Licensed Childcare Facilities in California
CareLookup covers 39,445+ licensed childcare facilities in California, including family child care homes, daycare centers, and group homes. Inspection records and violation history are available for facilities in this state. Data is sourced from the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). Search by facility name, address, city, or zip code below.
Top cities in California
Largest concentrations of licensed facilities. View any city for the full list of facilities, inspection records, and licensing status.
Browse by county
58 countys with at least one licensed facility.
- Los Angeles County8,914
- San Diego County3,536
- Santa Clara County2,456
- Orange County2,289
- Alameda County2,024
- Riverside County1,932
- Sacramento County1,868
- San Bernardino County1,431
- Contra Costa County1,336
- San Mateo County1,010
- San Francisco County933
- Kern County869
- San Joaquin County838
- Fresno County831
- Ventura County775
- Santa Barbara County697
- Tulare County595
- Solano County505
- Placer County501
- Stanislaus County500
- Sonoma County484
- Monterey County481
- Santa Cruz County405
- Marin County382
- San Luis Obispo County356
- Merced County311
- Yolo County302
- Imperial County286
- Butte County262
- Shasta County219
- Kings County187
- El Dorado County177
- Madera County160
- Humboldt County158
- Sutter County143
- Napa County136
- Nevada County115
- Tehama County103
- Lake County99
- Mendocino County97
- Yuba County96
- San Benito County87
- Glenn County73
- Siskiyou County67
- Colusa County58
- Calaveras County47
- Tuolumne County47
- Del Norte County40
- Amador County39
- Plumas County37
- Inyo County32
- Lassen County30
- Modoc County25
- Mariposa County20
- Trinity County20
- Mono County15
- Alpine County6
- Sierra County3
About childcare licensing in California
Childcare facilities in California are regulated by the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). Licensed facilities are subject to background checks, health and safety requirements, and periodic inspections. If you have a concern about a specific facility, contact the licensing agency directly.
Learn more about national childcare resources at the HHS Office of Child Care and Child Care Aware of America.