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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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Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Genius Kids has received consistently positive feedback from parents, particularly praising improvements made under new management. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, educational focus, clean facilities, and strong child development outcomes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from the structured learning environment and individual attention.

Caring and friendly staffimproved facilities and groundseducational academics emphasis
Address
2800 La Loma Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 719-2261
Kinder World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kinder World has highly mixed reviews. Most parents praise the educational approach, patient staff, and child development support, with several reporting multi-year positive experiences. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about administrative responsiveness and facility cleanliness issues.

Educational focuspatient and supportive teacherschild development tracking
Address
6565 Belleau Wood Lane, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 422-5437
Rose Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
250 A Roswell Drive, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 945-5583
St. Clement'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
498 North Valencia Blvd., Woodlake, CA
Phone
(559) 564-8668
Children'S Paradise INC. - School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Children's Paradise Inc. in Oceanside receives highly polarized reviews. Most reviews (5/5 stars) praise the caring, professional staff, cleanliness, and child development support. However, several 1-star reviews raise serious safety concerns including inappropriate bathroom supervision practices, inadequate injury prevention and monitoring, and allegations of physical discipline.

Professional and empathetic staffclean facilitystrong communication with parents
Address
2017a Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 433-3800
St. James Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the loving environment and Ms. Tina’s extensive experience with toddlers, noting significant academic progress, while another reviewer praises the interim pastor. In contrast, a separate parent criticizes the school for failing to communicate behavioral issues or provide behavior plans, leading to their departure.

loving and caring staffexperienced teachers who help toddlers adjuststrong academic results
Address
993 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 895-9590
Frandelja Enrichment Center (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents describe a professional and loving environment where staff interact well with both children and families, accommodating specific needs like dietary restrictions. Conversely, one review highlights significant concerns regarding unprofessional conduct, inadequate support for individual child needs, and poor parent communication.

professional staffstrong parent-child interactiondietary accommodation
Address
950 Gilman Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 822-1699
Ucsd Early Childhood Education - Main Site-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
9224 Regents Road, La Jolla, CA
Phone
(858) 246-0900
Unity Council Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Unity Council Child Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the friendly staff, community resources, and helpful services, particularly for low-income families and people of color. However, some customers report poor customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness, and unresolved refund issues.

Friendly and helpful staffabundant community resourcesfree tax assistance
Address
2615 E 15th St, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 535-2760
Trinity Unlimited Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
825 S. Chester Avenue, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 631-7810
St Anthony'S Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1044 W. 163rd Street, Gardena, CA
Phone
(310) 329-8654
Full Gospel Child Development Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
10700 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 756-1975
Marilyn Frakes Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3900 Blue Bird Dr, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 545-0339
Muncy Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2410 Janna Avenue, Modesto, CA
Phone
(408) 556-7300
Grandma'S House Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Some parents highlight the center's kindness and patience, noting that staff helped a child transition smoothly to kindergarten and learn effectively. However, other accounts describe severe mistreatment, including yelling at young children and insensitive handling of special needs, with one family reporting their child was treated horribly before withdrawing.

kind and patient staffeffective learning environmentsupportive transition to kindergarten
Address
226 S Blackstone, Tulare, CA
Phone
(559) 687-0925
Sunrise Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the school's affordability, supportive teachers, and success in supporting children with developmental delays, while another praises the caring Christian community. Conversely, a single review raises serious concerns about the director's public behavior at a graduation, fearing it could indicate unsafe practices for younger children.

Affordable tuitionsupportive teachersfocus on developmental delays
Address
13732 Clinton Ave, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 534-4694
Iconic Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Iconic Kids Childcare & Learning Center in Orangevale receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing environment, respectful staff interactions, and positive child development. However, one parent raised serious concerns about staff yelling at children and inflexible policies. The majority of reviews highlight staff dedication and reasonable pricing.

nurturing environmentrespectful and attentive staffpositive child development
Address
6035 Main Avenue, Orangevale, CA
Phone
(916) 542-7196
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Genius Kids for significant improvements under new management, including renovated facilities, qualified and caring staff, and educational programs. Children are reported to be engaged, learning new skills daily, and eager to attend. The facility is described as clean, safe, and secure with strong communication from staff.

caring and friendly staffeducational academicsone-on-one attention
Address
2740 La Loma Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 719-2261
Land Park Infant Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Several parents highlight warm, welcoming teachers and effective communication via an app, with some noting the center feels like family. However, one reviewer criticizes the staff as unprofessional and not worth the time.

warm and welcoming teachershelpful communication appgreat environment
Address
5250 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 446-4567
Our Savior'S Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1230 Luther Way, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 422-4614
La Crescenta Presbyterian Ctr. For Children/Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta, CA
Phone
(818) 249-8124
Montessori Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1108 North Acacia, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 635-8787
Antelope Christian Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A few reviewers highlight the center as a safe, positive environment with loving staff and a strong spiritual focus. However, one account details a serious business dispute involving unpaid services, raising questions about financial reliability and communication.

safe environmentpositive staffloving members
Address
4533 Antelope Road, Antelope, CA
Phone
(916) 722-6169
Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Childtime Elk Grove receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental preparation for kindergarten. However, one serious incident was reported involving outdoor supervision failure and delayed parent notification. The center appears to have strong performance overall but has documented safety concerns.

Caring and dedicated staffloving environmentstrong developmental outcomes
Address
7901 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 691-3800
Hilmar Christian Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
20037 W. American Avenue, Hilmar, CA
Phone
(209) 668-1156
Abc Development Preschool #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4631 1/2 La Palma Ave., La Palma, CA
Phone
(562) 924-1508
St. James Christian Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the loving environment and academic benefits, specifically praising staff member Ms. Tina for her experience with toddlers. Another review commends the interim pastor, while a separate negative experience cites poor communication regarding behavioral issues and a lack of support plans.

loving and attentive careexperienced staffstrong academic progress
Address
993 Estudillo, San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 895-9590
Sunrise Kids Club - Oak Hill Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights positive experiences with before and after school care, praising the friendly staff and responsive app management, while another commends the preschool program. Conversely, a separate review alleges that teachers and the director are rude in their interactions with families and children.

friendly staffresponsive apploving preschool environment
Address
3909 North Loop Blvd, Antelope, CA
Phone
(916) 331-6042
Genius Learning (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
700 Peninsula Avenue, Burlingame, CA
Phone
(650) 666-7726
Small World Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1325 Pomona Avenue, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 533-0188

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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.