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Best Daycares in Sonoma County

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

316 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sonoma County

2022 median
$1,053
/ month
infant
$867
/ month
toddler
$883
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $827/month).

Sonoma County offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 316 licensed facilities, including 9 Child Care Centers and 9 Family Child Care Homes. 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 Sonoma County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 4cs Apples and Bananas Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

Top 20 Daycares in Sonoma County

1

4cs Apples and Bananas Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 69 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
2

4cs Bennett Valley

Excellent

Child Care Center · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
3

4cs Cloverdale Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cloverdale

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
4

4cs Flowery Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
5

4cs Old Elm Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Petaluma

Capacity: 42 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
6

4cs Paulin Creek Child Development Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
7

4cs Petaluma Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Petaluma

Capacity: 52 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
8

4cs Sonoma Child Developement Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
9

A Special Place

Excellent

Child Care Center · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
10

Achievers

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 75 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
11

Adobe Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Petaluma

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo
12

Adriana Ortega Villa Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
13

Akognon Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Petaluma

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
14

Alejandra Mendez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Windsor

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
15

Alyssa & Michelle Morgan Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Petaluma

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
16

Amber Jensen Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Petaluma

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
17

Amber Xayavong Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
18

Ana Romero De Herrera Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Rosa

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
19

Angela Damos Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Guerneville

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
20

Angelica & Karla Diaz Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
View all 316 facilities in Sonoma County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Sonoma County?
There are 316 licensed daycare facilities in Sonoma County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County has 9 Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 9 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Sonoma County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Sonoma County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Sonoma County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sonoma County charge approximately $1,284/month for infants, $969/month for toddlers, and $977/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,162/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Sonoma County

Cloverdale
5 facilities
Cotati
12 facilities
Healdsburg
7 facilities
Penngrove
4 facilities
Petaluma
49 facilities
Rohnert Park
35 facilities
Santa Rosa
145 facilities
Sebastopol
13 facilities
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