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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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Chalk Of Newport Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Chalk of Newport Beach (operated as Bright Horizons) receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, educational curriculum, clean facilities, and smooth transitions between age groups. The center is highly recommended for infant through preschool care.

caring and professional teachersstrong bonds with childreneducational experience
Address
2500 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 642-7300
Christ Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Christ Community Preschool receives perfect ratings from parents who praise its Christ-centered curriculum, caring staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the loving community environment, well-organized activities, and genuine dedication of teachers and leadership to each child's development.

Christian/Bible-focused curriculumcaring and loving staffwell-organized activities
Address
25382 Mackenzie Street, Laguna Hills, CA
Phone
(949) 586-5030
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Christ Lutheran Preschool in Costa Mesa receives consistently positive feedback from families and visitors. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, caring staff, and positive educational environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for its secure campus and strong sense of community connection.

welcoming congregationcaring and amazing teacherschildren thriving and loving school
Address
760 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(949) 631-1639
City Of La Habra Child Development Centers/Claire
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
305 S. Euclid, La Habra, CA
Phone
(562) 383-4250
Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
491 North Hewes Street, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 639-6233
Color Our World Day Care Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1613 W. Valencia Dr., Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 526-4800
Community Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17575 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA
Phone
(714) 962-5414
Community Seedlings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
23802 Ave De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA
Phone
(949) 230-8829
The Creek Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kids at the Creek (KATC) for its caring, experienced teachers and nurturing learning environment. Children develop strong academic skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for school. The facility is well-organized with excellent parent communication and a strong sense of community.

Dedicated and caring teacherswell-organized curriculumsmall class sizes
Address
250 S Prospect Avenue, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 633-0402
Discovery Depot Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
16800 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 572-0522
Early Learning Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4539 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, CA
Phone
(562) 493-3921
Eastside Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
849 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA
Phone
(714) 815-0807
Little Angels Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4305 Hoen Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 579-4305
Little Lambs Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1402 University Street, Healdsburg, CA
Phone
(707) 433-5779
Little School House - P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2323 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 544-8118
Live Oak Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
75 West Matheson, Healdsburg, CA
Phone
(707) 433-1543
Mixed Greens Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1321 Lia Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 225-8940
Mary Jane'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2902 Vessing Road, Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
(925) 935-3084
Monte Gardens Pre-K - Dianne Adair
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Monte Gardens Pre-K under Dianne Adair's direction as a welcoming, student-centered facility where children thrive emotionally and socially. Staff are noted for their attentiveness, creativity in activities, and responsiveness to individual needs including food allergies and special requests. Children reportedly look forward to attending and show improved confidence and happiness.

Caring and friendly staffcreative and engaging activitiesindividual attention to students
Address
3841 Larkspur Drive, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 356-2343
Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7200 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA
Phone
(510) 525-4500
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Grace Lutheran Preschool in Upland receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the play-based learning approach, attentive and caring staff, and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple reviewers who are early childhood educators themselves strongly recommend the program.

Play-based learning approachwarm and caring stafflow student-to-teacher ratio
Address
2108 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 981-2226
Just-4-Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Just-4-Kids in Hesperia receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, developmental curriculum, and daily activities. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant growth, and form strong bonds with teachers. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and patient teachersstructured developmental curriculumdaily photos/videos shared with parents
Address
15420 Ranchero Road, Hesperia, CA
Phone
(760) 244-8280
Las Familias Pre-School Of The First Congregation
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3041 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 886-4911
Lilly Bug'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Lilly Bug's Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff who go above and beyond in their care. The center is noted for cleanliness, engaging activities, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and effective preparation for kindergarten. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling safe and comfortable with their childcare choice.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityengaging educational activities
Address
1242 Evergreen Road, Wrightwood, CA
Phone
(760) 662-0324
Lilly Bug'S Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lilly Bug's Children Center in Phelan, CA receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, engaging activities, strong communication (including daily photo updates via app), and child development support. Multiple parents report their children eagerly looked forward to attending and felt safe in the center's care.

caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean and organized facility
Address
4280 Lindero Street, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 868-6344
Montessori School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8968 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-8733
Mt. Calvary Kids Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
32054 Hunsaker Way, Running Springs, CA
Phone
(909) 867-7228
Neverland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Neverland Child Care Center for its compassionate, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, academics, and social skills while enjoying creative activities and outdoor play. Families describe the experience as warm, engaging, and comparable to leaving their children with family.

Caring and compassionate teachersstrong academic and speech developmentcreative arts and crafts activities
Address
6334 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA
Phone
(760) 366-0030
Noah'S Ark 4 Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
27061 Baseline, Highland, CA
Phone
(951) 662-0943
Pacifica Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Pacifica Playschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, particularly director Suzanne, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental improvements in their children's speech and vocabulary, as well as strong preparation for kindergarten. Families describe the school as clean, professional, and a welcoming home-like setting.

Caring and nurturing staffDirector Suzanne's dedicationSpeech and vocabulary development
Address
630 Hickey Blvd, Pacifica, CA
Phone
(650) 359-5673

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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.