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Best Daycares in Mendocino County

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

70 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Mendocino County

2022 median
$1,204
/ month
infant
$878
/ month
toddler
$727
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $665/month).

Mendocino County offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 70 licensed facilities, including 9 Family Child Care Homes and 8 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 Mendocino County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Amber Sublet Fcch, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Mendocino County charge a median of $1,024 per month for infant care and $734 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $911 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 Mendocino County

1

Amber Sublet Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ukiah

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
2

Arena State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Point Arena

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
3

Boont Tribe Community School P/S

Excellent

Child Care Center · Philo

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
4

Boont Tribe Community School S/A

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Philo

Capacity: 14
5

Brittaney Dondanville Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
6

Brookside Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Willits

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
7

Calpella Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ukiah

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
8

Children's Garden

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
9

Community Center of Mendocino

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Mendocino

Capacity: 90
10

Consuelo Soria Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
11

Deep Valley Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redwood Valley

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
12

Delia Gonzalez Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ukiah

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
13

Elva Valenzuela Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
14

Glass Beach - Infant Care Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 8 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
15

Glass Beach - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 35 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
16

Greenwood Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Elk

Capacity: 15 Est. tuition: $600 – $850/mo
17

Guadalupe Franco Mojarro Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fort Bragg

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
18

Juan Carlos Jacinto Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ukiah

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
19

Kasie Verdot Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ukiah

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
20

Kylee Rodriguez Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ukiah

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
View all 70 facilities in Mendocino County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Mendocino County?
There are 70 licensed daycare facilities in Mendocino County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County has 9 Family Child Care Home, 8 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Mendocino County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Mendocino County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Mendocino County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Mendocino County charge approximately $1,024/month for infants, $810/month for toddlers, and $734/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $911/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Mendocino County

Fort Bragg
14 facilities
Ukiah
31 facilities
Willits
6 facilities
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