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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Saddleback Valley Ymca-Carl Hankey
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 27252 Nubles, Mission Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 364-5869
Saddleback Valley Ymca-Castille
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 24042 Via La Coruna, Mission Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 586-0215
Saddleback Valley Ymca-Ladera Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 29551 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA
- Phone
- (949) 364-3089
Saddleback Valley Ymca-Las Flores
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 25862 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
- Phone
- (949) 859-9622
Saddleback Valley Ymca-Wagon Wheel
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 30912 Bridle Path, Trabuco Canyon, CA
- Phone
- (949) 766-9120
The Salvation Army
Child Daycare & Preschools
Reviews are highly polarized with no clear consensus. Positive reviews praise staff helpfulness and long-term support services, while negative reviews criticize communication failures and organizational issues unrelated to daycare operations.
Helpful and caring stafflong-term family supportassistance with food and resources
- Address
- 4849 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 683-3724
The Salvation Army Pomona Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
These reviews appear to be for a Salvation Army thrift store, not a daycare center. There are no reviews available for THE SALVATION ARMY POMONA DISCOVERY CENTER daycare location. The reviews provided discuss thrift store experiences and are not relevant to evaluating daycare services.
None relevant to daycare services
- Address
- 490 E. La Verne Avenue, Pomona, CA
- Phone
- (909) 623-1579
South Coast Ymca-Hidden Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 25142 Hidden Hills Road, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Phone
- (949) 249-6110
South Coast Ymca-Oakgrove
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 22705 Sanborn, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 360-1427
South Coast Ymca-Wood Canyon Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Phone
- (949) 363-7087
Tahoe Forest Children'S Center-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, CA
- Phone
- (530) 582-3572
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9440 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA
- Phone
- (619) 448-4445
Willow Kids World
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 29026 Laro Dr., Agoura Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 879-9665
Woodbury Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 125 Great Lawn, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 726-5120
Ymca Glb Weingart-Lakewood Ymca Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5835 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA
- Phone
- (562) 425-7431
Ymca Kimberly School-Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 301 W. South Avenue, Redlands, CA
- Phone
- (909) 307-0406
Ymca Mission School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10568 California Street, Redlands, CA
- Phone
- (909) 792-0555
Ymca Of Orange County-Oso Grande
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 30251 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA
- Phone
- (949) 388-0631
Duck Pond Preschool (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3947 Park Bl., Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 530-0851
Fountainhead Montessori School - Dublin
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6665 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 829-2963
Fremont Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4760 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 744-2260
Fusd - Cabrillo State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 36700 San Pedro Drive, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 792-3015
Fusd - Grimmer State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 43030 Newport Drive, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 668-1543
El Segundo Co Op Nursery School Group
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 300 E Pine Ave, El Segundo, CA
- Phone
- (310) 524-2892
The Edsperience Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2411 Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 750-5561
Educare Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 525 N.Market Street, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (424) 207-4725
Egremont Schools INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19850 Devonshire, Chatsworth, CA
- Phone
- (818) 363-7803
El Sereno Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3838 Rosemead Avenue, Rm K-2, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 222-3389
Fusd/Oak Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14200 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5696
Fusd/Oleander Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8650 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA
- Phone
- (909) 357-5700
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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.