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Daycare in San Rafael, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in San Rafael, Marin County, from the state licensing records.

41 centers48 family homes7 infant centers2 school-age2,769 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in San Rafael

36 of 41 centers shown.

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Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Infant

138 N. San Pedro Road, 94903 · (415) 479-8865

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 7, 20264 citationsState record
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Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Preschool

138 N. San Pedro Road, 94903 · (415) 479-8865

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 7, 20263 citationsState record
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Acqua Montessori School

8 N San Pedro Rd, 94903 · (415) 755-7075

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 11, 20263 citationsState record
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Acqua Toddler House

96 Pilgrim Way, 94903 · (415) 755-7075

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 11, 20266 citationsState record
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Bright Stars Children's Center

199 Greenfield, 94901 · (415) 310-7543

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 25, 20269 citationsState record
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Bright Stars Children's Center

1055 Las Ovejas Avenue, #200, 94903 · (415) 310-7543

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 1, 20261 citationState record
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Bright Stars Children's Center

199 Greenfield, 94901 · (415) 310-7543

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 14, 20259 citationsState record
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Bright Stars Children's Center Inc.

1055 Las Ovejas Avenue, 94903 · (415) 310-7543

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Sep 12, 20250 citationsState record
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Bright Stars Infant Center

1055 Las Ovejas Avenue, 94903 · (415) 310-7543

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 1, 20266 citationsState record
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C.a.m. (cfs) -canal Child Care Center (ps)

215 Mission Avenue, 94901 · (415) 526-7500

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 10, 20251 citationState record
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C.a.m. (cfs) De Colores (inf)

1123 Court Street, 94901 · (415) 526-7500

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 28, 20250 citationsState record
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C.a.m. (cfs) De Colores (ps)

1123 Court Street, 94901 · (415) 526-7500

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 21, 20262 citationsState record
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C.a.m. (cfs) San Pedro (ps)

498 Point San Pedro Road, 94901 · (415) 485-2450

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 23, 20261 citationState record
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C.a.m. Short School

35 Marin Street, 94901 · (415) 526-7500

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 22, 20250 citationsState record
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C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (ps)

251 North San Pedro Road, 94903 · (415) 472-1663

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 28, 202610 citationsState record
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C.a.m.(cfs)-old Gallinas Children's Center (sa)

251 North San Pedro Road, 94903 · (415) 479-2771

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Oct 28, 20265 citationsState record
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City Of San Rafael - Parkside Children's Center

51 Albert Park Lane, 94901 · (415) 485-3388

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 17, 20255 citationsState record
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City Of San Rafael - Pickleweed P/s

40 Canal Street, 94901 · (415) 485-3101

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 14, 20255 citationsState record
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Creart Early Education & Preschool

1055 Las Ovejas Ave. #9-10, 94903 · (415) 444-0600

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 9, 20250 citationsState record
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Creart Early Education & Preschool-infant Program

1055 Las Ovejas Avenue #9-10, 94903 · (415) 444-0600

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 9, 20250 citationsState record
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Gan Israel Nursery School

1055 Las Ovejas Rm.#17, 94903 · (415) 507-0460

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 6, 20250 citationsState record
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Guidepost Montessori At San Rafael

11 Professional Center Parkway, 94903 · (628) 277-1616

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 28, 20260 citationsState record
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Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc.

1055 Las Ovejas, 94903 · (415) 492-0550

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 23, 20263 citationsState record
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Jcc Preschool San Rafael

200 N. San Pedro Road, 94903 · (415) 444-8044

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 10, 20263 citationsState record
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Le Petit Jardin

1 St. Vincent Drive, 94901 · (415) 377-8541

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 21, 20250 citationsState record
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Marin Formative Christian Preschool

2000 Las Gallinas Ave, 94903 · (415) 479-4140

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 15, 20260 citationsState record
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Marin Waldorf School-preschool

755 Idylberry Road, 94903 · (415) 479-8190

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 27, 20240 citationsState record
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Mariposa Bilingual School

1879 2nd Street, 94901 · (415) 295-7577

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 7, 20263 citationsState record
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Miss Nicky's Preschool & Toddler Center

159 Merrydale Road, 94903 · (415) 472-4777

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 21, 20252 citationsState record
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Montessori De Terra Linda

610 Del Ganado, 94903 · (415) 479-7373

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 3, 20253 citationsState record
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Montessori In Motion

3 Wellbrock Heights, 94903 · (415) 342-6622

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 24, 20250 citationsState record
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Montessori School Of Central Marin-p/s, The

317 Auburn Street, 94901 · (415) 456-1748

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 9, 20252 citationsState record
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Novato Enrichment Care-miss Nicky's Preschool

360 Nova Albion Way, 94903 · (415) 479-8980

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 27, 20262 citationsState record
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Oakview Preschool

70 Skyview Terrace, Suite A, 94903 · (415) 479-6026

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 4, 20241 citationState record
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Old Firehouse School

1510 Fifth Avenue, 94901 · (415) 419-5479

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 6, 20262 citationsState record
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Old Firehouse School

1510 Fifth Avenue, 94901 · (415) 419-5479

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 6, 20263 citationsState record

Questions about daycare in San Rafael

How many licensed daycares are in San Rafael?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 41 licensed centers (7 infant centers and 2 school-age centers among them) and 48 family child care homes in San Rafael, with 2,769 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in San Rafael?

7 licensed infant centers in San Rafael appear in the data. Many of the 48 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a San Rafael daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in San Rafael?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Marin County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.