Home Daycares in California
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Small-scale child care in California
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Lisa
Montessori ApproachChildren and parents love Ms. Lisa’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Lisa’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Frishta
Small Class SizesChildren and parents love Ms. Frishta’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Frishta’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Imesha
Academic PrepKids bring good energy and perspective! They have this ability to bring out the best in people. It’s a pleasure to get to know them as individuals, too. At this age, children are dealing with a lot of emotions—sometimes really big ones!—and it’s vital that they feel heard and understood. The kids who come to this daycare will always have a sympathetic ear to talk to. Children are at the heart of every community, and in opening my program, I hope to help local families receive accessible and great care for their children. Educating the next generation has always been a passion of mine. In fact, I have two nearby preschools that I’ve been running for the past decade. The children in this program will be looked after by a devoted caretaker.
Ms. Hawoluul
Play-Based LearningChildren and parents love Ms. Hawoluul’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Hawoluul’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
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California
There are 3 licensed home daycares in California. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Early Childhood, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near California
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Cynthia Wahrenbrock
Bishop, CA
License # 147700023
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Cynthia Wahrenbrock runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Bishop. As with all home daycares in California, her program is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Ladasha Aaron
Antioch, CA
License # 073406243
Licensed for 14 since 2008
This home daycare in Antioch is led by Ladasha Aaron, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 14 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Antioch.
Cherilynn Aase
Redding, CA
License # 455407690
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Home daycares like Cherilynn Aase’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Redding. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 14 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Abalos, Zeny & Calimquin, Randy
Turlock, CA
License # 503910885
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Family child care provider Ms. Abalos, runs this daycare out of her home in Turlock, California. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 14 children, which means she has completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Aretha Abarca
Sacramento, CA
License # 343620423
Licensed for 14 since 2016
A small, local home daycare in nearby Sacramento, California led by Ms. Aretha. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 14 kids.
Amelia Abat
Fresno, CA
License # 103905284
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Amelia in Fresno, California. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 14 kids total!
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Angela Abayan
San Marcos, CA
License # 376621030
Licensed for 14 since 2010
Hiranthi,Abayaratna
Cerritos, CA
License # 198008093
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Abazyan, Vergine & Poghosyan, Yelena
San Francisco, CA
License # 384000017
Licensed for 14 since 1995
Aisha Abbasi
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197413600
Licensed for 12 since 2006
Hajra Abbasi
Burbank, CA
License # 197493669
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Cathy Abbey
South Pasadena, CA
License # 191598788
Licensed for 12 since 1992
Gum Abbott
Stevenson Ranch, CA
License # 197417279
Licensed for 14 since 2010
Mary Abby
Gardena, CA
License # 197410456
Licensed for 14 since 2003
Norma Peralta
Winton, CA
License # 243805730
Licensed for 14 since 2001
Leyla Abdalla
San Diego, CA
License # 376100166
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Abdalrahim Labrina
Victorville, CA
License # 364830475
Licensed for 14 since 2009
Nayibe Abdel Rahim Garzon
Mission Viejo, CA
License # 304310346
Licensed for 14 since 2006
Miski Abdi
Lakeside, CA
License # 376101087
Licensed for 14 since 2022
Nasro Abdi
San Diego, CA
License # 376625353
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Rahmo Abdi
San Diego, CA
License # 376627479
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Zamzam Abdi
San Diego, CA
License # 376100414
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Zetun Abdi
San Diego, CA
License # 376626172
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Abdo, Phalestinah & Qayum, Halim
Fremont, CA
License # 013422998
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Rana Abdraboh
Riverside, CA
License # 334842550
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Sahar Abdul-Wahab
Sacramento, CA
License # 343620113
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Suad Abdulahi
San Diego, CA
License # 376628999
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Charmaine Abdullah
Sacramento, CA
License # 343619123
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Saima Abdullah
South San Francisco, CA
License # 414004300
Licensed for 14 since 2017
Sylvia Abercrombie
Bellflower, CA
License # 198000680
Licensed for 12 since 1995
Anies Abergel
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197418679
Licensed for 14 since 2013
Yelena Abergel And Eli Abergel
Tarzana, CA
License # 197419590
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Nedra Abeyguneratne
