I went to this center as a child as did my sisters. The Fairfax-San Anselmo children's center has…read morecreated so many great childhood memories for us. Even after we left the center, we stayed in touch with the teachers and faculty. They are still like a second family to us. When we started looking for childcare options for our kids, it was really hard to find a place that compared to the Fairfax-San Anselmo children's center. We found a great program and when we brought our parents by to see where their grandson was going to school they said "It is a great school but not as great as Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center". For someone to write a BS review and not even go into specifics is very cowardly.

Well if Ethel and Stan have been in business for 37 years, then I must have been in one of their…read morefirst classes to matriculate! To this day, I still rave to folks about my experience there, so obviously it was memorable. There was truly nothing like it, and that's probably still true today. We did the best field trips....Half Moon Bay pumpkin patch, Samuel P. Taylor Park camping trips. I was Bev the Cook's best assistant in the kitchen, and Jeannie Gable was a phenomenal teacher! Odessa, Class of '75-76

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about ABC Child Care and Enas!…read more As a first time mom, sending your infant child to daycare can be daunting. As a professional who works in pediatric healthcare/development, I wanted to make sure my son went to a loving environment that would enrich his developmental outcomes. ABC Child Care was just that. Enas is so kind and knowledgeable and truly made me feel at ease with sending my then 9 month old son into her care. My son has thrived in his development over the past year and I am so happy to have Enas and everyone at ABC Child Care as part of my "village" with raising my son. We are unfortunately moving out of the area and will miss ABC Child Care so much! If we move back before my son is school age, he will definitely be coming back here (if there is room :)). If you value a home environment and loving care for your infant/toddler, look no further!

As our preschool-aged son approaches "graduation" from ABC Child Care, I am happy to share our…read moreexperience, including the warmth and care of the owners. They create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere that feels like extended family. My son is well fed and rested, and enjoys a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. He comes home exhibiting empathy for his siblings and saying "sorry" and "thank you" - which is so adorable and reassuring. The daycare's hours are very accommodating for working parents. They are open most of the year and provide ample notice for closures. As neighbors, the Marinwood location is incredibly convenient, making drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze. The price strikes me as competitive with nearby options, and they are flexible regarding contract schedule and drop-ins. The combination of a warm, familial environment, convenient hours, and an excellent location makes it an great choice - highly recommended!

Amazing place, amazing staff. All of them are educated and caring and lovely. they really care…read moreabout kids in general. If I could give this school 10 stars I would!! This is the FIRST school I have seen my kids happy at in Marin county. it is an amazing place when they don't ever want to leave at pick up. I love that they feel as though it is their home away from home

I couldn't imagine a better daycare! My son (2016-2018) and…read moredaughter (2020-2022) both went to Caterpillar. They both had the most loving teachers that have still kept in contact after we left. They genuinely care about the children and families that attend. It is a loving and caring environment that children are happy to attend. My daughter learned her ABC's, shapes, colors and how to count to 20 which is above and beyond for a daycare (not a preschool). I highly recommend Caterpillar to all families in Marin.

Very unique school, amazing director and teacher, fantastic community, a chance to participate in…read moreour kid's growth and development, and to learn a lot as a parent.

I sent both of my kids here and loved it. True, it is a lot of work but totally worth it. The 1…read moreadult to 3 kid ratio means they get more attention and practice conversing with adults and kids in a proactive way, which lays the basic foundation for emotional health for the rest of their lives. You can almost spot the co-op kids wherever you go because they are so confident in many settings. I treasure all the friendships we have made along the way.

Sandpiper Daycare has just opened but I am already very impressed with the love and care here. The…read moreteacher has almost two decades of teaching experience and that made me feel comfortable and at ease. The space is clean, organized and with lots of natural green!

From the owner: We care for infants just a few months old to children entering kindergarten. Our mission at…read moreSandpiper Daycare is to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Through play-based activities, a proprietary preschool curriculum, and supportive interactions, we aim to foster each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our approach combines Waldorf's emphasis on imagination, creativity, and nature-based learning with Bank Street's focus on the whole child and hands-on experiences. We incorporate this philosophy into our core tenets: Community, Learning and Nature. Visit our website and schedule a tour!

My daughter started at MIM once she turned 2 and she's loving it. So much so, she never wants to…read morecome back home when it's time for pick up. All the teachers are warm and attentive to the children. The space is cozy and inviting. And the playground is a small paradise for the little ones. She is learning a lot, from new words and sentences to putting on her socks and jacket by herself. We've seen a lot of progress in a few months! All good things. The older kids keep an eye on the younger ones and they are very sweet to each other. All in all, I highly recommend the school.

Montessori in Motion is truly a gem. From the moment we walked in, I could feel the calm, nurturing…read moreenergy of the school, and it has been nothing short of magical for my daughter. The teachers -- Crystal, Josh, Tracy, Alyiah, and Ashley -- are amazing. My daughter transitioned mid-year, and the way they welcomed her made her feel comfortable and excited to be there. The classrooms are filled with a diverse set of activities and materials to explore, and they have the best play yard I have ever seen. As a mom, the biggest gift was peace of mind. I could leave each morning knowing my daughter was not only cared for, but genuinely thriving. She has grown in confidence and independence, and came home excited to share her day and look forward to the next morning. The contrast from other schools we've experienced was night and day. At MIM, I felt supported as a parent, informed, and confident knowing my daughter's overall well-being was prioritized. It is a wonderful community. Montessori in Motion isn't just a preschool -- it's a magical place where children flourish.

