43 Daycare Centers in Novato, California
Browse all 43 daycare centers in Novato, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Novato
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Indian Valley College Children'S Center4.7 score4.9(18)
1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Reviews consistently praise Indian Valley College Children's Center for its beautiful, spacious campus setting with pleasant natural surroundings, trails, and access to various facilities. Parents appreciate the quiet, well-maintained location suitable for outdoor activities and events. Some mention COVID-19 restrictions as a limitation.
Beautiful campusspacious groundspleasant trails and natural settingquiet location - 2Novato Parents Nursery School INC4.69 score5(11)
1473 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children
Novato Parents Nursery School is a cooperative preschool in Novato, California with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, outdoor learning environment, supportive teachers, and strong community aspect where parents work one day per week in the classroom.
Play-based learningoutdoor focusReggio Emilia inspired curriculumknowledgeable and nurturing teachers - 3Noah'S Ark Preschool4.37 score4.6(8)
1370 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Noah's Ark Preschool in Novato receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged failure to share student information with a legal guardian, documentation bias, and lack of communication from administration.
caring and knowledgeable staffdaily communication via HiMama app with photosclean an - 4Marin Ymca @ Rancho (Sa)3.92 score3.9(20)
1430 Johnson Street, Novato, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
The reviews provided are not for daycare services but rather for the YMCA sports and fitness facility. This appears to be a mismatch between the facility type listed (CENTER BASED daycare) and the actual reviews received, which focus on gym amenities, classes, and memberships.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable membership with sliding scale pricingexcellent amenities including poolsauna
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Highest rated daycares in Novato based on parent reviews
Indian Valley College Children'S Center
1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA
Reviews consistently praise Indian Valley College Children's Center for its beautiful, spacious campus setting with pleasant natural surroundings, trails, and access to various facilities. Parents appreciate the quiet, well-maintained location suitable for outdoor activities and events. Some mention COVID-19 restrictions as a limitation.
Novato Parents Nursery School INC
1473 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA
Novato Parents Nursery School is a cooperative preschool in Novato, California with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, outdoor learning environment, supportive teachers, and strong community aspect where parents work one day per week in the classroom.
Heidi'S Kinderhaus
799 Plaza Linda, Novato, CA
Alpha Kids Academy LLC
495 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA
Noah'S Ark Preschool
1370 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA
Noah's Ark Preschool in Novato receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged failure to share student information with a legal guardian, documentation bias, and lack of communication from administration.
Marin Ymca @ San Ramon (Sa)
45 San Ramon Way, Novato, CA
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Daycare Centers in Novato, California
There are 43 daycare centers in Novato, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Novato, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Novato
Showing 43 results
- Address
- 2001 Center Road, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-2712
- Address
- 45 San Ramon Way, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-4849
- Address
- 629 Plum Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-4111
- Address
- 84 Martin Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 884-0594
- Address
- 2 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 893-4202
- Address
- 600 Palm Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (510) 798-7429
- Address
- 799 Plaza Linda, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 899-0029
- Address
- 2001 Center Road, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-2712
Novato Parents Nursery School is a cooperative preschool in Novato, California with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, outdoor learning environment, supportive teachers, and strong community aspect where parents work one day per week in the classroom.
- Address
- 1473 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 897-4498
- Address
- 2 San Marin, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 893-4202
- Address
- 680 Wilson Avenue, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-1643
- Address
- 495 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 664-8080
- Address
- 2 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 893-4202
- Address
- 967 Fifth Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-2597
Reviews consistently praise Indian Valley College Children's Center for its beautiful, spacious campus setting with pleasant natural surroundings, trails, and access to various facilities. Parents appreciate the quiet, well-maintained location suitable for outdoor activities and events. Some mention COVID-19 restrictions as a limitation.
- Address
- 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2211
- Address
- 5520 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 526-7500
- Address
- 1466 South Novato Blvd., Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-2228
Noah's Ark Preschool in Novato receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged failure to share student information with a legal guardian, documentation bias, and lack of communication from administration.
- Address
- 1370 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-8498
The reviews provided are not for daycare services but rather for the YMCA sports and fitness facility. This appears to be a mismatch between the facility type listed (CENTER BASED daycare) and the actual reviews received, which focus on gym amenities, classes, and memberships.
- Address
- 1430 Johnson Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 898-6061
- Address
- 1800 Center Road, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 897-1574
- Address
- 399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2663
- Address
- 5530 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-3791
- Address
- 5 Hutchins Way, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 884-2004
- Address
- 1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2211
- Address
- 5520 Nave Drive, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-5318
- Address
- 932 C Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-6222
- Address
- 755 Sutro Avenue, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-7476
- Address
- 1320 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 892-6223
- Address
- 932 C Street, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-6267
Note: These reviews are for a YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities (pool, basketball courts, sauna), friendly staff, and affordable sliding-scale membership pricing. However, some members report overcrowding and insufficient weight room equipment.
- Address
- 399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA
- Phone
- (415) 883-2663
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