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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Bay Area Child Care - Millard Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5200 Valpey Park, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 683-8810
Booth Memorial Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 535-5088
Bright Horizons At Bayer
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 921 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 649-1893
Cape - Nielson
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7500 Amarillo Rd, Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 443-3434
The Child Unique Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2226 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-9227
The Child Unique Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1400 6th St, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 524-9229
Claremont Day Nurseries INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5830 College Ave, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 658-5208
Claremont Day Nurseries INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2845 Woolsey Avenue, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 654-2511
Colibri Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4420 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 688-0234
Color Me Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8115 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 430-1322
Daniel Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 39608 Sundale Dr, #2, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 516-7608
Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6925 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 729-0330
East Bay Autism Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7035 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA
- Phone
- (925) 479-9573
Eiffel Tower Montessori Preschool & K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 493 Blanche Street, Hayward, CA
- Phone
- (510) 475-1762
Escuela Bilingue Internacional
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 410 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 653-3324
Fusd - Blacow State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 40404 Sundale Drive, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 353-9728
Fusd - Durham State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 40292 Leslie Street, Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 656-6360
Cdcla-Chinatown Service Center Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Reviews are highly polarized. Some parents report positive experiences with patient, caring teachers who prepared children well for elementary school. However, multiple parents describe serious concerns including rude staff, neglect, inadequate feeding and diaper changes, and physical mishandling of children.
Patient and caring teachersgood preparation for elementary schoolhelpful community resource
- Address
- 521 W. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 617-0705
Cdcla - Tiny Dots Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 897-0049
Cdc INC. Friendship Academy Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4120 West 185th Street, Torrance, CA
- Phone
- (310) 787-3010
Cedarcreek State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 19409 Cedarcreek Street, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 810-4727
Century Park Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10935 S. Spinning Avenue, Rm. 1, Inglewood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 757-8231
Cerritos Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 120 E. Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA
- Phone
- (818) 243-3212
Charles Helmers /Saugus Unified School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 27300 Grandview Avenue, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 222-3159
New Hope Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2120 Olivera Court, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 825-1370
Cjusd/Zimmerman
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11050 Linden, Bloomington, CA
- Phone
- (909) 876-6786
Chabad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10785 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-1996
Cdi - Haycox
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5400 Perkins Rd., Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 488-3578
Gissv At Anna Yates School In Emeryville
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1070 - 41st St, Emeryville, CA
- Phone
- (510) 365-6998
Academy Of Learner'S Cdc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18527 East Highway 26, Linden, CA
- Phone
- (209) 605-0626
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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.