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.
| 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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- Address
- 14795 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA
- Phone
- (510) 357-8432
Providence Preschool receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the preschool program, staff quality, and developmental outcomes for their children, numerous reviewers report significant administrative and customer service issues, including scheduling problems, long wait times, rude receptionists, and poor communication.
- Address
- 1301 Providence Ave, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 639-4990
Ready Set Grow has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the staff and their experience, multiple parents report serious issues including staff misconduct causing injuries, poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, overcrowding, and lack of follow-through on promises.
- Address
- 525 S. Stewart Dr., Covina, CA
- Phone
- (626) 339-3850
- Address
- 2224 Elm Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 891-5363
- Address
- 720 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
- Phone
- (831) 476-2000
- Address
- 742 Dallas Avenue, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 465-3851
- Address
- 751 Stonebridge Lane, Lathrop, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
- Address
- 9537 Kelley Drive, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 851-3479
- Address
- 498 Cunningham Way, San Bruno, CA
- Phone
- (650) 871-6649
- Address
- 6224 Garfield Ave, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 338-0220
- Address
- 34183 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 739-6200
- Address
- 720 Seventeenth Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
- Phone
- (831) 476-2000
ICOE-ECEP Little Hawks State Preschool receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the school and staff quality, but multiple complaints focus on inadequate food portions and lunch duration. One parent reported concerns about a staff member's treatment of children.
- Address
- 1052 Heber Avenue, Heber, CA
- Phone
- (760) 337-6530
This facility has extremely mixed reviews with significant complaints about management, maintenance, and operations. While a few parents noted the manager handles issues well and the area is nice, the majority of reviews highlight serious concerns about habitability, staff conduct, and administrative problems.
- Address
- 83-383 Gemini Street, Indio, CA
- Phone
- (760) 347-4508
- Address
- 2345 Fair Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 879-7492
Fun 4 Kids Preschool in Yorba Linda has received mixed reviews. While some parents praise the caring teachers and positive learning environment, particularly in the infant program, the facility has reportedly closed as of August 2025. Multiple parents express concerns about staff conduct, lack of educational programming, and poor communication regarding the closure.
- Address
- 23721 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA
- Phone
- (714) 694-0901
- Address
- 34183 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 713-2431
- Address
- 2224 Elm Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 891-5363
All Start Academy receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the teaching staff and cleanliness, while a few report serious concerns about director conduct, facility conditions, and management responsiveness. The facility has received Type B citations for violations related to health, safety, and staff training.
- Address
- 10022 Palmetto Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 428-8592
- Address
- 2224 Elm Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-6480
- Address
- 2425 Atherton Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 643-5449
- Address
- 1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA
- Phone
- (619) 428-2352
Esther's Nest Children School #2 has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, quality education, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite serious sanitation issues, pest infestations, poor food quality, unprofessional management, and irregular fees.
- Address
- 313 & 315 N. New Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 280-5072
- Address
- 6600 Grigsby Place, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 952-9334
- Address
- 5903 Lowe Avenue, Marysville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 742-2485
- Address
- 953 Sunset Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 544-3077
- Address
- 1319 East 112th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 567-9631
- Address
- 1401 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 491-9005
- Address
- 7220 24th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 433-2736
- Address
- 4124 Maxson Road, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 442-6719
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