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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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Baymonte Christian Preschool Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4901 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA
Phone
(831) 440-9248
Sjb - Noble Extended Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3466 Grossmont Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 538-0200
Kiddie Academy Of Mountain View
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Mountain View receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, small class sizes, individualized child development, and the exceptional leadership of director Ms. Rochelle. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and loving staffsmall class-to-teacher ratiosindividualized attention to each child
Address
205 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 960-6900
Kidspark
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2858 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 985-2599
Shafter Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Kern Street, Shafter, CA
Phone
(661) 746-4960
Shafter Hs/Ehs Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
459 E. Euclid Avenue, Shafter, CA
Phone
(661) 746-8240
Shafter Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
452 Los Angeles Street, Shafter, CA
Phone
(661) 746-1443
Shaffer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1434 California Street, Atwater, CA
Phone
(209) 357-6145
Scsd White Oaks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1901 White Oak Way, San Carlos, CA
Phone
(650) 743-9384
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Mountain View KinderCare for warm, caring, and attentive staff who create a positive learning environment. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents reporting high confidence in the quality of care. The center is noted for flexible hours, inclusive activities, and responsive leadership.

Caring and loving teachersstrong developmental progress (potty trainingspeech
Address
2065 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 967-4430
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the De Anza KinderCare location for its clean, bright facility, warm and caring staff, and structured educational programs. Children reportedly thrive with developmental support, nutritious meals, and a welcoming environment that fosters independence and learning. The center maintains high standards of care and communication with families.

Warm and caring teachersclean facilitynutritious and varied meals
Address
1515 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA
Phone
(408) 861-9510
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Milpitas for its exceptionally caring and attentive staff, warm family-oriented environment, and individualized attention to each child's needs and development. The center maintains excellent communication with parents through daily updates and apps, organizes engaging age-appropriate activities, and demonstrates strong leadership from the director and administrative staff.

Caring and attentive staffpersonalized attention to individual needswarm and welcoming environment
Address
400 South Abel, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 263-7212
Kinderplex @ The Wetlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3801 East Bayshore, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 605-9500
Learning Springs Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1718 Andover Lane, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 216-8867
Love -N- Care Christian Preschool & Day Care Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 322-1872
Lowell State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
625 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 535-6243
Marshall Lane Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14114 Marilyn Lane, Saratoga, CA
Phone
(408) 364-4259
Merryhill School 1072
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
750 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 254-1280
Milpitas Discoveryland
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1991 Landess Avenue, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 263-7626
Montague District/State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
750 Laurie Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
Phone
(408) 423-1931
Monticello Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3401 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA
Phone
(408) 261-0494
Nimitz Cdc- Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
545 Cheyenne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 736-6176
Nordstrom State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1425 E. Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA
Phone
(408) 778-2821
Oak Grove Frost
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
530 Gettysburg Drive, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 225-1881
Safari Kid - Santa Clara
Child Daycare & Preschools

Safari Kids Santa Clara receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and balanced approach to academics and child development. Parents report significant progress in their children's social skills, confidence, language development, and academic abilities across all age groups from toddlers through grade 3.

Warm and attentive teachersjoyful learning environmentstructured academics mixed with fun activities
Address
4995 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Phone
(408) 244-2793
Orion Montessori School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
460 Cypress Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 881-4853
Marin Ymca @ Hidden Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA sports complex and fitness facility, not a daycare center. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, equipment quality, friendly staff, and affordable sliding-scale membership pricing. Common concerns include limited weight room machines and occasional overcrowding.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesquality equipment and poolfriendly and respectful staff
Address
46 Green Valley Ct., Bldg 5 & 6, San Anselmo, CA
Phone
(415) 457-4465
Marin Ymca @ Hamilton (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5530 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 492-9622
Pacific Gas & Electric Children'S Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
77 Beale Street, 2nd Flr Mc-B2a, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 972-5535
Rother Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
795 Hartnell, Redding, CA
Phone
(530) 224-4178

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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.