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Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in San Rafael, CA

We have 60 daycares in San Rafael, CA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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LE PETIT JARDIN

1 Saint Vincents Dr SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(5)

4 mi

starting at
$991/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
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Le Petit Jardin offers an exceptional preschool experience for children ages 18 mos through 5+ years old! Our joyful play-based philosophy is the perfect backdrop for meaningful and organic French language acquisition, social-emotional growth and inspires a life-long love for learning!

Care Member says "Sending my kids here was truly one of the best experiences of my life. We are still close with the friends with the families we met there, they truly...

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Little Palms Day Care

172 Picnic Ave San Rafael, CA

4.7(3)

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Little Palms Day Care is a licensed small family child care, providing safe, nurturing &amp; reliable child care for families in and around Marin County. Open Monday through Friday. Regular business hours 8am - 5pm; with extra care options and drop ins offered based on availability. Snacks provided daily, with option to breakfast meal program. Little Palms Day Care works closely with families to create the optimal child care experience for children, as well as their family unit. Little Palms days consist of lots of interaction, learning experiences, art, music &amp; even dance! With intentional and meaningful interaction your child will be encouraged towards self guided exploration, positive social-emotional development, creative expression, an interest in the natural world, as well as fostering positive self images and self-sufficiency. Little Palms child care will be geared toward your child's individual needs and interests.

Jenni O. says "When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our...

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SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS AVE STE 5 STE 5 SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(4)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a culturally inclusive center that utilizes the community to provide a safe and enriching preschool experience for children and families. In our park-like campus, children are encouraged to discover their abilities and talents while learning to respect each other and their surroundings through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Care Member says "Santa Margarita has exceeded all of our expectations. They made my 18 month old feel at home immediately even though this was his first experience with...

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MARIN FORMATIVE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

2000 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE SAN RAFAEL, CA

4 mi

starting at
$1080/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We serve children ages 2-5 years old; offering a nurturing play based center where children learn through play as they make discoveries and explore with creativity and sensory activities. We use the SECOND STEP Social-Emotional curriculum, adapted to be appropriate for each classroom, and designed to help children learn executive function and self- regulation skills.

Care Member says "MFCP is an extremely caring community of teachers and childcare providers. I was referred to this school by my siblings who sent their children through...

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Let's Play Daycare

16 Hazel Ct San Rafael, CA

4.5(4)

< 1 mi

At Let's Play Daycare, we're proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all children. We provide our students with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child's best interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. Get in touch to learn more! At Let's Play Daycare, our mission consists of providing a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. Our unique Family Child Care offers various activities that are specifically designed to encourage each child's growth. Through cooperative play and creative activities, kids reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease. Isabella Blunck Ribeiro, Supervisor. Let's Pay Daycare, 16 Hazel Ct, San Rafael, Ca 94901.

Gloria B. says "Our two sons (now 2 and 9.5 months) have been going to Isabella's daycare since they were each 3 months old and it has been a fantastic experience for...

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Belizean Daycare In Marin

124 Merrydale Rd San Rafael, CA

4.8(4)

4 mi

Small licensed family in-home daycare now enrolling children, 3 months to 5 years. We are centrally located on Merrydale Road in Terra Linda, right on the entrance/exits to/from Hwy 101 North and South. Our children are well taken care of in a safe and loving environment while you are at work. We accept only up to 4 children at any time so if you are looking for a small setting, this is the right place. Our day includes indoor and outdoor activities, art, play dough, coloring, story time and walks. Great references are available upon request. We have affordable rates, starting at $350 a week for full-time. Meals and snacks are included in our tuition. Bilingual environment, Fluent in English/ Spanish.

Care Member says "Our 19 month old has been in Belizean Daycare for the last year and as first time parents navigating child care, we could not be happier! It's been...

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CENTRAL MARIN-P/S, THE

317 AUBURN ST SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(3)

1 mi

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
We’re an award-winning early education center located steps from Braintree transit station. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

Rachel F. says "We LOVE them! We could not be any happier. Wonderful school, communication is great. My daughter is 3 and is learning so much. She knows more Spanish...

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Swiss Family Home Day Care

1910 Las Gallinas Ave San Rafael, CA

5.0(2)

4 mi

Child care
The Swiss Family Home Day Care provides educational, loving and reliable care, in a fun environment for young kids. Established in 2010, it is located at 1910 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA. The hours of operation are weekdays from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Lindsey B. says "Our infant son has spent the last 4 months in the care of Claudia and Pilar (age 4 mo. to 8 mo.), and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Not...

