California DaycareLicense Check
Public records · updated 2026-10-02

Check a California child care center's license

Child care centers from the California Department of Social Services licensing file: facility type, capacity, licensee, first license date and the status the state recorded. Each page links to the state's Care Facility Search, where inspection reports are posted.

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Crescent Heights Early Education Center
Los Angeles, CA
California-licensedLicensed 40+ years
California facility number
191870675
Facility type (CDSS)
Child care center
Licensed capacity
110 children
First licensed
May 16, 1986
13,920child care centers listed
13,898licensed per the state file
879cities covered
Oct 2, 2026last data refresh
Public records, not ratings. We show what the state recorded in its open-data file (a May 2025 snapshot) and link to the state record for current status and inspection reports. We do not score or rank child care, and a listing is not a safety assessment.

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Child care centers9,282 child care centersInfant centers2,201 child care centersSchool-age centers1,725 child care centersSingle licensed centers712 child care centers

Top cities

Where the most child care centers are listed.

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Los Angeles, CA716
San Diego, CA416
San Francisco, CA402
Sacramento, CA339
San Jose, CA315
Fresno, CA226
Oakland, CA181
Bakersfield, CA158
Long Beach, CA157
Irvine, CA123
Stockton, CA121
Fremont, CA117
Riverside, CA115
Santa Ana, CA103
Anaheim, CA96
Chula Vista, CA89

How it works

Compiled from CDSS Community Care Licensing: Care Facility Search, CHHS Open Data: Community Care Licensing Child Care Centers, CDSS Child Care Licensing.

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Guides

Plain-English answers, with links to the official sources.

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Guide · 3 min readHow to Check a California Child Care Center's LicenseHow to look up a child care center in the state's Care Facility Search, read what it shows and use it before you enroll.Guide · 3 min readChild Care Centers vs Family Child Care Homes in CaliforniaThe main differences between center-based and home-based child care in California, and how to compare them.Guide · 3 min readTouring a Child Care Center: Questions and Things to NoticeA checklist for parents visiting child care centers, with the questions to ask the director and what to observe.Guide · 3 min readPaying for Child Care in California: Subsidies, Tax Credits and Employer BenefitsWhere California parents can look for help with child care costs, from subsidy programs to the federal tax credit.

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Common questions

Does a license mean a center is safe?

No. It means the center is licensed by the state and subject to its rules and inspections. It is not a safety rating. Read the inspection reports on the state's site, visit in person and ask questions.

What does 'on probation' mean?

We show the status exactly as the California Department of Social Services recorded it in its file, without comment. Open the state's record for the current status and the details.

Why does the data say May 2025?

The state's open-data file is a snapshot. A center could have changed status since. Always check the state's Care Facility Search for the current record.

Are family child care homes included?

No. This directory covers child care centers. Family child care homes are a separate license type; look them up in the state's Care Facility Search.

How do I report a problem?

Use the contact information on the CDSS Community Care Licensing child care page. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.