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CORTE MADERA MONTESSORI

Our daughter goes to CMM for before-care, preschool, and after-care (all the programs!). She absolutely loves it and has been thriving there...

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Noah's Ark Preschool

Our family absolutely loves this Preschool! Our daughter is in her third year there, and we have another little one starting in January....

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SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

Honestly, we have known them for so long, I don't even know where to begin. It is a very great school, very play oriented which allows the...

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MARIN ART & GARDEN CENTER - GARDEN SCHOOL

30 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD ROSS, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
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CORTE MADERA MONTESSORI

50 EL CAMINO DR CORTE MADERA, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2080/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Corte Madera Montessori, our goal is to help each child flourish and thrive in their own unique way. Every child comes with their own individual interests, capabilities, and personality. We value and respect the children in our school for who they are today and who they will become. We believe that children learn best...

Care Member says "Our daughter goes to CMM for before-care, preschool, and after-care (all the programs!). She absolutely loves it and has been thriving there throughout...

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Noah's Ark Preschool

1370 South Novato Blvd NOVATO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1848/mo
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore in a safe, fun, and loving environment. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and a large, beautiful private play yard. At Noah’s Ark Preschool, we are dedicated to providing families with a quality program that builds strong relationships...

Care Member says "Our family absolutely loves this Preschool! Our daughter is in her third year there, and we have another little one starting in January. Every classroom...

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SANTA MARGARITA CHILDRENS CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS AVE STE 5 STE 5 SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a culturally inclusive center that utilizes the community to provide a safe and enriching preschool experience for children and families. In our park-like campus, children are encouraged to discover their abilities and talents while learning to respect each other and their surroundings...

Betty S. says "Honestly, we have known them for so long, I don't even know where to begin. It is a very great school, very play oriented which allows the children a...

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ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY LLC

1461 S NOVATO BLVD NOVATO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Novato preschool and daycare center strives to provide quality child care and early education programs for children ages 18 month to 6 years old. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing students with positive experiences to foster and encourage their emotional development while also providing a strong academic...

Kathern F. says "My experience has been about 90 % positive. With the caring, safety and love aspects, they are beyond wonderful. We have been there for 2 years now....

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SANTA MARGARITA CHILD CARE CENTER

1055 LAS OVEJAS SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Santa Margarita Children’s Center has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for its beautiful playground and is currently home to a number of Monarch butterflies this summer. Children use their whole bodies to explore, experiment and solve problems. Nature, in conjunction with multi-sensory active learning,...

Care Member says "We have had such a wonderful experience at Santa Margarita Children’s Center. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, and truly invested in the...

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Sunflower Garden Nursery School

480 Washington Court BELVEDERE, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$3200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Sunflower Garden Nursery School provides loving, individualized care in a peaceful, nurturing environment inspired by the principles of Waldorf Early Childhood Education and RIE® (Resources for Infant Educarers). We believe that the earliest years of life deserve meaningful relationships, consistent daily rhythms, and a warm...

Lina L. says "My son first went to Sunflower (formerly Granny Teresa) when he was 15 months old. I had interviewed Mayza/toured her in-home licensed daycare a month prior...

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Creative Gardens Daycare and Preschool Center

120 DONAHUE ST SAUSALITO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Creative Gardens provides high-quality, safe, and nurturing programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We are located at 120 donahue street, sausalito, right across the golden gate bridge, right off Highway 101, large and modern facility, loving teachers, CPR certified, fully vaccinated, fully background checked, low...

Haley W. says "We have 2 kids attending and we love it! The center is cheery; a well thought out space. Agnes & Chris have a great curriculum. We feel like they are...

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HARMONY MONTESSORI

376 GREENWOOD BEACH RD TIBURON, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2500/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Harmony Montessori is a small, independent preschool in Marin County. At Harmony, we believe in cultivating a deep appreciation of and connection to the natural world and its preservation. We use nature as a tool throughout our curriculum. The earth – her seasons, plants, and creatures – inform our studies. We delight in our...

Allison D. says "Our experience at Harmony has been terrific. The teachers are loving, warm, and have an exceptional ability to connect with little ones. They create an...

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MARIN FORMATIVE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

2000 LAS GALLINAS AVENUE SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1080/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We serve children ages 2-5 years old; offering a nurturing play based center where children learn through play as they make discoveries and explore with creativity and sensory activities. We use the SECOND STEP Social-Emotional curriculum, adapted to be appropriate for each classroom, and designed to help children learn...

Care Member says "MFCP is an extremely caring community of teachers and childcare providers. I was referred to this school by my siblings who sent their children through...

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LE PETIT JARDIN

1 Saint Vincents Dr SAN RAFAEL, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$991/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Le Petit Jardin offers an exceptional preschool experience for children ages 18 mos through 5+ years old! Our joyful play-based philosophy is the perfect backdrop for meaningful and organic French language acquisition, social-emotional growth and inspires a life-long love for learning!

Care Member says "Sending my kids here was truly one of the best experiences of my life. We are still close with the friends with the families we met there, they truly...

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NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL

1370 S NOVATO BLVD NOVATO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore in a safe, fun, and loving environment. Our teachers have many years of experience, and are highly qualified and committed to providing a preschool rich in arts, reading readiness, math, science, and language arts. By introducing simple Bible...

Ms. F. says "I have 3 kids who went to preschool at Noah's Ark. The most impressive thing is how caring and flexible they are. They cover all the important things like...

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GGA Kids Marin

201 Seminary Drive Mill Valley, CA

5.0(2)
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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 God made us and loves us.

Char L. says "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...

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San Anselmo Co-Op Nursery School

24 Myrtle Lane San Anselmo, CA

Cooperative
Preschool
A co-operative nursery school provides a unique experience for families who wish to be involved in their children's education and learn alongside them. By sharing parenting issues, insights, joys and struggles, parents gain a sense of community with one another and a greater understanding of their own child's development....
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Garden Babies Wholistic Care

700 20th St. Unit A Richmond, CA

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 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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First Steps Daycare

97 Vía La Cumbre LARKSPUR, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
My name is Meire, and I have over 25 years of experience working with children. I am passionate about early childhood development and dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for every child in my care. I have extensive experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers, and I hold multiple...
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Nurture Company Childcare

118 Nelson Ave Mill Valley, CA

State license verified

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 taught at Marin Day...
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Heidi'S Kinderhaus

799 PLAZA LINDA NOVATO, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Heidis Kinderhaus provides an comprehensive, Montessori based,learning environment, that has helped countless students get ahead. We also incorporate STEM learning in our curriculum. Founded in 1994, the school is located in Novato and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. We encompass ideas past and present...
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Old Firehouse School

10 Olive Street Mill Valley, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
At Old Firehouse School we believe that the quality of one s childhood predicts much about the quality of one s future. Therefore, our goal is to give each child in our care a childhood rich in the kinds of experiences and relationships which optimally prepare them for their life s journey. Our program is based on a solid...
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Go Happy Cab

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

Special needs
Cooperative
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 5-17, for special needs and older...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ross, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Ross, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ross, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Ross, CA.
When looking for a preschool near you in Ross, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Ross, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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