Caterpillar Academy (Inf)
1569 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, CA
5.0· 2 reviews
Day Caring Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 60
- monthly, posted tuition
- $903
- year first licensed
- 1993
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About
About Day Caring Preschool
Day Caring Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, California. The state has licensed it since July 27, 1993, for up to 60 children.
It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care. It lists monthly tuition from $903 to $2,311.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jun 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 thru 5
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (415) 459-6291 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2 thru 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 5 to 1 child to staff ratio |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount w/3+ attendance days |
| More | Founded 1975 |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Day Caring Preschool lists monthly tuition from $903 to $2,311. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marin County has a median price of $548 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 2yr olds, 2 Days/Week | $1,211 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 2yr olds, 3 Days/Week | $1,660 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 2yr olds, 4 Days/Week | $2,086 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 2yr olds, 5 Days/Week | $2,311 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 3-5yr olds, 2 Days/Week | $1,177 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 3-5yr olds, 3 Days/Week | $1,632 |
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| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 3-5yr olds, 4 Days/Week | $2,057 |
| Full Days 8:00-5:30, 3-5yr olds, 5 Days/Week | $2,286 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 2yr olds, 2 Days/Week | $930 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 2yr olds, 3 Days/Week | $1,244 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 2yr olds, 4 Days/Week | $1,577 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 2yr olds, 5 Days/Week | $1,947 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 3-5yr olds, 2 Days/Week | $903 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 3-5yr olds, 3 Days/Week | $1,215 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 3-5yr olds, 4 Days/Week | $1,546 |
| Mid Days 8:30-3:00, 3-5yr olds, 5 Days/Week | $1,858 |
| Annual Re-Registration | $200 |
| Drop In Rate (enrolled + attending students only) | $20 an hour |
16 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$548
Home daycare$392
Toddler
Center$394
Home daycare$367
Preschool
Center$433
Home daycare$407
School age
Center$439
Home daycare$399
State record
Inspection reports for Day Caring Preschool
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Day Caring Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- First licensed
- 1993
- License number
- #210111764
Summary
4 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Aug 12, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Aug 12, 2026Inspection
- Jan 9, 2026Visit
- Jun 5, 2024Inspection
- Jun 23, 2023Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Day Caring Preschool
Is Day Caring Preschool licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 27, 1993.
Does Day Caring Preschool have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Day Caring Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Day Caring Preschool care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Day Caring Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (415) 459-6291 to confirm.
How much does Day Caring Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $903 to $2,311, as it lists it.
What is Day Caring Preschool's phone number?
(415) 459-6291.
Where is Day Caring Preschool?
2398 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax, CA 94930. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinderblast Preschool, 0.3 miles away.