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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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Kindercare Learning Center - Sierra College (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its warm, welcoming environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care for children. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, child development progress, and feeling comfortable leaving their children in the center's care. Leadership is noted as responsive, understanding, and willing to accommodate individual child needs.

Warm and welcoming staffconsistent daily communication with parentschildre
Address
8765 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-9898
Kidzkount Child Development Ctr - Alta Vista (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
173 Oak Street, Auburn, CA
Phone
(530) 885-8466
La Petite Academy - Rocklin
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Rocklin receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring teachers and a nurturing environment that supports child development. However, a small number of reviews report poor customer service and inadequate supervision during potty training and behavioral incidents.

Caring and engaged teacherseducational activities and curriculumdevelopmental progress tracking
Address
5820 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 624-4816
Maidu S.T.A.R
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1950 Johnson Ranch Rd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 782-8454
Merryhill School-Roseville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1115 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 783-3010
Merryhill School - Foothills
Child Daycare & Preschools

Merryhill School - Foothills Roseville receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited to attend and experience strong skill development. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, included meals and snacks, and on-site extracurricular activities as major benefits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and some have used the center for over a decade.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsinc
Address
3989 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 782-2500
Penny And Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15300 Dearborn, North Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 892-6635
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Riverside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and educational environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features like cameras, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant developmental progress.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
6212 Clay Street, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 681-3783
Montessori House Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
314 Folsom Rd., Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 786-6533
Northstar At Tahoe Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
168 Basque Dr., Truckee, CA
Phone
(530) 562-2278
Little Country Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
687 W. Line St., Bishop, CA
Phone
(760) 873-5303
Great Expectations
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
850 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 472-2373
Options-Early Learning Center-Rorimer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18750 E. Rorimer, La Puente, CA
Phone
(626) 965-9375
Options-Headstart-Brethren
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2425 E. Street, Laverne, CA
Phone
(626) 967-7848
Options-Headstart/Cdc-Ekstrand
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
440 N. Walnut Ave, San Dimas, CA
Phone
(626) 858-0527
Fusd-Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4730 E Lowe, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683
Saba Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4415 Fortran Court, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 946-5900
Kids On The Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5461 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA
Phone
(415) 924-3033
Sacramento Adventist Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5601 Winding Way, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 481-2300
Sacramento City College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 558-2542
Sakura Japanese Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1800 South C St., Rm 15 & 16, Oxnard, CA
Phone
(805) 201-5886
The Salvation Army Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Salvation Army Child Development Center in Modesto is highly praised as a community hub offering diverse activities beyond traditional childcare, including swimming, sports, classes, and meal programs. Parents consistently highlight the friendly, caring staff and the safe, welcoming environment for children of all ages. The facility is recognized for its community support and charitable initiatives.

Friendly and patient staffsafe environmentdiverse activities (swimming
Address
601 I Street, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 342-5220
Seta - Alder Grove Infant/Toddler Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2640 A Muir Way, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 322-7068
Saint John Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA
Phone
(925) 254-4470
Seta - Kennedy Estates
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6501 Eldercreek, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 563-5043
Great Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
609 Summer St, Fortuna, CA
Phone
(707) 725-9136
Humboldt Stepping Stones Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
437 Maple Lane, Garberville, CA
Phone
(707) 923-3465
Mad River Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1710 Janes Road, Arcata, CA
Phone
(707) 822-4027
Noahs Ark Christian Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1547a Pickett Road, Mckinleyville, CA
Phone
(707) 839-2482
The Room To Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3786 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 826-9598

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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.