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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Mission College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 3000 Mission College Blvd Ms#6, Santa Clara, CA
- Phone
- (408) 855-5176
Leap Ahead Learning Center - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1200 Pauite Lane, Susanville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 252-6100
Everett Child Development Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1530 Mt Vernon Dr, Modesto, CA
- Phone
- (209) 576-4121
Options Surround Care-Laurel
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 9055 Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (626) 284-9935
Disney Children'S Center (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 235 South Edison Road, Burbank, CA
- Phone
- (818) 560-5437
Ukiah Unified Preschool Center Bilingual Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1100 N. Bush Street, Ukiah, CA
- Phone
- (707) 468-3304
Starkids Preschool Kindergarten INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 333 N. Alhambra Ave., Monterey Park, CA
- Phone
- (626) 551-7569
Contra Costa Co. Child Dev. Center - Las Deltas
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 135 West Grove, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 374-3444
Creative Child Care Lindbergh Educational Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 311 E. North Street, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Ps & K
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 16714 Grevillea Avenue, Lawndale, CA
- Phone
- (310) 227-4812
Adventure Time - Chabot
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 6686 Chabot Road, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 655-8151
Ymca - Oak Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 5920 Bufkin Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 360-8935
Options-Surround Care-Northrup
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 409 S. Atlantic, Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 281-9533
Options Surround Care-Meadow Green
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 12025 Grovedale, Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 902-0300
Options Surround Care-Mulberry
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 14029 Mulberry Drive, East Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 698-8344
Family Focus Parkview Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 5911 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA
- Phone
- (559) 627-0700
Champions @ Edna Batey Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 9421 Stonebrook Drive, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 714-0110
Central Orange Coast Ymca - Davis
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
- Address
- 1050 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
- Phone
- (714) 549-1882
Meridian Elementary State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 651 S. Third Street, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 401-6380
Mission Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3870 Mission Avenue, Ste D, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 967-1370
Monterey Ridge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17117 4s Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 487-2628
The Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 740 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA
- Phone
- (442) 333-9359
Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 717 9th St, Ramona, CA
- Phone
- (760) 789-5363
Don Avila Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 234-5342
Montessori Hills Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 612 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 421-2249
Montessori Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1179 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA
- Phone
- (619) 495-3285
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 141 S. El Camino Real Ste.E, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 632-5433
Mt. Erie Christian Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 530 South 47th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 262-6069
Little Sprouts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Little Sprouts Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated teachers, engaging curriculum, and safe, clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident their kids are well-cared for and prepared for kindergarten.
Dedicated and caring teachersengaging activities and curriculumorganic meals
- Address
- 6690 Mission Gorge Rd., #R/S/T/Q, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 280-6690
Lm-Sv Kempton Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 740 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA
- Phone
- (619) 668-5870
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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.