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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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Leport School Solana Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA
Phone
(408) 973-7337
Chabad Burbank Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Chabad Burbank Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated teaching staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and enriching Montessori-style curriculum. Parents report their children making significant progress and enjoying attending daily, with strong administrative support and parent involvement.

caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming and warm communityMontessori-style education
Address
2415 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA
Phone
(818) 954-0070
Rising Stars Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rising Stars Child Development Center in Gardena receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and clean environment. Parents highlight their children's significant developmental progress and appreciate the regular communication from teachers.

Patient and attentive staffstrong academic focus with measurable learning outcomesclean facilities
Address
762 W. 130th Street, Gardena, CA
Phone
(310) 324-5800
Mission San Jose Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mission San Jose Children's House is highly praised by parents for its nurturing Montessori environment and exceptional staff, particularly Teacher Ms. Mei. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and independence skills, with strong emphasis on bilingual education and individualized attention.

Experienced and caring teachersparticularly Ms. Mei; Montessori curriculum; bilingual instruction (English
Address
40065 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 668-1176
Lincoln Tech Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Lincoln Tech Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its structure, quality education, and supportive instructors. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about an instructor's unprofessional conduct and bus transportation delays causing tardiness.

Well-equipped facilitiestransferable course creditsaffordable tuition
Address
542 E Pine Street, Lodi, CA
Phone
(209) 331-7252
Kids 'N Things INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

KIDS 'N THINGS INC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the director Carol and her staff consistently praised for their genuine care, professionalism, and family-like approach to childcare. Parents highlight the safe facility, structured routines, trained staff, outdoor amenities, and smooth transitions for children. One parent reported a negative experience with staff rudeness, though this is an isolated complaint among seven reviews.

caring and attentive director and staffsafe facility with security gatestructured daily routines
Address
4221 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA
Phone
(805) 522-1011
El Concilio Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4701 E. Farmington Road, Stockton, CA
Phone
(208) 462-7846
Rainbow In A Cloud Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow in a Cloud Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming family-like environment, individualized attention, and effective educational curriculum that produces measurable learning outcomes.

Staff professionalism and warmthstrong kindergarten preparationacademic curriculum (reading
Address
1800 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 256-1350
Merryhill Schools Santa Rosa
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4044 Mayette Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 575-7660
Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
420 East Tabor Avenue, Fairfield, CA
Phone
(707) 438-3684
Seedlings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, CA
Phone
(925) 284-3870
Hearts Leap North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2220 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA
Phone
(510) 665-4200
City Of Carson- Dolphin Park Children'S Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise this facility as a clean, well-maintained park with excellent amenities for families and children. The space features playgrounds, sports courts, musical instruments, and shaded areas that make it safe and family-friendly. Multiple reviewers highlight the recent renovations and overall quality of the facilities.

Clean restroomssafe environmentspacious playground
Address
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 549-4560
Del Rey Christian Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
8505 Saran Drive, Playa Del Rey, CA
Phone
(310) 823-0844
The Children'S Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
6038 Cumberland St, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 475-0683
Children Of The Rainbow INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Children of the Rainbow Inc has mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, individualized attention, developmental progress, and safety improvements. However, one detailed 1-star review documents a serious 2019 incident where a 2-year-old child left the facility unnoticed through an unarmed door for approximately 5 minutes, with delayed parent notification and concerns about inadequate follow-up corrective actions.

Attentive and caring teachersspecialized supp
Address
690 Beardsley St., #101, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 578-2974
Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Acad. Of Sd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise CHILDRENS CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS ACAD. OF SD for combining strong academics with exceptional performing arts programs in a supportive, inclusive environment. Teachers are described as passionate, caring mentors who know students personally and foster confidence and self-expression. The school creates a tight-knit community where children feel valued and eager to learn.

Rigorous academics with supportive teachingoutstanding performing
Address
3051 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 584-2454
The Ark Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3141 Vicente Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 731-0912
Ees-Park Village Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself, but rather about the downtown Chula Vista village area where it is located. Parents mention enjoying restaurants, shops, cleanliness, and community atmosphere of the surrounding neighborhood.

Clean areafriendly peoplegood food options
Address
1256 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Phone
(619) 422-4642
Alphabet Soup Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Alphabet Soup Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and former attendees who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and strong learning environment. The facility is noted for creating a family-like atmosphere where children thrive academically and emotionally. One reviewer reported difficulty reaching the center by phone.

caring and loving staffindividualized attention to each childstrong academic instruction
Address
1210 Commerce Avenue, Suite 4, Woodland, CA
Phone
(530) 666-4859
Dccns
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Davis Community Church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, meaningful services, and community involvement, but do not evaluate daycare services or facilities.

Welcoming and friendly communityengaging children's programsprogressive values
Address
412 C Street, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 758-2940
Columbia College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This appears to be reviews for Columbia College, a community college, not a child development center. Reviews praise the supportive faculty, responsive teachers, beautiful campus setting, helpful staff, and valuable support services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their educational experience.

Supportive and caring teachersresponsive staffbeautiful scenic campus
Address
11600 Columbia College Dr., Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 588-5277
First Presbyterian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

First Presbyterian Child Care Center in San Bernardino has limited authentic daycare reviews. The one parent review of actual childcare services praises affordable weekly rates and quality teachers. Many reviews appear to reference the facility's food distribution program and community services rather than childcare operations.

Good prices for weekly childcareawesome teacherswelcoming staff
Address
1900 N. D Street, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 881-3585
The Fundamentals Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Fundamentals Preschool Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff—particularly teacher Ms. Vicky—strong academic preparation that gives children an advantage entering kindergarten, and a warm, safe, clean environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and patient teachersclean and safe facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
2424 Kendall Drive, San Bernardino, CA
Phone
(909) 887-1150
Carpinteria Children'S Project Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5201 Eighth Street, Carpinteria, CA
Phone
(805) 566-1600
Creative Beginnings II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Beginnings II is a faith-based preschool in Orcutt that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the attentive and caring staff, balanced curriculum combining academics with play, engaging activities and field trips, and strong communication with families.

Attentive and nurturing teachersfaith-based curriculum integrated with academicssafe and welcoming environment
Address
240 Pinal Ave., Orcutt, CA
Phone
(805) 938-1976
School Age Care By You'Re Invited Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise You're Invited for its play-based learning approach that supports both academic and social-emotional development. Staff are described as caring, professional, and communicative, with children showing visible growth in confidence, speech, social skills, and independence. The center offers flexible scheduling and programming for various age groups, from infants through school-age care.

Play-based learning philosophysocial-emotional skill developmentstaff compassion and professionalism
Address
4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 351-1023
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Child Care is highly regarded as a community hub offering various programs and services beyond childcare. Parents praise it for fostering child socialization, community connection, and providing a welcoming environment with engaging activities like nature hikes, art, music, and cultural events.

Strong community atmospherevariety of activities and programsfriendly and helpful staff
Address
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo, CA
Phone
(415) 488-8888
Kids Kare Central West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids Kare Central West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, educational preparation, and accommodating approach. Parents report their children excel academically and feel treated like family. One parent noted communication issues regarding pickup procedures.

Caring and friendly staffstrong academic preparationrespectful treatment of children
Address
3003 N. West, Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 275-1169
The Lil' School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Lil' School in Citrus Heights receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring and communicative staff, enriching activities, and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine investment in children's growth, flexible scheduling, quality meals, and engaging special programs. Multiple long-term families report feeling comfortable and satisfied with their children's academic and social progress.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parents via app and daily photosengaging activities and field trips
Address
8089 Madison Ave, #11, Citrus Heights, CA
Phone
(520) 456-8234

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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.