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Nessa's Home Daycare

320 Channing Way 124 San Rafael, CA

4 mi

License # 214005474 Child Care &amp; Day Care for Infant to 4 Years old. Providing an environment where kids can be kids in a safe, loving place. At Nessa's home daycare we understand how important the early ages for children are and with different activities to adapt to every child's growth. Your child will enjoy and learn from various activities and experiences such as music, dancing ,coloring and reading. Welcoming ages Infant-4 years.
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Little Bears Daycare

1845 2nd St San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

We are a small family childcare providing care for your little ones. We follow the open door policy, so show up and see what we are learning at any time you wish. We provide safe, warm, loving, learning and educational environment where children can be loved, cared for, playing, exploring, learning and growing.
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Abc Child Care

274 Emerystone Terrace San Rafael, CA

4 mi

Welcome to ABC Child Care! A fun, safe, and educating place for all children. Our facility provides excellent and high-quality care for ages infants - 3 years old. We have over 20 years of experience with all children as well as being parents of two of our very own. Our child care business started in San Rafael in 2002. Throughout the years, we have cared for over 100 children and looking forward to caring for more! Our home-facility is very spacious, both indoors and outdoors. It is always clean and well-organized. We emphasize greatly in teaching children their primary skills to ensure that they are ready for preschool and beyond. At ABC Child Care, our goal is to provide professional care and comfort to all children in our home-facility. Here, you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of Our preschool curriculum includes subjects such as: Beginning Phonics, Visual Perception, Fine Motor Skill Development, and Math Readiness. We are flexible to your schedule. We look forward to your children to become a part of our thriving group. Come and join the fun! To learn more call/text us for more information. Please call or text 415-948-4116 License # 214200067
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Mariposa Bilingual School

1879 2nd. Street San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Mariposa Bilingual School is a Spanish language immersion program with the full educational benefits of a traditional preschool and is customized for children from 10 months to 5 years old. Mariposa offers a variety of flexible, year-round enrollment options to meet the individual needs and goals of children and their families. Our program was modeled after a highly successful, activity-based immersion program and perfected over many years through the experiences of thousands of students. Our goal is to help families open their children's minds to new cultures, embrace diversity, and fully prepare children to enter kindergarten. Our teachers spend one-on-one time to help children learn language, math, science, social studies and music by incorporating games, art, music, dance, reading, writing, imaginative play, and other stimulating activities into the lessons. Whether at the art table with friends or singing and dancing on our stage, your child will have a wonderful time at Mariposa while learning Spanish. Spanish Story-time Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:30 am For children 0-4 and their parent or caregiver.Talk,read and sing in Spanish.No registration required.Parents /caregivers are expected to stay with children during all story-time sessions.Free
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Guidepost Montessori at San Rafael

11 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY SAN RAFAEL, CA

3 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Day Care
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their highest potential. Guidepost at San Rafael is conveniently located just north of San Venectia and offers programs for children between 6 weeks and 6 years old. At Guidepost, we create an experience tailored to parent needs. We offer year-round, extended-day programming, all-inclusive pricing, regular photo and video updates, and access to a growing network of over 120 locations across the globe.
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Let's Play Daycare

16 Hazel Ct San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

Let's play daycare is a licensed child care program. Conveniently located in San Rafael, our facility features nurturing, clean, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor environments, developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing early literacy and language development, and plenty of activities to keep children engaged (story times, singing, art, dramatic play, indoor/outdoor activities, exercises, foreign languages, puzzles, play dough, cooking, dancing and more!). We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. our hours are flexible upon request. Small license, small children adult ratio. I am present and engaged with the kids all day long, I am the main and primary care provider. So when your kid comes to my daycare, he or she gets taken care of by ME!
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Go Happy Cab

