Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Graton, CA
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Daycares in Graton, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed daycares
GRATON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
We have been a Graton Community Preschool family for both of our two children. We love the program because it is play-based with a lot of...
- Sarah W.
7231 - La Petite Academy of Santa Rosa
My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...
- Carla C.
7233 - La Petite Academy of Windsor
My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...
- Carla C.
Daycare Centers Near Graton
- starting at
- $1260/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Graton Community Preschool (GCP) is dedicated to providing the highest quality childcare in a safe, loving environment. We are a play-based school with a flexible, nature-based curriculum guided by the children's interests. Our largest classroom holds our 2 and 3 year old children and our 4 year olds have their own separate...
Sarah W. says "We have been a Graton Community Preschool family for both of our two children. We love the program because it is play-based with a lot of outdoor play, the...
7231 - La Petite Academy of Santa Rosa
2055 OCCIDENTAL RD SANTA ROSA, CA
5.0(1)
State license verified
Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
- starting at
- $1200/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Hi, parents my name is Samantha . My passion for littles is never ending. I have had experience working at a home daycare at a young age as well as in special education classrooms . My program is play based where we learn through fun engaging activities and explore our creative minds. I create a safe nourishing environment for...
Phuong L. says "She was a really great. I give her the highest rating. "
- starting at
- $1153/mo
Academic
Faith based
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Little Ones has been in business for 40+ years. We are a licensed Christian based preschool/daycare serving children ages 2-6 years old and located in the heart of Sebastopol. Open from 6:30-6:00 Monday-Friday we are a year round school closing only for major holidays. We accept children in diapers and will help with potty...
Shannon W. says "We love Little Ones Children's Center! The teachers are so loving and caring, just so great with the kids. They offer hours for the working families who...
Family Childcare is so special because it takes child education and wraps it up into a nurturing home.
Birds Nest Nursery is reopening its doors with a warm welcome to all families!
Join us for a tour of our wonderful playroom, spacious backyard, and garden. Meals and snacks are provided. Operating from 8:30-4:00 with...
Kevie B says "Ashley is an absolutely amazing childcare provider! After touring several daycares, I visited Birds Nest and was so impressed by how thoughtfully everything...
The waitlist is now open for our new infant cohort starting on August 4, 2025.
This cohort is for babies born between January 2025 and May 2025.
After over 20 years of working as a nanny, I opened a family daycare in January 2020. My time in the childcare field has been spent primarily caring for infants and toddlers. I have a...
Ashley R. says "Lisa and her entire family were beyond amazing during our time with her. We were very nervous, as most new parents are, about leaving our 3 month old with...
- starting at
- $960/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Reggio emilia
Day Care
+ 2 more
Our Preschool is new educational center committed to providing a nurturing, play-based learning environment for children aged 18months to 5 years old in Santa Rosa . Our mission is to foster curiosity and confidence, prepare children for kindergarten and beyond through the curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional and...
Care Member says "Bright Star Preschool provides a very comfortable environment, and it allows for my child to be nurtured and grow most smoothly."
We offer a wide variety of projects, crafts, painting, kids yoga, music and nature walks, in my after school & daycare program. We encourage the children to learn and ask questions. There is a daily "story time" where we introduce the children to wonderful new characters in the books that also help teach them good...
Alexis says "I'd like to highly recommend Sandra and her child care business. I have known Sandra all my life, and can't tell you enough, how wonderful she is with...
We would love to have a Little Friend 24 months or older join our small group in August! Call now to reserve our last opening!
Little Friends Infant Care is home away from home for newborns to 3 1/2 years old. Little Friends is a light and bright, small family childcare home with a spacious backyard for indoor and outdoor...
Harker says "Our son has been with Little Friends most of his life. He has made good friends there, and always comes home upbeat. Olivia has been a major part of our...
Nina's Angels Family Day Care
1840 Beachwood Dr Santa Rosa, CA
Nina's Angels Preschool & Day Care Open since 1996, It is a great pleasure to inform you that good quality in the following areas: Relationships with children and families, environment and materials, activities, developmental learning goal, safety and health, professional business practices. My wish is to provided your...
Renay's Daycare
9429 Wellington Circle Windsor, CA
Naycare is a large daycare service in business since 2015, license #493009106. I provide a loving, clean, safe environment for your child. My main focus is having your child achieve social skills along with utilizing numbers and colors to everyday life adventures. They will learn to share with others and clean up after play...
Teresa's Childcare
1918 Woodsage Way Santa Rosa, CA
Teresa's Childcare. Providing loving care for your child. Located in Santa Rosa, California. Teresa's Childcare cares for infants to children 12 years of age, offering full or part time day care. Flexible hours to accommodate all working schedules are available upon request. We have a number of educational toys and exercises to...
Toddler Town Daycare
121 Pleasant Ave Santa Rosa, CA
Hello! We run a infant/toddler home childcare located in Windsor, Ca. We are located right next to Mattie Washburn elementary school. We have a very private home on over an acre, that backs up to beautiful vineyards. We just remodeled our daycare room so it is very clean and well kept! We focus on keeping the kids active and...
Nuggets And Tots Daycare, Inc.
2155 Frida Ave Santa Rosa, CA
The mission of Nuggets and Tots Daycare is to provide a licensed environment where infants and preschool children can safely learn and explore life at their own pace in Sonoma County. Every child is unique and we nurture and honor them as they learn in their own way.
Our vision is to provide a safe and fun, at-home...
