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Pre-K Schools in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 41 listed pre-k schools

Mariposa Bilingual School

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

- Caroline B.

7228 - GSA Richmond

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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Mariposa Bilingual School

1879 2nd. Street San Rafael, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
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 of children and their families....

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

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Preschool
Child care
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 morning and after-school care...
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Osher Marin JCC Day Camp

200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael, CA

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 ratio in their 11-acre facility. The camp has an enclosed outdoor field and playground, pools, a fitness center, an art...
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Glenwood Childrens Center

25 W Castlewood Dr # 25 San Rafael, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 kids and school-age kids from grades one to five. The company uses a structured curriculum and schedule that focus on...
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Vallecito Children's Center

50 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
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 kindergarten age and up is...
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Oakview Nursery School

70 Skyview Ter Ste 2b San Rafael, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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.
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Parkside Children's Center

51 Albert Park Ln San Rafael, CA

Child care
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 daily activities in art,...
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Pilgrim Hill Head Start

96 Pilgrim Way San Rafael, CA

Child care
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- school activities including summer...
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Dixie Children's Center

1400 5th Ave San Rafael, CA

Dixie Children's Center is a state-licensed childcare facility located in San Rafael, California. It provides an all-year-round child care to children in Kindergarten up to fifth grade. The Center provides both group and individual activities that are focused on enhancing each child’s physical, social, and emotional development....
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Montessori In Motion

3 Wellbrock Hts San Rafael, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
"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 consistency, a stimulating,...
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7228 - GSA Richmond

1221 NEVIN AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

FOOTHILL AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1785/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.

Care Member says "My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of...

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Garden Babies Wholistic Care

700 20th St. Unit A Richmond, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 1 more
We have created a flexible Spanish immersion academic curriculum that includes watercolor painting, drawing, handcrafts, beeswax modeling, cooking, baking, puppet shows, and other artistic activities reveal the wonders of creativity to the children. Circle games, movement activities, and outdoor play increase the children's...
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Mohini's Home Away From Home Daycare

5845 San Jose Ave Richmond, CA

I, Mohini Sharma became a stay at home mom when I couldn't find a suitable daycare for my children. My goal is to provide a safe, hands on, in home care daycare which encourages children to discover, learn, imagine and play at their own pace, so that parents will have peace of mind knowing their child is great hands. I have...
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Magical Moments Child Care

218 S 9th St Richmond, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At Magical Moments every child is important, our goal is to let every one of them know that there's a place for them at our home, regardless of their abilities. We provide an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong learners with a strong sense of self. Our curriculum is designed to help support early...
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Little Dreamchasers Academy

2511 Highgate Dr Richmond, CA

State license verified

Little DreamChasers Academy is family daycare/ preschool that provides a fun, safe, play-based environment with structure. Kindergarten readiness, a stimulating learning environment with a focus in hands on learning experiences for children ages 6 months to 5 years old has been the ongoing goal. Daily we serve organic fresh...
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Twin Cities Pre-Kindergarten

140 Pixley Ave. Corte Madera, CA

Preschool
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 various child care requirements set by the state of California.
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Nana's Day Care

346 Robin Road Mill Valley, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00...
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Twin Cities Community Preschool

56 Mohawk Ave Corte Madera, CA

State license verified

Preschool
The Twin Cities Community Pre-School (TCCP) is a play-based, parent participatory pre-school in Corte Madera. We provide our students an indoor and outdoor learning experience that encourages fun and exploration. We create a playful environment where children can explore new ideas, interact and problem solve with peers, learn...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in San Rafael, CA

Pre-k programs in San Rafael, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in San Rafael, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in San Rafael, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in San Rafael, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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