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North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton

5530 Nave Drive, Novato, CA 94949
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$548
year first licensed
2020
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About North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton

North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton is a licensed child care center in Novato, California. The state has licensed it since October 16, 2020, for up to 44 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Marin County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
44 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#214005525
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Summary

6 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Oct 16, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Oct 16, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 1, 2024Inspection
  3. Sep 13, 2023Inspection
  4. Jun 19, 2023Visit
  5. Jun 19, 2023Visit
  6. Sep 29, 2021Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton

Is North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 16, 2020.

Does North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 883-6222 to ask.

What is North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton's phone number?

(415) 883-6222.

Where is North Bay Children's Center, Hamilton?

5530 Nave Drive, Novato, CA 94949. The nearest other daycare we list is C.A.M. (CFS) Hamilton (PS), under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).