
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.
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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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One parent reports a negative experience involving a rude manager and immediate membership cancellation after their child cried on the first day, describing the facility as unsuitable for young families with children.
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.
One parent reports that their child fell ill repeatedly, alleging the center failed to properly screen for sickness despite temperature checks. The reviewer states they were also affected by the illness and decided to discontinue enrollment due to the child's persistent coughing and vomiting.
One parent highlights that the staff made their daughter feel safe and loved, noting it was a positive first school experience. The review emphasizes that the child learned well and expresses strong satisfaction with the program.
One parent highlights the center's educational focus, engaging activities, and dedicated staff, while others report severe issues including unprofessional management, abrupt terminations, and safety concerns. These conflicting experiences note operational instability and communication failures alongside positive outcomes for some children.
Parent experiences at this center are sharply divided, with one family highlighting a five-year history of educational excellence and community engagement, while others report severe issues regarding unprofessional management and abrupt enrollment terminations. Critics cite inconsistent staffing, lack of credentials, and inadequate health safety protocols, contrasting with positive feedback on the owner's dedication and the program's ability to prepare children for school.
One parent reports that staff allow sick children to attend and claims an air purifier was left unplugged, citing inadequate supervision. Another review criticizes frequent teacher absences, a translator's inappropriate dress, and poor translation services.
All Day Fun and Play Child Care Center in Fairfield has mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights that children enjoy attending and staff are friendly, while negative reviews cite unprofessional service, lack of academic focus, poor communication, and website/contact issues.
One parent describes Bright Beginnings as having been a quality preschool in the past, though the current status is unclear. The feedback suggests a decline in the program's previous standard of excellence.
One parent describes EES-Child Development Center as the best daycare they could find, praising the teachers for being lovely and nice. The reviewer expresses high trust in the staff, stating they would not trust anyone else with their son and gives the center a perfect score.
Feedback for Friendly Children's Garden Preschool and Daycare is mixed, with some parents praising the accommodating staff and positive experience for their children, while others report serious safety concerns including erratic driving and inappropriate disciplinary actions. One parent highlighted the great people and lack of complaints, whereas others described unsafe driving with children and an incident where a child was locked in a hallway room during a meltdown.
Parents report a mix of highly supportive care for children with medical needs and severe safety concerns regarding staff oversight. One parent highlights the teachers' attentiveness, while another describes an incident where a staff member allegedly allowed a disruptive child to injure another student without proper reporting.
One parent describes Maywood Child Development Center as unsafe, alleging that staff are incapable of managing a classroom with six employees and that their daughter experienced constant bullying and physical abuse. The reviewer urges the city to close the facility due to the staff's inability to perform their duties and the lack of safety for children.
One parent describes ST. Anne's Early Learning Center at San Marino as a good school. The single review provided is positive, with no specific drawbacks noted.
One parent reports that the center lacks availability for pre-kindergarten enrollment, despite living in the immediate neighborhood.
Around the World Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, kindergarten preparation, social skill development, and welcoming environment. Negative reviews cite staff patience issues, bullying incidents without intervention, serious safety concerns including a lost child incident, and poor customer service.
One parent reports a severe negative experience with the summer camp, citing a lack of safety and supervision by inexperienced staff. The review details incidents of unaddressed aggression and neglect that resulted in a child suffering a serious eye infection.
One parent highlights qualified and caring teachers, while others describe a chaotic and unsanitary environment with significant supervision failures. Complaints include staff treating children poorly, making inappropriate comments about behavior, and neglecting basic hygiene and safety standards. Additionally, incidents such as unauthorized haircuts and leaving infants unattended were reported by dissatisfied families.
One parent describes Ms. Destiny, Ms. Erika, and Ms. Martha as great for their daughter, calling the center a blessing. The review highlights positive staff interactions without mentioning any specific issues.
Feedback for ESTRELLA FAMILY SERVICES @ GALARZA is mixed, with one parent describing it as the best place and another noting good care services, while a third reports severe neglect and mistreatment. The negative account details understaffing, bullying, and inappropriate age mixing involving older children playing with younger ones.
Reviews are highly polarized with no middle ground. Positive reviews praise the staff's kindness, helpfulness, and the children's respectful and inclusive behavior toward each other. Negative reviews provide no specific feedback and appear to be dismissive comments without substantive criticism.
One parent highlights significant educational progress, engaging curriculum, and a supportive staff environment, while a separate review alleges serious financial fraud and criminal activity by a specific individual associated with the business.
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