Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Rohnert Park

Top 13 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

13 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

92% clean record

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).

Rohnert Park has 13 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 13 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

92% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 13 Preschools in Rohnert Park

Cross & Crown Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Garcia Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rohnert Park

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

Head Start - Rohnert Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

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

Learning to Learn Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 129 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Little Ones Backyard Club - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Miss Dawn's Daycare Llc-preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

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

North Bay Children's Center El Colegio

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Fsa

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

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

Sonoma State University - Children's School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 61 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

4cs Gold Ridge Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 71 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Mt. Taylor Children's Center Too

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

The Learning Experience

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 170 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Rohnert Park

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,100/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Rohnert Park?

Rohnert Park has 13 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Rohnert Park?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Sonoma County is about $977 at a center and $954 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.