Daycare in Sonoma, CA
12 licensed programs in Sonoma (Sonoma County): 12 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 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.
12 child care centers in Sonoma
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- 4cs Flowery Preschoollicensed for 24
17600 Sonoma Hwy., 95476 · (707) 935-4244
License 493008692 - 4cs Sonoma Child Developement Centerlicensed for 48
620 5th Street, 95476 · (707) 996-3494
License 490109271 - Crescent Montessori Schoollicensed for 20
276 E Napa Street #203, 95476 · (707) 312-1843
License 493010591 - El Verano Preschoollicensed for 24
18606 Riverside Drive, 95476 · (707) 935-6050
License 493006980 - Hannah's Place - a Loving School for LiInfant · licensed for 19
18980 Arnold Drive, 95442 · (707) 292-3096
License 493009885 - Lpj Kids LLC (dba ""le Petit Jardin"")licensed for 30
542 1st Street East, 95476 · (415) 377-8540
License 493009448 - Montessori School of Sonomalicensed for 50
19675 8th Street East, 95476 · (707) 996-2420
License 490105963 - Montessori School of SonomaInfant · licensed for 12
19675 8th Street East, 95476 · (707) 996-2420
License 493002990 - North Bay Children's Center Sassarinilicensed for 48
652 5th Street W, 95476 · (707) 935-6028
License 493010700 - Sonoma Preschool Academylicensed for 45
275 East Spain Street, 95476 · (707) 996-3755
License 493009447 - Sunshine Nursery Schoollicensed for 105
109 Patten Street, 95476 · (707) 996-2702
License 490102274 - Valley of the Moon Nursery Schoollicensed for 30
136 Mission Terrace, 95476 · (707) 938-4265
License 490100827
How can I get help paying for daycare in Sonoma?
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 Sonoma: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma?
California's list shows 12 licensed programs in Sonoma as of October 2026: 12 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 Sonoma?
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.