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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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Monarch Academy For Young Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Monarch Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and teacher quality. Most parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children. However, one detailed negative review describes unprofessional management, a cold teacher, poor communication, and claims of concerning incidents.

Nurturing and warm environmentstrong teacher-student relationshipscreative and engaging curriculu
Address
27927 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA
Phone
(661) 294-1045
Play Date Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
10114 Dorchester Dr, Suite 101, Truckee, CA
Phone
(530) 798-1971
Children'S Bureau Family Center At Magnolia Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic rather than the daycare center itself. Parents praise the friendly staff, efficient service, and professional care provided.

Friendly and professional staffquick and efficient servicetimely appointments
Address
1910 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 342-0140
El Concilio Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4701 E. Farmington Rd., Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 462-7846
Armenian Mesrobian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
8420 Beverly Road, Pico Rivera, CA
Phone
(323) 723-3181
Bit O' Heaven Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This facility receives consistently high praise with all 5-star ratings. Parents and residents highlight exceptional staff friendliness, particularly front desk staff member RZ, along with numerous recreational activities and well-maintained amenities. The community is described as welcoming, clean, and offering diverse programming throughout the year.

friendly and welcoming staffresponsive managementRZ's exceptional customer service
Address
12191 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 863-6156
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Beginnings Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, kindness, and strong communication. Parents report their children feel safe and enjoy learning through play-based activities in a clean, well-organized environment. The facility underwent recent renovations and offers developmentally appropriate programs for ages 0-12 with meals and structured curriculum.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication with parentssafe environment
Address
3602 Wheeler Ave, La Verne, CA
Phone
(909) 353-9306
Busy Little Fingers Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Busy Little Fingers for its caring, loving staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Mrs. Mimi's personal support, quality activities, nutritious food, and the center's positive impact on their children's development. Families report feeling confident and comfortable leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizes with good teacher-to-student ratiosclean and safe environment
Address
7556 Hesperia Avenue, Reseda, CA
Phone
(818) 345-1737
Carson Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Carson Park is consistently praised as a well-maintained, family-friendly community park with excellent facilities and amenities. Parents appreciate the clean grounds, beautiful landscaping, recreational areas, and welcoming staff. The park is ideal for various family gatherings, events, and outdoor activities.

Clean facilitiesbutterfly gardenart installations
Address
21411 S. Orrick Ave., Carson, CA
Phone
(310) 830-4925
Children'S Academy Of Success
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
10839 La Reina Avenue, Downey, CA
Phone
(562) 231-4373
Children'S Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1260 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 422-9690
Bay Area Kinder Stube
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
842 Key Route Boulevard, Albany, CA
Phone
(510) 525-3105
Blueskies For Children - Ellen Sherwood Nurs Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

BlueSkies for Children is highly praised by parents for its warm, intentional approach to early childhood education grounded in child development principles. Parents consistently highlight the caring and experienced staff, thoughtful classroom design, nutritious meals, and play-based learning. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and socially, with some returning across generations.

Caring and attentive staffdevelopmentally appropriate activi
Address
3021 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 261-1077
Bubbly Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bubbly Tots Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, skilled teaching staff, strong curriculum, and the director Ms. Soni's accommodating approach. Children show significant academic and social growth, and parents consistently report their children love attending. One parent expressed concerns about teacher-parent communication policies and perceived staff-to-child ratios.

Caring and skilled teachersstrong academic curriculum (mathreading
Address
963 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA
Phone
(510) 372-0811
Cape Almond Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

CAPE Almond Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, child development focus, and safe environment. However, some parents report significant communication and organizational issues, including unresponsive phones and missed callbacks.

Attentive and caring stafffocus on child developmentsafe facility
Address
1401 Almond Ave., Livermore, CA
Phone
(925) 443-3434
Childrens Choice Educare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
185 W. Harder Rd, Hayward, CA
Phone
(510) 887-3025
Genius Kids - Mowry Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Genius Kids Mowry Campus receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the dedicated teachers, strong curriculum focused on public speaking and confidence-building, clean facility, and excellent communication. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's speech, behavior, social skills, and overall development.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong curriculum with public speaking progra
Address
3645 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 713-2431
Corona Academy Campus/Ca. Childrens Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
13036 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 764-4054
Dig Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise DIG Childhood Center for its play-based, child-led curriculum and exceptionally caring teachers who prioritize social-emotional development and genuine childhood experiences. Families highlight the outdoor learning environment, supportive parent community, and meaningful transformations in their children's happiness and engagement. Multiple parents report choosing DIG over other highly-regarded local preschools after touring alternatives.

Address
3840 Grandview Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(424) 272-8988
Colusa Child Development Center - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
705 6th Street, Colusa, CA
Phone
(530) 458-2823
Exposition Park Montessori Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Exposition Park Montessori Childcare Center receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its educational approach and developmental focus. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress, benefit from small class sizes and consistent caregivers, and appreciate the center's affordability and flexible hours. The director is noted as responsive to parent concerns.

Educational qualitymultilingual and developmental learningself-sufficiency and independence encouraged
Address
1024 W. 38th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 766-6102
Friendship Academy-Lomita
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2155 W. 240th Street, Lomita, CA
Phone
(310) 707-1422
Arminta Street Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Arminta Street Early Education Center for its warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff who foster children's growth and happiness. The Nature Explorer program is frequently highlighted as a standout feature that engages children in outdoor learning. The school is described as clean, beautiful, and family-oriented with strong parent involvement and supportive leadership.

Dedicated and caring teaching staffNature Explorer programclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
7911 Goll Ave., North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 765-4312
Bright Children Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Children Montessori Academy in Alhambra receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, comprehensive curriculum including language and music instruction, and strong academic and social development outcomes.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentSpanish and Mandarin language instruction
Address
2216-18 South Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA
Phone
(626) 628-8327
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Jim Gilliam Child Care Center as a safe, well-maintained facility with plenty of activities for children and adults. Reviewers highlight the beautiful grounds, polite staff, and welcoming atmosphere. The center offers various recreational opportunities including hiking and programs like the Sunday Morning Circle.

Safe environmentgood staffbeautiful park grounds
Address
4000 So. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 291-5929
Barron Park Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3650 La Donna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 493-7597
Boost Up Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

BOOST UP KIDS ACADEMY (also referred to as Acceleration Academy) receives consistently high praise from parents for its preschool and pre-K programs. Parents highlight the caring, attentive teachers, strong preparation for kindergarten, and their children's happiness and rapid learning at the facility. The school emphasizes foundational skills, creativity, leadership, and social development.

caring and attentive teacherspersonal attention to each childstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
743 S Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA
Phone
(408) 732-2200
Brightstar Christian Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Brightstar Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising dedicated, loving teachers who provide excellent academic and spiritual instruction in a warm, family-like environment. Children are reported to thrive socially, academically, and spiritually. One parent reported a clothing mix-up incident involving a two-year-old.

Dedicated and passionate teachersBible-based curriculumstrong academics
Address
1513 Kooser Road, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 266-7600
Creative Minds Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Creative Minds for its nurturing, developmentally-focused environment with long-tenured, passionate teachers. The school emphasizes character building, play-based learning following the Reggio philosophy, and strong family partnerships. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with some children attending for 8+ years across multiple siblings.

Low teacher-child ratioexperienced staff with minimal turnovercharacter and values education
Address
4977 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 445-0101
Estrella Family Services @ Gardner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
611 Willis Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 269-7827

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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.