Daycare in Corte Madera, CA
10 licensed programs in Corte Madera (Marin County): 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 455 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Marin County
$548/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($28,504 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $548 | $392 |
| Toddler | $394 | $367 |
| Preschool | $433 | $407 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
10 child care centers in Corte Madera
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Corte Madera Montessorilicensed for 75
50 El Camino Drive, 94925 · (415) 927-0919
License 213002280 - Curious Minds Learning Centerlicensed for 30
47a Tamal Vista Blvd, 94925 · (415) 927-2616
License 214005502 - Educare Children's Centerlicensed for 40
50 El Camino Dr. - Sigma Bl, 94925 · (415) 924-9902
License 214005109 - Educare Children's Ctr. (ps)licensed for 45
50 El Camino Drive, 94925 · (415) 924-9902
License 214005303 - Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant Centerlicensed for 101
50 El Camino Dr, 94925 · (415) 924-2828
License 214005487 - Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant CenterInfant · licensed for 40
50 El Camino Real, 94925 · (415) 924-2828
License 214005488 - Kids on the Hill Preschoollicensed for 40
5461 Paradise Drive, 94925 · (415) 924-3033
License 210102879 - Language in Action - Corte Maderalicensed for 15
10 Tamalpais Drive, 94925 · (415) 927-1605
License 214005176 - Mountain School thelicensed for 45
50 El Camino Drive, 94925 · (415) 924-4661
License 210111331 - Twin Cities Community Preschoollicensed for 24
56 Mohawk Avenue, 94925 · (415) 924-3150
License 210105096
How can I get help paying for daycare in Corte Madera?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Corte Madera: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Corte Madera, CA?
In Marin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $548 a week ($28,504 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $433 a week. A family child care home charged a median $392 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Corte Madera?
California's list shows 10 licensed programs in Corte Madera as of October 2026: 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 455 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Corte Madera?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.