Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Petaluma, CA

Our top licensed picks in Petaluma — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 10 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 10 licensed centers in Petaluma, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #609

Petaluma, CA · 94954

Preschool Capacity 118 2 years - 5 years
2

San Jose Sunshine Daycare #510

Petaluma, CA · 94954

Family Daycare Capacity 87 0 months - 5 years
3

Happy Days San Francisco Daycare #119

Petaluma, CA · 94954

Head Start Capacity 79 2 years - 12 years
4

Riverside Learning Tree #316

Petaluma, CA · 94952

Montessori Capacity 74 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Oakland Playhouse Academy #217

Petaluma, CA · 94952

Before & After School Care Capacity 73 3 years - 5 years
6

San Francisco Children's Place #118

Petaluma, CA · 94952

Preschool Capacity 69 2 years - 5 years
7

Oakland Learning Center #218

Petaluma, CA · 94954

Infant Care Capacity 41 5 years - 12 years
8

Nurturing Hearts Bakersfield #608

Petaluma, CA · 94952

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 25 6 weeks - 5 years
9

Jumping Jacks Riverside #317

Petaluma, CA · 94954

Child Care Center Capacity 19 0 months - 12 months
10

San Jose Kids First Academy #509

Petaluma, CA · 94952

Child Care Center Capacity 15 0 months - 12 months

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