Daycare in Cotati, CA
10 licensed programs in Cotati (Sonoma County): 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 287 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 Sonoma County
$243/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,647 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $243 | $286 |
| Toddler | $200 | $232 |
| Preschool | $204 | $223 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
10 child care centers in Cotati
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Cotati Rohnert Park CO-Op Nurserylicensed for 24
150 West Sierra Avenue, 94931 · (707) 795-4846
License 490102400 - Flying Clouds at Rainbow Bridge MontessoriInfant · licensed for 8
70 Williams Street, 94931 · (707) 795-6666
License 493010422 - Grow With Me ECE Preschool and Childcarlicensed for 30
45 Henry Street, 94931 · (707) 396-8324
License 493010201 - Grow With Me ECE Preschool and ChildcarInfant · licensed for 8
45 Henry St, 94931 · (707) 396-8324
License 493010230 - Mixed Greens Shalom Preschoollicensed for 21
85 LA Plaza, 94931 · (707) 225-8753
License 493010105 - Rainbow Bridge Montessorilicensed for 54
21 William Street, 94931 · (707) 795-6666
License 493009534 - Rainbow Bridge Montessori IIlicensed for 23
70 William Street, 94931 · (707) 795-6666
License 493009533 - Sai's Sproutslicensed for 38
768 East Cotati Avenue, 94931 · (707) 540-5561
License 493009714 - Sais SeedlingsInfant · licensed for 45
905 East Cotati Avenue, 94931 · (707) 540-5561
License 493010260 - Training Wheels Preschool Inc.licensed for 36
65 West Cotati, 94931 · (707) 795-3527
License 493001421
How can I get help paying for daycare in Cotati?
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 Cotati: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Cotati, CA?
In Sonoma County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $243 a week ($12,647 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $204 a week. A family child care home charged a median $286 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 Cotati?
California's list shows 10 licensed programs in Cotati as of October 2026: 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 287 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Cotati?
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.