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
- 1617 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 963-2024
- Address
- 620 North Street, Woodland, CA
- Phone
- (530) 681-3103
- Address
- 13711 Joshua Way, Sonora, CA
- Phone
- (209) 532-7305
- Address
- 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 537-5928
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- 1333 East 39th Street, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 886-0802
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- 1207 West Cypress, Redlands, CA
- Phone
- (909) 335-2228
- Address
- 1415 San Andres, Santa Barbara, CA
- Phone
- (805) 966-6767
- Address
- 5895 S. Elm, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 268-0148
- Address
- 1010 Douglas Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 250-4514
- Address
- 1953 Lakeshore, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 660-9665
- Address
- 1145 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 750-5561
Bright World Preschool (now operating as Pilgrim Learning Academy) receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight successful transitions for young children, strong academic and social development, well-organized facilities, and excellent value for the services provided.
- Address
- 20613 Stanton Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 581-1580
Broadway Children's School of Oakland is a highly-regarded play-based preschool with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, well-trained staff, nurturing environment, and flexible scheduling. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and some commute from other cities to attend.
- Address
- 394 Adams Street, Oakland, CA
- Phone
- (510) 763-9337
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- 1939 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 644-6358
- Address
- 1000 Camelia Street, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 525-1463
- Address
- 359 Jensen St., Livermore, CA
- Phone
- (925) 443-9977
- Address
- 2894 D Street, Hayward, CA
- Phone
- (510) 888-9122
Creative Learners Child Care in Pleasanton receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, loving approach to childcare, and balance of structure with play-based learning. Parents consistently highlight the responsiveness and kindness of administration, particularly Rocio, and report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving socially and emotionally.
- Address
- 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton, CA
- Phone
- (925) 249-9000
Crystal Garden Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teaching staff and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant developmental growth in their children across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence, with children consistently happy and eager to attend. The school is noted for its clean facilities, balanced curriculum combining learning and play, and personalized attention to each child's uniq
- Address
- 37531 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA
- Phone
- (510) 792-8415
Parents consistently praise Dandelion Nursery School as a magical, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The school is distinguished by highly skilled and caring teachers, a play-based curriculum, and a strong cooperative community model that builds lasting family connections.
- Address
- 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 526-1735
- Address
- 2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 469-7281
- Address
- 855 Ventu Park Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA
- Phone
- (805) 447-6793
- Address
- 1600 Santa Lucia Ave, San Bruno, CA
- Phone
- (650) 273-4415
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- 200 Arundel Road, San Carlos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 593-0707
- Address
- 1901 White Oak Way, San Carlos, CA
- Phone
- (650) 591-3515
- Address
- 150 E. 12th Street, Lincoln, CA
- Phone
- (916) 632-8407
- Address
- 635 Groveland Lane, Lincoln, CA
- Phone
- (916) 409-0797
- Address
- 8343 Palmerson Drive, Antelope, CA
- Phone
- (916) 725-0794
- Address
- 4100 Orme Street, Palo Alto, CA
- Phone
- (650) 856-3874
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare at the Parks for its caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming environment. Children are reported to enjoy attending and feel safe and comfortable. The facility is noted for engaging activities, field trips, good communication with parents, and flexible scheduling options including part-time care and school pickup services.
- Address
- 4111 N. Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 224-9471
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- 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
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