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North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell

405 South Mcdowell, Petaluma, CA 949543.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$243
year first licensed
2006
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About North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell

North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell is a licensed child care center in Petaluma, California. The state has licensed it since November 9, 2006, for up to 39 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Aug 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sonoma County has a median price of $243 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.
Sonoma County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$243
Home daycare$286

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$232

Preschool

Center$204
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$213
Home daycare$196

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 P/S - McDowell

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell since Aug 2022. 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
39 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#493006542
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Summary

7 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Jun 24, 2026

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

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 24, 2026Visit
  2. Nov 17, 2025Inspection
  3. Oct 9, 2025Visit
  4. Feb 6, 2025Visit
  5. Mar 14, 2024Inspection
  6. May 5, 2023Inspection
  7. Aug 17, 2022Visit

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 P/S - McDowell

Is North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 9, 2006.

Does North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell since Aug 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (707) 763-2000 to ask.

What is North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell's phone number?

(707) 763-2000.

Where is North Bay Children's Center P/S - McDowell?

405 South Mcdowell, Petaluma, CA 94954. The nearest other daycare we list is 4cs Petaluma Child Development Center, 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).