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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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Wee Care Preschool - Chula Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools

Wee Care Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, spacious facilities, warm and caring staff led by Director Mrs. Gracie, and strong developmental support including potty training assistance. Parents appreciate the secure environment, organized daily schedules, reasonable pricing, and personalized attention where staff know each child by name.

Clean and spacious facilityFriendly and caring staffDirector responsiveness to concerns
Address
73 N. Second Ave., Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 425-9933
Twenty-Four Hour Oakland Parent/Teacher C.Ctr. #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3500 East 9th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 261-0162
Uc Riverside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3333 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 827-3854
Bright Horizons At 221 Main Street (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
221 Main Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 495-1706
Building Blocks Preschool (Infants)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1920 Park Ave., Red Bluff, CA
Phone
(530) 209-3978
Primary Plus - Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise PRIMARY PLUS - INFANTS (Action Day El Quito) for exceptional care and teaching staff. Reviews highlight the warmth, patience, and attentiveness of teachers, particularly Ms. Kayleen, Ms. Ikbal, and others who form strong bonds with children and support their development. Parents report clean facilities, engaging activities, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates.

Caring and attentive teacherspatient staff who go above and beyondclean and spacious rooms
Address
18720 Bucknall Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone
(408) 370-0350
Adventure Time-Northwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2214 Berks Street, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 259-1818
Adventure Time - Grant
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
879 Grant Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA
Phone
(510) 658-7412
Ala Costa Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3390 Malcolm Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 383-3200
Smythe State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2781 Northgate Blvd., Room #1, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 263-8466
Theodore Judah
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 Dean Way, Room #19, Folsom, CA
Phone
(916) 983-4469
Wagner-Holt State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8778 Brattle Place, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 953-8252
Kindercare Learning Center - Mack (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools

This KinderCare location in Sacramento receives mostly positive reviews from parents with young children who praise the caring staff, communication through their app, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one parent expressed concerns about staff-to-child ratios in the toddler program and the condition of facilities and materials.

Caring and attentive staffregular photo updates via appstrong teacher-child bonds
Address
4920 Mack Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 428-1880
Sierra Linda State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2201 Jasmine Street, Oxnard, CA
Phone
(805) 385-1581
St George Parish School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
144 West Fifth Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 463-1540
Bachrodt School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
102 Sonora Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 453-0511
Basics And Beyond
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1356 Queens Avenue, Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 674-3644
Bay Area Child Care - Azevada
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
39450 Royal Palm Drive, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 651-7041
Center Of Arts Technology And Science
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
961 First Street, Lafayette, CA
Phone
(925) 283-4500
Extended Day Child Care - Dublin Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools

Extended Day Child Care at Dublin Elementary receives universal praise from parents who highlight the program's extended hours (7am-6pm), on-campus convenience, and caring, skilled staff as essential support for working families. Parents consistently emphasize that their children are happy, engaged, and thriving in a well-organized, nurturing environment that balances academics, creative activities, and social-emotional growth. The program's strong leadership and thoughtful approach to communication and operations are frequently cited as standout features.

Extended operating hours (7am-6pm)on-campus locationcare on school holidays and closure days
Address
7997 Vomac Road, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 551-8170
Bay Area Child Care - Millard
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5200 Valpey Park Drive, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 683-8810
Bay Area Child Care - Oliveira Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4180 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 797-8613
Extended Day Child Care - Edcc - Kolb Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3150 Palermo Way, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 828-2666
Extended Day Child Care - Frederiksen
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7243 Tamarack Drive, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 833-0127
Extended Day Child Care - Walnut Grove
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5199 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA
Phone
(925) 484-3312
Extended Day Child Care At Amador
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2100 E. Cantara Drive, Dublin, CA
Phone
(925) 560-8191
Foulks Ranch School-Age Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6211 Laguna Park Drive, Elk Grove, CA
Phone
(916) 684-0861
Fred T Korematsu Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3100 Loyola Dr., Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-9223
Sister Claire'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City, CA
Phone
(650) 756-4916
South Region Early Education Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8914 Hunt Ave, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 249-5779

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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.