We Pulled Every CDSS Inspection Record in Sonoma County: Here's What We Found
OpenPHR analyzed public California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing and inspection records for all 343 child care facilities in Sonoma County (169 commercial centers and 174 family child care homes across Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol).
Where Licensed Child Care Slots Are Located in Sonoma County
| Municipality | Licensed Centers | Authorized Center Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 70 | 3,619 slots |
| Petaluma | 25 | 1,401 slots |
| Rohnert Park | 15 | 967 slots |
| Sonoma | 13 | 497 slots |
| Sebastopol | 10 | 306 slots |
| Cotati | 10 | 278 slots |
| Windsor | 7 | 346 slots |
| Healdsburg | 7 | 245 slots |
We audited every licensed child care center and 174 family child care homes in Sonoma County: directly monitored by the local Rohnert Park CDSS Regional Office (#18), Sonoma centers undergo rigorous wildfire emergency-preparedness (LIC 610) and outdoor shade/play-yard inspections.
Methodology: How We Audited 343 Sonoma County Records
This investigation synthesizes official public filings from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and the California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Open Data Portal covering the trailing 36-month inspection window (October 2023 – October 2026).
Sonoma County Top Audited Daycare Centers (2026 Ranking Table)
Direct links to verified Tier 1 facility inspection records in Sonoma County, sorted by OpenPHR Staff Stability Score.
| Rank | Facility & Inspection Record | City | Capacity | 36-Mo Citations | Stability Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Learning Experience, The Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #493010545 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Rohnert Park | 170 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #2 | Kce Champions Llc @ Mary Collins Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493010058 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 120 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #3 | Kce Champions Llc @ Valley Vista Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493010057 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 120 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #4 | Kindercare Learning Center Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #493001831 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Rohnert Park | 96 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #5 | Kindercare Learning Center Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493003399 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 85 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #6 | Kce Champions Llc @ Live Oak Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493010459 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 60 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #7 | North Bay Children's Center Sassarini Sonoma — inspection recordCDSS License #493010700 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Sonoma | 48 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #8 | Kindercare Learning Center Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493003397 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 44 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #9 | North Bay Children's Center El Colegio Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #493010699 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Rohnert Park | 43 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #10 | Kindercare Learning Center Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #493001830 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Rohnert Park | 40 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #11 | North Bay Children's Center P/s - Mcdowell Petaluma — inspection recordCDSS License #493006542 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Petaluma | 39 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #12 | North Bay Children's Center Early Learning Center Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493009421 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Santa Rosa | 35 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #13 | North Bay Children's Center Prestwood Sonoma — inspection recordCDSS License #493009124 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Sonoma | 32 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #14 | North Bay Children's Center - Monroe Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493007522 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Santa Rosa | 30 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #15 | North Bay Children's Center - Steele Lane Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493007553 • Tier 1 Verified Photos | Santa Rosa | 30 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #16 | Riebli Extended Child Care Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493000856 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 182 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #17 | Wright Extended Child Care Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #490107325 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 150 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #18 | La Casita Day School Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493010225 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 134 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #19 | San Miguel Extended Child Care Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #490111249 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 128 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #20 | Mark West Extended Child Care Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #490111334 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 126 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #21 | Santa Rosa Junior College Children's Center — inspection recordCDSS License #490109432 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 112 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #22 | R.l. Stevens Extended Child Care Santa Rosa — inspection recordCDSS License #493000369 • Tier 2 Record | Santa Rosa | 112 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #23 | Redwood Country Kids Club Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #490111750 • Tier 2 Record | Rohnert Park | 110 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #24 | Learning To Learn Rohnert Park — inspection recordCDSS License #490110439 • Tier 2 Record | Rohnert Park | 109 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
| #25 | Windsor Christian Academy - P/s — inspection recordCDSS License #493004498 • Tier 2 Record | Windsor | 109 | 0 citations | 88 / 100 |
What This Means for Parents in Sonoma County
1. A 5-star online review does not equal a clean CDSS inspection docket: Several of the highest-priced centers in Sonoma County ($1,850 to $2,450/month) carry Type A citations for exceeded teacher-to-child ratios during morning drop-off or late afternoon pick-up windows. Always check the facility's 9-digit CDSS license history before placing a non-refundable waitlist deposit.
2. Distinguish between Type A hazards and Type B paperwork notices: A Type A citation means a state evaluator observed an immediate risk to child health, safety, or personal rights (such as an unmonitored nap room or an understaffed classroom). A Type B citation is typically an administrative or maintenance gap (such as an overdue quarterly fire drill log or playground wood fiber needing topping off).
3. Ask to see the last 36 months of Form LIC 809 on your tour: Under California Title 22 § 101217, every licensed daycare in Sonoma County is legally required to keep its past 3 years of facility evaluation reports available at the front desk for parents to review.
Frequently Asked Questions (Sonoma County CDSS Records)
How many licensed daycare facilities operate in Sonoma County?
According to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and CHHS licensing records (updated October 20, 2026), Sonoma County has 343 licensed facilities: 169 commercial child care centers (7,995 licensed slots) and 174 licensed family child care homes.
Which CDSS regional office inspects Sonoma County daycares?
All licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Sonoma County are inspected by the California CDSS Community Care Licensing Division Rohnert Park Regional Office (#18), which conducts unannounced Title 22 compliance evaluations and complaint investigations.
How can parents check a Sonoma County daycare's inspection record?
Parents can review plain-English translations of every Sonoma County center's 36-month inspection docket, Type A and Type B citations, and Staff Stability Score on OpenPHR's Sonoma County Safety Hub, or verify the 9-digit license number directly on the state CCLD portal.
Get citation alerts when a Santa Rosa 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.