# Kidincare

> Kidincare is a free directory of licensed childcare centers, daycares and preschools across the United States. Parents can search by state, city or ZIP code, compare centers, and read details such as address, phone, ages served and capacity.

Each center has its own page at `/centers/{state}/{city}/{center-name}-{id}`. City pages at `/locations/{state}/{city}` list every center in that city.

## Key pages

- [Browse by location](https://kidincare.com/locations): all states and the largest cities
- [Search childcare centers](https://kidincare.com/search): search by city or ZIP code
- [How it works](https://kidincare.com/how-it-works): how to find and compare childcare on Kidincare
- [FAQs](https://kidincare.com/faqs): common questions about choosing childcare
- [Blog](https://kidincare.com/blogs): guides on choosing a daycare and early education
- [Use Kidincare in ChatGPT & Claude](https://kidincare.com/ai): connect the free Kidincare MCP server to an AI assistant
- [About](https://kidincare.com/about)
- [Contact](https://kidincare.com/contact)

## States

- [California](https://kidincare.com/locations/california): 14,472 centers
- [Texas](https://kidincare.com/locations/texas): 9,946 centers
- [Ohio](https://kidincare.com/locations/ohio): 5,992 centers
- [New York](https://kidincare.com/locations/new-york): 4,845 centers
- [Pennsylvania](https://kidincare.com/locations/pennsylvania): 4,789 centers
- [North Carolina](https://kidincare.com/locations/north-carolina): 4,271 centers
- [New Jersey](https://kidincare.com/locations/new-jersey): 3,845 centers
- [Virginia](https://kidincare.com/locations/virginia): 3,622 centers
- [Tennessee](https://kidincare.com/locations/tennessee): 3,508 centers
- [Florida](https://kidincare.com/locations/florida): 3,374 centers
- [Georgia](https://kidincare.com/locations/georgia): 3,228 centers
- [Michigan](https://kidincare.com/locations/michigan): 3,054 centers
- [Illinois](https://kidincare.com/locations/illinois): 2,513 centers
- [Massachusetts](https://kidincare.com/locations/massachusetts): 2,410 centers
- [Arizona](https://kidincare.com/locations/arizona): 2,281 centers
- [Maryland](https://kidincare.com/locations/maryland): 2,274 centers
- [Wisconsin](https://kidincare.com/locations/wisconsin): 2,267 centers
- [Kentucky](https://kidincare.com/locations/kentucky): 1,779 centers
- [Washington](https://kidincare.com/locations/washington): 1,718 centers
- [Minnesota](https://kidincare.com/locations/minnesota): 1,706 centers
- [Missouri](https://kidincare.com/locations/missouri): 1,697 centers
- [Louisiana](https://kidincare.com/locations/louisiana): 1,658 centers
- [Colorado](https://kidincare.com/locations/colorado): 1,653 centers
- [South Carolina](https://kidincare.com/locations/south-carolina): 1,511 centers
- [Iowa](https://kidincare.com/locations/iowa): 1,499 centers
- [Oklahoma](https://kidincare.com/locations/oklahoma): 1,348 centers
- [Connecticut](https://kidincare.com/locations/connecticut): 1,321 centers
- [Alabama](https://kidincare.com/locations/alabama): 1,254 centers
- [Oregon](https://kidincare.com/locations/oregon): 1,254 centers
- [Maine](https://kidincare.com/locations/maine): 808 centers
- [Nebraska](https://kidincare.com/locations/nebraska): 796 centers
- [New Mexico](https://kidincare.com/locations/new-mexico): 758 centers
- [Indiana](https://kidincare.com/locations/indiana): 757 centers
- [Vermont](https://kidincare.com/locations/vermont): 755 centers
- [Arkansas](https://kidincare.com/locations/arkansas): 616 centers
- [Utah](https://kidincare.com/locations/utah): 610 centers
- [New Hampshire](https://kidincare.com/locations/new-hampshire): 576 centers
- [Hawaii](https://kidincare.com/locations/hawaii): 550 centers
- [Delaware](https://kidincare.com/locations/delaware): 448 centers
- [Rhode Island](https://kidincare.com/locations/rhode-island): 383 centers
- [South Dakota](https://kidincare.com/locations/south-dakota): 370 centers
- [West Virginia](https://kidincare.com/locations/west-virginia): 341 centers
- [Nevada](https://kidincare.com/locations/nevada): 314 centers
- [Mississippi](https://kidincare.com/locations/mississippi): 305 centers
- [Idaho](https://kidincare.com/locations/idaho): 287 centers
- [Wyoming](https://kidincare.com/locations/wyoming): 283 centers
- [Montana](https://kidincare.com/locations/montana): 279 centers
- [Kansas](https://kidincare.com/locations/kansas): 251 centers
- [North Dakota](https://kidincare.com/locations/north-dakota): 211 centers
- [Alaska](https://kidincare.com/locations/alaska): 187 centers

