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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4th R - H. Allen Hight
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3200 North Park Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 566-6422
Academy Of Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6251 13th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 583-0871
Art Freiler School Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2421 West Lowell Street, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 835-1869
Bannon Creek School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2775 Millcreek Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 923-2184
Champions @ Noddin Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1755 Gilda Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 307-7834
Champions @ Roy Herburger Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8670 Maranello Dr., Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 682-4788
Discovery Isle Child Development Center-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Discovery Isle receives mostly positive reviews from parents of toddlers and older children, who praise the caring staff, curriculum, and child development. However, one detailed negative review raises serious safety and care concerns specific to the infant room, including inadequate supervision, poor communication, health protocol violations, and mishandling of bottles and supplies.
Caring and attentive staffstrong leadershipgood curriculum and learning outcomes
- Address
- 3791 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 433-3911
Elitha Donner School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9461 Soaring Oaks Drive, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 683-5526
Ellen Feickert School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9351 Feickert Drive, Elk Grove, CA
- Phone
- (916) 686-6499
Foster Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6550 51st Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 688-2156
Sprout Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 220 S. 5th St., Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 297-5730
St. Bernard'S Catholic Preschool(Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 160 W. Beverly Place, Tracy, CA
- Phone
- (209) 835-8019
United Families INC Indio
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 47155 Van Buren Street, #252, Indio, CA
- Phone
- (760) 863-3952
United Families INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 300 North Palm Ave., Brawley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 344-8347
United Families INC.-Aurora
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 949 North 8th Street, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 312-5905
United Families INC. - Calexico Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 937 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA
- Phone
- (760) 768-3835
United Families INC. El Centro Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1660 Smoketree Drive, El Centro, CA
- Phone
- (760) 353-2051
United Families INC. Seeley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1813 Rio Vista, Seeley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 482-0990
United Familiesinc-Salton City State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1219 Center Street, Salton City, CA
- Phone
- (760) 394-4546
F.K.C. Price III-Infant Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7901 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 758-3777
Little Discoveries Preschool - Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4 Creative Lane, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 342-2484
United Families INC. - Calipatria
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 126 California Street, Calipatria, CA
- Phone
- (760) 348-5409
F.E.O.C. Cesar Chavez Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 500 Tuolumne, Parlier, CA
- Phone
- (559) 646-9012
Sinwa Education Institute Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 401 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA
- Phone
- (626) 282-3771
Tipton Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 370 N. Evans, Tipton, CA
- Phone
- (559) 651-3022
Ymca Montebello-Commerce Preschool & Child Dev.
Child Daycare & Preschools
This facility receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, and quality instructors. The daycare option available during gym hours is mentioned as a convenient amenity.
Excellent and friendly staffclean facilityknowledgeable instructors like Noah and Ivan
- Address
- 2353 S. Commerce Way, Commerce, CA
- Phone
- (323) 728-7380
Shoreline Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2500 Garden Road, Monterey, CA
- Phone
- (831) 641-0209
Solano Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2200 Fairfield Avenue, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 422-4788
Steven P. Gordon Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 709 W. California Court, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 266-5471
Tibby State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1400 W. Poplar Street, Compton, CA
- Phone
- (310) 898-6373
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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.