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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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Fairsite Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
902 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA
Phone
(209) 745-2506
Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
5 Cemetery Road, Briceland, CA
Phone
(707) 923-3617
Sbcss Adelanto Academy State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
17931 Jonathan Street, Rm. 603, Adelanto, CA
Phone
(760) 246-5892
Placerville Preschoolers/Kid'S Kampus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Placerville Preschoolers receives mostly positive feedback, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, positive learning environment, and child happiness. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about inadequate supervision and bullying incidents.

Caring and understanding staffloving environmentindividualized instruction
Address
6556 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA
Phone
(530) 626-2570
Los Angeles Unified School District Substitutes
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews are mixed, with most parents praising the facility's location, teachers, and learning environment. However, concerns exist regarding substitute teacher training, IEP knowledge, and overall declining quality of services.

Beautiful locationwarm receptionquality teachers (Mrs. Saparito
Address
333 S. Beaudry Ave 17th Floor, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 241-1000
L.A.C.C.D.C./Parthenia Court Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
14833 Parthenia Street, Panorama City, CA
Phone
(818) 892-9322
Maple Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Maple Tree receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and educational curriculum. Parents highlight strong communication, personalized attention, and genuine care for children across multiple age groups. Two negative reviews cite excessive noise and poor customer service regarding pricing information.

Caring and professional teachersstrong daily communication via apppersonalized attention to each child
Address
1814 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA
Phone
(310) 473-8733
Safari Kid - Livermore
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
542 Junction Ave, Livermore, CA
Phone
(650) 384-9682
Grace Garden Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1423 So. New Ave, Alhambra, CA
Phone
(626) 281-1009
Nellie'S Wonderland Educational Cntr. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
4720 W. Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 671-2099
Montessori Children'S House - West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
5454 Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 494-3777
Montessori Children'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
650 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 677-2670
Montessori Academy Of Long Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
3908 Woodruff Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 377-3450
Safari Kid - Sacramento
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Safari Kid receives mixed reviews ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the professional staff, learning activities, fresh meals, and reasonable pricing. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff conduct, supervision practices, and operational transparency.

Professional and caring staffstructured learning activities (ABCsnumbers
Address
10190 Systems Pkwy, Unit 110, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(510) 386-7777
Heart To Hearts Pip:Parent Involvement Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
127 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley, CA
Phone
(831) 588-3189
Hoover Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
303 Twin Dolphin Drive, # 104, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 593-6824
Kreative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kreative Kids Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, educational focus, and family-like atmosphere, while four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety issues, unprofessional conflict resolution, and retaliation against parents who raised complaints.

Black-owned and diverseresponsive ownershipaccommodates dietary preferences
Address
7020 Wyndham Dr., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 689-3777
Ymca Of Sf-Pre-K Early Lrng Prog-Marin Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 883-2663
Family Recovery Center - Child Dev. Ctr. - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Note: This facility is a recovery center for adults with substance use disorders, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising the program's effectiveness in achieving long-term sobriety, family reunification, and life transformation. Staff are consistently described as caring, supportive, and committed to client success.

Caring and supportive staffeffective addiction recovery programhelps clients regain custody of childre
Address
1100 Sportfisher Drive, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 439-6702
Claremont Day Nurseries INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1550 Oakview Ave, Kensington, CA
Phone
(510) 526-1010
Discoveryland Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
800 Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
(925) 935-3520
Kids Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids Connection receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across preschool, elementary, and afterschool programs. Parents praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum (particularly the Chinese immersion program), and warm, supportive community environment. The school is noted for fostering children's love of learning and meaningful developmental progress.

Nurturing and patient teachersclose-knit community atmospherestrong Chinese language instruction with measurable progress
Address
1970 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA
Phone
(650) 578-9697
Circle Of Friends Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Circle of Friends receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caregivers and describe positive developmental outcomes for their children over extended enrollment periods. However, several parents report management and administrative issues including poor communication, unexpected enrollment disruptions, and cleanliness concerns.

Caring and attentive teacherspositive child development and learningowners treat children with kindness and compassion
Address
3708 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 972-9200
Kidzkount Child Development Center-Loomis
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
5645 Rocklin Rd, Loomis, CA
Phone
(916) 624-9652
Rainbow Rising-Greentree
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
4200 Manzanita, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 552-5628
La Jolla Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6580 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla, CA
Phone
(858) 454-8019
Sbcss Adelanto State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
17927 Jonathan Street, Adelanto, CA
Phone
(760) 246-3396
Wee Tymes Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Caring and passionate stafffamily-oriented atmospherenatural light from skylights
Address
2925 Root Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 487-8411
Little Treasures
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning opportunities
Address
2010 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 345-3415
Thewonder Years INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
2851 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA
Phone
(650) 591-2669

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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.