Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Los Angeles. The Google listing appears to be miscategorized. Reviews reflect hospital patient experiences rather than childcare services.
This appears to be a hospital facility, not a daycare center. The reviews provided are for California Hospital Medical Center's emergency room, maternity, and general medical services, not for their early education program. No reviews of the actual daycare services are available.
Chase Early Education Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting positive school culture, community involvement, and welcoming staff. However, significant concerns are raised regarding disorganization, unprofessional office management, inconsistent communication about policies, unmet special education services, and poor responsiveness to parent inquiries.
Parents consistently praise Diversity Children's Center for its clean, well-organized facility and friendly, skilled staff who help children adjust quickly. The large playground and variety of activities including educational, musical, and sports programs are frequently highlighted as major strengths.
Dotsie's Tots Enrichment Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality curriculum, cleanliness, and home-cooked meals. However, there are two 1-star reviews reporting serious concerns including alleged inappropriate staff behavior and a reported incident involving a child's clothing being removed and given to another student without parental consent.
Hadley Preschool receives mixed reviews. Long-time alumni and recent parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, swimming pool, and daily communication. However, two recent parents report negative experiences with inflexible enrollment policies and harsh treatment of children with developmental differences.
The reviews provided do not match the daycare center listed. Most reviews appear to be for a pharmacy and medical facility (Stanford Healthcare location in San Jose), not a center-based daycare. One daycare-related review mentions good service and polite staff without pressure for extra fees.
Footsteps Preschool is a highly-regarded Montessori center where parents report their children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are consistently praised for being patient, kind, and supportive, while the facility is noted for being clean and well-maintained. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, writing, math, and social skills.
Parents praise CCFC-VV Heritage Center for its friendly and helpful staff, clean and safe environment, and positive impact on children's development. Most reviews are highly positive, though one parent expressed frustration with long wait times for enrollment.
Caterpillar Campus Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean facility, caring and dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and supportive owner Jennifer who goes above and beyond expectations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.
Glendale Bright Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff, clean facilities, and strong academic and social development of children. Parents report their children were happy, thrived in the structured environment, and developed English language skills, reading, and writing. One parent left a negative review without elaboration.
Parents generally express satisfaction with this daycare center, praising its decorative facilities and Head Start program. Most reviews are positive, though feedback is limited and brief overall.
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