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Best Daycares in Marin County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

260 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Marin County

2022 median
$2,374
/ month
infant
$1,705
/ month
toddler
$1,876
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $1,026/month).

Marin County offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 260 licensed facilities, including 13 Family Child Care Homes and 4 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Marin County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Infant, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Marin County charge a median of $2,085 per month for infant care and $1,624 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,564 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Marin County

1

Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Rafael

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
2

Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Rafael

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
3

Acqua Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Rafael

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
4

Adriana Palmeira Mummaneni

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mill Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
5

Adriany Rodrigues

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Anselmo

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
6

Alcira Alvarez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Rafael

Capacity: 10 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
7

Aleph Preschool of Marin

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
8

Aline Santiago

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
9

Alinne Gomes

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
10

All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 58 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
11

All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center-School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 30
12

Alpha Kids Academy Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 29 Est. tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo
13

Ana Aracely Torres

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Rafael

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
14

Andreia A. Guimaraes

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Greenbrae

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
15

Angelina F. Duarte

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mill Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
16

Ann Lashelle-Salvetti

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Larkspur

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
17

Antoninho Brito & Ronelia Oliveira

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mill Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
18

Audrey N. Demski

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Kentfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
19

Aura Marina Guedez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Rafael

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
20

Aurora Elvira Arteaga

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
View all 260 facilities in Marin County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Marin County?
There are 260 licensed daycare facilities in Marin County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Marin County?
Marin County has 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 Child Care Center, 13 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Marin County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Marin County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Marin County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Marin County charge approximately $2,085/month for infants, $1,538/month for toddlers, and $1,624/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,564/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Marin County

Corte Madera
29 facilities
Fairfax
7 facilities
Greenbrae
3 facilities
Kentfield
6 facilities
Larkspur
4 facilities
Marin City
3 facilities
Mill Valley
33 facilities
Novato
45 facilities
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