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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Childtime Childrens'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4820 S. Eastern Ave. Suite, #F, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 721-0552
Full Steam Ahead Children'S Academy Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1740 Prairie City Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0300
The Hillcrest House
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15035 Hillcrest Avenue, Clearlake, CA
- Phone
- (707) 995-3276
Kiddie Kollege INC - Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3301 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 751-4343
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
KinderCare Learning Center in Anaheim receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, educational programming, and a family-like environment. One 2-star review raised concerns about management, staff conduct, and activities perceived as inappropriate.
attentive and caring staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong educational programs including bilingual learning
- Address
- 2515 E. South Street, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 774-5141
Lake Family Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 896 Lakeport Boulevard, Lakeport, CA
- Phone
- (707) 263-6951
Lakeshore Kids & Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2695 E. Dominguez St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 537-8600
Learning Ctr. C.D. P.S./ Boys & Girls Of H.V.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17565 Los Alamos Street, Fountain Valley, CA
- Phone
- (714) 309-4920
Maof Tanimura And Antle Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 121 Spreckles Blvd, Spreckles, CA
- Phone
- (831) 455-9947
Montessori On The Boulevard- Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19414 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, CA
- Phone
- (818) 881-8844
Our Saviors Lutheran Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 370 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 439-9679
Turlock Christian Preschool (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2006 E. Tuolumne Road, Turlock, CA
- Phone
- (209) 669-2192
Woodbury Village INC.-Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 712 W. Mt. View St., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 794-3211
Broadway Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1015 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA
- Phone
- (310) 842-8040
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-Ambuehl
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 28001 San Juan Creek Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 493-5327
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-Benedict
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1251 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 369-9529
Channel Islands Ymca Solvang Elm. Enrichment Progm
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 565 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA
- Phone
- (805) 688-4810
Chaparral Elementary-Saddleback Valley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 29001 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA
- Phone
- (949) 364-2082
Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1000 South State College, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 772-7225
Childtime Children'S Center - School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1201 Burton Drive, Vacaville, CA
- Phone
- (707) 455-1700
Club Happy Hall-Rollingwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2500 Cottonwood Drive, San Bruno, CA
- Phone
- (650) 616-9054
Community Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4441 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta, CA
- Phone
- (818) 249-5832
The Creek Middle School Youth Program - Wci
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2425 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA
- Phone
- (925) 934-3324
Friends Of Children With Special Needs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2190 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 739-6900
Harry A. Mier Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8090 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 753-3101
His Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 670 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA
- Phone
- (310) 831-0603
Small World Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10438 Oro Vista, Sunland, CA
- Phone
- (818) 352-6410
Sonrise Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18015 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 214-9141
St. Simon Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 967-3293
Tender Hearts - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 135 Warwick Drive, Benicia, CA
- Phone
- (707) 747-1550
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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.