How many licensed daycares are in Sonoma County?

There are 316 licensed daycare facilities in Sonoma County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Sonoma County?

Sonoma County has 154 Family Child Care Home, 108 Child Care Center, 25 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 18 Child Care - Infant Center, 11 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Sonoma County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in Sonoma County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Sonoma County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sonoma County 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.

Sonoma County

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316 facilities

16 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sonoma County

2022 median

$1,053

/ month

infant

$867

/ month

toddler

$883

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $827/month).

316 facilities

16 cities

88% clean

32 avg cap.

Top Cities

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

88% 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.

About This County

Daycares in Sonoma County

Sonoma County is home to 316 licensed daycare facilities across 16 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Santa Rosa (145), followed by Petaluma (49) and Rohnert Park (35).

Across the county, 88% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 32 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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