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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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Kern Avenue State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
492 W. Kern Avenue, Mcfarland, CA
Phone
(661) 792-2037
Pinewood Avenue Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
7051 Valmont Street, Tujunga, CA
Phone
(818) 352-4469
The Purple School INC.Dba Brighter Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the staff's kindness, good communication, and positive impact on their child's development, while another criticizes the high cost and restrictive policies for subsidy recipients. A separate review notes that the facility charges for days when the center is closed for extended vacations, resulting in significant out-of-pocket expenses for families.

friendly and helpful staffgood communicationspecial holiday activities
Address
1128 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA
Phone
(310) 832-8606
Maac Del Dios Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
835 West 15th Avenue, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 747-7027
Sfusd-Raphael Weill (Ees) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1501 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 749-3548
Cvusd-Cedar Springs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

The reviews appear to be mixed and largely off-topic, with many comments about apartment living rather than preschool services. The few daycare-related comments mention friendly staff and basic satisfaction, though facility concerns are noted.

Friendly staffquiet environmentbasic amenities
Address
53-551 Harrison Street, Coachella, CA
Phone
(760) 399-5137
Isador Cohen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
9025 Salmon Falls Drive, Rm.2, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 228-5840
Little Big Time Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1412 20th Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 446-1200
Seta - Sharon Neese Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

SETA Sharon Neese Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about communication, staff professionalism, and educational quality. While one parent praised it as a good kindergarten prep, the majority of reviews highlight poor parent communication, disorganization, unprofessional staff conduct, and lack of academic instruction. Multiple locations show consistent issues with administrative responsiveness and waitlist management.

Coordinator Jessica is responsive and reliablegood kindergarten preparation opportunity
Address
925 Del Paso Blvd., #300, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 263-5487
Buhach Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Buhach Preschool has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some long-term families and severe safety and management concerns from others. Supporters highlight quality curriculum alignment and family-like care, while critics report unlocked facilities, understaffed operations, pest infestations, poor supervision leading to injuries, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Curriculum research and kindergarten preparationaccommodating stafffamily-like care environment
Address
2606 N. Buhach Road, Atwater, CA
Phone
(209) 489-2008
Look Who'S Learning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5802 Santa Catalina Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 893-1980
Fusd-Scandinavian Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3360 North Sierra Vista, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683
Orfalea Family & Asi Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1 Grand Ave, Rm # 133, San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone
(805) 756-1267
Bright Futures Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Some parents report warm staff and engaging activities, while others cite safety concerns including unexplained injuries and disciplinary handling. One reviewer describes the environment as loving and family-like, whereas another notes their child was scratched and disciplined unfairly. The few reviews so far highlight both positive staff interactions and serious safety complaints.

warm and loving staffengaging activitiesfamily-like environment
Address
608 Kentucky, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 631-5555
Kidango Cesar Chavez
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ is mixed, with one parent reporting a positive experience regarding staff patience and child adaptation, while others cite significant issues with billing transparency and enrollment practices. Parents describe conflicting information about costs and part-time availability, alleging that staff misled them about free or subsidized options before revealing high monthly fees. Additionally, one review notes a perceived lack of teacher interest in the children.

helpful and comforting teacherschildren adapt quicklypositive environment
Address
1990 Kammerer, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 258-7623
Sae Ssak Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

SAE SSAK PRESCHOOL has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praise the nice staff and summer activities, while four parents report serious concerns including aggressive teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, and safety issues with older students negatively influencing younger children.

Nice staffsummer activitiesafter-school teacher knowledgeable about individual student needs
Address
118 N. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 461-3589
Look Who'S Learning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5802 Santa Catalina Ave., Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 893-1980
St James Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

St. James Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing the director Linda and staff's care and safety focus, but severe criticism from others who report inadequate education, unprofessional management, and retaliatory expulsion practices. Recent reviews suggest significant staff turnover and quality decline.

Affordableprioritizes child safetyfriendly and caring staff
Address
866 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA
Phone
(619) 423-8648
Cherry Blossom Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
9881 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(310) 741-9554
Evfree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2801 Brea Blvd., Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 529-5544
Cvca Helping Hands Discoveryland Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2020 Academy Place, Ceres, CA
Phone
(209) 538-6443
E Center Hs Pgms - Live Oak Apricot Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2659 Apricot Street, Live Oak, CA
Phone
(530) 695-8098
Boingos Neighborhood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2637 S Chinowth St, Visalia, CA
Phone
(213) 804-4684
Growing Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1695 Canyon Road, Moraga, CA
Phone
(925) 376-8280
Building Kidz Of Ssf INC.(Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
600 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
Phone
(650) 837-9348
Wasco Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
617 6th Street, Wasco, CA
Phone
(661) 758-5611
Homeroom Hourly Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents highlight the caregiver's loving, personalized attention and clean, educational environment, though one reviewer warns that the facility's residential furniture poses safety hazards for toddlers. A former client expresses deep appreciation for the long-term care provided, while another criticizes the home setting for lacking child-proofed safety standards.

caring and loving caregiverpersonalized attentionclean and safe environment
Address
1820 Marron Road, Suite Q-7, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 936-6722
Psd/South Redlands Headstart/State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
732 N 3rd Ave, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 798-2690
Little Lulu'S Preschool/Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2725 Minta Lane, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 754-7771
Laura'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
481 E. 5th Ave., Chico, CA
Phone
(530) 343-1516

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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.