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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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Faith Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Faith Lutheran Preschool receives universal praise from parents for its warm, welcoming environment and caring, dedicated staff led by Ms. Lisa. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, individual attention to each child's development, and strong sense of community that extends to families.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm welcoming environmentplay-based learning curriculum
Address
4000 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks, CA
Phone
(916) 961-5237
Children'S Montessori Center Of Yorba Linda
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children's Montessori Center of Yorba Linda for its nurturing, well-organized Montessori environment and dedicated staff. Director Ms. Vicky and her team are frequently highlighted for their passion, attentiveness, and holistic approach to education. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong academic development and independence.

Caring and patient teachersnurturing environmentdirector's dedication and flexibility
Address
17550 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Phone
(714) 528-0831
Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Knowledge Beginnings - Santa Clara in Roseville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, compassionate staff, developmental progress of children, and comprehensive services. Parents highlight the center's responsiveness, communication, safety standards, and willingness to support families through difficult times.

Caring and passionate staffstrong child development and milestone achievementdaily photo updates and communication
Address
1741 Santa Clara Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 784-3331
Peter Pan Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Peter Pan Pre-School for its caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the effective communication from leadership. Children are described as happy, engaged, and developing well through enriching activities and events.

Experienced and nurturing teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationwarm family-like community
Address
399 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA
Phone
(925) 685-2275
Sbcss Live Oak State Preschool Bldg. C0-1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
2547 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 673-1705
Grace Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Dharma Treasure Temple, a Buddhist meditation and learning facility. There is a significant mismatch between the stated daycare name/purpose and the actual review content.

None mentioned
Address
3201 Ulloa Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 681-6606
Heartwood Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Heartwood Child Development Center receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, educational value, and strong communication. Multiple families report their children thriving across all age groups from infants through school-age.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and learning programssafe and reliable environment
Address
4883 Kingsley Street, Montclair, CA
Phone
(909) 626-0955
Rainbow Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Rainbow Childhood Development Center receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the experienced leadership of Director Helen, professional and caring teaching staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and show developmental progress in academics, behavior, and independence. The center offers trilingual education, engaging activities, regular parent communication, and classroom cameras for monitoring.

Address
227 South Main Street, Milpitas, CA
Phone
(408) 781-8428
Little Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Scholars Preschool in Red Bluff receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly teachers Christi and Analisa, and report that children thrive academically and socially while being well-prepared for kindergarten. Families highlight the warm, organized environment and strong communication with parents.

Dedicated and caring staffchildren feel loved and safeexcellent academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1605 Kimball Rd., Red Bluff, CA
Phone
(530) 527-3932
Fusion Preschool Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1191 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 674-7595
Fusion Preschool Academy II (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1191 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA
Phone
(530) 437-8216
Concord Child Care Center-Infants
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Concord Child Care Center-Infants for excellent teaching staff and a safe, trustworthy environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality of care and the compassionate nature of the team. One reviewer expressed concern about not receiving a callback when needing assistance.

Excellent and professional staffsafe and reliable facilitytrustworthy care
Address
1360 B Detroit Avenue, Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 689-8122
Got Game Sports
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Got Game Sports is a highly-rated sports camp and after-school program in Los Angeles with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the enthusiastic, attentive coaches, well-organized activities, field trips, and the program's ability to make children feel safe and excited to attend. The facility is noted as affordable compared to other LA camps and creates a strong sense of community among participants.

Excellent coaches who are warm and attentiveengaging and well-organized programschildren excited and eager to attend
Address
408 Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 975-8524
Redlands Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Redlands Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff who know children by name, maintain strong communication, and create a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication about daily activitiessafe environment
Address
1041 E. Brockton, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-2463
Wine Country Day-Yountville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This is not a daycare center. The reviews are for Wine Country Connection, a wine shop and tasting bar in Yountville, California. There are no parent reviews about childcare services.