369 B 3rd Street Ste. 526 San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

Special needs
Cooperative
Getting kids, where they need to go can be a logistics hurdle each and every day, whether you are a school district or family. Go Happy Cab LLC is a family-owned and operated transportation company that provides a suite of fee-based, transportation-related services for school children ages 5-17, for special needs and older adults, including escorted transportation, companionship, childcare, activity planning, and concierge services in Marin County California. For over 20 years Go Happy Cab has been Marin County's &quot;go-to&quot; for kids transportation. The leader offering safe rides for Marin's schools and busy families who need help getting their kids to activities and appointments and servicing adults who require a little more attention when transportation is required. Socially-responsible and committed, our local team is unified in its mission to transform transportation and care &quot;with a smile&quot;. Creative and passionate about making an impact on the families we serve, our goal is to solve the safety and security issues with today's ride share services. We have been fortunate to work with the friends and family who are part of our community. As longtime residents of Marin, we have a large circle of independent drivers who are dedicated to providing safe transportation for Marin's children. Providing Happy Transportation is not only our slogan, it is our MISSION. We understand that transportation can be the difference between success and struggle, That's why we have been on a mission to provide Marin's families with a dependable way to get their loved ones where they need to be. We don't just show up, we partner with families and engage wholeheartedly to create a happy transportation experience for the kids, families, schools, and organizations to empower the community we serve. For anyone that needs a caring hand, we're here to help.
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The Plan Recovery Services

1368 Lincoln Ave. Ste 210 San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

The Plan Recovery Services offer around the clock, 24-hour short or longer term care for individuals starting on their recovery journey. Drawing from personal experience, we use compassion and respect to ensure the safety, daily sobriety and accountability of our clients before and after treatment. During recovery companionship, we develop relationships with our clients that help them in the early stages of their journey to healing.
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Little Movements Day Care

424 William Ave San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

Little Movements Day Care is dedicated to the whole development of your child in a safe and nurturing day care environment. Our home day care creates a sense of security and warmth which is so important to your child s independence and growth. We offer an array of developmentally appropriate toys and activities to engage your child and foster their development. We guide your child in everything from exploration of new materials to building their first Lego structure. We believe in positive reinforcement and we do not use or condone any negative verbal or physical means.
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Sugar Pea Family Daycare

102 Ridgewood Drive San Rafael, CA

< 1 mi

Sugar Pea Family Daycare is your child's home away from home. We provide a loving, nurturing environment with emphasis on play and exploration. We care for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Playtime, reading, arts and crafts, nature walks, gardening, active and imaginative play are the core elements of the care your child receives at Sugar Pea Family Daycare. All snacks and meals are provided with emphasis on organic, simple foods.
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Little Angels Daycare

901 Las Pavadas Ave San Rafael, CA

4 mi

In-Home daycare
Little Angels Daycare is a State-licensed, home-based, daycare located in Terra Linda, California a few minutes north of San Rafael. We strive to make the transitions from home to daycare and daycare to preschool easy and fun for both parents and children. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where children can explore, create, share and play while practicing necessary life and social skills. Our dedication to enriching the mind, spirit and emotions of our kids means we encourage our kids to participate in hands-on activities like art, music and out-door play. Our low child to staff member ratio means that all children receive loving care and attention. We care for children ages 3 months to 4 years. Your child does not need to be potty trained. We do our best to accommodate every child's eating and sleeping needs and routines. We home-cook wholesome, whole-food meals daily. Your child's Breakfast, Lunch and two snacks are included in your monthly tuition. All supplies classes are also included.
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Next Step Ahead Daycare

Merrydale Road San Rafael, CA

4 mi

In-Home daycare
To provide childcare in a family-like setting which will foster the independence and the growth of your child. As your child is loved and nurtured, they will engage in age appropriate activities and play. At this developmental level, I hope to instill that process is more important than product. I will practice small motor development through hands-on projects and manipulatives. I will work on large motor skills through regular outdoor play, games, and enrichment classes such as dance, music and yoga. More importantly I will provide an atmosphere in which your child will feel safe, secure, and excited about trying new things. For kids 1 year of age and up I offer lunch and 2 healthy snacks (Organic food only).
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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in San Rafael, CA

Daycares in San Rafael, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

LE PETIT JARDIN

Sending my kids here was truly one of the best experiences of my life. We are still close with the friends with the families we met there,...

- Care member

Little Palms Day Care

When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home...

- Jenni O.

SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

Santa Margarita has exceeded all of our expectations. They made my 18 month old feel at home immediately even though this was his first...

- Care member

FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Rafael, CA

Daycare centers near you in San Rafael, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in San Rafael, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in San Rafael, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Rafael, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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