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Recent daycare reviews in Fairfax, CA

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

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

GGA Kids Marin

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 emphasizes socialization,...

- Ian A

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

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

Daycares in Fairfax, CA

Nanny Extraordinaire

60 Pastori Ave, Fairfax, CA

Costimate: $308/wk


Day Caring Preschool Inc

2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA

Starting at $800/mo

DayCaring Preschool in Fairfax, California, is a family-oriented, child-centered, non-profit school that serves children ages 2 years up to 5 years old. The school was established in 1975 and is licensed by the State of California. The preschool is open from Mondays thru Fridays, 7:30 AM to 6:00...

First Friends Montessori Family

29 Hill Ave, Fairfax, CA

Costimate: $305/wk

First Friends Montessori Family, located in Fairfax, California, is a small preschool that offers educational services for children ages 2 and a half years old to six years old. It has several programs such as the preschool program, the extended morning care, and the extended afternoon care....

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...
5.0
"My husband and I stumbled across Little Palms Daycare while we were looking to quickly move our daughter, Lula, from the daycare she was in. Although it had only been a few days, she was having a terrible time adjusting, crying all day, not sleeping and terribly...

Cassandra B


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
"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...

Destiny 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


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

Caroline B


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
"Hello!How are you? Do you looking for babysitter for your daughter still? If you do,please give me a call or write me back. My name is Viktorya,I have experience in work with children. I,m resbonsiblty, economical,kindly,friendly,active. I very like children!!!!If...

Victorya S


Nana's Day Care

Nana's Day Care

346 Robin Road, Mill Valley, CA

Costimate: $375/wk

Located in Mill Valley, California, Nana's Day Care is a family daycare that serves children from 2 months old through pre-K. The daycare facility offers a safe, nurturing, home-like atmosphere where children can play, grow, and develop skills needed to prepare them for regular school. Operating...

Nessa's Home Daycare

Nessa's Home Daycare

320 Channing Way 124, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $406/wk

License # 214005474 Child Care & Day Care for Infant to 4 Years old. Providing an environment where kids can be kids in a safe, loving place. At Nessa's home daycare we understand how important the early ages for children are and with different activities to adapt to every child's growth. Your...

Nurture Company Childcare

Nurture Company Childcare

118 Nelson Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Starting at $400/wk

My Name is Mary Daniels. I have been blessed to have had many happy families to welcome into my home daycare for their precious little ones. My husband, three children, and I have lived in Mill Valley for over 25 years. I studied early childhood education at the College of Marin. After college, I...

Best Friends Daycare

Best Friends Daycare

South Novato Blvd Rowland, Novato, CA

Starting at $75/day

Fun, Friendly, and loving home daycare with a hint of preschool.

Viriana

Viriana

1007 Green Oaks Dr Apt 33, Novato, CA

Starting at $20/hr

All age , since 2020

Little Angels Daycare

Little Angels Daycare

901 Las Pavadas Ave, San Rafael, CA

Costimate: $418/wk

Little Angels Daycare is a State-licensed, home-based, daycare located in Terra Linda, California a few minutes north of San Rafael. We strive to make the transitions from home to daycare and daycare to preschool easy and fun for both parents and children. We pride ourselves on providing an...

Lily's Playground

Lily's Playground

121 Main Drive, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $134/day

Lily's Playground is a licensed and insured child care program conveniently located in central San Rafael. We offer nurturing, clean, age-appropriate environments, developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing early literacy and language development, and plenty of activities to keep children...

Abc Child Care

Abc Child Care

274 Emerystone Terrace, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $100/day

Welcome to ABC Child Care! A fun, safe, and educating place for all children. Our facility provides excellent and high-quality care for ages infants - 3 years old. We have over 20 years of experience with all children as well as being parents of two of our very own. Our child care business started...

Camp 2020

498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA


Little Bears Daycare

Little Bears Daycare

1845 2nd St, San Rafael, CA

Starting at $100/day

We are a small family childcare providing care for your little ones. We follow the open door policy, so show up and see what we are learning at any time you wish. We provide safe, warm, loving, learning and educational environment where children can be loved, cared for, playing, exploring,...

Ross Cottage Nursery School

P.O. Box 316, Ross, CA

Starting at $69/day


Camp 2020

Camp 2020

498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA

We are so excited to offer an in-person alternative for those who are in need of childcare. We have developed a brand new program that will meet to the new camp requirements and regulations in place. We want camp to... - Provide opportunities for campers to develop and explore new interests -...

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