Child Care Centers
Commercial or institutional facilities with multiple caregivers serving children across three age-focused categories: infant, preschool, and school-age. The broad umbrella for every center-based licensed program in California.
About Child Care Centers
Commercial or institutional facilities with multiple caregivers serving children across three age-focused categories: infant, preschool, and school-age. The broad umbrella for every center-based licensed program in California.
All 13,654 listings on this page are licensed and monitored by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). Each listing includes inspection history, complaint records, and citations.
When comparing options, review each facility's inspection and complaint history, then visit in person before deciding. The data on this site is a starting point for your research.
Facility data is sourced from the CDSS and may not reflect the most recent changes — verify directly with the agency for the latest record.
Child Care Centers in California
There are 13,654 licensed child care centers facilities across California, all monitored by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services.
Each facility's page includes current licensing status, inspection visit history, complaint records with investigation outcomes, and any Type A or Type B citations. This information is updated weekly by the CCLD and synced to our database to keep records current.
When evaluating a child care centers, we recommend reviewing the inspection history, checking for any recent complaints, and visiting the facility in person. The data on this site should serve as a starting point for your research.