
Browse 10,151 child daycare & preschools across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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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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One parent describes the preschool as having a strong spiritual atmosphere, while another calls it 'the greatest.' A third review notes that the facility is nice and small but points out that the restrooms are inconveniently located.
St. Timothy's Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe exceptional, caring teachers who form genuine emotional bonds with children. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, extended care hours, and the integration of faith-based learning. Multiple families report their children love attending and have recommended the school widely.
The Vine Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, nurturing environment, strong communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photo updates, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.
Curtis Care Infant Development Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, caring, and patient staff. Parents report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the intake receptionist's customer service skills.
Inglewood Ave. Preschool Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean and safe environment, and strong developmental progress of children. The center has maintained a reputation for quality care over decades, with parents reporting excellent communication and children showing enthusiasm for attending. One negative review was posted without details.
Royal Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report significant developmental and academic progress in their children, including language skills, confidence, and school readiness. The center is highlighted for excellent parent communication and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children are happy and excited to learn.
One parent highlights the excellent staff and secure campus as key factors in preparing their child for Kindergarten, while another simply noted the teachers were nice. A third review expresses strong satisfaction with a single exclamation. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives.
Sunshine Day Care 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, educational activities, communication, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. One parent reported a negative experience with abrupt dismissal of their toddler without prior notice of behavioral concerns.
Village Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting the well-trained, loving staff and engaging curriculum that balances academics with play and sensory activities. Parents particularly commend the directors Jade and Robbie for creating a family-like atmosphere and the facility's cleanliness, safety, and cheerful environment.
Reviews are extremely positive with all ratings of 3-5 stars. Parents praise the facility's beautiful green space, imaginative environment, and world-class campus design. The location in San Francisco's Presidio with Star Wars-themed elements is highlighted as a unique feature.
Parents describe this center as family-like and highly caring, with staff who provide specific updates and help children adjust quickly. One reviewer notes their child stopped crying within three days, while another highlights the kindness of the staff for children as young as 10 months old.
Parents highlight a supportive environment for elementary-aged children with special needs, noting significant academic growth and strong staff relationships. However, feedback indicates a sharp decline in service quality and communication during the transition to high school, including abrupt program termination without proper notice.
Community Center of Mendocino receives consistently high ratings (all 5-star reviews) for its well-maintained historic building and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the facility's versatility as a community gathering space with excellent amenities including a playground, dog park, and community garden.
One parent describes the staff as amazing and appreciative of their efforts despite limited resources and leaking roof issues, while others offer brief positive remarks about the program. Another review suggests the center provides a good head start for toddlers. Overall, the feedback highlights dedicated teaching staff and a supportive environment for young children.
These reviews do not pertain to a daycare facility. The reviews are about Napa Valley Community College, not NVC Child and Family-Infant daycare center. No valid parent reviews about the daycare's services, care quality, or staff interactions with children are available.
The reviews provided are for Community Lakes Church, not Yosemite Lakes Christian Preschool. Parents praise the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere, with particular emphasis on biblical teaching and welcoming environment. The facility offers excellent children's and youth programs along with various support groups and community activities.
Windsor Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and well-rounded curriculum. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children and appreciate the school's community engagement and enrichment activities. One negative review criticizes high costs, frequent closures, and unfavorable contract terms.
Notre Dame Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, safe loving environment, and strong educational preparation. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and academically prepared for kindergarten. The facility is noted for cleanliness, flexible hours, and treating families like their own.
Noah's Ark receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and nurturing environment. One parent reported serious concerns about inadequate handling of aggressive behavior between children and lack of incident reporting.
RISE INC is highly regarded by community members and parents for its commitment to serving the local community. Reviews consistently praise the staff as caring, helpful, and dedicated. The organization offers various programs including senior services and job training initiatives.
Rancho Murieta Learning Center (also called Hodge Learning Center) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, director Ms. Debbie's experience, individualized attention, and children's visible happiness and development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about owner communication, lack of partnership with families, and defensive behavior when issues were raised, resulting in a complaint to authorities.
Rancho Los Amigos Children's Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its exceptional staff, nurturing environment, and strong educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, clear communication, inclusive curriculum, and helpful mobile app for daily updates. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, though no specific concerns were detailed.
Parents praise St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center as a welcoming facility with strong educational programs. Reviews highlight the quality of the preschool and school offerings, though feedback is limited. The center appears to be well-regarded in the Hemet community.
Most reviewers praise RSCCD AT REMINGTON as an excellent school with friendly, capable staff and strong programs. One parent reported a significant negative experience with a 30-minute wait and no response when visiting for information.
Sunrise Montessori School of Roseville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing Montessori environment, caring and patient teachers, and strong academic preparation. Children show advanced learning outcomes and enthusiasm for attending. One parent reported a negative experience with waitlist management and unfair spot allocation.
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for St. Philip Lutheran Church rather than their preschool program. Based on available information, St. Philip Preschool is a center-based program located in Dublin, California with a 4.6/5 Google rating. One preschool-specific review mentions the environment is welcoming, calm, and educational with room for enrollment growth.
A few parents highlight the facility's quality and engaging neighborhood activities, with one noting significant learning progress for their child over two years. Some families find the center-based approach superior to home-based alternatives, though specific operational details remain limited in the current feedback.
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