Sausalito Preschools

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.

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.

We are a forest school class for preschoolers, age 3-6 yrs. 9:30am-1:30pm and nature camp for kids 3-8 yrs on holidays and school breaks 9am-3pm. This program is designed to give kids an opportunity to experience the outdoors and all the wonder of nature through exploration. We explore art, science, and nature during small group adventures.

Young Explorers Preschool is a child-centered learning space dedicated in fostering the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative growth of young learners. We follow a progressive, holistic approach to education based upon the teachings and research of John Dewey, a pioneer in pragmatism, and Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of Reggio Emilia s educational philosophy.

We take time and pride in a thoughtful curriculum of integrated academics that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and cooperative learning. At Young Explorers Preschool, learning is viewed as an organic experience and together, students and teachers enjoy the natural flow of it s process. We provide scaffolded opportunities for cross-age interactions that honors each child's developmental needs, skill level, and personal interests through perceptive observation.

Our school gives the students time and space to learn at their own pace and in the best way suited for their own learning style and interests.

Young Explorers Preschool values strong home-school connections. The parents and staff of our school see each other as partners in our goal to develop a community of lifelong learners. A place where children will permanently fall in love with learning.

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 foundation of scientific theory, research and professional practice in the field of child development. Our teachers are highly skilled professionals who understand child development and respect children as individuals. Their concern is wide and deep, for they care about the whole child : heart, mind, spirit and body.

We accomplish this through our Reggio Emilia inspired project work. At our school we encourage groups of children to decide on a project they would like to study. We then set about a long term project in which we investigate the topic in depth.

Little Prodigy Daycare started April 2014. I have previously worked at a home-based daycare and loved the experience. When I had my first daughter, I realized I wanted to stay home and be with her, so opening a daycare came to mind and that is how we started. I started studying early childhood education to learn more about children and their development to better assist them and the family. Children's first three years are very important. What they learn the first three years will determine their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development over the years and it can effect their self-esteem. We focus on children's independence, problem solving skills, creativity and prepare them for preschool by teaching them the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, etc. We have many toys to help stimulate their brains and the skills to guide them

Paloma's Nest strives to create a nurturing and respectful "home away from home" for infants and toddlers. Authentic, trusting, and respectful relationships with children and families are at the heart of our work. The gentle rhythms of home life and nature provide the basis of our curriculum which we further enrich with intentional opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Our program is informed by current brain and child development research, the work of Magda Gerber (RIE) and Emmi Pikler, the schools of Reggio Emilia, and the principles of LifeWays.

At Paloma s Nest our goal is to work in partnership with parents and the children themselves to nurture a compassionate sense of wonder in each child. This goal includes:
- Confidence in self
- Intellectual curiosity and interest
- Deep connection with fellow humans and other living things
- A reverence for the planet

Vanessa Lane
Director and Head Teacher
Vanessa received her Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State in English Literature. After graduation she was inspired to return to school to study early childhood education. She has over 36 ECE units from community colleges and graduate coursework at Mills College including a practicum in the infant/toddler room at Mills Children's School. Throughout this time Vanessa gained experience teaching children 2-6 years in Reggio-inspired schools, mentoring new teachers, and working as an administrator in programs serving children 0-6 years.

Vanessa took time off to devote to starting her own family. This has been her most impactful experience. During this time, she attended LifeWays training and the RIE Foundation course. Committed to lifelong learning, Vanessa continues to read the latest books and articles on child development, attend numerous trainings and conferences, and learn alongside her colleagues and parent peers.

JUMP Preschool courses are held at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley.

The JUMP Preschool program provides a nurturing environment where each child can grow, learn to express themselves and have fun! All of our teachers and aides are committed to the success of each of our students.

Class activities for all programs include circle time, sharing, arts & crafts, games, music and free play. (inside and outside) We encourage all students to participate in craft and academic activities. Daily we gather together on the carpet for thematically based lesson, stories, songs, finger plays which continue to build on our theme for the week. Every day the students also enjoy snack time and outdoor recess. Children in all stages of development are welcome (however they must be fully potty trained).

Sycamore Park Preschool offers preschool classes for ages 1-5 & Summer camp for ages 1-6 at our Mill Valley location.

We are a small private Montessori school located in Mill Valley serving children 18 months to 6 years old.
We offer two programs: one for toddlers 18 months to late 2's and our primary program for children 3 to 6 years of age. We also offer a transitional kindergarten for young fives, and Spanish is introduced through music and movement for the little ones, and vocabulary building and song for the older children.