7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Fairfax, California
Browse all 7 child daycare & preschools in Fairfax, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fairfax
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.
- 1First Friends Montessori Preschool INC4.55 score5(6)
86 Mono Avenue, Fairfax, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise First Friends Montessori Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based, child-led curriculum that supports early childhood development. Teachers are described as caring, intentional, and experienced, creating a community feel that extends to families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally while maintaining genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Warm and nurturing teachersplay-based child-led curriculumstrong parent communication and partnershipresearch-backed developmental approach - 2Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center4.4 score4.8(5)
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Parents consistently praise Fairfax San Anselmo Children's Center as a long-established, family-oriented facility with caring teachers who prioritize child safety and wellbeing. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse culture, organized operations, and multi-generational impact on the Fairfax community. The center balances COVID safety guidelines while allowing children to play and develop in a secure environment.
Caring and loving teacherssafe environmentdiverse and family-oriented culturewell-organized - 3Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center-Infant Progr4.4 score4.8(5)
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children
Parents consistently praise this long-established infant program for its caring, loving teachers and safe, organized environment. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse, family-oriented culture and its decades of service to the community. Parents feel confident leaving their children there while they work.
Caring and loving teacherssafe environmentwell-organizeddiverse and family-oriented culture - 4Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center-School Age4.4 score4.8(5)
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Parents consistently praise this long-established center for its caring, diverse, and family-oriented environment. Reviews highlight well-trained teachers who treat children with genuine affection while maintaining safety standards and allowing age-appropriate play. Multiple reviewers describe it as a magical place that has positively impacted generations of families in the Fairfax community.
Caring and loving teacherssafe environmentdiverse and inclusive culturewell-organized - 5Marin Ymca @ Manor (Sa)3.92 score3.9(20)
150 Oak Manor Drive, Fairfax, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. This appears to be a data mismatch, as the reviews discuss gym equipment, classes, and fitness amenities rather than childcare services.
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fairfax based on parent reviews
First Friends Montessori Preschool INC
86 Mono Avenue, Fairfax, CA
Parents consistently praise First Friends Montessori Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based, child-led curriculum that supports early childhood development. Teachers are described as caring, intentional, and experienced, creating a community feel that extends to families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally while maintaining genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
Parents consistently praise Fairfax San Anselmo Children's Center as a long-established, family-oriented facility with caring teachers who prioritize child safety and wellbeing. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse culture, organized operations, and multi-generational impact on the Fairfax community. The center balances COVID safety guidelines while allowing children to play and develop in a secure environment.
Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center-Infant Progr
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
Parents consistently praise this long-established infant program for its caring, loving teachers and safe, organized environment. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse, family-oriented culture and its decades of service to the community. Parents feel confident leaving their children there while they work.
Fairfax San Anselmo Children'S Center-School Age
199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
Parents consistently praise this long-established center for its caring, diverse, and family-oriented environment. Reviews highlight well-trained teachers who treat children with genuine affection while maintaining safety standards and allowing age-appropriate play. Multiple reviewers describe it as a magical place that has positively impacted generations of families in the Fairfax community.
Caterpillar Academy (Inf)
1569 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, CA
Marin Ymca @ Manor (Sa)
150 Oak Manor Drive, Fairfax, CA
Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. This appears to be a data mismatch, as the reviews discuss gym equipment, classes, and fitness amenities rather than childcare services.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Fairfax, California
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise First Friends Montessori Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based, child-led curriculum that supports early childhood development. Teachers are described as caring, intentional, and experienced, creating a community feel that extends to families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally while maintaining genuine enthusiasm for learning.
- Address
- 86 Mono Avenue, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 459-7028
- Address
- 1569 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 456-4478
Parents consistently praise Fairfax San Anselmo Children's Center as a long-established, family-oriented facility with caring teachers who prioritize child safety and wellbeing. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse culture, organized operations, and multi-generational impact on the Fairfax community. The center balances COVID safety guidelines while allowing children to play and develop in a secure environment.
- Address
- 199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 454-1811
Parents consistently praise this long-established infant program for its caring, loving teachers and safe, organized environment. Reviewers highlight the center's diverse, family-oriented culture and its decades of service to the community. Parents feel confident leaving their children there while they work.
- Address
- 199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 454-1811
Parents consistently praise this long-established center for its caring, diverse, and family-oriented environment. Reviews highlight well-trained teachers who treat children with genuine affection while maintaining safety standards and allowing age-appropriate play. Multiple reviewers describe it as a magical place that has positively impacted generations of families in the Fairfax community.
- Address
- 199 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 454-1811
Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. This appears to be a data mismatch, as the reviews discuss gym equipment, classes, and fitness amenities rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 150 Oak Manor Drive, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 456-5349
- Address
- 2398 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax, CA
- Phone
- (415) 459-6291
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule