How many licensed daycares are in Petaluma?

There are 49 licensed daycare facilities in Petaluma, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Petaluma?

Petaluma has 25 Family Child Care Home, 19 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Petaluma rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 90% of facilities in Petaluma have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Petaluma?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Petaluma charge approximately $1,053/month for infants, $867/month for toddlers, and $883/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,239/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Petaluma

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49 facilities

90% clean

35 avg cap.

1,723

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

15 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

90% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

25 of 49 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Petaluma

Petaluma has 49 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Sonoma County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (25), followed by 19 Child Care Centers, 2 School Age Child Care Centers, 2 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 35 children, and an impressive 90% 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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