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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in San Rafael, CA

We have 41 pre-k schools in San Rafael, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Mariposa Bilingual School

5.0(3)

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1879 2nd. Street San Rafael, CA

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. Our program was modeled after a highly successful, activity-based immersion program and perfected over many years through the experiences of thousands of students. Our goal is to help families open their children's minds to new cultures, embrace diversity, and fully prepare children to enter kindergarten. Our teachers spend one-on-one time to help children learn language, math, science, social studies and music by incorporating games, art, music, dance, reading, writing, imaginative play, and other stimulating activities into the lessons. Whether at the art table with friends or singing and dancing on our stage, your child will have a wonderful time at Mariposa while learning Spanish. Spanish Story-time Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:30 am For children 0-4 and their parent or caregiver.Talk,read and sing in Spanish.No registration required.Parents /caregivers are expected to stay with children during all story-time sessions.Free

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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CHABAD SYNAGOGUE

1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 6 San Rafael, CA

4 mi

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 services.
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Osher Marin JCC Day Camp

200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael, CA

4 mi

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 studio, and a theater.
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Glenwood Childrens Center

25 W Castlewood Dr # 25 San Rafael, CA

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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 kids and school-age kids from grades one to five. The company uses a structured curriculum and schedule that focus on developing children’s core competencies in math, language, and science.
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Vallecito Children's Center

50 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA

4 mi

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 also available. Highlights include daily activities, weekly trips to a local swimming pool, and field trips to nearby attractions.
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Oakview Nursery School

70 Skyview Ter Ste 2b San Rafael, CA

4 mi

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

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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 offers an after-school program for children kindergarten through fifth grade, providing them daily activities in art, sports, science and play.
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Pilgrim Hill Head Start

96 Pilgrim Way San Rafael, CA

4 mi

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 camps and winter breaks.
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Dixie Children's Center

1400 5th Ave San Rafael, CA

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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. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Montessori In Motion

3 Wellbrock Hts San Rafael, CA

4 mi

"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, nurturing environment and a place for your child to discover, learn, and grow. We celebrate each day by cherishing and challenging each child through the magic of the Montessori philosophy. We are the school where laughter, love, and learning unite."
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7228 - GSA Richmond

5.0(1)

9 mi

1221 NEVIN AVE RICHMOND, CA

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, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex 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

5.0(1)

9 mi

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

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, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex 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

5.0(4)

10 mi

FOOTHILL AVE RICHMOND, CA

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

7 mi

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 physical strength, agility, and grace. A feeling of security is nurtured in the shaded, graceful beauty of the kindergarten surroundings. Paired with an all organic diet, we help grow up happy, healthy, global citizens with the curiosity to explore and a passion for adventure. Come visit our little earthschool by the bay! Come visit our earthschool by the bay
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Mohini's Home Away From Home Daycare

5845 San Jose Ave Richmond, CA

10 mi

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 opened my home to my daycare children to allow them to have a discovery kingdom. They are not limited to just a small space within the home. They have a large open space to play, learn, and grow within the comforts of "being home". The children are exposed to all learning materials needed to start kindergarten in a fun playful environment without even realizing they are learning. I take pride in what I do; I love children, and I love the fact that I am able to make a difference in their lives! The children of my daycare are kind, compassionate, motivated, intelligent, and ready to succeed in life!
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Magical Moments Child Care

218 S 9th St Richmond, CA

10 mi

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 math and literacy skills children need in order to be successful in kindergarten. Our curriculum includes: Art, yoga, gardening, science, Spanish and more. We believe that children should have fun and a safe environment where they can play and learn at the same time.
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Little Dreamchasers Academy

2511 Highgate Dr Richmond, CA

9 mi

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 meals (breakfast, A.M. snack, lunch, P.M. snack and dinner occasionally). 6 week summer program included!
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Twin Cities Pre-Kindergarten

140 Pixley Ave. Corte Madera, CA

4 mi

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

7 mi

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 PM, weekdays.
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Twin Cities Community Preschool

56 Mohawk Ave Corte Madera, CA

4 mi

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 communication skills and develop creativity. At TCCP, each student is provided opportunities to try new challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Founded in 1946 by a group of mother's who wanted an alternative to traditional childhood education methods, TCCP continues to offer its students and community a unique pre-school experience benefiting both the child and parent. The TCCP morning program is a parent participatory pre-school that operates from 9 a..m. - 2 p.m., Monday - Friday. It includes 30 students with ages ranging from 2 years 9 months old to 5 years old. TCCP also offers an after care program Stay and Play to students and the community. Preschool School Year: Each child attends FOUR mornings per week with an assigned day off (e.g. Thursdays off). Because of the staggered four-days per week schedule, only 24 children are in attendance on any given morning. Parents take turns teaching an assigned day each week (e.g. Wednesdays) under the guidance of our Director. Six parent-teachers are scheduled to work each day. The parent-teacher/child ratio is always 4/1 (plus the Director). Sample Schedule: Monday: child attends Tuesday: child attends Wednesday: parent/child attends Thursday: child's day off Friday: child attends Sample Daily Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Workday parents and children arrive. Parent-teachers meet with the Director to discuss the day s activities. 9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Morning Circle. The day begins with greetings, songs and stories. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Free-choice time. Through play children explore their environment; learning occurs via experimentation, discovery and social interaction. Parent-teachers supervise activities in their assigned areas. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Snack. Parent teachers lead snack time, which is served family style. Children are encouraged to practice every day life skills by pouring their own water and cleaning up after themselves. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Small Group Activities. Parent-teachers lead age appropriate activities such as story time, games, crafts and journal writing. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Outside play or Enrichment classes. 12:00 p.m.: Pick up 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Stay N Play (optional)
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in San Rafael, CA

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.

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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