We Pulled Every CDSS Inspection Record in North Bay & Solano: Here's What We Found
OpenPHR analyzed public inspection records for all 1,005 licensed childcare facilities across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties. Here is what state licensing evaluators discovered on unannounced visits to daycares in San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Vallejo, Fairfield, and Napa.
1. The North Bay & Solano Childcare Regulatory Landscape
The northern sector of the San Francisco Bay Area spans diverse geographic environments — from coastal redwood settings in Marin and sprawling vineyard valleys in Sonoma and Napa to dense suburban communities along the I-80 corridor in Solano County.
Every commercial daycare and licensed family child care home operates under Title 22 Division 12. Public inspection dockets reveal that while catastrophic safety incidents are rare, routine physical plant and staffing ratio non-compliances are documented across all four counties.
2. Where Childcare Slots Are Located Across the 4 Counties
| County | Centers | FCC Homes | Center Capacity | Dominant Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County | 150 | 111 | 7,745 | High concentration of nature-based, Waldorf, Montessori & co-ops |
| Sonoma County | 169 | 148 | 7,995 | Suburban centers, agricultural community preschools & Head Start |
| Solano County | 139 | 194 | 6,797 | Large family child care home network & commuter transit centers |
| Napa County | 57 | 37 | 2,159 | Valley community preschools & winery/hospitality employee programs |
Search North Bay & Solano Childcare Facilities on OpenPHR
View full state inspection histories, license validity, and stability rankings for all 515 centers and 490 family childcare homes in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed childcare facilities operate in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties?
According to California Health and Human Services (CHHS) and CDSS Community Care Licensing Division records, the 4-county region contains 1,005 licensed childcare facilities: 515 commercial child care centers (total licensed capacity of 24,696) and 490 family child care homes (total licensed capacity of 6,810).
What are the most frequent violations cited across North Bay & Solano daycares?
The most common Title 22 violations involve teacher-to-child ratio deficits (§ 101216.3), physical plant and outdoor play equipment maintenance (§ 101238), and personnel recordkeeping gaps including delayed LiveScan criminal clearances (§ 101216).
How can parents verify a North Bay or Solano daycare's official state record?
Parents can verify all public inspection records on the California CCLD transparency portal or inspect consolidated facility reports on OpenPHR, where every listing includes the official 9-digit CDSS license number and direct links to state evaluator dockets.
Get citation alerts when a Fremont daycare receives a new CDSS citation
California State Social Services (CDSS) conducts unannounced annual and complaint inspections. We continuously scan the state licensing docket and email you immediately if a new Type A hazard or staffing ratio citation is posted.