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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- Address
- 195 E. Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 579-4823
- Address
- 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 487-0877
- Address
- 15665 Paseo Del Sur, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 674-6200
Parents overwhelmingly praise Delmar Highlands KinderCare for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Teachers are noted for going above and beyond, and the center maintains excellent communication through an app and responsive leadership. One parent reports difficulty accessing toddler spots despite being on the waitlist for years.
- Address
- 12863 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 794-7710
- Address
- 1100 Camino Biscay, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 656-0797
Discovery Isle receives overwhelmingly positive ratings from most parents, with praise for caring staff, child development, and clean facilities. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant care, safety protocols, communication, and regulatory compliance, while another parent noted operational inconsistencies with diaper changes and lost items.
- Address
- 3791 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 433-3911
Discovery Isle Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, balanced education and play approach, and clean facilities. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff-to-child ratios, staff qualifications, sanitation standards, and nutritional quality of meals.
- Address
- 1655 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 752-8691
Discovery Isle Child Development Center receives universally positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, engaging curriculum, strong communication through daily updates, and child development outcomes. Children reportedly feel comfortable, happy, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 10125 Azuaga Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 538-4800
Discovery Isle Carlsbad receives universally positive reviews from parents. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional development, with parents consistently praising the caring teaching staff and effective leadership. The center maintains excellent parent communication through daily photo apps and updates.
- Address
- 6130 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
- Phone
- (760) 431-7090
Discovery Isle Child Development Center in Poway receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive teachers, strong educational curriculum, smooth transitions between age groups, and frequent family engagement events. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel confident in their care.
- Address
- 11740 Creek Road, Poway, CA
- Phone
- (858) 536-1400
- Address
- 10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 793-0071
- Address
- 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite H, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 635-2600
- Address
- 936 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA
- Phone
- (858) 509-2600
- Address
- 4077 35th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 344-5400
- Address
- 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 941-1106
- Address
- 550 Beaumont Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 758-3101
- Address
- 222 West Bobier Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 724-8501
- Address
- 260 Cedar Road, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 724-4432
- Address
- 653 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2888
- Address
- 1720 Monte Vista Road, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 672-6616
- Address
- 1370 Oak Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 631-3458
- Address
- 630 Grapevine Road, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 724-8329
- Address
- 700 North Avenue, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 631-6675
- Address
- 410 W. California Ave., Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 726-2530
- Address
- 1500 E. Lexington Ave., El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 441-2803
- Address
- 2000 E. Division Street, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 336-8046
- Address
- 3219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 274-2890
- Address
- 1809 S. Juniper Street, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 432-2462
- Address
- 980 N. Ash Street, Escondido, CA
- Phone
- (760) 432-2412
- Address
- 4166 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 344-5600
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Frequently asked questions
- 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