Best Daycares in Petaluma

Petaluma offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 49 licensed facilities, including 14 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 Petaluma, Sonoma County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 4cs Old Elm Child Development Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Petaluma, Sonoma County charge a median of $1,284 per month for infant care and $977 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,162 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.