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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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Action Day Primary Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools

Action Day Primary Plus in San Jose receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional quality of teachers and staff who provide caring, attentive individualized care that helps children develop confidently and enjoy attending school.

Dedicated and caring teachers who build strong bonds with childrendevelopmental progress and learning opportunitiessmooth transition from infant to preschool classrooms
Address
2164 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 266-8188
Action Day Primary Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools

Action Day Primary Plus in San Jose has received consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, caring teachers who build strong relationships with children and support their developmental growth. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly while feeling safe and secure.

Exceptional teachers who build strong bonds with childrendaily communication and photo updatesclean and spacious facilities
Address
2154 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 266-8188
Yew Chung International School-Silicon Valley-Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
199 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 903-0986
Apple A Day Preschool & Infants Ctr (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5013 El Camino Avenue, Carmichael, CA
Phone
(916) 481-5400
Baby Geniuses Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15328 S. Vermont, Gardena, CA
Phone
(310) 715-1582
Bright Horizons At Marin Commons - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Marin Commons for its caring, attentive staff and warm environment. The center emphasizes reading and learning, with strong focus on social-emotional development. Parents appreciate clear daily communication through the app and note their children feel safe and excited to attend.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm environment despite being a larger centerresponsive leadership and director Annie
Address
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Ste 230, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 492-2262
Children'S Creative Learning Centers At Ea - (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA
Phone
(650) 628-2949
The Family School Cdc Bernal Gateway
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3101 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 550-4178
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34141 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 797-2511
Delmar Highlands Kindercare Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise Delmar Highlands KinderCare for exceptional staff care, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Teachers are described as dedicated and going above and beyond. One parent expressed frustration with long waitlist times and repeated fees for toddler placement.

Caring and dedicated staffjoyful learning environmentresponsive director and administrative team
Address
12863 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 794-7710
Kiddie Academy Childcare Learning Center-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy Oceanside receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents consistently praising the cleanliness, caring staff, educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.

Clean facilityexperienced and caring staffwelcoming environment
Address
3766 Mission Avenue, #110, Oceanside, CA
Phone
(760) 439-5552
Kiddie Academy Of Roseville (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Roseville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, praising the caring and experienced staff, strong leadership from director Ms. Blanca, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and effective communication with parents through daily reports and classroom cameras.

Experienced and caring staffloving and patient teachersstrong child development focus
Address
5100 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 789-1122
Kids Town Montessori School-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
867 Sycamore Avenue, Vista, CA
Phone
(858) 344-9902
Neighborhood Infant-Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
311 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 321-3493
Orange Presbyterian Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
146 N. Grand Street, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 605-9045
My Friends & Me Infant & Toddler Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
810 West Hamilton Ave, El Centro, CA
Phone
(760) 353-3044
Puente Ave Preschool Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14032 Dillerdale Ave, La Puente, CA
Phone
(626) 338-3464
Sfusd-Presidio (Ees) Infant/Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
387 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 561-5822
Siskiyou (Scoe) Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Child'S Way, Yreka, CA
Phone
(530) 842-8493
Sterling Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3000 Sterling Road, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 871-6055
Ywca-North Valley Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1200 N. Maclay St., San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-6881
Atlc Preschool & Extended Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1855 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 264-3152
Bermuda Dunes Learning Center @ Palm Desert
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
45900 Portola, Palm Desert, CA
Phone
(760) 772-7127
Bright Futures Growth And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1060 Manor Rd, El Sobrante, CA
Phone
(510) 758-4898
Champions - Santa Rita Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos, CA
Phone
(650) 917-9300
Champions Irwin/Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14907 Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA
Phone
(760) 955-2808
Champions @ Marion Mix
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4730 Laguna Park Dr, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 430-7422
Club J
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Federation Way Suite, #200, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 435-3400
Estock Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14741 North B. Street, Tustin, CA
Phone
(714) 573-4636
Ethan'S After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5421 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 924-2777

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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.