None - this is not a daycare facility
Address
6554 Yount Street, Yountville, CA
Phone
(707) 944-2244
Strong Foundations Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Strong Foundations Learning Center in Thousand Palms receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the personal attention given to each child, including those with special needs, and appreciate daily updates through the Brightwheel app. Many families have remained with the center for years, viewing staff as extended family.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication with parentsdaily photo and message updates via Brightwheel app
Address
72400 La Canada Way, Thousand Palms, CA
Phone
(760) 668-6103
Fusion Elite Performance Trainings Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Fusion Elite Performance Training Center is a martial arts and performance training facility in Rocklin that receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents. Parents consistently praise the instructors' patience, expertise, and ability to create a welcoming, supportive environment where children develop skills in martial arts while also gaining confidence, discipline, and respect. The facility offers karate, taekwondo, jiujitsu, summer camps, and an after-school program that parents report their children love attending.

Patient and positive instructorspersonalized attention to each childwarm and welcoming environment
Address
2315 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin, CA
Phone
(916) 632-1995
Sunshine House - Oakley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Sunshine House Oakley for its warm, professional staff who genuinely care about children's development and safety. The facility is clean and well-organized, with a balanced approach to child-directed and teacher-led learning. Parents appreciate the frequent communication through photos, updates, and notes, as well as enriching activities like music classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor play.

Friendly and attentive staffclean facilityst
Address
875 West Cypress Road, Oakley, CA
Phone
(925) 625-5600
University Child Care At Mission Bay (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise University Child Care at Mission Bay for its friendly, knowledgeable staff who show genuine care for the children. The facility features new amenities as of June with expanded classes and improved play areas. Parents report their children are enjoying their time there.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffgenuine care from teachersnew facilities
Address
727 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(617) 673-8000
Yolo County Office Of Education Alyce Norman Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Alyce Norman Educational Center for its well-trained staff, caring approach to families, and positive developmental outcomes for children. The facility is noted for excellent parent communication, secure environment, and educational activities. Staff members are described as going above and beyond to support families in various circumstances.

Well-trained and caring teachersexcellent parent communicationpositive speech and social development outcomes
Address
1200 Anna Street, West Sacramento, CA
Phone
(530) 668-3001
Whole Child Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Whole Child Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong educational foundation, and natural outdoor learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-prepared for elementary school. One parent noted difficulty reaching the school by phone and website.

Caring and supportive teachersstrong communication with parentsexcellent outdoor playground with natural elements
Address
3415 Erbes Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone
(805) 492-5437
Star Of The Sea Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Star of the Sea Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the exceptional, caring teachers and well-rounded curriculum combining Montessori, Spanish immersion, and faith-based education. Parents consistently report their children are happy, feel safe, and thrive both academically and emotionally in this nurturing community environment.

Warm and devoted teachersMontessori curriculumSpanish language instruction
Address
360 Ninth Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 221-7449
Telfair Avenue Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
10915 Telfair Ave., Pacoima, CA
Phone
(818) 896-2118
Walnut United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
20601 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
Phone
(909) 444-9340
Stepping Stones Preschool (Inf)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stones for its small class sizes, low teacher turnover, and individualized attention to children's development. The owner Lorie and her staff are described as caring, patient, and dedicated, creating a family-like environment where children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Families report their children are eager to attend and reluctant to leave.

Low teacher turnoversmall class sizesindividualized attention
Address
1001 Stone Canyon Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone
(916) 772-9304
St. Olaf Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
12432 Ninth Street, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 530-8930
Sunshine House Children'S Center - Martinez
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Sunshine House Martinez as an exceptional preschool with warm, caring staff and a clean, welcoming environment. Children show significant developmental growth and are excited to attend daily, with regular photo updates and communication keeping parents informed. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and socially, with successful transitions to kindergarten.

Warm and patient staffclean and organized facilitydaily photo updates and progress communication
Address
4950 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, CA
Phone
(925) 372-8242
Creative Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1161 E Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA
Phone
(909) 923-5006
Yerba Buena Gardens Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
790 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 820-3500
Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and communicative staff, academic instruction, and support for shy or anxious children. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, organized activities, book club program, parental resources, and the transformation they see in their children's confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication via appacadem
Address
1480 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 591-3666

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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.