We have been absolutely thrilled with the quality care from Little Hand Child Care! We feel a lot…read moreof gratitude for how the owner and her staff take the time to get to know each child, and really make them feel at ease. Our son started there when he was 15 months, and is now coming up on 2.5 years; I wouldn't think about sending him anyplace else. One of the things that we love about it, is that they not only combine educational programs into the week that they host, but they also bring in 3rd party instructors for enrichment like music and yoga. It's really amazing! We read with our little boy all the time, but when he came home knowing how to count to 10 before he had turned two, the credit was clearly due to Jordanna and her team at Little Hand. As a first time parent, I wasn't sure what to look for or to ask about when looking at daycare. Where I landed was choosing people that I felt I could trust. I trust Little Hand completely, and that has just grown over time. Other things: There is an active chat group for parents, so we can have our little ones play more outside of daycare. There are parties for birthdays and holidays! Home cooked meals, that are healthy and nutritious. And, there are so many smaller things- like the time there was construction on the street and my son got taken down to see the trucks, which made his week- that make this is a special place. We also often get photos of our little guy throughout the week, in which we can see all the things and fun he is having. We are really happy that our son is there.

My son loves going to Little Hand Child Care! Jordanna's…read moredaycare was recommended to me by my friends whose daughter goes there too. So glad they did because she and her staff are the best. They are so sweet with my son, he practically jumps out of my arms into theirs at the morning drop off. The playroom is very clean and well kept and they provide wonderful healthy meals and snacks. She sends me pictures and updates throughout the day. It's so heartwarming to see the pictures of him playing with his friends. So grateful for Jordanna, Norma and Irma, we love them!!!

Let's Play Daycare is such a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented place. They provide an…read moreenvironment that feels safe, that's clean, organized, and full of love. Isabella and her team are kind, professional, and truly dedicated to creating a positive space for children and families. You can tell they care deeply about what they do and take pride in providing a nurturing, home-like atmosphere. I highly recommend Let's Play Daycare to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy, and supportive childcare environment.

We sent our two year old to Let's Play for about 8 months and it was an extremely positive…read moreexperience. Ms. Bella and her staff are very attentive to the children's social and emotional needs. Bella puts a lot of effort and imagination into creating daily activities for children to take part in. It was easy to see from pick ups and drop offs how happy the children were to be there and how a ease other parents were in leaving their kids for the day. Another plus of Let's Play is how affordable it is, especially because Ms. Bella provides diapers for the children and prepares them lunch. You could pay more at other daycares, but I don't know that your return, at least for a 2 year old, would be comparable. The only reason we stopped sending our daughter to Let's Play is because we had the unique opportunity to send her to a language immersion program elsewhere. To reiterate, we really really liked Let's Play and we highly recommend it to folks with a young child.

We are in the middle of our 3rd year at SAPS and we've had a wonderful experience. Our son is…read moreincredibly happy and has grown so much in his confidence and preparedness for Kindergarten. He'a had a breadth of learning experiences and projects over his time at SAPS. His curiosity has been constantly sparked by his teachers. They've been supportive and kind as he's grown up there. SAPS is a large preschool with many teachers. I've genuinely appreciated how many staff members know and care for my son. It's given my son a chance to get to know many children at different ages as well. We chose SAPS because of the relaxed atmosphere and great hours for working parents. They went above and beyond what I expected and I am continually grateful we chose to send our son there.

We probably should have gone elsewhere, but we were desperate…read more For reference, we came in to SAPS at the Pre-K (Mighty Oaks) program, so this review is based off of being a new student in their self-contained pre-K program. First off, we had decided to do a week of summer camp prior to starting the school year so my son could get used to the new environment. Our first day, we were not greeted at all or told where we should go. We were lost and the campus is quite large for being a preschool. They house several different ages and so we didn't know where to go. When I picked him up from camp, nobody said bye. We could have been strangers taking a kid and no one would have known. This should have been a red flag to immediately apply elsewhere. But really, there was no where else accepting at the time, so there we went. I never really felt that magical connection we had with his prior preschool (the Pre-K there had run out of spots). Really, I feel a lot of guilt for not doing more research. Some parents I've read had done a year of Kindergarten (which my son age wise qualified for (barely being 5), but emotionally, he was not ready) at a private school and then re-did kindergarten at the public school at age 6. This is a path I only found out about today. Such is life! My son is chugging along, however, I know it's not the magical place of his old preschool. We'll get through it for the next 8 months, and take it with a grain of salt. It'll build resilience. The other students are nice enough and his two teachers are nice enough, but I don't honestly feel like anyone there LOVES their job. At least they don't convey that. It's not as "bubbly" and warm as our other school. My other son will for sure stay where we are at the other preschool for pre-K. But if I had to do it again, we'd go elsewhere. I hope I can help other parents out there. This just wasn't a great fit. I think you need to spend a day and meet the teachers before you enroll. Meet ALL the teachers as they do cover for other classes sometimes. We have our favorites (science for sure). For the price, it's ok, but the nearby (and I mean it's on the same street) private Kindergarten was actually CHEAPER! So that's on me for not even looking or thinking to do a year there instead. All in all it's a learning lesson. It has taught me to do more diligent research on any program my children do. And sometimes you might be better off just waiting.