Best Child Care Centers in San Rafael, CA
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We are a faith-based preschool program offering a learning environment for children of all religions. The program encourages individual development for children 2.9 years old - 5 years old, to learn...
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at San Rafael. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Children's House Preschool
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Montessori in Motion has been joyfully educating Marin children since 1992. We are perched atop a beautiful hill overlooking Terra Linda surrounded by nature, with weekly sightings of rabbits, birds...
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Students receive early education with age-appropriate activities and guided learning. Infants and toddlers are focused on communication development, gross motor skills, and social development...
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Jewish faith-based program. Teaching philosophy seeks to inspire confidence and creativity by supporting Jewish principles, values, and traditions. Daily schedules include tactile activities such as...
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Preschool facility run by Trinity Lutheran Church located close to Davidson Middle School. Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs have five classrooms, which separate children by age....
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Childcare facility providing supervised free play, age-appropriate activities, and social development. Daily schedule is decided by each individual child and may change according to the child's...
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JCC preschool programs in San Rafael and Mill Valley welcome children ages 18 months (in San Rafael) and two years (in Mill Valley) to age 5, and children benefit as teachers nuture, teach with joy,...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: School Age Programs, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep
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Montessori preschool program for toddlers. Program focuses on developing intellectual, social, physical, and emotional skills through principles of Montessori education.
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Spanish bilingual, Reggio Emilia-inspired, and attachment-based program designed for toddlers and preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on building relationships and supporting the bonds between...
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Children improve and develop through a multi-disciplinary approach to learning focusing on play, building confidence through independent action, and sensory exploration. Students experience lessons...
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Neighborhood developmental preschool offering a mixed-age classroom environment. Learning activities are developmentally appropriate and promote exploration, hands-on experimentation, and active...
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Teaching philosophy seeks to connect children to each other and the natural world, supporting social development, confidence, and healthy learning habits. Age-appropriate learning takes the form of...
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Supports children through comprehensive and rigorous academic study and developmentally-rich experiences. Daily schedules begin with two hour learning sessions based on revolving themes. After this...
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Provides comprehensive early education with a learning-through-play curriculum as well as after school activities and homework help. Students are prepared for kindergarten through social...
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Provides Montessori education for all ages. Infants and toddlers are guided through developmental stages through sensory exercises, exercising motor skills, and perception activities. Older children...
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Program provides early education to prepare students for elementary school as well as after school care and child development activities. Cultural and linguistic needs are supported by a bilingual,...
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Affiliated with Lucas Valley Community Church, providing faith-based care with Christian principles. Teaching philosophy seeks to impart character development in addition to spiritual learning and...
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NAEYC-accredited play-based program with a curriculum focused on exposing children to nature and animal life. Facility includes an outdoor classroom and playground. Enrichment classes in Spanish,...
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Provides educational programs and after care for school age students with tutoring and homework help. Developmentally rich curriculum helps students transition into kindergarten with focuses on social...
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Preschool facility for toddlers and pre-k children with two outdoor playgrounds. Curriculum includes language development, arts and science, motor skill building, and kindergarten readiness.
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Child-centered, play-based program supports academic learning with focuses on math, science, language and literacy, art, and world cultures. Students experience a daily schedule of age-appropriate...
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Daycare program aimed at helping children reach California grade-level standards with a focus on individual and cultural differences. Children learn through hands-on indoor and outdoor activities....
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Preschool and center utilizing different curriculums for different classrooms. Curriculums range from learning through games, songs, movement, and art to kindergarten readiness and accommodations for...
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Old Firehouse School Bayview is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 10 Bayview Dr in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Old Firehouse School Bayview
Grounded in attachment theory and inspired by Reggio, we believe children learn best through connection, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. We are a nature & wildlife-inspired program emphasizing outdoor exploration, environmental stewardship, inquiry-based learning, and meaningful relationships.
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Montessori Of Central Marin is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 317 Auburn St in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bright Stars Childrens Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1055 Las Ovejas Ave building 200 in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Le Petit Jardin is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1 St Vincent Dr in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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CAM Short School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 35 Marin St in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Arc en Ciel Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 96 Pilgrim Way in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bright Stars Children's Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 199 Greenfield Ave in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Oakview Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 70 Skyview Terrace in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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City of San Rafael Preschool (Pickleweed) is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 40 Canal St in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Mariposa Bilingual School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1879 2nd St in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Redeemer Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 123 Knight Dr in San Rafael, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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