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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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New Song Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 479-4700
North Bay Children'S Center-Tinker Way Campus-P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
22 Tinker Way, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 883-6222
Olive Prekindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
629 Plum Street, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 492-9622
Lake Elsinore Preschool Earl Warren
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
41221 Rosetta Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
Phone
(951) 253-7810
The Montessori School Of Central Marin-P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 456-1748
Rosita R. Smith H.Q. Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1455 E. Lynwood Drive, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 804-8808
Saint Philip'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7100 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 833-2218
Saticoy Village Ccc/La Child Care & Dev. Council.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14649 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(818) 782-7199
Mariposa Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3415 Woodland Drive, Mariposa, CA
Phone
(209) 966-2665
Greenwood Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5700 Highway 1, Elk, CA
Phone
(707) 877-3361
Mendocino College Child Care Facility
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA
Phone
(707) 468-3089
New Life Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
302 West Henry, Ukiah, CA
Phone
(707) 463-0803
Peaceful Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
280 E Ontario Avenue, Corona, CA
Phone
(951) 735-0917
Henry Miller Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
545 West L Street, Los Banos, CA
Phone
(209) 827-0156
John Muir Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 W. Twenty-Sixth Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6667
Margaret Sheehy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1240 West 6th Street, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6676
Pioneer Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
24625 Highway 88, Pioneer, CA
Phone
(209) 295-6503
Our Lady Of Miracles Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
370 Linden Avenue, Gustine, CA
Phone
(209) 854-3180
Ymca@Lakeside Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19621 Black Road, Los Gatos, CA
Phone
(408) 354-2372
Rivera Guerra Family Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
232 N. Herbert Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 738-9706
Rivera Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
945 Buena Vista Dr, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6619
Scccd-Madera Center Cd Laboratory
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA
Phone
(559) 675-4800
Vusd - Pacific High Jumpstart State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 College Drive, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 641-5000
Kerman Unified Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14655 W. F Street, Kerman, CA
Phone
(553) 843-9341
Kids Kare Olive Ave
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids Kare Olive Ave for its caring, attentive staff and safe, welcoming environment. Children show strong academic progress and engagement through creative, educational activities. Multiple families have used the center for years across multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffcreative and educational activitiesstrong parent communication
Address
2765 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 485-6271
Kids Kare West
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids Kare West for its safe, clean facility, experienced and caring staff, and strong educational curriculum. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with how staff communicate with parents and help children develop into well-rounded individuals. Leadership is credited with maintaining a welcoming environment and promptly addressing any concerns.

Safe and secure facilityClean environmentExperienced and caring staff
Address
3375 W. Fig Garden Drive, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 438-1921
Kidspark
Child Daycare & Preschools

KidsPark is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Fresno with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the warm, friendly staff, safe environment, and their children's enjoyment of social interaction with peers. The facility offers flexible hourly options and is particularly well-suited for children who thrive in group settings.

Warm and welcoming staffsafe environmentflexible hourly scheduling
Address
8485 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 447-5437
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Pinedale (Herndon Ave location) for providing a safe, nurturing environment with caring and dedicated staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and developmentally, with families citing strong communication and genuine relationships between staff and children. Parents express high satisfaction and would recommend the center.

Caring and dedicated staffchild development and learning outcomessafe environment
Address
1190 W. Herndon, Pinedale, CA
Phone
(559) 438-7740
Kindercare Learning Center #1015
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center #1015 in Clovis for its caring and attentive staff, particularly director Tasha, who treat children like family members. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in care, appreciate daily communication and updates, and note that children are engaged in learning activities and look forward to attending.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable director (Tasha)daily communication with parents via pictures and updates
Address
1785 Villa Drive, Clovis, CA
Phone
(559) 297-1888
Laton Unified School District'S Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6045 E. Mt. Whitney Ave., Laton, CA
Phone
(559) 922-4075

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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.