St Francis Preschool
Daycare center in Novato, CA. 967 Fifth Street, Novato, CA 94945
About the program
St Francis Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Novato, California, on the state register since 1975. It is licensed for 70 children and serves preschool ages.
St. Francis Preschool is a play-based early childhood program in Novato offering half-day preschool and transitional kindergarten options.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Toured many preschools and found St. Francis to be the right fit for our child. While the school is not faith based we liked that the campus was at a church and tucked away. Immediately upon touring St. Francis we felt it was something special. It felt cozy and whimsical yet they offered structure and an established reputation. The staff are competent, caring, and enthusiastic about their work. We love our teachers…
Eleni Katsaros · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
967 Fifth Street, Novato, CA 94945
Questions about St Francis Preschool
Is St Francis Preschool licensed?
Yes. St Francis Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 210102938), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has St Francis Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for St Francis Preschool, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does St Francis Preschool take?
St Francis Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does St Francis Preschool cost?
St Francis Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $767 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