Riverside, CA
License # 334811458
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Udeni Abeysekera
Lake Forest, CA
License # 304313717
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Deborah Abitia
Pinole, CA
License # 073401537
Licensed for 14 since 1998
Raneen Ablahad
Lakeside, CA
License # 376100134
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Micaela Abonce
Lompoc, CA
License # 426215176
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Rehab Abouhour
Hesperia, CA
License # 364819707
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Hope Abruzzo
San Francisco, CA
License # 384001547
Licensed for 14 since 2005
Julie Abston
Modesto, CA
License # 503602463
Licensed for 14 since 1997
Narmin Abu-Jibneh
Irvine, CA
License # 304313773
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Bahjo Abukar
San Diego, CA
License # 376628142
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Angelica Abundiz
Auburn, CA
License # 313624265
Licensed for 14 since 2022
Elinor Abutbul
Van Nuys, CA
License # 197420044
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Maria Acevedo
Montebello, CA
License # 198020500
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Elvira Acevedo
San Diego, CA
License # 376612457
Licensed for 14 since 2001
Maribel Acevedo
San Jose, CA
License # 434411698
Licensed for 14 since 2010
Marisol Acevedo
Orland, CA
License # 115405760
Licensed for 14 since 2009
Veronica Acevedo
El Centro, CA
License # 136610480
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Felicitas Aceves
Arbuckle, CA
License # 065401323
Licensed for 14 since 1998
Maria Aceves
Napa, CA
License # 283009989
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Acheson,Sonya/Vega,Amelia/Satawake,Cheyenne
Bakersfield, CA
License # 153910680
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Mary Achterhof
Yorba Linda, CA
License # 304200686
Licensed for 14 since 1995
Michele Ackerman
Woodland, CA
License # 573615874
Licensed for 14 since 2009
Rhonda Acord
Tehachapi, CA
License # 153904401
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Shannon Acosta
Yucca Valley, CA
License # 364813612
Licensed for 14 since 2003
Maria Acosta
North Hollywood, CA
License # 197409619
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Gabriela Maria Acosta
Pico Rivera, CA
License # 198019619
Licensed for 14 since 2017
Lucia Acosta
Los Angeles, CA
License # 198003287
Licensed for 14 since 1997
Gabriela Acosta
Santa Maria, CA
License # 426214269
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Alma Acosta
San Diego, CA
License # 376617485
Licensed for 14 since 2005
Acosta, Armando & Santos, Sonia
San Diego, CA
License # 376613184
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Beatriz Acosta
Watsonville, CA
License # 444409847
Licensed for 14 since 2007
Blanca Acosta
Chula Vista, CA
License # 376616064
Licensed for 14 since 2004
Cherise Acosta
Visalia, CA
License # 543902305
Licensed for 14 since 2005
Michelle Acosta
Sacramento, CA
License # 343618928
Licensed for 14 since 2012
Lisa Adam
Santa Maria, CA
License # 426212147
Licensed for 14 since 2008
Maryam Adam
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197413711
Licensed for 12 since 2006
Marisol Adame Vargas
Pomona, CA
License # 198019972
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Fatima Adame
San Diego, CA
License # 372016460
Licensed for 14 since 1993
Verjik Adamian
La Crescenta, CA
License # 198017011
Licensed for 14 since 2012
Jacquelyn Adams
Vista, CA
License # 374845478
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Adams,Donisha
Lake Elsinore, CA
License # 334844834
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Lisa Adams
Manhattan Beach, CA
License # 197417796
Licensed for 14 since 2011
Sheryl Adams
Carson, CA
License # 198008245
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Debbie Adams
Moreno Valley, CA
License # 330919696
Licensed for 14 since 1992
Miguela Adams
Westchester, CA
License # 197402528
Licensed for 12 since 1996
Rayjennia Adams & Mack Mccraw
Los Angeles, CA
License # 198013548
Licensed for 14 since 2007
Anna Adamyan
Glendale, CA
License # 198020183
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Mulki Adam
San Diego, CA
License # 376628367
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Jacqueline Addi
Stockton, CA
License # 393600292
Licensed for 14 since 1994
Adel Arjomand, E. & Safatian, J.
Encino, CA
License # 197404233
Licensed for 14 since 1998
Hamideh Adeli
San Jose, CA
License # 434416390
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Adrianne Adeniran
Lancaster, CA
License # 197700200
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Aden, Lucky & Abdulkadir, Faduma
San Diego, CA
License # 376627667
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Emma Adler
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197493887
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Iesha Adolphus
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197494465
Licensed for 14 since 2020
Monica Advani
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197412855
Licensed for 14 since 2005
Norma Aeschlimann
Los Angeles, CA
License # 197419723
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Azizeh Afrakhteh
Santa Clara, CA
License # 434416201
Licensed for 14 since 2019
Halleh Afshar
Mission Viejo, CA
License # 304312854
Licensed for 14 since 2015
Kanika Agarwal
San Ramon, CA
License # 073408683
Licensed for 14 since 2018
Ruchi Agarwal
Fremont, CA
License # 013422669
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Shruti Agarwal
Livermore, CA
License # 013422944
Licensed for 14 since 2017
Germin Agayby
Encino, CA
License # 197417251
Licensed for 12 since 2010
Serena Ageno
Lathrop, CA
License # 393619902
Licensed for 14 since 2014
Aarti Aggarwal
San Jose, CA
License # 434411697
Licensed for 14 since 2010
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