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Mariposa Bilingual School

5.0

Excellent teachers who have taught our child spanish as well as age appropriate social and pre-k readiness!

- Caroline B

Belizean Daycare In Marin

5.0

My daughter has been coming to this daycare since she was nine months old, she is now 18 months old. Previous to her coming to Belizean daycare, she had never been away from me. Within the last year, I've watched my daughter blossom developmentally. Alcira is amazing, patient, and caring. My...

- Destiny J

Little Palms Day Care

4.0

When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our 7-month-old son. We are so grateful to her for restoring a bit of normalcy during this challenging time. Not only was she very attentive and loving to our...

- Jenni O

Appleberry Beginnings Child Care

5.0

I have trusted Appleberry Beginnings with my son's care, while doing my PhD. I couldn't be happier and more satisfied. Katie is an extraordinary caregiver who is both caring and professional. She adores her kids and they adore her back. Cookie is a loving and generous soul akin to a maternal...

- Kamer Y

Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

5.0

Our son is currently attending Melody's Pond and is doing excellent! He never wants to leave and loves his teacher dearly. It is nice to have the peace of mind while at work that your child is in great care and building a solid foundation for his future. Thank you Mirna for all you do!

- Jamie J

After school programs in San Rafael, CA

Mariposa Bilingual School

Mariposa Bilingual School

1879 2nd. Street, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $408/wk

5.0

(3)

Mariposa Bilingual School is a Spanish language immersion program with the full educational benefits of a traditional preschool and is customized for children from 10 months to 5 years old. Mariposa offers a variety of flexible, year-round enrollment options to meet the individual needs and goals...
5.0
"Amazing preschool with caring teachers and staff!"

Ashley T


Belizean Daycare In Marin

Belizean Daycare In Marin

124 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $75/day

4.7

(3)

Small licensed family in-home daycare now enrolling children, 3 months to 5 years. We are centrally located on Merrydale Road in Terra Linda, right on the entrance/exits to/from Hwy 101 North and South. Our children are well taken care of in a safe and loving environment while you are at work. We...
5.0
"We enrolled Aanya for a week when our regular center was off on vacation. Alcira is great and she has a wonderful, warm family to help her. Aanya fussed at first but quickly made a lot of friends. We now use her for babysitting when she's free!"

Joe C


Little Palms Day Care

Little Palms Day Care

172 Picnic Ave, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $394/wk

4.7

(3)

Little Palms Day Care is a licensed small family child care, providing safe, nurturing & reliable child care for families in and around Marin County. Open Monday through Friday. Regular business hours 8am - 5pm; with extra care options and drop ins offered based on availability. Snacks provided...
4.0
"When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our 7-month-old son. We are so grateful to her for restoring a bit of normalcy during this challenging time. Not only was...

Jenni O


Appleberry Beginnings Child Care

Appleberry Beginnings Child Care

Appleberry Drive, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

After 4 wonderful years of serving the families of the Marina Bay Community, Play Date with Kate has moved from the East Bay to Marin County and has become Appleberry Beginnings Child Care! Appleberry Beginnings Child Care is based out of a fun, safe and clean home in the Lucas Valley/Marinwood...
5.0
"I started bringing my daughter to Kate at 3 months old, and she loved being there! She loved the other babies, and Kate's activities and attentiveness. When we moved from California, I was heartbroken to lose Katie. I can't recommend her highly enough."

Desiree F


Vallecito Children's Center

50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

The Vallecito Elementary School Children's Center is a subsidized child care facility of the City of San Rafael, California. They also have kindergarten aftercare available from 1:25 pm to 2:35 pm and an after school care service that runs from 2:35 pm to 6:30 pm. A summer camp program for children...

CHABAD SYNAGOGUE

1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 6, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $15/hr

Gan Israel Preschool is an early care and learning center hat provides its services to children and families residing in San Rafael, California. The company offers Jewish-based educational day care programs geared towards preschoolers and pre-kindergarten children. The company also provides early...

Pilgrim Hill Head Start

96 Pilgrim Way, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $406/wk

Head Start located at 1509 Sierra Gardens Drive, Roseville, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after-...

