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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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The Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1400 E Taft Avenue, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 974-7210
Broderick Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Broderick Christian Center receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight excellent staff who are friendly, caring, and professional, as well as valuable community support services including food assistance programs. Parents feel their children are safe and well-cared for in a welcoming environment.

Friendly and caring staffsafe transportationon-time service
Address
110 Sixth Street, West Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 372-0200
Sweet Pea Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3500 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 221-6488
Rush 2 Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4200 Hatton Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA
Phone
(760) 379-4800
Rusd/Sunshine Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

RUSD/Sunshine Elementary is a special needs-focused school within the Riverside School District that receives predominantly positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the small class sizes, individualized attention, outdoor learning opportunities, and dedicated staff who support children's developmental needs. One parent reported negative interactions with front office staff during the enrollment process.

Small class sizesindividualized student assessmenthands-on learning activities (gardening)
Address
9390 California Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 352-8488
Icri-Project Commotion-Las Luciernagas
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2095 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 252-8059
Language In Action - Sf
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2830 Baker Street- 1 Miley St, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 310-1335
Cerritos Lane Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Cerritos Lane Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for the director Karen, caring staff, and child development outcomes including potty training success. However, one parent reported serious safety and hygiene concerns during their brief enrollment.

Friendly and patient staffgood potty training supportchild development and learning outcomes
Address
20223 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos, CA
Phone
(562) 865-0482
Walnut Heights Kid'S Club INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4064 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 930-8458
Next Generation Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA
Phone
(805) 466-1745
Wow Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9140 Akard Street, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 267-0885
Learning To Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1300 Medical Center Drive, Rohnert Park, CA
Phone
(707) 584-4224
Children Of The Future Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
915 E. King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 846-8700
Central Coast Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3230 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA
Phone
(805) 772-9317
Champions/Liberty
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
12900 Amethyst Road, Victorville, CA
Phone
(760) 243-2002
Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
83600 Trona Road, Trona, CA
Phone
(760) 372-2883
Building Blocks
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3695 High St., Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 434-7990
Srvsacca - Kids Country-Montevideo Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
13000 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 552-4487
Woodbridge Children'S Center - John Swett
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4955 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, CA
Phone
(925) 228-7540
Noah'S Ark Preschool (School-Age)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Noah's Ark Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising the attentive teachers and hands-on director. One reviewer noted staff inattentiveness and director indifference, contrasting sharply with other accounts. The facility is noted as permanently closed according to one review.

Caring and attentive teachershands-on director involved with all childrenquality food preparation
Address
1524 Gray Avenue, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 674-5464
Free To Be Me Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1040 Florence Rd., Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 292-8377
C.P. Huntington Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5917 26th Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 433-5438
Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
711 W. Carlton Way, Tracy, CA
Phone
(209) 364-4000
Siskiyou Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
170 Boles St., Weed, CA
Phone
(530) 938-2793
Noah'S Ark Preschool (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Noah's Ark Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising attentive teachers and a family-like atmosphere. The director is noted as hands-on and caring. One negative review contradicts this, citing inattentive staff and an uncaring director. Note: One review indicates this location is permanently closed.

Caring and attentive teachershands-on directorquality food preparation
Address
1524 Gray Avenue, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 674-5464
Water Of Life Preschool-Upland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1020 W 8th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-1044
Greenhills S.T.A.R.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8200 Greenhills Wy, Granite Bay, CA
Phone
(916) 791-8448
Ohlone Kids' Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
950 Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 493-0774
The Latchkey Alternative Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Latchkey Alternative Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication with parents, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including inappropriate discipline, neglect, and failure to report incidents to parents.

Caring and knowledgeable staffdaily updates and photos shared with parentschild development and life skills instruction
Address
1200 Skyline Blvd., Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 755-8574
Kinderland Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kinderland Child Development Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and flexibility in scheduling. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staffindividual attention to each childclean facilities
Address
1630 Victor Avenue, Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 223-6161

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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.