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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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Kinder Kountry Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
456 W. San Jose Ave., #B, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-0226
California Family Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

California Family Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, online daily logs, and child development, with children showing long-term positive impact. However, serious safety and care concerns have been raised, including inadequate supervision, failure to report incidents, and allegations of neglect and inappropriate discipline.

Caring and attentive staffonline visibility into child's dayeducational curriculum
Address
6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA
Phone
(916) 334-3800
Avondale Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1405 La Salle Avenue, Seaside, CA
Phone
(831) 899-4757
Clinite Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1073 W. Sonora, Tulare, CA
Phone
(559) 685-1346
Morningstar Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Morningstar Montessori has received mixed reviews reflecting a significant change in ownership and management in 2024. Most recent reviews praise the new ownership, staff, and Montessori curriculum, while older reviews cite serious concerns about director behavior, staff ratios, and lack of responsiveness.

New ownership and fresh leadershipknowledgeable and approachable teacherssafe learning environment
Address
218 5th Street, Lincoln, CA
Phone
(916) 645-1324
Julia A. Lopez Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1300 South Avenue, Orange Cove, CA
Phone
(559) 626-6466
Empire Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3080 La Selva Street, San Mateo, CA
Phone
(650) 212-2352
Nikasia Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4143 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 531-9130
Redeemer Preschool And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
123 Knight Drive, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 457-9500
San Bernardino City School Dist.-Alldred Child De
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the facility's friendly and helpful staff, with particular commendation for specific staff members like Miss Sandra. The building itself is described as beautiful. However, a few parents reported concerns with customer service and staff rudeness.

friendly staffhelpful servicepolite employees
Address
303 S. K Street, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 388-6307
South Bay Universal Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14025 Cordary Avenue, Hawthorne, CA
Phone
(310) 970-0435
Kinder Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2605 Alpine Blvd. Suite, #1, Alpine, CA
Phone
(619) 722-7393
Water Of Life Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Water of Life Preschool is a church-based center in Fontana with strong academics and character development. Most reviewers praise the school's curriculum, staff friendliness, and positive impact on children's educational and social growth. One parent reported a negative disciplinary incident involving their granddaughter.

Strong academic performance in reading and mathexcellent relationship and leadership skill developmentsupportive staff that partners with families
Address
7625 East Avenue, Fontana, CA
Phone
(909) 463-3915
Icri/El Nuevo Mundo Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1707 Pennsylvania Ave., Richmond, CA
Phone
(510) 233-2329
Concordia Lutheran King'S Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews primarily focus on the church facility rather than daycare services. The center receives praise for its welcoming community, activities, and worship environment, though one reviewer criticizes limited assistance outside the congregation.

welcoming communityfun activitiesgood location
Address
13633 183rd St., Cerritos, CA
Phone
(562) 926-2491
Adventure Club - Kaseberg
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1040 Main St, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 782-8433
C.A.M.- Old Gallinas Children'S Center (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
251 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 479-2771
Pusd- Horizon Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
245 Abbie St., Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 462-5500
Young Scholar Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4029 W. George Street, Banning, CA
Phone
(951) 849-5608
Fernald Child Care Center - Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
10620 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 825-2900
Acacia Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2900 Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 645-0672
Spirit Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Spirit Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, comprehensive curriculum, and developmental support. Parents highlight significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, along with engaging activities, field trips, and strong communication from teachers. The center is noted for accepting children with developmental disabilities and providing therapy services.

Attentive and kind staffstrong communication with parentsspeech and occupational therapy services
Address
4061 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 737-2467
Shepherd Of The Hills United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
30605 Ave. De Las Flores, Rancho San Margarita, CA
Phone
(949) 709-5219
Storyland Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Storyland Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Sheila, and report positive developmental support and family-like treatment. However, two recent reviews cite concerns about staff behavior, discipline practices, and lack of support at the Dakota and West location.

caring and kind stafffamily-like treatmentdevelopmental support (crawling
Address
2025 E. Gettysburg, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 222-1032
Storybook Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1032 N. Ross St, Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 541-9378
Corona-Norco Family Ymca-Ymca Center At Jurupa
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This YMCA daycare center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, open-door policy, and loving environment for infants and young children. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about supervision, meal monitoring, and staff conduct.

Friendly and caring staffopen-door policyaccommodating to parent concerns
Address
9254 Galena Street, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 736-9622
Little Steps Christian-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6551 Soledad Mt. Road, La Jolla, CA
Phone
(858) 551-7780
Sjb - San Juan Bautista Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1945 Terilyn Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 259-4796
First Lutheran Infant-Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

First Lutheran Infant-Toddler Center in Torrance receives mixed reviews. Most positive reviews praise the welcoming church environment, teaching staff, and programs, though several negative reviews cite poor phone receptionist experiences and general dissatisfaction with the facility.

welcoming church environmentsmall campusquality teaching staff
Address
2900 Carson Street, Torrance, CA
Phone
(310) 320-9923
Pillars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Pillars Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, supportive environment. Parents highlight the Islamic/religious focus, small class sizes, engaging activities, and strong parent communication as key strengths. Multiple parents express interest in the school expanding beyond its current pre-K and kindergarten programs.

Caring and professional staffsmall class sizesindividualized attention
Address
23581 Madero Dr, #104, Mission Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 951-0442

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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.