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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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Csn Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1318 K Street, Sanger, CA
Phone
(559) 123-4567
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1691 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA
Phone
(559) 659-3117
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Huntington Beach receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong educational programs, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized attention to individual childrenstrong educational curriculum
Address
19860 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone
(714) 962-0339
Kiddie Academy Of Irvine
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Irvine receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with staff showing patience and individualized attention even for children with special needs. Families feel welcomed and supported, viewing the center as a second home rather than a service provider.

Caring and patient teachers
Address
16655 Noyes Avenue, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 660-0005
Kiddie Academy Of Tustin
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Tustin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental progress of children. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially. One parent gave a 2-star review citing insufficient engagement and lack of greeting on their child's first day.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesstrong developmental and academic progress
Address
14501 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA
Phone
(714) 508-0005
Csusb-Infant/Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 537-5661
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1550 Bristol Street North, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 955-2672
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Anaheim receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and family-like environment. One negative review cites management issues and concerns about staff conduct and age-appropriate activities.

Attentive and caring staffclean and well-organized facilityeducational enrichment programs
Address
2515 East South Street, Anaheim, CA
Phone
(714) 774-5141
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Kindercare location for its caring, attentive staff and safe, engaging environment. Children show strong academic and social development, with long-term attendance common. Staff members are frequently mentioned by name and described as family-like figures.

Attentive and caring teacherssafe environmentstrong academic and social learning
Address
30075 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
Phone
(949) 249-2321
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Buena Park receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, effective communication through daily photos and updates, and strong developmental support including potty training assistance. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically in a clean, well-structured environment.

Caring and friendly staffdaily photo and progress updates via appeffective communication with parents
Address
4601 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
Phone
(714) 994-5610
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Rancho Santa Margarita receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, caring staff and strong educational programs. One parent reported serious concerns about staff behavior and child safety. Overall, the center is highly recommended by most families for its supportive environment and development-focused curriculum.

Phonics program effectivenesscaring and loving teacherswarm and welcoming environment
Address
30062 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
Phone
(949) 888-8880
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Laguna Niguel receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive teachers, enriching programs, and strong staff-child relationships, particularly in infant care. Negative reviews allege serious concerns including staff abuse, lack of accountability, high turnover, and management indifference to parental concerns.

caring and attentive teachersenriching educational activitieswelcoming staff
Address
25189 Beacon Hill Way, Laguna Niguel, CA
Phone
(949) 240-4004
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Ladera Ranch receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, cleanliness, organization, and individualized child development, though two negative reviews cite concerns about infant care quality and administrative issues with waitlist management.

Organized and clean facilitypatient and caring teachersstrong child development support
Address
1000 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA
Phone
(949) 364-0193
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Fountain Valley for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting their kids are happy and eager to attend. The center is noted for security measures, accommodation of dietary needs, and strong leadership under Director Diane.

Caring and loving staffchildren's academic growthsafe and secure environment
Address
9945 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA
Phone
(714) 968-4451
Ousd-Esplanade Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
381 North Esplanade Street, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 997-6157
Lhc Lambees Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
918 North Bewley St., Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 554-9385
Juniper State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
375 Ellis St., Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 244-6281
Gramercy Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1820 4th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 212-6300
Kce Champions @ Alcott Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2433 Central Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 782-7446
Fusd-Anthony
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1542 E. Webster, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 268-3323
Fusd-Aynesworth
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4765 E. Burns, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683
Fusd-Birney
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3034 E Cornell, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683
Fusd-Calwa
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4303 E. Jensen, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 457-3683
Fusd-Greenberg
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5081 E. Lane, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 253-6550
Fusd-Hamilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
102 E. Clinton, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 248-7370
Little Minds Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34240 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 488-7939
Long Beach Day Nursery - East Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3965 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 421-1488
Los Alamitos Child Development Center-Weaver Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11872 Wembley Road, Los Alamitos, CA
Phone
(562) 799-4585
Los Alamitos Child Development Ctr-Rossmoor Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3272 Shakespeare Drive, Los Alamitos, CA
Phone
(562) 799-4520
Marin Day Schools - Spear Street (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
220 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 777-2081

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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.