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Best Daycares in Novato

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

45 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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).

Novato offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 45 licensed facilities, including 9 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Novato, Marin County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aleph Preschool of Marin, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Novato, 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 Novato

1

Aleph Preschool of Marin

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 24
2

All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 58
3

All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center-school Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 30
4

Alpha Kids Academy Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 29
5

Aurora Elvira Arteaga

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
6

C.a.m (cfs) Hamilton (sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 48
7

C.a.m. (cfs) Hamilton (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Novato

Capacity: 36
8

C.a.m. (cfs) Marin Head Start Lynwood (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 40
9

C.a.m. (cfs) Meadow Park (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Novato

Capacity: 20
10

Carlos & Rosa Amalia Garcia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
11

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
12

Elma E. Reyes Vasquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
13

Elvia G Ayala

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
14

Evelyn Lucero

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
15

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 122
16

Hamilton Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 90
17

Heidi's Kinderhaus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Novato

Capacity: 46
18

Kristen A. Lien

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
19

Leticia Lopez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
20

Livia De Arruda Sebba

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Novato

Capacity: 14
View all 45 facilities in Novato

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Novato?
There are 45 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 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 6 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 9 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant 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. 100% 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 $2,085/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.

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