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St Raphael Preschool

1100 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 949015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,390
year first licensed
2004
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About St Raphael Preschool

St Raphael Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Rafael, California. The state has licensed it since August 23, 2004, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition of $1,390.

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.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
3 years through Kindergarten
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 years through Kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic), Play-based
CurriculumKimochis curriculum
EnrichmentMusic, karate, dance classes
Daily lifePotty training: Must have begun potty training before starting
Assistance it acceptsMarin Child Care Council, 10,000 Degrees
Discounts10% Sibling Discount
AccreditationOther accreditation (Marin Quality Counts Program)
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Raphael Preschool lists monthly tuition of $1,390. 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 wordsPrice
Morning Program, 8:30am-1:00pm, 5 days/week (M-F)$1,390
Non-Refundable Application Fee$50
Hourly extended care$12 an hour
1 posted price. 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 Raphael Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to St Raphael 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
45 children
First licensed
2004
License number
#213005559
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jun 6, 2025

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

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  1. Jun 6, 2025Visit
  2. Jul 16, 2024Inspection
  3. Apr 23, 2024Visit
  4. Jun 19, 2023Inspection

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 Raphael Preschool

Is St Raphael Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 23, 2004.

Does St Raphael Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to St Raphael Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can St Raphael Preschool care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St Raphael Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Raphael Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition of $1,390, as it lists it.

What is St Raphael Preschool's phone number?

(415) 456-1702.

Where is St Raphael Preschool?

1100 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. The nearest other daycare we list is C.A.M. (CFS) De Colores (PS), 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).