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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.

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Little Flowers Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37815 Birch St., Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 331-8048
Little Flowers Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4343 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 651-2605
Little Flowers Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11533 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 225-9600
Little Flowers Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34735 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 793-1696
Little Hearts Learning Center Dba Safari Kid
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Hearts Learning Center (Safari Kid) receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, curriculum, and student development. However, one detailed negative review indicates concerns about handling energetic or non-compliant children through isolation rather than engagement and support.

Excellent staff and teachersstrong curriculumconvenient school pickup and drop-off services
Address
4556 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 560-8688
Little Rascals Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1562 Second St, Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 373-8988
Livermore Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5261 East Avenue, Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 447-6042
North Bay Childrens Center-Valley Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
730 North Webster Street, Petaluma, CA
Phone
(707) 778-4762
North Bay Children'S Center Taylor Mountain
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1210 Bellevue Avenue, Room 3, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 388-8541
R.J.'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6845 University Avenue, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 269-1580
Plaza Robles (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9434 Thorton Road, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 331-7252
H. Glenn Richardson Child Development Center-P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1069 Meadowlark Drive, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 426-4749
Kiddie Academy - P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KIDDIE ACADEMY - Vacaville for its caring, engaged staff who create a loving environment where children thrive. The center maintains structured daily activities, provides regular parent communication with photos, and ensures homework completion for school-age children. Children reportedly look forward to attending and parents feel well-informed about classroom activities.

Caring and attentive staffchild engagement and structured activitiesregular parent communication with photos
Address
880 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 446-4222
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER in Benicia for its warm, welcoming teachers and positive learning environment. Children enjoy attending and show strong attachment to staff. The facility is described as safe, stimulating, and professional.

Caring and patient teacherswelcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
1101 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 745-0916
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Fairfield receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the warm, caring staff, strong communication, and quality curriculum. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving alleged rough handling by a teacher and concerns about dishonest incident reporting.

Kind and patient staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appstrong curriculum
Address
1611 Wood Creek Drive, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 426-2275
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Vacaville receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and attentive infant care. However, one parent reported significant concerns about cleanliness, health issues, staff shortages, and behavior management, while another noted the facility lacks the warmth and personal touches of other KinderCare locations.

caring and dedicated staffpersonalized attention and daily updateseducational activities and en
Address
581 Peabody Road, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 447-7685
The Learning Tree Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3045 Rockville Road, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 712-4750
Little Flowers Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3561 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 474-8715
Lively Stones Child Care Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Antioch Drive, Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 647-1005
Mary Farmar Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 Military West, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Millennium Child Development Center - Dixon
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1520 North Lincoln Street, Dixon, CA
Phone
(707) 693-6710
Neighborhood Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
535 West H Street, Dixon, CA
Phone
(707) 678-9556
Millennium Child Development Center - P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3442 Browns Valley Rd, #100, Vacaville, CA
Phone
(707) 452-0113
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 Raymond Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 746-1868
Oakbrook State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Oakbrook Drive, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 438-3684
Reid Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
720 South Western Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 821-8474
P3 Academy- Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
650 Parker Road, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 437-2257
Junior Kindergarten Marymount Of Santa Barbara
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2130 Mission Ridge Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 569-1811
Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5400 Sixth Street, Carpinteria, CA
Phone
(805) 684-5310
Orfalea Children'S Center Lab School At Ahc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA
Phone
(805) 922-6966

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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.