## Popular cities

- [Philadelphia](https://kidincare.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia)
- [Houston](https://kidincare.com/locations/texas/houston)
- [Los Angeles](https://kidincare.com/locations/california/los-angeles)
- [Chicago](https://kidincare.com/locations/illinois/chicago)
- [Columbus](https://kidincare.com/locations/ohio/columbus)
- [Phoenix](https://kidincare.com/locations/arizona/phoenix)
- [San Antonio](https://kidincare.com/locations/texas/san-antonio)
- [Cincinnati](https://kidincare.com/locations/ohio/cincinnati)
- [Austin](https://kidincare.com/locations/texas/austin)
- [Memphis](https://kidincare.com/locations/tennessee/memphis)
- [San Diego](https://kidincare.com/locations/california/san-diego)
- [San Francisco](https://kidincare.com/locations/california/san-francisco)
- [Baltimore](https://kidincare.com/locations/maryland/baltimore)
- [Miami](https://kidincare.com/locations/florida/miami)
- [Milwaukee](https://kidincare.com/locations/wisconsin/milwaukee)
- [Charlotte](https://kidincare.com/locations/north-carolina/charlotte)
- [Dallas](https://kidincare.com/locations/texas/dallas)
- [San Jose](https://kidincare.com/locations/california/san-jose)
- [Atlanta](https://kidincare.com/locations/georgia/atlanta)
- [Cleveland](https://kidincare.com/locations/ohio/cleveland)

## Guides

- [10 Essential Parenting Tips for New Parents](https://kidincare.com/blogs/10-essential-parenting-tips-for-new-parents)
- [Understanding Your Child's Developmental Milestones: A Complete Guide](https://kidincare.com/blogs/understanding-your-childs-developmental-milestones-complete-guide)
- [Latest Trends in Childcare: What Parents Need to Know in 2026](https://kidincare.com/blogs/latest-trends-in-childcare-what-parents-need-to-know-in-2023)
- [50 Fun and Educational Activities for Toddlers at Home](https://kidincare.com/blogs/50-fun-and-educational-activities-for-toddlers-at-home)
- [Montessori vs Traditional Early Education: Which is Right for Your Child?](https://kidincare.com/blogs/montessori-vs-traditional-early-education-which-is-right-for-your-child)
- [Essential Safety Guidelines for Childcare Centers](https://kidincare.com/blogs/essential-safety-guidelines-for-childcare-centers)
- [Choosing the Right Childcare for Your Family](https://kidincare.com/blogs/choosing-the-right-childcare-for-your-family)
- [The Benefits of Early Childhood Education](https://kidincare.com/blogs/the-benefits-of-early-childhood-education)
- [Preparing Your Child for Their First Day at Daycare](https://kidincare.com/blogs/preparing-your-child-for-their-first-day-at-daycare)
- [The Importance of Play in Child Development](https://kidincare.com/blogs/the-importance-of-play-in-child-development)

## Optional

- [MCP server](https://admin.kidincare.com/mcp): public, read-only Streamable HTTP endpoint with search_centers, get_center, list_cities and search_guides tools
- [Sitemap](https://kidincare.com/sitemap.xml)
- Email: support@kidincare.com
- https://www.facebook.com/kidincareusa
- https://x.com/KIDINCARE7
- https://www.instagram.com/kidin_care