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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.
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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...
Reviewed by Destiny J
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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...
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Excellent teachers who have taught our child spanish as well as age appropriate social and pre-k readiness!
Reviewed by Caroline B
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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 -...
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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...
Reviewed by Jenni O
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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Kamer Y
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The Swiss Family Home Day Care provides educational, loving and reliable care, in a fun environment for young kids. Established in 2010, it is located at 1910 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA. The hours of...
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Our infant son has spent the last 4 months in the care of Claudia and Pilar (age 4 mo. to 8 mo.), and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Not only do they provide excellent care, nurturing,...
Reviewed by Lindsey B
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5.0
Cozy healthy safe nurturing care
Reviewed by Rebecca M
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Koala Day Care is a Family Home Day Care located in San Rafael, CA providing a happy, stimulating, learning environment with age appropriate enrichment activities. The center offers infants and toddlers program...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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Redeemer Preschool is a non-profit, non-sectarian preschool and enrichment program that was founded in 1994 by the Church of the Redeemer, a member of the California Episcopal Diocese. Located in the Glenwood...
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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...
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Pickleweed Children's Center in San Rafael, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and...
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Prime Youth Sports Camps, LLC in San Rafael, CA gives young girls with opportunities to learn the value of teamwork and hard work. The campers will gain confidence and develop sport-specific skills in a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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To provide childcare in a family-like setting which will foster the independence and the growth of your child. As your child is loved and nurtured, they will engage in age appropriate activities and play. At...
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Glenwood Children’s Center is an early childhood education provider that offers academic programs for kindergarten and elementary students. Located in San Rafael, California, the company admits kindergarten...
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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...
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Canal Child Care Center in San Rafael, California, is under the Child Development Program of Community Action Marin, an agency that works to provide rapid response to clients facing a personal or economic...
Osher Marin JCC Day Camp
200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
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The Osher Maric JCC in San Rafael, California is a non-profit community organization celebrates Jewish culture. Their Summer Camp for children from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 offers a low camper-to-counselor...
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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,...
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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...
US Sports Camps
750 Lindaro Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
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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...
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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...
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Little Arbor Preschool in San Rafael, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and...
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The Early Head Start of Community Action Marin provides a comprehensive child development program for children, from infant to 3 years old. The program provides child care related services in education, health,...
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
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The CITY OF SAN RAFAEL in San Rafael, CA features preschool programs that provide play-based and developmentally appropriate programs for kids. They focus on social interactions, explorations, and discovery...
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Miss Nicky's Preschool & Toddler Center at 159 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA is a private child care center in the state of Georgia. Their center focuses on providing balanced activities that ensure the...
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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...
Community Action Marin Child Development Programs
251 N San Pedro Rd Ste A, San Rafael, CA 94903
Costimate: $418/wk
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The Marin Community Child Development Program in San Rafael, California offers parent support and childcare and education for children from three to thirteen years old from low-income families. The program...
Camp 2020
498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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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 2020
498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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The New Moon Daycare is located in Corte Madera, CA. It has been in the business since 2001 and they offer a nurturing environment that is committed to develop your child’s emotional and social growth. They...
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Twin Cities Pre-Kindergarten is a daycare establishment that provides a community-based child care solution for children living in 140 Pixley Ave, Corte Madera, CA. Their child center strictly complies with the...
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San Domenico School is a daycare establishment that provides a developmentally appropriate child care solution for children living in 5100 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo, CA. Their child center strictly complies...
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Marin Primary & Middle School believes that children respond best to kindness, encouragement, and mutual respect. They recognize that relationships, relevance, and high standards are critical to successful...
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Tiny Tots is a quality childcare and early education provider located in Corte Madera, California. The licensed facility serves children ages three months to three years, providing them with a healthy and...
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The ABC Academy Preschool in Oakley, California offers childcare and preschool education for two to six year-old children. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social,...
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"Educare Children's Center is a preschool that combines the Montessori approach with a value based education to create it's own unique methodology that fosters a cognitive, emotional developed and self...
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Le Petit Jardin offers a joyful preschool experience for children ages 2 - 5 years old completely in FRENCH! Children from any and all linguistic backgrounds can participate in this fun immersion experience and...
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The Little Mountain Preschool provides childcare for three to five year old children in San Anselmo, California. Their facilities and curriculum provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for...
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A Reggio Inspired program for early childhood education with a strong emphasis on the outdoor classroom.
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San Anselmo Montessori School based in San Anselmo, CA is a Montessori primary program for children ages two years ten month to six years old. The school offers Primary, Kindergarten, Classroom Enrichment,...
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"The Cottage Co-op is a play-based cooperative preschool where parents share in the joy and wonder of their child's first educational experience. When you come into our school please remember it is a child's...
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Pre-academic in the truest sense, our program fosters self-regulation, social interaction, conflict resolution, creative problem-solving, and doing for oneself--forming a lasting foundation for future academic...
Summer Playground!
498 Tamalpais, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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Summer Playground is a storied Summer program produced by Corte Madera Parks & Recreation yearly. We at Summer Playground believe that children should have a safe, nurturing environment in which they are free...
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Home based Montessori for toddlers,ages 18 months through 3 and half years.
Hot organic lunch and two organic snacks a day. Safe ,loving environment with a beautiful garden and play yard .Monday through...
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ABC Family Day Care located at 55 Mohawk Avenue, Corte Madera, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from four-thirty PM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It...
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Little Heaven Day Care located in Corte Madera, California, is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear...
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Little Movements Day Care is a state-licensed child care center for that serves children and families residing in the Larkspur community in California. The company follows a structured curriculum that uses...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Rafael, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in San Rafael, CA?
Daycare centers near you in San Rafael, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in San Rafael, CA?
Daycares near you in San Rafael, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in San Rafael, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in San Rafael, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in San Rafael, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Rafael, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.