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St Francis Preschool

967 Fifth Street, Novato, CA 949455.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$4,600
year first licensed
1975
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About

About St Francis Preschool

St Francis Preschool is a licensed child care center in Novato, California. The state has licensed it since September 12, 1975, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $4,600 to $12,500.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 years through entry into kindergarten
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 years through entry into kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeachers meet or exceed ECE requirements, many have Master's degrees
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended care 8:00am-8:45am and 2:00pm-4:00pm
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Francis Preschool lists yearly tuition from $4,600 to $12,500. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
FIVE HALF-DAYS PER WEEK, 8:45am-12:00pm, M-F$9,200
FOUR FULL DAYS PER WEEK, 8:45am-2:00pm$12,500
THREE FULL DAYS PER WEEK, 8:45am-2:00pm$12,100
THREE HALF-DAYS PER WEEK, 8:45am-12:00pm, M/W/F$5,950
TK, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK$9,950
TK, FOUR DAYS PER WEEK, 9:00am-2:00pm M-TH$9,650
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TWO HALF-DAYS PER WEEK, 8:45am-12:00pm, Tu/TH$4,600
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 St Francis Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to St Francis Preschool since May 2022. 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
70 children
First licensed
1975
License number
#210102938
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Summary

4 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Mar 18, 2026

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

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  1. Mar 18, 2026Inspection
  2. Feb 27, 2025Inspection
  3. Mar 1, 2024Inspection
  4. May 4, 2022Inspection

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 St Francis Preschool

Is St Francis Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 1975.

Does St Francis Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to St Francis Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can St Francis Preschool care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St Francis Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Francis Preschool cost?

Yearly tuition from $4,600 to $12,500, as it lists it.

What is St Francis Preschool's phone number?

(415) 892-2597.

Where is St Francis Preschool?

967 Fifth Street, Novato, CA 94945.

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