
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.
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.
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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Note: The reviews provided are for a fitness/community center, not a daycare facility. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 ratings), praising the clean facilities, qualified staff, pools, and welcoming environment.
Village Little Preschool in Cupertino receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and quality education. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness and strong emotional growth. One one-star review raised safety concerns without elaboration.
Happy Campers Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the caring, professional staff and supportive environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well academically and socially. One parent raised concerns about the center's response to reporting issues, though most reviews highlight excellent communication and trust.
Phoenix Ranch School & Campus (West Campus) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive environment. Parents highlight exceptional individual teachers and report their children are engaged, happy, and learning significantly. One review mentioned a cleanliness concern regarding insects in the classroom.
Shepherd of the Hills Pre-School in Whittier receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the friendly and caring staff, positive atmosphere, and reasonable pricing, with one parent reporting a year of enrollment with no concerns. One reviewer noted the building appears slightly run down despite the quality of care.
Parents consistently praise E CENTER HS PGMS - FAIRVIEW CENTER as an excellent daycare with dedicated staff and well-organized programs. Reviews highlight the center's focus on quality care, school preparation, and child development, with children enjoying their time there.
The Whittier YMCA School Age Site receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and exceptional staff who are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The facility is noted for being clean, well-organized, and offering a good balance of amenities without feeling overcrowded.
Parents consistently praise A Rising Star Academy for exceptional, loving care and a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members, particularly Ms. Butler and owner Desiree, are highlighted as warm, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing. Multiple parents report their children are reluctant to leave and experience significant developmental growth.
ABC Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication through a family app, balanced academics and play-based learning, and smooth transitions for children from infancy through preschool. Families report their children are excited to attend daily and show significant growth in academic, social, emotional, and life skills.
All Saints Episcopal Preschool in Vista receives consistently high ratings with parents praising its welcoming, family-like community atmosphere. Parents particularly highlight the friendly staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and the inclusive, open environment. The facility is described as a small but close-knit church community that genuinely cares for families.
Baby Angels Center #2 receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, safety, and educational quality. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learn significantly more than at typical daycare facilities. The center is described as trustworthy with professional, dedicated staff who treat families like their own.
Note: The reviews provided are for the Montecito Family YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming staff, community atmosphere, and quality facilities including pools, outdoor workout areas, and fitness classes. One review mentions a child care room with kind staff.
The reviews provided are for The Father's House, a church in Vacaville, not a daycare center. There appears to be a data mismatch, as the listed facility is 'THE FATHER'S KIDS PRESCHOOL' (a daycare), but all reviews discuss church services, worship, and spiritual community rather than childcare services.
Congregation B'Nai B'Rith receives consistently positive feedback from community members who praise its welcoming atmosphere and engaged staff. Reviewers highlight the caring clergy, friendly congregation, and quality religious programming, particularly noting the strength of the choir and music program.
College Ave Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the dedicated staff, experienced director Lara Blouin, secure facilities, and strong child development outcomes. However, one parent reported concerns about a teacher's behavior, including yelling and physical handling of their child.
Creative Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the staff's genuine care, strong communication, and family-oriented environment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about child safety, hygiene, and inadequate supervision. The center appears to excel at building community but has at least one documented case of safety and cleanliness issues.
Die Rasselbande Preschool is a highly-regarded bilingual German-English preschool that uses a play-based learning approach. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong community atmosphere, and the school's effectiveness in teaching German immersion while fostering social-emotional development. Children reportedly develop confidence, peer interaction skills, and problem-solving abilities that benefit them in elementary school.
Early Learners Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the vast majority praising attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, strong security measures, and positive child development outcomes. Most parents report their children are happy, engaged, and look forward to attending. One negative review mentions poor owner communication and inspector violations.
El Camino Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, outdoor-focused curriculum, and warm family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, making friends, developing social skills and independence, and excited to attend daily. The facility is noted for balancing structured learning with unstructured play time appropriate for preschool ages.
Elm Park Preschool Academy in Poway receives consistent praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teaching staff. Parents report strong academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, with many noting their kids were well-prepared for elementary school and eager to attend daily.
The reviews do not appear to be from parents evaluating CCFC-30TH AVENUE as a daycare center. Instead, they describe a community service center or food bank with community events, mentioning staff friendliness and neighborhood programs rather than childcare services.
Parents praise the school's professionalism, qualified teachers, and educational quality, with reports of improvements in children's learning and speech development. However, one recent review raises concerns about inconsistent policies, staff attitude, and prioritizing attendance over child health. The facility has a strong legacy with former attendees sharing fond memories from decades ago.
Just Like Mom's #2 is highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing environment where children feel loved and cared for by dedicated teachers. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged in learning, and experience individual attention. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing excellent parent communication.
The Bridge School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and warm, nurturing environment that helps children thrive emotionally and socially. Parents consistently highlight the school's focus on creativity, play, and kindness, with children showing confidence and enthusiasm about attending. One negative review cited safety concerns about the neighborhood location and facility cleanliness.
Cross & Crown Lutheran Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and wonderful educational experience. Parents highlight the warm, friendly environment and express satisfaction with their children's time at the facility. One reviewer noted poor online representation of service times and information.
Parents generally praise Mogen David Synagogue's early childhood center for its caring staff and community atmosphere. The facility offers both Ashkenazi and Sephardi religious services and programming. However, one review raised serious concerns about teacher training for young children.
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