Best Daycares in Willits

Top 6 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

6 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Mendocino County

2022 median

$1,204

/ month

infant

$878

/ month

toddler

$727

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $665/month).

Willits offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 6 licensed facilities, including 3 Child Care Centers and 2 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.

The daycare landscape in Willits, Mendocino County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Brookside Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Willits, Mendocino County charge a median of $1,024 per month for infant care and $734 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $911 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 Willits

Brookside Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Willits

Capacity: 20

Lauren Morris Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Willits

Capacity: 14

Nco Head Start - Willits Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Willits

Capacity: 40

Nco Willits Early Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Willits

Capacity: 24

Imagination Station-infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Willits

Capacity: 30

Imagination Station Preschool/childcare Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Willits

Capacity: 60

View all 6 facilities in Willits

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Willits?

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

What types of daycare are available in Willits?

Willits has 3 Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Willits rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Willits have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Willits?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Willits charge approximately $1,024/month for infants, $810/month for toddlers, and $734/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $911/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.