Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Petaluma, CA

Petaluma, California is served by 28 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Petaluma	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	21	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Petaluma

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Petaluma. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center A To Z Childcare Center Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 85 Child Care Center North Bay Children's Center P/S - Mcdowell Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Old Adobe Union School District Bright Futures Pre Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Petaluma

21 licensed family child care homess are listed in Petaluma. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschools in Petaluma

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Petaluma. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Adobe Christian Preschool Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 60 Preschool Learning To Learn Preschool & Ccc Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 100 Preschool Petaluma Village Preschool East Petaluma, CA 94954 Capacity 30

ZIP codes in Petaluma

ZIP 94954Care providers

How to pick care in Petaluma

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Petaluma, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Petaluma, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Petaluma is home to 28 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 21 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Petaluma facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Petaluma to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Petaluma licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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