The teachers and staff at KinderCare Petaluma are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Once you enroll with us, you become a part of our Petaluma Family.
The KinderCare Petaluma staff strive for excellence through continuing their education from biannual company professional development trainings and trainings provided by local CPR First Aid trainers.
At the end of the day, all of our teachers are here for one reason and that is that they truly love and enjoy teaching children.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Welcome to the Petaluma KinderCare! We would liketo take this opportunity to share with you all of the exciting things we have going on at our center! We offercare for ages 6 weeks- 12 years old. Our Preschool and Pre Kindergarten programsnow offer spanish as a part of their new curriculum. We also have new curriculum for ourInfant, Toddler and Discovery Preschool programs. Come join our Family!
- Here at KinderCare Petaluma, the health and safety of your children is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition, the doors to our center have a coded entry where only authorized family members will have the code to enter. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site. This role includes conducting emergency drills, ensuring staff CPR and First Aid cards are up to date, maintaining high cleanliness standards and watching for the overall saftey of all the children.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Pace, Sonoma Works, 4 Cs, GSA, NACCRRA, discuss others on tour
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Doe, Author -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Petaluma KinderCare cost?
Petaluma KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Petaluma KinderCare often compared to?
Petaluma KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like The Spring Hill School, Cross & Crown Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Petaluma KinderCare?
Petaluma KinderCare famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate and Jane Doe, Author.
When is the application deadline for Petaluma KinderCare?
The application deadline for Petaluma KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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