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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 10,151 |
| Headstart Programs | 868 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 300 |
| Before or After School | 1,069 |
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- Address
- 2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 848-3313
Parents consistently praise Mustard Seed Preschool as an excellent, well-run program with caring staff and a strong sense of community. Children thrive in the structured, play-based environment with emphasis on social-emotional development, outdoor play, and fresh daily meals prepared by an onsite chef.
- Address
- 1640 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 527-6627
- Address
- 1385 So. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA
- Phone
- (925) 455-5437
- Address
- 15551 7th Street, Lathrop, CA
- Phone
- (209) 858-5965
- Address
- 1344 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Phone
- (805) 541-1305
Pleasant Hill Day Care Center (Dianne Adair) receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and well-organized facilities. Parents highlight excellent communication, accommodating schedules for working families, and engaging activities for children from pre-K through middle school. Children consistently express enthusiasm about attending.
- Address
- 2097 Oak Park Blvd Modular Bld, Pleasant Hill, CA
- Phone
- (925) 938-3043
- Address
- 801 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park, CA
- Phone
- (805) 498-8443
- Address
- 390 Arcturus St., Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (805) 493-1177
- Address
- 10616 Andora Avenue, Chatsworth, CA
- Phone
- (818) 709-2980
- Address
- 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA
- Phone
- (707) 823-6003
- Address
- 1525 Bay Street, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-6488
- Address
- 53 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (310) 462-6348
- Address
- 5251 Chesebro Rd., Agoura Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 865-8600
- Address
- 250-56 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (818) 354-3418
- Address
- 1315 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 931-1018
- Address
- 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA
- Phone
- (707) 774-6880
The Red Apple Preschool in Lake Forest receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, passionate teachers and directors (Maryam and Amir), strong academic curriculum, and warm, safe environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's learning and confidence since enrolling.
- Address
- 23532 El Toro Rd. Suite, #1, Lake Forest, CA
- Phone
- (949) 460-9221
- Address
- 1465 Pembroke Way, Dixon, CA
- Phone
- (707) 678-8919
- Address
- 1175 Church Street, Benica, CA
- Phone
- (707) 746-7053
Good Shepherd Preschool in Goleta receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, spacious outdoor facilities, and enriching activities. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and form strong friendships while enjoying diverse programming including music, dance, and science.
- Address
- 380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA
- Phone
- (805) 967-6101
- Address
- 909 N. La Cumbre, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 563-0884
- Address
- 5920 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 340-3918
- Address
- 480 Centennial Street, Los Alamos, CA
- Phone
- (805) 344-1024
- Address
- 971 Tuolumne Ave, Angels Camp, CA
- Phone
- (209) 736-2470
Concordia Lutheran Pre-School in Cerritos receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, loving staff and strong academic and social development of their children. Parents highlight the school's welcoming environment, effective curriculum preparation for elementary school, and excellent teacher-to-student ratios.
- Address
- 13633 183rd St., Cerritos, CA
- Phone
- (562) 926-7416
- Address
- 3801 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA
- Phone
- (323) 581-0196
- Address
- 7413 Jaboneria Road, Bell Gardens, CA
- Phone
- (562) 928-5138
- Address
- 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 243-1011
- Address
- 10800 Farragut, Culver City, CA
- Phone
- (310) 842-4230
- Address
- 400 South Rancheria Road, Diamond Bar, CA
- Phone
- (909) 861-2260
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