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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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Little Lamb Bilingual Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
924 Adams Street, Albany, CA
Phone
(510) 610-2421
Little Peoples Preschool & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
33700 Alvarado - Niles Road, Union City, CA
Phone
(510) 489-8650
Little Scholar Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Little Scholar Programs for its caring, attentive staff and well-balanced curriculum combining academics, creative play, and life skills. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show measurable growth in learning and social development. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive of both child development and parental involvement.

Caring and attentive teachersbalanced curriculumclean and safe facility
Address
5472 Central Ave., Newark, CA
Phone
(510) 565-9695
Little Stars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
169 - 14th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 286-9800
Little Steamers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Steamers is a highly-rated daycare center in Fremont offering infant, toddler, and preschool programs. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, well-designed remodeled facility, educational activities, and included meals. The center combines resources of an established facility with a smaller, intimate community feel.

Caring and professional teachersremodeled and clean facilityage-appropriate educational activities (art
Address
43531 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 557-3337
Little Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
919 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA
Phone
(510) 528-4401
Live Learn And Laugh Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1446 Havenscourt Boulevard, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 569-9075
Rosebud Playgarden
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2190 Empire Grade-Rosebud Clrm, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone
(831) 425-0519
The Learning Tree Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1101 Anderson Drive, Suisun City, CA
Phone
(707) 422-1862
Little Angels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1350 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 342-8815
Mustard Seed Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
901 Solano Ave., Vallejo, CA
Phone
(707) 557-7923
Here We Grow Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
487 North Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 448-3730
Oaks Parent Child Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Oaks Parent Child Workshop is a highly-rated cooperative preschool in Santa Barbara with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise its play-based, nature-focused curriculum, strong community atmosphere, and the co-op model that involves parents in their children's education. The school is noted as affordable compared to other preschools and has a 75+ year history of serving Santa Barbara families.

Play-based and nature-based curriculummixed-age learningexcellent teacher-to-child ratio
Address
605 W. Junipero St., Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 682-7609
Orcutt Union School District Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
610 Pinal St., Orcutt, CA
Phone
(805) 938-8588
San Marcos Parent Child Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

San Marcos Parent Child Workshop is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Santa Barbara with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the exceptional teachers, strong community bonds, and focus on social-emotional development alongside academics. The cooperative model is highlighted as a significant advantage, allowing parents to be involved and participate in their children's education.

Exceptionalcaring teachersstrong communit
Address
400a Puente Dr., Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 964-8994
Little Critters Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2100 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Ca, CA
Phone
(707) 253-5988
Little Backpacks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-4705
Santiago Canyon College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 628-4890
Ncoe - Calistoga Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1432 Eddy Street, Calistoga, CA
Phone
(707) 942-1427
Ncoe - Napa Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
74 Wintun Ct, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 253-6850
Nature'S Way Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3051 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 226-5437
Hutchison Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1055 Extension Center Drive, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 752-7676
James Marshall Parent Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

James Marshall Parent Nursery is a highly-rated co-op preschool where parents actively participate in the classroom alongside teachers. Parents consistently praise the strong sense of community, individual attention children receive, affordability, and the director/teacher's expertise in child development and parenting education.

Parent involvement in classroomstrong community and sense of belonginglower child-to-adult ratios
Address
919 Westacre Road, West Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 371-0405
Little Pioneers Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
205 Russell Street, Winters, CA
Phone
(530) 795-2263
Montessori Country Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1811 Renoir, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-8373
Montessori Country Day II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2802 Spafford, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-5225
Rise And Shine Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
25222 Wiley Canyon Road, Newhall, CA
Phone
(661) 259-0407
Little School Of The Redwoods
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
860 Small Avenue, Crescent City, CA
Phone
(707) 464-4174
Kountry Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
229 South Shepherd Street, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 533-1500
Hacienda Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4671 Chabot Drive, Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 463-2885

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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.