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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Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1418 S. Vega St., Alhambra, CA
- Phone
- (626) 289-3823
Dayspring Christian Learning Center - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1150 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA
- Phone
- (619) 442-2895
Cesar Chavez School Age Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1221 Anderson Road, Davis, CA
- Phone
- (530) 753-3808
Discovery Isle-La Costa - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Discovery Isle receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational balance, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about staff ratios, hygiene standards, and unqualified personnel. The majority of reviews highlight excellent teacher engagement and child satisfaction.
Caring and experienced staffteacher-child relationshipsbalance of education and play
- Address
- 1655 S.Rancho Santa Fe Rd, #101, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 752-8691
Discovery Isle - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Discovery Isle School Age in San Marcos receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and strong administrative leadership. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, feel safe, and enjoy attending daily. The school is described as well-organized, clean, and fostering a warm family atmosphere.
Experienced and caring teachersstrong leadership and administrationchild safety and security pr
- Address
- 308 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 510-0020
East Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 154 N. Gage, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 268-8178
East County Family Ymca - Dailard
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6425 Cibola Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 789-9970
East County Family Ymca Benchley
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6269 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 273-4475
Footsteps@Shores
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 225 Shearwater Parkway, Redwood City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 610-0715
Ices Education At Green Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7030 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 727-9363
Sfusd-Sanchez Early Education School (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 325 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 241-6380
Sfusd-Starr King Early Education School (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1215 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 695-5570
Sfusd - Public Montessori School (Ees)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2340 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 749-3544
South La Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 655 W. 70th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (626) 622-1754
St. Michaels Episcopal Day Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2925 Bonifacio Street, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 685-8862
Sunset Montessori Preschool In Studio City
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4212 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA
- Phone
- (818) 623-0913
Sunset Ranch Preschool - Cdi
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2500 Bridlewood Dr, Rocklin, CA
- Phone
- (916) 624-2048
Sweet Peas Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2730 17th Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 701-0495
Tender Years Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4718 Broadway Ave, Salida, CA
- Phone
- (209) 545-5500
St.Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
- Phone
- (949) 888-1990
Writestart Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4453 Precissi Lane, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 956-5437
Wu Yee Children'S Services- Bayview Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 655-9567
Wu Yee Children'S Services- Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 177 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 321-3855
Wu Yee Children'S Services-Cadillac Center (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 316 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 409-3101
Wu Yee Children'S Services-Generations Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1010 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 781-7535
Wu Yee Children'S Services-Omi Preschool Ctr (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1111 Junipero Serra Blvd., San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 239-1502
Wu Yee Children'S Services-Potrero Hill Ccc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 824 Carolina St., San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 285-3600
Wu Yee Children'S Services-Westside Ccc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2400 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 677-0100
Wu Yee Children'S Services - Kirkwood Ccc (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 729 Kirkwood Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 822-5505
Ymca Of Sf- Mission Preschool-Mission Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4080 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 586-6900
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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.