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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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Planet Kids Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1601 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 529-2531
Playhouse Preschool Forever Young
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7045 Forum Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 279-2016
Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA
Phone
(650) 325-1623
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5545 Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 682-4211
Purest Academy For Kids INC.- Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12235 Centralia St., Lakewood, CA
Phone
(562) 275-5800
Rainbow Promise
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
27421 Homyr Pl., Canyon Country, CA
Phone
(661) 251-1703
Rhio'S Casa Dei Bambini Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Rhio's Casa dei Bambini as an exceptional Montessori school with experienced, patient teachers who foster independence and academic growth. The intimate, community-focused environment makes children feel secure and supported, with staff genuinely invested in each child's development. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's happiness and willingness to attend school.

Experienced and patient teachersMontessori-based learning approachemphasis on independence and academics
Address
2427 Professional Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 528-0889
Rancho Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rancho Christian Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, Christian-centered curriculum, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving, and receiving an excellent educational foundation in a well-maintained, secure facility. The school is noted for responsive leadership and reasonable pricing for a private preschool.

Loving and qualified staffChrist-centered educationstrong parent communication
Address
31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, CA
Phone
(951) 303-1304
Rio Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rio Child Care Center in Orange, California receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's academic, social, and emotional development, including improvements in language skills, confidence, and social abilities. Families appreciate the clean facilities, good communication, flexible scheduling options, and overall sense of trust in the center's care.

Caring and dedicated teachersnurturing environmentacademic learning opportunities
Address
1800 East La Veta, Orange, CA
Phone
(714) 633-7400
Starr King Parent Child Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Starr King Parent Child Workshop is a highly-regarded parent-child cooperative preschool in Santa Barbara with consistent 5-star ratings. Parents praise its play-based learning approach, beautiful campus, experienced staff, and strong community focus, though enrollment requires significant parental involvement including 4 hours of weekly volunteering and attendance at child development classes.

play-based learningextensive outdoor facilities (sandboxzipline
Address
1525 1/2 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
(805) 966-1325
St. Mary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1351 58th Street, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 452-1100
Sunset Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1427 11th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(808) 214-7757
Toddler Tech Univ.-Inst. Of Early Childhood Dev.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7861 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 971-2776
Torrey Pines Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a small, family-run Montessori preschool in Del Mar that receives consistent praise from parents for its academic rigor, caring teachers, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly advance significantly in reading, math, and social skills, with many exceeding kindergarten-level competency by graduation. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and structured daily routines.

Small class sizeshigh student-teacher ratioexperienced long-term staff
Address
2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA
Phone
(858) 481-9501
Vineyard Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Vineyard Preschool in Gilroy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring teachers, small class sizes, and positive learning environment. Parents report their children develop a strong love of learning and feel the school sets a high educational standard. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and family-like with excellent staff leadership.

Dedicated and caring teacherssmall class sizes enabling individual attentionwarm and welcoming environment
Address
1735 Hecker Pass, Gilroy, CA
Phone
(408) 847-8463
Westwood Club Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17394 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 618-2159
Escondido Community Child Dev Center/Boyce Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
819 W. 9th Avenue, Escondido, CA
Phone
(760) 745-9215
The Children'S Garden Little Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
700 South Main Street, Templeton, CA
Phone
(805) 434-3538
Little Learners Eureka Infant And Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
Phone
(707) 834-9211
Mini Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3149 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 493-2361
Little Backpacks Preschool-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-4705
Village Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3216 West Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA
Phone
(818) 843-4468
Community Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17575 Euclid Ave., Fountain Valley, CA
Phone
(714) 962-5414
Gretchen Higgins Child Dev. Center - School-Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1465 Pembroke Way, Dixon, CA
Phone
(707) 678-8919
Sfusd-Theresa S. Mahler (Ees) Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
990 Church Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 695-5871
Small Steps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4201 University Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 872-4908
Tiny Einstein Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tiny Einstein Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children have attended for varying lengths of time. Parents praise the nurturing environment, bilingual Russian-English curriculum, attentive staff, and the visible joy and confidence their children develop while attending.

Warm and welcoming environmentexperienced and caring teachersbilingual Russian-English program
Address
827 Independence Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(650) 518-7777
Tiny Giants (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tiny Giants receives exceptional praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, community-focused preschool with caring teachers and a thoughtful curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the school's warm, inclusive environment where children thrive emotionally and academically, with several families having remained enrolled for multiple years or enrolled multiple children.

Caring and knowledgeable teachersstrong sense of community among familiesnurturing
Address
1748 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 359-9499
Wagon Wheel School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
647& 653 N. Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 469-8994
S.S.U.C. - Thurgood Marshall Early Headstart
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1117 - 10th Street, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 836-0543

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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.