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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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Cerritos College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 860-2451
Eagle Rock Montessori School #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1439 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 254-3027
Eagle Rock Montessori School #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1443 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 254-3027
Eagle Rock Montessori #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1434 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 256-5402
Foothill Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Foothill Christian Preschool in Glendora receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the modern facilities, caring staff, and engaging curriculum, others report concerns about behavior management, lack of individual attention, non-transparent kindergarten enrollment practices, and alleged staff misconduct incidents.

Modern and clean facilitiessafe and secure campuscaring and patient staff
Address
301 E. Route 66, Glendora, CA
Phone
(626) 963-8216
Cdi - South Oxnard Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
200 E. Bard Rd., Oxnard, CA
Phone
(805) 488-2214
Cdr - Bob Borrego Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
228 W. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 525-3184
Central Unified Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Central Unified Preschool in Fresno receives mixed reviews. Parents praise staff professionalism and educational quality, but multiple reviewers report significant communication issues, including difficulty reaching the center by phone and unwanted frequent contact calls.

Friendly and professional staffgood educational standardsquality food services
Address
6265 N. Grantland, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 276-5250
Campus Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Campus Kids is a center-based daycare in Ontario offering preschool and before/after school care at standard prices. Parents have mixed experiences, with some praising staff members and child development, while others report significant concerns about safety, facilities, and management.

Decent facilityreasonable pricesstaff member Miss Norma praised
Address
1102 W. Phillips, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 986-5400
Bachrodt Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
102 Sonora Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 453-0511
New School For Cd-Young Learners P/S & Early Int.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise The Help Group as an excellent specialized school for autistic children, citing significant developmental improvements in their children and highly dedicated, caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight the small class sizes, comprehensive curriculum including vocational training, and supportive environment that extends care to entire families. The school is repeatedly described as transformative and life-changing for students with autism spectrum disorder.

Dedicated and caring staffsignificant developmental progress in studentssmall class sizes
Address
13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA
Phone
(818) 779-5189
Coyote Valley Childcare Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
18950 Coyote Valley Rd, Middletown, CA
Phone
(707) 987-2313
Boehm Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Boehm Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teacher quality, curriculum, and enrichment activities, but significant concerns about management unprofessionalism and high staff turnover. Most positive reviews highlight caring teachers and child development outcomes, while negative reviews cite management issues, inadequate supervision of young children, and lack of staff stability.

caring and dedicated teachersstructured curriculum wi
Address
74-200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 346-6829
Bridges Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Bridges Child Development Center for its clean facilities, professional and caring staff, safe outdoor play areas, and diverse academic activities. Children show significant improvements in language, social, and self-care skills, with many reluctant to leave daily. Multiple long-term families strongly recommend the center.

Clean facilitiessafe indoor and outdoor spacesprofessional and patient teachers
Address
500 N. State Street, Hemet, CA
Phone
(951) 658-3354
Beeloved Farm Playschool Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2947 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA
Phone
(530) 306-8739
Genius Kids - Brentwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1265 Dainty Ave, Brentwood, CA
Phone
(209) 612-2820
Castro Plaza Family Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
10601 Mcdougall Street, Castroville, CA
Phone
(831) 633-2141
Crescita Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1494 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 783-1679
Options-Surround Care-Ybarra
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1300 So. Brea Canyon Cutoff, Walnut, CA
Phone
(909) 598-3154
Himmelrick Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Himmelrick Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the play-based curriculum, caring staff, and positive child development outcomes. Two dissatisfied parents cited high costs, limited scheduling options, and concerns about staff engagement and academic rigor.

Play-based learning approachcaring and involved staffchildren happy and engaged
Address
28344 Rimrock Road, Barstow, CA
Phone
(760) 252-5535
Intellichildren Of San Marcos
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Intellichildren received five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and included programs (music, dance, meals, web cameras). However, recent reviews report serious concerns following new ownership, including high staff turnover, inconsistent care for children with special needs, medication mismanagement, falsified records, and alleged neglect.

Caring and engaging teacherscomprehensive curriculummusic and dance programs included
Address
212 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA
Phone
(760) 471-0221
Little Angels Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
406 I Street, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 621-5695
Mission Nazarene Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 287-4900
Qcs Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA
Phone
(760) 809-4447
Rosemead Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2662 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA
Phone
(626) 572-8201
Little Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3161 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 647-7524
San Luis Obispo Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1720 Bishop St., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone
(805) 544-0801
Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2828 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 664-8494
Goleta Union Fairview Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
401 N. Fairview Ave., Room 16, Goleta, CA
Phone
(805) 681-1200
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
420 East Fesler, Santa Maria, CA
Phone
(805) 922-5419

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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.