
Browse 10,151 child daycare & preschools across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
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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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KIDANGO - GRAHAM receives mostly positive feedback with four 5-star reviews praising the cleanliness, staff professionalism, engaged leadership, and quality teaching. However, one 1-star review of the elementary program cites poor communication, unprofessional staff, and inadequate bullying prevention.
Davis Street Community Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the organization's extensive community resources, helpful staff, and services. However, several reviewers criticize front desk staff for being rude, dismissive, and unhelpful, which negatively impacts the patient experience.
One parent reports a highly negative experience involving inadequate diaper changes that resulted in severe rash, while another reviewer simply states their child is happy. The feedback highlights a stark contrast between positive emotional outcomes and serious hygiene failures in classroom management.
One parent describes a highly negative experience involving neglect, poor hygiene, and rude staff, while another review offers brief praise for the staff. The facility is criticized for allowing sick children, ignoring basic safety protocols, and providing inadequate care regarding health and nutrition.
Cornerstone Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the exceptional curriculum, caring teachers, small class sizes, and child development outcomes, while two parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, unresolved complaints, and staff turnover.
One parent describes the center as family-oriented with kind owners, highlighting homemade meals and a well-equipped playground, while another reviewer calls it the worst facility they have ever seen.
One parent describes CHINO CHILDREN'S CENTER as a loving, family-oriented facility featuring homemade fresh meals and a well-equipped playground with activities for infants through kindergarteners. In contrast, another review labels the facility as the worst they have ever seen and advises against enrollment.
Creative Mind Learning Center receives mostly glowing reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, educational activities, and positive learning environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management practices and vehicle safety incidents.
One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness, supportive environment, and friendly staff, noting a good teacher-student ratio that keeps children happy. In contrast, another parent reports severe neglect regarding physical bullying, alleging that staff ignored complaints, misled the family, and ultimately dismissed them from the program.
Parents highlight the convenience of the after-school program's location on campus and praise the director for being responsive and organized, while one parent notes that staff compatibility varies. A separate review cites significant dissatisfaction, reporting that their son cried daily and was excluded from playing with other children despite no prior behavioral issues.
One parent describes Trinity Unlimited Child Care as the worst daycare in Compton, citing irresponsible staff who lie, prioritize phone use over childcare, and fail to admit mistakes. The reviewer strongly advises against attending, recommending parents constantly question their children about their experiences there.
This YMCA facility receives mostly positive reviews for its friendly staff, clean renovated space, and variety of classes and programs. However, some members criticize overcrowding during peak hours, equipment issues, limited hours, and poor enforcement of gym etiquette.
Parents praise the facility's friendly, safe, and clean environment with professional staff. However, there are concerns about inaccurate business hours posted online and questions about administrative decision-making and overall competence.
One parent reports a negative experience involving a refusal to accommodate high-risk pregnancy complications and a partial refund despite prior assurances. The review also cites concerns about understaffing, cleanliness, and rigid scheduling policies.
One parent describes Mission Nazarene Preschool as a welcoming environment where their 18-month-old enjoys attending and responds positively to the staff. The reviewer highlights the teachers' kindness and their child's enthusiasm for arriving at the center. No specific drawbacks were mentioned in this feedback.
One parent recommends the center, highlighting staff attentiveness and effective communication through an app. The reviewer notes that hands-on activities positively impacted their daughter's speech development and assisted with potty training.
One parent highlights the center's effectiveness in teaching bilingual skills, noting their daughter became proficient in Spanish despite no home exposure. However, another parent reports severe behavioral changes and allegations of physical abuse by a teacher, including being struck on the foot and removed of footwear, which led to nightmares and eventual withdrawal.
Parents consistently praise Circle of Friends Child Development Center for its caring, well-trained staff and clean, engaging facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from structured routines and activities. The director and teachers are frequently highlighted as friendly, patient, and communicative.
Note: The reviews provided are for Vizcaya Apartments, a residential complex, not for CAC - Meridan Center daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare's quality, safety, or services.
Children's Paradise Inc. in Oceanside receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the facility's clean environment, professional and caring staff, and strong child development support. However, several parents raise serious concerns about child safety, supervision, and inappropriate bathroom practices.
One parent reports a severe hygiene failure involving a genital infection caused by improper handling of infant skin, alongside accusations of lying and miscommunication. The reviewer also cites excessive operational inconveniences, such as frequent calls to pick up children for minor bowel movements and inconsistent adherence to safety protocols regarding bottle caps and shared toys.
Several parents highlight the center's professional staff, strong teacher-child interactions, and inclusive approach to dietary needs, describing the environment as family-like and supportive. Conversely, one review cites unprofessional teachers, inadequate support for specific child needs, and poor communication with parents.
Parents praise the YMCA's swimming lessons, diverse activities (rock climbing, archery, planetarium), cleanliness, and caring staff. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about inadequate supervision, failure to address bullying incidents, and staff favoritism in the basketball league.
The YMCA of GLB Los Cerritos Branch receives mostly positive feedback for its swimming lessons, diverse activities (rock climbing, archery, planetarium), cleanliness, and caring staff. However, two parents reported serious concerns about inadequate supervision, unaddressed bullying incidents, and staff dismissiveness when complaints were made.
Just Plane Kids receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, educational programs, safety measures, and flexible hours. Negative reviewers report the facility is unwelcoming to children with special needs, including autism and speech delays, and cite dismissive staff behavior.
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about staff behavior and student safety. While some parents praise the preschool program and individual teachers like Ms. Marlo for supporting their child's progress, others report issues with teacher conduct, bullying, and administrative handling of concerns.
Long Beach Center for Child Development receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the play-based learning approach, skilled and caring staff, and social-emotional development focus. The program offers affordable rates, includes meals, maintains high teacher-child ratios, and operates extended hours (7am-5:30pm). One parent expressed concern about staff engagement.
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering & Arts has mixed reviews. Parents praise the preschool program, citing skilled teachers like Ms. Marlo and good progress on developmental goals, but several parents report negative experiences with staff behavior, bullying concerns, and food quality issues.
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