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
- 33158-A Cole Grade Road, Pauma Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 615-2000
One parent highlights the warm, loving, and kind environment, while another expresses pride in the program and appreciation for the great staff. However, a separate review criticizes the registration process as long and ridiculous.
- Address
- 2453 Fenton Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 421-3940
- Address
- 1901 Del Sur Blvd. 1st Floor, San Ysidro, CA
- Phone
- (619) 621-2525
Maranatha Christian Schools receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, intimate environment where children develop academically and socially while feeling genuinely excited to attend school.
- Address
- 10752 Coastwood Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 613-7803
Parents describe Miracle Moments Christian Preschool as an excellent fit, highlighting the caring administration and teachers who provide comprehensive care including meals, potty training, and hygiene education. Reviewers appreciate the Christian curriculum, daily prayers, and strong communication, noting significant positive development in their children.
- Address
- 1630 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 777-9013
Parents describe Miracle Moments Christian Preschool as a wonderful and blessing-filled environment where children are thriving academically and socially. Reviewers highlight significant developmental progress, including readiness for kindergarten and increased confidence, while noting the supportive staff and favorable teacher-to-child ratios.
- Address
- 2740 E. 4th Street, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 399-5463
- Address
- 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 536-7851
- Address
- 2640 Soderblom Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 457-5895
- Address
- 271 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 425-3300
Parents consistently praise Montessori School of San Marcos for its exceptional care, dedicated teachers, and strong implementation of Montessori principles. Children show significant growth academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents noting their children's genuine enthusiasm for school. Communication between staff and parents is highlighted as excellent and frequent.
- Address
- 800 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (619) 495-3285
- Address
- 4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 270-9350
- Address
- 4760 Oceanside Blvd., #B10, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 724-8955
- Address
- 1601 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 422-6131
- Address
- 6905 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 262-5676
- Address
- 280 47th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 262-4747
- Address
- 715 I Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 422-6192
- Address
- 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Phone
- (858) 756-6763
- Address
- 10728 San Diego Mission Rd., San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 641-7954
NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER receives polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising caring staff, communication, and organization. However, six parents gave 1-2 star ratings citing serious concerns including unsafe sleep practices (blankets over children's faces), poor hygiene, unprofessional director behavior, staff immaturity, and administrative disorganization.
- Address
- 8989 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 536-8800
NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the childcare experience and staff like Ms. Sarah, while negative reviews from employees and observers report a toxic work environment, poor management practices, inadequate curriculum and resources, excessive micromanagement by the owner, and concerning staff behavior toward children.
- Address
- 1471 Granite Hills Drive, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 441-8800
- Address
- 10401 Main Street, Potter Valley, CA
- Phone
- (707) 743-2704
- Address
- 13000 Bowron Road, Poway, CA
- Phone
- (858) 748-2007
- Address
- 4223 Mc Dougald Blvd., Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 938-6300
- Address
- 3750 Ward Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 584-6000
- Address
- 3030 Thorn St, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 284-1978
- Address
- 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 509-2300
- Address
- 6425 West Bowles Avenue, Raisin City, CA
- Phone
- (559) 233-0128
- Address
- 2031 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 222-6242
- Address
- 4741 Santa Monica Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 223-1631
- Address
- 9812 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
- Phone
- (714) 962-3919
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