
Browse 10,151 child daycare & preschools across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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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Several parents highlight the exceptional care provided by the special education staff, noting significant improvements in their children's communication, social skills, and academics. While one reviewer expresses dissatisfaction with a specific teacher's attitude, others describe the environment as safe and appreciate the open communication and daily updates provided by the staff.
Wee Tymes Playschool receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and natural lighting. However, some parents report concerns about understaffing, lack of structured curriculum, safety issues, and policy enforcement.
Little Treasures receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and care. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational curriculum, and use of a communication app for updates. One parent reported experiencing discrimination and mistreatment.
Parent feedback for Tiny Tots Preschool and Childcare Center is sharply divided, with some families highlighting the staff's caring nature and their children's happiness, while others report a chaotic and neglectful environment. Specific complaints include excessive noise, children watching TV, disorganized facilities, and staff who appear to ignore or yell at crying toddlers.
Feedback for Tiny Tots Preschool & Daycare is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's care and the positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns regarding noise levels, supervision, and facility organization. One visitor described a chaotic atmosphere with excessive noise and children left watching TV, while another claimed staff ignored crying children and focused on socializing instead of childcare.
These reviews appear to be for Yuba College, a community college, not a child care center. The reviews are mixed, with many praising affordable education quality and helpful staff, while others criticize poor academic advising, limited program offerings, and unresponsive counseling services.
Tiny Treasures Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple families and years of enrollment. Parents emphasize the exceptional, caring, and stable teaching staff led by Director Mrs. Kim, along with the clean facilities, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend. The school is noted for going above and beyond in supporting child development, behavior management, and accommodating individual needs.
One parent reports a positive experience with engaging activities and caring staff, while another highlights concerns about suspicious individuals loitering in the parking lot. A third review describes a serious incident involving staff shouting at a child, leading to immediate removal from the program.
Twinkle Little Star Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the loving and professional staff, family-like atmosphere, flexibility, and children's enthusiasm about attending. However, negative reviews describe serious safety and communication concerns, including lack of staff preparedness on a child's first day and failure to notify parents of a pickup agreement breach.
Some parents praise the school for its loving staff, low ratios, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten, noting a strong sense of community. However, other families report significant issues including poor management, lack of transparency regarding refunds, staff nepotism, and inadequate supervision leading to bullying and neglect.
One parent describes a wonderful preschool environment with happy children and warm, well-run operations. Conversely, another parent reports a frustrating application process characterized by inconsistent explanations for non-enrollment and a lack of transparency from the director. A third review simply notes a very bad experience without further detail.
Rising Star Preschool San Diego receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, knowledgeable staff and director Ms. Rachelle for accommodating individual child needs, supporting developmental milestones, and being military-family friendly. However, two negative reviews reference concerns about a specific staff member's behavior and broader management issues at other Rising Star locations.
Parents consistently praise the teachers at Morro Bay United Methodist Children's Center for being caring, patient, and kind with children. The center is credited with helping children develop social skills, confidence, and academic growth. One negative review cited unprofessional behavior from management, though the classroom teacher was appreciated.
One parent describes the center as a very special place, while others have expressed dissatisfaction with the slow-paced music and indicated they would prefer not to return.
Children's Cottage receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the nurturing environment, structured curriculum, and dedicated staff. However, one parent reported serious concerns about health protocols, cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior from the director when raising questions about frequent illnesses among children.
Horace Mann/Infants receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and dedication to children. However, five other parents report serious concerns including alleged neglect, abuse, poor communication, lack of supervision, and inadequate support for children with special needs, particularly following recent administrative changes.
One parent describes a concerning incident where staff allegedly grabbed and threw a child, labeling the facility as terrible. Another review criticizes the tuition inquiry process, citing the staff member's tone as unprofessional and advising against enrollment.
Little People Learning Center in Lancaster receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviewers praise staff dedication, patience, and educational enrichment, while negative reviewers raise serious concerns about supervision, staff qualifications, incident reporting, and accountability. Parents are strongly advised to conduct thorough research and verify licensing.
One parent highlights the program as a blessing that prepared their daughter well for first grade, while another notes the benefits of Spanish instruction and outdoor learning. Conversely, a third review criticizes the high monthly cost, inconsistent staffing, frequent lice outbreaks, and claims the facility does not actually follow Montessori principles.
Children's Cottage receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the nurturing environment, structured programming, and dedicated staff. However, one parent reported significant concerns about cleanliness, frequent unexplained illness among children, and alleged unprofessional behavior from the director when questioned about these issues.
Little People Child Care in Lancaster receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three 5-star reviews praise the staff's care, patience, and educational approach, while two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff qualifications, incident reporting, and accountability. One reviewer mentions ongoing legal action related to their experience.
Artek Child Education Center receives highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Satisfied parents praise the educational curriculum, caring staff, and home-like environment, while dissatisfied parents express concerns about food quality and staff professionalism. The facility has equal numbers of 5-star and 1-star ratings.
Crystal Stairs Inc - Century receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the program's support for underserved communities, safe environment, and helpful staff. However, some parents report poor customer service experiences, citing rude attitudes from front desk staff and unprofessional phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by staff regarding a facility incident.
Crystal Stairs Inc receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program's academic preparation, supportive staff, and clean facilities. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unhelpful and dismissive attitudes. One parent disputes claims made by facility staff regarding a pickup incident.
Crystal Stairs Inc. - Kiddie Kastle receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program, staff dedication, and support for underserved communities in South Los Angeles. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unprofessional attitudes and unhelpful phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by site management regarding a pickup incident.
Some parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, experienced teachers, and engaging curriculum, noting that children feel at home and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Conversely, a separate review criticizes management for prioritizing revenue over safety, specifically alleging a failure to report choking incidents.
Horace Mann Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and dedication to children. However, five other parents report serious concerns including poor management following a recent administrative transition from Burbank YMCA to Los Angeles YMCA, alleged neglect and abuse, inadequate handling of special needs children, and lack of communication.
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