Best Daycares in Sausalito, California (2026)

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated November 5, 2026

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).

Sausalito offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 6 licensed facilities, including 5 Child Care Centers and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 6 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Sausalito, Marin County is solid, with 83% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, C.a.m. (cfs) Manzanita, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Sausalito, 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 6 Daycares in Sausalito

C.a.m. (cfs) Manzanita

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 20

Lycee Francais De San Francisco (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 83

Sausalito Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 40

The New Village School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 30

Creative Gardens

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 75

Creative Gardens

Good

Child Care - Infant Center · Sausalito

Capacity: 28

View all 6 facilities in Sausalito

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Sausalito?

There are 6 licensed daycare facilities in Sausalito, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Sausalito?

Sausalito has 5 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Sausalito rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 83% of facilities in Sausalito have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Sausalito?

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