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Best Daycares in San Rafael, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of San Rafael's 44 daycares, 40 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching California's statewide rate of 93%.

The local market includes 42 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in San Rafael. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

44
Daycares
40
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in San Rafael

17(39%)
23(52%)
4(9%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in San Rafael: 4.3 (Sample of 44).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in San Rafael: 4.3 (Sample of 44).

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Some of the Best Daycares in San Rafael

Bright Horizons at Marin Commons-Preschool
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Stars Children's Center Inc.
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.a.m. (cfs) De Colores (inf)
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.a.m.(cfs)-Old Gallinas Children's Center (sa)
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creart Early Education & Preschool
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creart Early Education & Preschool-Infant Program
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Gan Israel Nursery School
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Marin Formative Christian Preschool
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Marin Waldorf School-Preschool
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mariposa Bilingual School
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Montessori in Motion
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Montessori School of Central Marin-P/s, The
San Rafael, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Rafael?
There are 44 licensed child care providers in San Rafael.
What percentage of San Rafael daycares have high quality ratings?
91% of San Rafael daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in San Rafael?
42 center-based providers operate in San Rafael.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

All 44 Daycares in San Rafael