Parkside Children's Center

51 Albert Park Ln, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $394/wk

Parkside Children's Center is a community service provided by San Rafael City, California. The center provides a safe, enriching and fun environment where kids can spend their time productively. The center offers an after-school program for children kindergarten through fifth grade, providing them...

Go Happy Cab

Go Happy Cab

369 B 3rd Street Ste. 526, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $40/hr

Getting kids, where they need to go can be a logistics hurdle each and every day, whether you are a school district or family. Go Happy Cab LLC is a family-owned and operated transportation company that provides a suite of fee-based, transportation-related services for school children ages...

Montessori In Motion

3 Wellbrock Hts, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $1216/mo

"Montessori In Motion would like your child to be confident and independent, with a positive self -image-ready to take on new challenges and be empowered to be the best that they can be. When children graduate from MIM they will be kindergarten ready. Montessori In Motion provides structure and...

Montessori de Terra Linda

610 Del Ganado Rd., San Rafael, CA

Starting at $10000/mo

Montessori de Terra Linda is a daycare establishment that provides a child care sensitive to the needs of families living in 610 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA. Their child center doesn't just aim to meet the rigorous child care regulations set by the state of California but strives hard to exceed...

Santa Margarita Children's Center

1055 Las Ovejas Ave., San Rafael, CA

Starting at $1255/mo

Santa Margarita Children s Center first opened its doors in November of 1993. The dream of the center was to provide affordable, accessible, high-quality preschool experiences to children that would foster a child s complete development. The center is nestled in the Terra Linda Hills and located...

Montessori School of Central Marin

317 Auburn St, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $9250/day

Montessori School of Central Marin is located at 317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, California. It accepts care and early childhood education services to children ages 2 to 5 years old. The school applies the Montessori curriculum consisting of practical life, sensorial, mathematics, and language arts....

Santa Margarita Childrens Center

1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 5, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a state-licensed early childhood facility that offers NAEYC-accredited child development programs for children ages two to four years old. Located in San Rafael, California, the company uses a play-based, teacher-initiated curriculum filled with various...

Oakview Nursery School

70 Skyview Ter Ste 2b, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

Oakview Nursery in San Rafael, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children for preschool and kindergarten.

Brazilian childcare of Marin

202 Spruce Ct, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

Brazilian Childcare of Marin works with small groups that's feel like nanny share. I have experience for over 12 years and license since 2007. This year is our 4 generation.:) We also offer music classes from Jamarro kids with no cost for you. It children sleeps in separate rooms. If you are looking...

Miss Nickys Preschool

360 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

Miss Nicky's Preschool in San Rafael, California offers childcare for two to six year-old children. Their programs provide activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth in a safe and nurturing environment. Their teachers encourage the children socialize,...

Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool

1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 4, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

Ice Cream and Shoe Preschool is dedicated to nurturing the emotional, social, and cognitive development of the whole child. It is a year-round Preschool, founded in 1991 and located at 1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 4 San Rafael, CA. Operating hours are weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

Melody's Pond Preschool And Childcare

1850 Acapulco Dr, San Pablo, CA

Starting at $17/hr

5.0

(1)

Melody's Pond Preschool is now accepting new students Ages: Infant-Kinder Part-Time-Full-Time Bilingual Preschool. Open all year round Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm Located in San Pablo, off Richmond Parkway. https://www.melodys-pond.com/ Mission Statement: Melody's Pond Preschool is an...
5.0
"Our son is currently attending Melody's Pond and is doing excellent! He never wants to leave and loves his teacher dearly. It is nice to have the peace of mind while at work that your child is in great care and building a solid foundation for his future. Thank you...

Jamie J


GGA Kids Marin

GGA Kids Marin

201 Seminary Drive, Mill Valley, CA

Starting at $1482/mo

5.0

(2)

GGA Kids Marin is a preschool serving children ages 18 months through 5 years. We are licensed by the state of California (LIC# 214005382). Our goal is to provide excellent preschool education in a warm, nurturing, and fun environment. We offer a Christian atmosphere where the child will learn that...
5.0
"We sent both our children to Golden Gate Academy, and we all enjoyed a wonderful experience. Unlike many other local preschool options, GGA offers a full day schedule that supports families in which both parents work. Though technically a faith-based preschool, GGA...

Ian A


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Average Rating4.5 / 5

After School Programs in San Rafael, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs.