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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
Find the best religious / church based daycare in California
Find near meBrowse by type in California
All Child Daycare & Preschools in California
Showing 10,151 results
Our Kids First
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5845 Mission St., Ste 301, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 585-1104
Piedmont Schoolmates - Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 Lake Avenue, Piedmont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 420-3077
Piedmont Schoolmates - Wildwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 301 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 420-3076
Ymca Of Superior California - Zamora Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1716 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA
- Phone
- (530) 902-2208
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Bayview
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3001 - 16th Street, San Pablo, CA
- Phone
- (510) 412-5636
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Grimmer
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 43030 Newport Drive, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 651-2457
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids James Leith
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 47100 Fernald Street, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 683-9147
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Marshall
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 20111 Marshall St., Castro Valley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 581-4996
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Olinda
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5855 Olinda Road, El Sobrante, CA
- Phone
- (510) 262-6558
Manteca Parks & Rec.-Kids Zone - Brock Elliott
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1110 Stonum Lane, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 456-8600
Manteca Parks & Rec.-Kids Zone - George Mcparland
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1601 Northgate Drive, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 456-8600
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Washington Richmond
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 565 Wine Street, Richmond, CA
- Phone
- (510) 412-5642
Manteca Parks & Rec.-Kids Zone - Joshua Cowell
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 740 Pestana Avenue, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 456-8600
Manteca Parks & Rec.-Kids Zone - Neil Hafley
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 849 Northgate Drive, Manteca, CA
- Phone
- (209) 456-8600
Topanga Canyon S.T.A.R.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 141 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA
- Phone
- (310) 455-1568
Wanda'S Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18144 Symeron Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 242-1266
Ymca-Terrel
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3925 Pearl Ave, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 978-6116
Wright Extended Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4389 Price Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 527-6724
J.X. Wilson Extended Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 246 Brittain Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 545-2402
Just Kidding Around - School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 464-555 Main St., Rm 20, Janesville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 253-2707
Kce Champions LLC @ Guadalupe Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6044 Vera Cruz Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 707-9381
Kids Klub Child Development Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1515 Garfield Ave., South Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 795-2501
La Crescenta Presbyterian Ctr. For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2902 Montrose Avenue, La Crescenta, CA
- Phone
- (818) 249-8124
Lompoc Ymca-Miguelito School Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1600 West Olive Avenue, Lompoc, CA
- Phone
- (805) 757-5038
La Petite Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
La Petite Academy Lancaster receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the quality curriculum, engaging activities, and responsive management, with many expressing long-term loyalty to the center.
Kind and patient staffsafe environmentquality curriculum
- Address
- 43714 Challenger Way, Lancaster, CA
- Phone
- (661) 945-1800
La Jolla Ymca-Torrey Pines Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 622-0229
La Petite Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
La Petite Academy in Oceanside receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and high-quality educational programs. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and genuine excitement about attending, along with excellent safety protocols and communication with families.
Caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum including math and spellingwell-balanced learning and enrichme
- Address
- 4179 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 941-5406
L.A. Metropolitan Ymca - Anza Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 316-8072
L.A. Metropolitan Ymca - Towers Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5600 Towers Street, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 370-4789
Marguerite Montgomery Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1441 Danbury St., Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 557-4401
Page 193 of 339· 10,151 results
Other Child Daycare & Preschools in California
Los Angeles(554)San Diego(372)San Francisco(294)San Jose(258)Sacramento(248)Fresno(159)Oakland(124)Bakersfield(106)Long Beach(105)Fremont(100)Stockton(87)Irvine(76)Santa Ana(73)Anaheim(71)Riverside(70)Chula Vista(69)Oceanside(64)Santa Rosa(62)Elk Grove(60)Roseville(60)Chico(55)Palo Alto(55)San Bernardino(55)Torrance(53)El Cajon(52)Modesto(52)Pasadena(52)Sunnyvale(52)Escondido(51)Santa Monica(51)Concord(49)Whittier(49)Inglewood(48)San Mateo(48)Ventura(48)Compton(47)Berkeley(45)Pomona(45)Santa Barbara(45)Orange(44)Vista(44)Huntington Beach(41)Santa Cruz(41)San Rafael(40)Fontana(39)Redding(39)Visalia(39)Garden Grove(38)Hayward(38)North Hollywood(38)Redwood City(38)Glendale(37)Burbank(36)Lancaster(36)Novato(36)Rocklin(36)Tracy(36)La Puente(35)Mountain View(35)Salinas(35)Santa Clara(35)Walnut Creek(35)Corona(34)Tustin(34)Dublin(33)Livermore(33)Carlsbad(31)Clovis(31)Milpitas(31)San Ramon(31)Simi Valley(31)Yuba City(31)Alhambra(30)Costa Mesa(30)Manteca(30)Poway(30)Santa Maria(30)South San Francisco(30)Brentwood(29)Folsom(29)Napa(29)Woodland(29)La Mesa(28)Oxnard(28)Richmond(28)Citrus Heights(27)Davis(27)Fullerton(27)Campbell(26)Cupertino(26)Merced(26)Northridge(26)Pleasanton(26)Victorville(26)Alameda(25)Culver City(25)Fairfield(25)Lynwood(25)Madera(25)
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.