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Mini Bay Tots Preschool

Daycare center in Richmond, CA. 671 - 9th Street, Richmond, CA 94801

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Mini Bay Tots Preschool in Richmond, CA
AgesPreschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity46 children
Citations on file7 (1 Type A)
On the register since2021

About the program

Mini Bay Tots Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Richmond, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 46 children and serves preschool and school age ages.

Mini Bay Tots is a child care program in Antioch, California, serving children from birth to 13 years old.

The program follows a play-based approach and states QRS accreditation.

Play-basedQRS accredited

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Mini Bay Tots Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,170 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + School Age Day Care Center · 073408907, 073408908
Licence statusActive since 2021
Licensed capacity46 children
Inspections on file5
AccreditationQRS (stated by the program)
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)159 of 318 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints05 inspection visits · last visit May 2026

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

101170(e) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 102416(c) · 101225(a) · 101216.1(b)(1) · 101161(a) · 101216(g)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My family is new to the area and found Mini Bay Tots by chance, so happy we did!! Exceptional Daycare - A True Blessing for Our Family! As a healthcare worker with a non-traditional schedule, finding the right childcare was a daunting task, especially since I was transitioning my toddler from being a stay-at-home child to starting daycare. I cannot express enough how phenomenal this center has been for us. The owner,…

Renae Mccullom · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

I usually don't write long reviews, but quality childcare is just so important! I looked long and hard for the right place for my 2 year old son and I am so glad I found it. I went to Kinder-care and a few other home day cares never to return. My son instantly wanted to be at Lil Tots. I could tell he felt good there. Unlike other childcare, Lil tots focuses on the quality of the care instead of quantity of clients.…

Marcella Patterson · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

This is not just a daycare, it's a learning center for children. This daycare is clean, good Nutritional foods, educational, and lots of love involved.

Rebecca Watkins · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

My child loves it here! He has such a great time. My child has learned ABC’s, counting from 1-30, and nursery rhymes. The staff is very kindhearted! Pricing is also reasonable! So glad we found them!

shalise jackson · 5/5 on Google · a month ago
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Getting there

671 - 9th Street, Richmond, CA 94801

Questions about Mini Bay Tots Preschool

Is Mini Bay Tots Preschool licensed?

Yes. Mini Bay Tots Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 073408907, 073408908), with a licensed capacity of 46 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Mini Bay Tots Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for Mini Bay Tots Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 5 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Mini Bay Tots Preschool take?

Mini Bay Tots Preschool is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.

How much does Mini Bay Tots Preschool cost?

Mini Bay Tots Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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