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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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El Monte City School District - Le Gore
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parent reviews are mixed with significant concerns about access to services and staff communication. While some parents praise the helpful staff and social justice focus, multiple parents report difficulties obtaining special education services, poor communication from district staff, and unprofessional conduct from personnel.

Helpful and responsive staffstrong social justice education focuswelcoming environment
Address
11121 E. Bryant Rd., El Monte, CA
Phone
(818) 575-2393
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three parents praise the friendly, caring staff and faith-based environment, while three others express serious concerns about staff engagement, behavioral support practices, safety protocols, and inclusivity for children with special needs.

Friendly and caring stafffaith-based facilitygood experience for some children
Address
1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 633-2302
Porterville Ed. Complex Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns. Some parents report a clean facility with caring staff, while others allege serious issues including staff being dismissive of children's questions and serious allegations of abusive behavior that warrant investigation.

Clean facilitycaring and genuinely attentive stafffriendly people
Address
914 Pioneer Avenue, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 783-9490
Hoover Intergenerational Care INC. (Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Hoover Intergenerational Care Inc. receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Multiple parents praise the caring teachers, children's enthusiasm, and positive development, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior, unprofessional leadership, high turnover, and inadequate support for children with special needs.

Caring and dedicated teacherschildren excited about attendingprofessional communication with parents
Address
3216 S. Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 748-3700
Icss-Big Pine State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
500 S. Main Street, Big Pine, CA
Phone
(760) 938-2222
Jack & Jill'S Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Jack & Jill's Educational Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and family-oriented approach. However, a significant minority report negative experiences involving staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior from specific employees, and administrative issues.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsdetailed daily reports
Address
969 S. Willow, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 255-8817
All About Kids Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

All About Kids Child Development in Jurupa Valley receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, quality care, and dedicated teachers. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, poor welcoming practices, lack of communication with new students, and concerns about staff responsibility and professionalism.

caring and attentive staffquality careconvenient location
Address
3640 Pacific Aveune, Jurupa Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 367-0704
All About Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

All About Kids Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, quality care, and dedicated teachers. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, poor first-day experience, lack of welcoming atmosphere, and concerns about staff responsibility.

caring and attentive staffquality careconvenient location
Address
3640 Pacific Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA
Phone
(951) 367-0704
Porterville Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Porterville Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report a clean facility with caring staff who show genuine interest in children, others describe serious allegations of staff abuse, lack of experience with special needs, and inappropriate behavior toward children. The facility has a 3.1/5 Google rating with highly polarized feedback.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffgenuine interest in children's wellbeing
Address
254 West Orange, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 781-0145
Starlite Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Starlite Child Development Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the kind and attentive staff, safe environment, educational activities including Mandarin instruction, and children's happiness. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by a teacher, inadequate care for children picked up late, and failure to address bullying.

Kind and friendly staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe and secure environme
Address
246 - 14th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 238-8809
Thirty Sixth Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

This center receives mixed reviews. Two parents praised the quality of education and teacher care, while three parents reported serious concerns including alleged discrimination, inadequate handling of a child's medical condition, failure to address bullying, and unprofessional treatment of parents with disabilities.

Teachers care about childrenquality early education instruction
Address
3556 South St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 734-3644
Mothers' Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
425 Hemlock, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 448-5159
Child And Family Study Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
244 First Street, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 752-2888
Sylvan Park Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
15011 Delano St., Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(818) 997-8972
After School Camp Calabasas At Lupin Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
26210 Adamor Road, Calabasas, CA
Phone
(818) 880-6461
Safari Kid - Little Hearts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
500 Bollinger Canyon Way, #A10, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 968-9721
Seta - Nedra Court Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
60 Nedra Court, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 563-5065
Kidango - Emerald Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
6860 South Mariposa Lane, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 452-2363
Nipomo Recreation - Little Bits Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
255 Pomeroy, Nipomo, CA
Phone
(805) 929-4175
Montessori Of North Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1165 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA
Phone
(818) 852-7202
Rainbow After-School Care & Pre-K Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4343 Pickwick Circle, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 846-8386
Lilschuz Foot Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
474 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA
Phone
(209) 736-4846
Discovery Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1020 F St., Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 756-2231
Discovery Land Children'S Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
85 Cold Springs Road, Angwin, CA
Phone
(707) 965-2092
M.A.W. Children'S Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5510 N. Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA
Phone
(562) 867-4083
Little Pioneers Preschool-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1996 Bertussi Lane, El Centro, CA
Phone
(760) 353-4493
South Coast Ymca-Malcom Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
32261 Charles Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA
Phone
(949) 363-7085
Sunflower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Sunflower Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Most reviewers praise caring teachers, good educational programs, and a happy environment, while a smaller group reports serious concerns including alleged teacher misconduct, inappropriate discipline practices, and safety hazards in the parking lot.

Patient and warm-hearted teacherswell-planned education programsgood quality food
Address
18900 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 725-1878
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Castro Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
20185 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
Phone
(510) 881-4458
Look Who'S Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5802 Santa Catalina Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 893-1980

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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.