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Santa Margarita Child Care Center

1055 Las Ovejas #5, San Rafael, CA 949035.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$548
year first licensed
1993
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About Santa Margarita Child Care Center

Santa Margarita Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Rafael, California. The state has licensed it since January 21, 1993, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits since Jul 2022, with 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentFamily-Lending Library, Spanish Class, Book Bag Program, Music Circle Time
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Santa Margarita Child Care Center 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).

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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 Santa Margarita Child Care Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Santa Margarita Child Care Center since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#210111549
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Summary

11 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Jul 24, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 6, 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. Jul 24, 2026Visit
  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection
  3. Sep 19, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Aug 14, 2025Visit
  5. Aug 5, 2025Visit
  6. Mar 7, 2025Inspection
  7. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  8. Jan 29, 2024Inspection
  9. Sep 12, 2023Visit
  10. Jan 6, 2023Inspection
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jul 15, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0

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 Santa Margarita Child Care Center

Is Santa Margarita Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 21, 1993.

Does Santa Margarita Child Care Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Santa Margarita Child Care Center since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Santa Margarita Child Care Center care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Santa Margarita Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Santa Margarita Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 499-1277 to ask.

What is Santa Margarita Child Care Center's phone number?

(415) 499-1277.

Where is Santa Margarita Child Care Center?

1055 Las Ovejas #5, San Rafael, CA 94903. The nearest other daycare we list is Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten, 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).