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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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Doyle School Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1045 E. Orange, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 782-7140
Exeter U.S.D. - Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
333 South D Street, Exeter, CA
Phone
(559) 592-9421
Kindercare Learning Center - Foothills (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff who are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a rich learning environment with regular communication and activity updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and warm staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean facility
Address
5141 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 772-5252
Kindercare Learning Center - Elk Grove Florin (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff care, safety, and communication with families. Children are reported to love attending and showing significant developmental growth. The center maintains a clean, welcoming environment with engaging activities across multiple age groups.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communication via app with daily photos and updatessafe environment
Address
9250 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 714-2772
Kindercare Learning Center - Mack (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the caring staff, teacher-student relationships, and daily communication through the app. However, one reviewer raised concerns about staffing ratios in toddler classrooms and facility quality.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-student bondsdaily photo updates via app
Address
4920 Mack Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 428-1880
Kindercare Learning Center - Marlee (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Rocklin has received exclusively positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Denise, and engaging educational activities. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing environment, effective communication through daily updates and photos, and the center's supportive approach to child development.

Caring and loving staffstrong director leadershipdaily updates and photos via app
Address
3431 Marlee Wy, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 624-7831
Kindercare Learning Center - Sunset (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools

This KinderCare location receives mostly very positive reviews praising staff warmth, care, and engagement with children. However, one negative review raised concerns about cleanliness, staff attitude, and overall facility conditions. The majority of parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and staff professionalism.

caring and attentive staffkind interactions with childrenengaging activities
Address
2251 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 315-3399
Kindercare Learning Center - Sierra College (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare for its warm, caring staff who make children feel comfortable and secure. Multiple reviews highlight strong communication, child development progress, and a welcoming environment that feels like family. All reviewers gave 4-5 star ratings with no negative feedback about core services.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong child development outcomes
Address
8765 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-9898
Kindercare Learning Center - Sierra College (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Sierra College for its warm, caring staff who make children feel welcomed and comfortable. Children show significant developmental progress across language, social, and emotional skills. Parents appreciate strong daily communication and personalized attention from teachers who genuinely care for each child.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong parent-teacher communicationchildren thrive developmentally
Address
8765 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-9898
Kindercare Learning Center - San Juan (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare San Juan for its caring, patient staff who treat children with genuine affection. The facility offers structured learning activities, school-like classrooms, enrichment programs, and strong communication with parents. All 10 reviews award 5-star ratings, reflecting high parental satisfaction.

Kind and patient staffstrong communication via app and updateslearning and educational focus
Address
5448 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 961-5599
Kindercare Learning Center - San Juan (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents universally praise KinderCare San Juan for exceptional staff care, learning activities, and communication. Families report feeling confident their children are loved and well-cared for in a school-like environment with engaging programming. Multiple parents highlight specific teachers by name and express strong satisfaction across all age groups.

Caring and patient staffengaging activities and field tripsclean facilities
Address
5448 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 961-5599
Kindercare Learning Center - San Juan (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare San Juan for providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a school-like environment with structured classrooms. Staff are described as loving, patient, and professional, with strong communication through a daily app. The facility is noted as clean and welcoming, with extended hours accommodating working parents.

Caring and patient staffengaging summer activities and field tripsschool-structured classrooms
Address
5448 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 961-5599
Kindercare Learning Center - Purslane (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and well-cared for, with strong communication and diverse activities. One parent expressed concerns about a decline in quality and accountability following a change in leadership.

warm and caring staffaccommodating and patient with transitionsknowledgeable teac
Address
6825 Purslane Way, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 723-9696
Kindercare Learning Center - Peets (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center - Peets in Elk Grove receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, communicative, and supportive. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excelling academically. One parent reported poor communication between staff as a concern.

Caring and supportive staffexcellent communication with parentsspecial needs support (Autism)
Address
9150 Peets Street, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 684-9284
Kindercare Learning Center - Purslane (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise KinderCare's warm, welcoming staff and quality care, with multiple reviewers noting the facility compares favorably to other local options. Most highlight staff compassion, cleanliness, and positive child experiences. One parent reported a significant decline in management quality and accountability following a director change.

Warm and accommodating staffpatient with transitionsclean facility
Address
6825 Purslane Way, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 723-9696
Kindercare Learning Center - Purslane (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise KinderCare's warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Most highlight excellent teacher-child relationships, cleanliness, and activities. One parent reported a significant decline in quality and accountability following a directorship change, citing poor documentation and dishonesty.

Warm and welcoming staffpatient teachersclean facility
Address
6825 Purslane Way, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(916) 723-9696
Kindercare Learning Center - Peets (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - PEETS for its caring, communicative, and hardworking staff who provide excellent early learning experiences. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excelling. One parent noted poor internal staff communication as a concern.

Staff are warmcaringand communicative
Address
9150 Peets Street, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 684-9284
Kings Beach State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8125 Steelhead, Kings Beach, CA
Phone
(530) 546-8339
Little Sunshine'S Playhouse & Ps - Granite Bay
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & PS in Granite Bay receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, play-based curriculum, strong social-emotional learning approach, and ability to accommodate children with special needs. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents feeling well-connected through daily updates and pictures.

Warm and caring staffplay-
Address
5370 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA
Phone
(916) 605-0217
Maria Montessori Charter Academy - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1850 Wildcat Blvd., Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 630-1510
Merryhill School-Rocklin
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4149 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 624-4511
Hamilton Prekindergarten/Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5530 Nave K-3, Novato, CA
Phone
(415) 798-5347
Lycee Francais De San Francisco (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Ebbtide Avenue, Building 5, Sausalito, CA
Phone
(415) 661-5232
Northpark Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5395 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 882-6567
San Andreas Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3232 E. Pacific Avenue, Highland, CA
Phone
(909) 862-4063
Laytonville State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
150 Ramsey Road, Laytonville, CA
Phone
(707) 984-6123
Leggett Valley State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 School Way, Leggett, CA
Phone
(707) 925-6285
New Morning Montessori School - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1045 North State Street, Ukiah, CA
Phone
(707) 462-6115
Hillside Christian Academy (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1415 Hillside Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Phone
(650) 588-6860
Leontine Gracey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
945 West Avenue, Merced, CA
Phone
(209) 385-6710

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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.