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
- 300 E. 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA
- Phone
- (949) 574-1411
- Address
- 600 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 345-4043
- Address
- 95 Edge Road, Atherton, CA
- Phone
- (650) 346-3474
- Address
- 303 36th Ave., San Mateo, CA
- Phone
- (650) 346-7939
- Address
- 1151 Polynesia Drive, Foster City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 346-3474
- Address
- 1210 W. Cypress Avenue, Redlands, CA
- Phone
- (909) 792-0555
- Address
- 195 Encinal Avenue, Atherton, CA
- Phone
- (650) 346-3474
- Address
- 7196 Skyway, Paradise, CA
- Phone
- (530) 877-0633
- Address
- 1499 Venice Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 672-3885
- Address
- 353 West Main, Morgan Hill, CA
- Phone
- (408) 778-2896
- Address
- 340 Inverness, Rooms B & D, Pacifica, CA
- Phone
- (650) 355-7377
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Escondido for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Directors Jennifer and Amy receive particular recognition for their professionalism and support of both children and parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and school-age programs.
- Address
- 2415 S. Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 745-2474
- Address
- 254 East Avenue K-4, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (909) 406-3898
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring, professional staff and clean, well-organized facility. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication with daily updates and photos, flexible scheduling, and staff members Alyssa, Angelina, and Gabby by name. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 9394 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 684-4040
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Stockton as an excellent, family-oriented facility with dedicated and caring staff. Multiple long-term families report that the center prioritizes cleanliness, safety, and educational development while providing daily communication through photos and updates. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, structured curriculum, and support for both children and working parents.
- Address
- 7801 Mariners Drive, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 477-3723
Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club is a highly-regarded upscale facility that parents praise for cleanliness, organization, and excellent management. Members appreciate its comprehensive amenities, well-trained staff, and family-oriented community atmosphere. The facility offers quality swimming lessons and maintains high safety standards.
- Address
- 10250 Scripps Trail, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 549-5355
- Address
- 7050 Franklin School Rd, Loomis, CA
- Phone
- (916) 632-8407
- Address
- 352 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, CA
- Phone
- (415) 383-1308
- Address
- 360 East Blithdale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
- Phone
- (415) 388-1458
Note: The reviews provided are for the MARIN YMCA facility, not the afterschool program. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, equipment quality, and affordable sliding-scale membership fees. Concerns include limited weight room equipment and occasional overcrowding.
- Address
- 75 Happy Lane, San Rafael, CA
- Phone
- (415) 485-2440
- Address
- 6098 Reyes Adobe Rd., Agoura Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 735-0112
- Address
- 755 Sutro Avenue, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-7476
- Address
- 1320 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-6223
- Address
- 18815 Manzanita Drive, Twain Harte, CA
- Phone
- (209) 586-2968
- Address
- 932 C Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-6267
Note: These reviews are for a YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities (pool, basketball courts, sauna), friendly staff, and affordable sliding-scale membership pricing. However, some members report overcrowding and insufficient weight room equipment.
- Address
- 399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2663
- Address
- 10990 Dorchester, Truckee, CA
- Phone
- (530) 448-1103
- Address
- 3033 Buckminster Drive, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 905-0561
- Address
- 6130 Silberman Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 268-6331
- Address
- 200 Shawnee Pass, Room 4, Portola Valley, CA
- Phone
- (650) 851-5671
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- Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
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- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
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