How many licensed daycares are in Novato?

There are 47 licensed daycare facilities in Novato, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Novato?

Novato has 18 Family Child Care Home, 16 Child Care Center, 6 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Novato rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Novato have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Novato?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Novato charge approximately $2,374/month for infants, $1,705/month for toddlers, and $1,876/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,698/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Novato

Novato has 47 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Marin County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (18), followed by 16 Child Care Centers, 6 School Age Child Care Centers, 5 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

47 facilities

85% clean

43 avg cap.

2,021

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

18 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ Strong compliance record

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Novato

The average facility capacity is 43 children, and 85% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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