Busy Bee's Playhouse
1232 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA
In Home daycare full of imagination, music, joy, and creativity. Providing children with the love and attention they deserve. Creating positive and healthy daily routines and schedules. Learning and growing together in a safe and devoted home. Playroom full of toys and books, with a fenced in backyard with play structure and...
Little Tots Country Daycare, LLC
6482 Sequoia Cr. Sebastopol, CA
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
+ 4 more
Little Tot's Country Daycare, LLC is a wonderful early learning center for children ages 6 months to 8 years old. Children with special needs welcome!
This unique place is set in a quiet and safe country setting and is completely child centered. The director has 25+ years of childcare experience along with 3 valid teaching...
My Little Farm
3688 Primrose Ave Santa Rosa, CA
My Little Farm's overall environment is Waldorf Inspired and nourishes the children physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Fostering the magic of childhood on peaceful country acreage builds a foundation for creative and imaginative minds.
Fundamentals Academy
2560 Estery Lane Santa Rosa, CA
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Hi everyone, My name is Chessa and I'm a licensed childcare provider. I have an in-home, bilingual daycare/preschool in Santa Rosa, and I am currently enrolling children ages 1-6. My hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:00pm.
FUNDAMENTALS ACADEMY strives to offer a safe, loving environment for play and growth in early...
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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Daycare FAQs for Graton, CA Families
What are the benefits of daycare in Graton, CA?
With 0 daycare providers in Graton, CA, families have real choices when it comes to finding care that fits their child and schedule. Enrolling your child in daycare offers meaningful benefits for both kids and parents. For children, daycare provides structured social interaction with peers, helping them build communication skills, emotional resilience, and confidence from an early age. Daily routines around meals, play, and learning activities support cognitive and physical development in ways that are hard to replicate at home. For parents, a trusted daycare in Graton provides peace of mind knowing your child is in a safe, supervised environment while you focus on work or other responsibilities. Many families also find that daycare eases the transition to kindergarten by giving children early exposure to a classroom-style setting. If you have an infant or toddler, explore infant daycare options to find programs specifically designed for younger children.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Graton, CA?
Daycare centers in Graton, CA offer far more than basic supervision. Most provide structured daily schedules that include age-appropriate learning activities, creative play, outdoor time, and meals or snacks that meet nutritional guidelines. Many centers employ trained early childhood educators who incorporate language development, early literacy, and social-emotional learning into everyday routines. Depending on your needs, you may also find specialized options in Graton such as infant daycare for babies and young toddlers, family daycare run from a home setting, or overnight daycare for families who need extended care coverage. When comparing providers, look for centers that communicate regularly with parents through daily reports or apps so you always know how your child's day is going.
What should I look for in a daycare center in Graton, CA?
With 0 daycare options in Graton, CA, knowing what to prioritize makes narrowing down your choices much easier. Begin by confirming that any center you consider is licensed and in good standing with CA childcare regulations — this ensures minimum health, safety, and staffing standards are being met. From there, pay attention to staff-to-child ratios, staff turnover, and whether caregivers have training in early childhood education or child development. The physical environment matters too — look for clean, organized spaces with age-appropriate materials and secure entry and exit procedures. Don't overlook the daily curriculum: quality centers in Graton balance structured learning with free play rather than leaning too heavily on one or the other. Reading parent reviews on Care.com is one of the best ways to get an honest picture of what day-to-day life looks like at a center before you visit. Once you've narrowed down your options, our guide on questions to ask when touring a daycare can help you make the most of each visit.
What questions should I ask when touring a daycare in Graton, CA?
Touring a daycare in Graton, CA in person is one of the most important steps in the decision-making process, and going in with the right questions makes a big difference. Start with the basics: What are the staff-to-child ratios for your child's age group, and how is the center staffed during drop-off and pick-up? Ask how staff handle discipline and conflict between children, and what a typical daily schedule looks like. It's also worth asking about their communication style — do they use an app, daily sheets, or in-person check-ins to keep parents informed? On the practical side, ask about enrollment availability, waitlist timelines, tuition payment schedules, and their policy on sick days or closures. If you're considering a specific type of care, like a child care center versus a family daycare home, tailor your questions to that setting. For a full list of what to cover, check out our guide on questions to ask when touring a daycare center.
How much does daycare cost in Graton, CA?
Daycare costs in Graton, CA vary depending on a number of factors, so it's difficult to give a single number that applies to every family. The type of care plays a big role — child care centers typically have different pricing structures than family daycare homes, which tend to be smaller and sometimes more affordable. Your child's age matters too, as infant care generally costs more due to the higher staff ratios required for younger children. The number of days per week, full-time versus part-time enrollment, and any additional services like meals, enrichment programs, or overnight care will all affect your monthly total. Location within CA is another factor — urban centers in Graton often see higher rates than suburban or rural providers. For a deeper breakdown of what drives daycare pricing and how to budget effectively, read our guide on the cost of daycare.
What types of daycare are available in Graton, CA?
Families in Graton, CA can browse 0 daycare providers across a range of care types, making it easier to find the right fit for your child's age, your schedule, and your budget. Child care centers are larger, licensed facilities that typically serve multiple age groups and offer structured curricula — a good option for parents who value consistency and socialization. Family daycare homes operate out of a caregiver's residence with smaller group sizes, which can feel more nurturing and home-like for younger children. For parents of babies and young toddlers, infant daycare programs are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children under two. If your work schedule extends beyond standard hours, overnight daycare may be worth exploring for flexible or non-traditional coverage. Not sure if daycare is the right path at all? Our breakdown of nanny vs. daycare pros, cons, and cost can help you weigh your options.
