Best Daycares in Sonoma

Top 18 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

18 licensed facilities
0 top rated
89% 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 offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 18 licensed facilities, including 9 Child Care Centers and 5 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 18 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Sonoma, Sonoma County is solid, with 89% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, 4cs Flowery Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Sonoma, 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 18 Daycares in Sonoma

1

4cs Flowery Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 24
2

4cs Sonoma Child Developement Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 48
3

Camilla Rose Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sonoma

Capacity: 14
4

Crescent Montessori School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 20
5

El Verano Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 24
6

Evelia Torres Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sonoma

Capacity: 14
7

Hannah's Place - a Loving School for Little Ones

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 19
8

Lpj Kids, Llc (dba "le Petit Jardin")

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 30
9

Maria Padilla Nuno Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sonoma

Capacity: 14
10

Montessori School of Sonoma

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 60
11

Montessori School of Sonoma

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 12
12

North Bay Children's Center Sassarini

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 48
13

Rachel Buckley Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sonoma

Capacity: 14
14

Sandy Beerbower Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sonoma

Capacity: 14
15

Valley of the Moon Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 30
16

North Bay Children's Center - Macarthur Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 104
17

Sonoma Preschool Academy

Fair

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 45
18

Sunshine Nursery School

Good

Child Care Center · Sonoma

Capacity: 105

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Sonoma?
There are 18 licensed daycare facilities in Sonoma, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Sonoma?
Sonoma has 9 Child Care Center, 5 Family Child Care Home, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Sonoma rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 89% of facilities in Sonoma have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Sonoma?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sonoma 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.

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