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1,069 Before or After School Daycare in California

Browse 1,069 before or after school daycare 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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All Before or After School Daycare in California

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Appleseed Almaden Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
5200 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 264-7333
Central Orange Coast Ymca - Benson School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
12712 Elizabeth Way, Tustin, CA
Phone
(714) 544-0173
Sunshine Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
1321 Miller Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 996-0856
Monarch Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
2420 North Foothill Blvd., Los Altos, CA
Phone
(408) 735-9409
La Casita Bilingue Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
592 Tennent, Pinole, CA
Phone
(510) 724-1724
Little Angels Country School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
1816 Hillcrest Avenue, Antioch, CA
Phone
(925) 754-7885
Sunflower Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4

Sunflower Montessori School receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, child development, and a welcoming environment. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, maintenance, and hygiene standards that contradict the positive feedback from other parents.

caring and warm teacherschild development and progressflexible scheduling
Address
15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(818) 781-3662
Rsccd Child Development At Sepulveda Elem School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Parents praise the educational quality and fun activities at this school-based daycare, with most reviews highlighting engaging programming. However, customer service experiences have been inconsistent, with one parent reporting unprofessional phone interactions and safety concerns mentioned.

Good educationfun activities scheduled regularlyengaging programs
Address
1801 S. Poplar St., Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 480-7546
Mother Goose School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Mother Goose School is a well-established, long-running preschool with strong teacher continuity and a caring environment. Parents consistently praise the quality of education, safe facilities, engaging activities, and positive outcomes for kindergarten readiness. The school has earned high regard from kindergarten admissions directors.

Experienced and stable teaching staff with many long-term educatorscaring and loving environmentage-appropriate curriculum balancing creativity and academics
Address
334 28th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 221-6133
A Child'S Garden School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9
Address
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel, CA
Phone
(626) 282-2731
Garden Gate Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Garden Gate Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the director Ms. Mimi, authentic Montessori education, beautiful facilities, and strong sense of community. However, a small number of negative reviews cite concerns about the director's communication style and reference external complaints with Community Care Licensing.

Experienced and devoted director (Ms. Mimi)authentic Montessori methodologybeautiful classroom
Address
63 Sandy Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
Phone
(925) 943-7484
Peninsula Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9
Address
907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, CA
Phone
(310) 544-3099
Immanuel Day School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9
Address
28355 E. Baseline, Highland, CA
Phone
(909) 862-6641
Calvary Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8
Address
3425 Concord Blvd., Concord, CA
Phone
(925) 682-6728
Norwalk- La Mirada Usd -Sanchez School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Reviews are mixed, with most praising staff kindness, school quality, and specific programs. However, serious concerns were raised about bullying, disability support, administrative mishandling, and lack of accountability for misconduct.

Helpful staff and driverscaring teachersnice schools
Address
11960 E. 162nd St, Norwalk, CA
Phone
(562) 926-2365
Railroad Junction School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Railroad Junction School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic preparation. However, one negative review describes a concerning enrollment experience with staff behavior and lack of proper procedures. The majority of parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and academically advanced.

Kind and knowledgeable staff with long tenurewelcoming atmosphereclean faciliti
Address
2224 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA
Phone
(925) 427-2000
Trinity Presbyterian Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8
Address
1600 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA
Phone
(209) 578-5625
Woodland Hills Private School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Woodland Hills Private School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring teachers, strong communication, and developmental progress of their children. However, one parent reported a negative experience where the school pressured them to seek developmental assessment for their 2-year-old and suggested part-time care only, which they felt was unfairly stigmatizing their child's normal adjustment and speech delay.

Loving and dedica
Address
22322 Collins Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 712-9966
Icss - West Bishop State Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Note: Reviews appear to be for Bishop State Community College, not the listed preschool. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (9 five-star, 1 four-star, 1 one-star rating), with parents/students praising the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and valuable resources. One reviewer criticized the advising department for poor communication and mishandling of student concerns.

Friendly and welcoming staffpatient and helpful instructorsquality nursing program
Address
164 Grandview Drive, Bishop, CA
Phone
(760) 873-5123
Happy Bear School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
6903 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
Phone
(818) 988-1982
Alamo Country School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
1261 Laverock Lane, Alamo, CA
Phone
(925) 406-4332
Carousel School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Carousel School (also operating as All Kids Early Learning Center) receives mostly 5-star reviews praising caring teachers, strong communication with parents, and child development support. However, several 1-star reviews cite concerns about enrollment practices, lack of parental communication on classroom activities, alleged discrimination toward students with developmental delays, high teacher turnover, inconsistent incident reporting, and failure to follow dietary restrict

Address
2052 W. La Loma Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone
(916) 363-4616
Arbor Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
23302 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 855-4599
Newman Co-Op Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
1147 R Street, Newman, CA
Phone
(209) 862-2744
Escuelita Hernandez Little School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
909 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA
Phone
(661) 412-7515
Arbor Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
23302 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 855-4599
Wildwood Childrens School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Wildwood Children's School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Director Anita Lee's leadership, dedicated teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong community engagement. However, one detailed 1-star review raises serious concerns about the owner's labor practices, fraudulent marketing claims, and a history of teacher turnover at a related school.

Director Anita Lee's leadership and involvementdedicated and caring teachersplay-based learning philosophy
Address
8 Wildwood Ave., Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 922-9197
Woodcrest Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
107 Teardrop Ct., Newbury Park, CA
Phone
(805) 375-7788
St. Didacus School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
4639 Felton Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 284-6192
Prime Time Sports Camp @ Ivanhoe Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Prime Time Sports Camp receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the program's organization, variety of activities, and affordability. However, there are serious complaints about unauthorized charges and billing fraud. Parents who had positive experiences highlight that children enjoy the sports rotations, flexible scheduling, and caring staff.

Well-organizedfun activities including video games and sports rotationsaffordable pricing
Address
2828 Herkimer Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 838-7872

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,069 before or after school 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.