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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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Chino Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4266 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA
Phone
(909) 627-7428
Chino Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
12970 Third Street, Chino, CA
Phone
(909) 628-1201
Creative Mind Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Clean and organized facilityknowledgeable and passionate staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
15089 Mesa Street, Hesperia, CA
Phone
(760) 949-5300
Rose Child Development Center - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
250a Roswell Drive, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 635-2686
South Coast Ymca-Don Juan Avila
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo, CA
Phone
(949) 360-5907
Trinity Unlimited Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
825 S. Chester Avenue, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 631-7810
Ymca Of Sf-Stonestown Branch-St. Francis
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Friendly and helpful staffrecently renovated facilityclean environment
Address
399 San Fernando Way, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 452-9622
Sulphur Springs Union Sch.Dist.Canyon Springs Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Friendly staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
19059 Vicci Street, Canyon Country, CA
Phone
(661) 252-8045
La Marina Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
115 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 372-2974
Mission Nazarene Preschool-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 287-4900
Full Gospel Child Development Center School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
10700 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 756-1975
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Stewart
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2040 Hoke Drive, Pinole, CA
Phone
(510) 262-6588
Bonita Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3368 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 422-1777
Circle Of Friends Child Development Center - P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilityengaging activities
Address
3330 Dover Avenue, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 425-2717
Cac - Meridan Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
1720 S. Depot, Santa Maria, CA
Phone
(805) 739-0660
Children'S Paradise INC. - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Professional and empathetic staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong communication with parents
Address
2017a Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 433-3800
Crown Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
199 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA
Phone
(619) 522-8923
Frandelja Enrichment Center (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
950 Gilman Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 822-1699
Ymca Of Glb - Los Flores Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Swimming instruction with visible skill developmentdiverse recreational activitiesclean facility
Address
10039 East Palm Street, Bellflower, CA
Phone
(562) 925-1292
Ymca Of Glb Los Cerritos Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Swimming instruction and student progressdiverse recreational activitiesclean facility
Address
15530 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA
Phone
(562) 925-1292
Just Plane Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Experienced and caring teachersSpanish and sign language instructionstrong security and safety practices
Address
2555 E. Avenue P, Palmdale, CA
Phone
(661) 267-1304
El Jardin Del Ninos De La Universidad
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Preschool program qualitydedicated teachers (Ms. Marlo)speech therapy sessions
Address
550 Temple Ave., Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 482-4608
Long Beach Center For Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

skilled and caring teachersplay-based learning environmentsocial-emotional development
Address
622 Hill Street, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 599-0633
Pleasant Valley School Of Engineering & Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Preschool program qualityteacher Ms. Marloprogress on speech and developmental goals
Address
1099 Bedford Dr., Camarillo, CA
Phone
(805) 482-1954
World Of Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

World of Little Angels is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, educational approach, and comprehensive care. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, nutritious meals, safety features, and strong community support, particularly during the Eaton Canyon fires. Children reportedly make significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.

Kind and attentive staffstructured learning combined with playcomprehensive meals (breakfast
Address
2120 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA
Phone
(626) 639-3595
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
34960 - 11th St., Union City, CA
Phone
(510) 731-6192
Anthony'S Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8702-8708 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA
Phone
(323) 751-2646
Born Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Born Learners has received mixed reviews with a significant divide between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Earlier reviews praised the warm atmosphere, caring staff, and individualized attention to children. However, recent reviews report significant teacher turnover, inexperienced new hires, and concerns about declining quality and prioritization of profit over child well-being.

warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and attentive staffindividualiz
Address
28348 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 991-7752
Montessori On Copper Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
27908 Seco Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Phone
(661) 673-5676
Davis Street Cdc @ Lakeside
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3000 Waterfall Way, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 351-5156

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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.