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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Parents overwhelmingly praise Eastlake KinderCare for its attentive, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily with strong developmental outcomes. Two parents noted high costs compared to other local options.
- Address
- 2354 Fenton Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 656-9853
KinderCare Learning Center in Folsom has received five 5-star reviews praising the staff's care, cleanliness, educational commitment, and daily communication with parents. However, one 1-star review documents a serious safety incident where a 5-year-old was left unattended on a bus for over two hours due to staff failing to follow protocols.
- Address
- 295 S. Lexington Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-6169
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center - Natoma for its caring, hands-on staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Children show significant developmental progress, improved social skills, and academic advancement. The center is described as welcoming, clean, and well-managed.
- Address
- 420 Natoma Station Dr., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0687
- Address
- 1570 31st Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 681-0930
- Address
- 1720 Arlington Dr., Rm#33, Crescent City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 464-0301
- Address
- 420-440 North Pine Street, Portola, CA
- Phone
- (530) 832-5678
- Address
- 670 Paseo Westpark, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 653-6405
Parents consistently praise Rocklin KinderCare for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Denise. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with many staying enrolled for many years. The center is noted for cleanliness, communication through daily updates, and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.
- Address
- 3431 Marlee Way, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 624-7831
- Address
- 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 549-9247
- Address
- 100 Honors, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 476-2445
- Address
- 6550 W. 80th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 642-8386
- Address
- 2747 Linden Road, West Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 375-7778
- Address
- 2655 Casey Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 694-8894
The Salvation Army S. Clara After School Program receives mostly positive reviews praising the care, love, and volunteer support provided. However, one parent reported a negative experience with staff rudeness and lack of appreciation when donating items.
- Address
- 3090 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA
- Phone
- (408) 247-4589
- Address
- 959 Mission Grove Parkway N., Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 236-5238
- Address
- 1 Liberty, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 786-0049
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Aliso Viejo as a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's growth, with strong leadership from management. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, outdoor play areas, and regular app-based communication that keeps them connected throughout the day.
- Address
- 25507 Moulton Parkway, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 470-0099
- Address
- 5213 Crebs Avenue, Tarzana, CA
- Phone
- (818) 708-1103
- Address
- 2450 Eastridge Dr., Lincoln, CA
- Phone
- (916) 434-6542
- Address
- 6050 N. Calmfield, Agoura Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 889-8857
- Address
- 1875 Illion Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 302-8653
Reviews praise Mychal's Learning Place for its community support and social enterprise model. Parents highlight the respectful, talented staff and positive experiences. The facility appears to serve both as a daycare and nonprofit organization supporting community causes.
- Address
- 4901 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, CA
- Phone
- (310) 297-9333
- Address
- 10654 Jordan Rd., Whittier, CA
- Phone
- (562) 947-6461
- Address
- 200 Cultivate, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 398-8352
- Address
- 50 Blue Lake South, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 651-0678
- Address
- 25 San Carlo, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 252-1657
- Address
- 2005 Knollcrest, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 856-3018
- Address
- 355 Rush Lily, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 333-1488
- Address
- 1180 Yorkshire Drive, Cupertino, CA
- Phone
- (408) 446-4229
- Address
- 305 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 545-2402
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