This school exhibits cult-like practices and raises serious concerns about student welfare. The…read moremajority of students are white, and there appears to be unequal treatment between staff and children--for example, teachers wear shoes while students are not permitted to do so. There are significant concerns regarding child safety, emotional wellbeing, and the overall quality of education, particularly given the high cost of attendance. The environment feels judgmental and unwelcoming. The school does not accept or support all children equally, which directly contradicts the values it claims to promote. Several children are turned away after being quickly judged and denied the opportunity to attend--even when they genuinely love the school. The potential emotional impact of this kind of rejection on a child is serious and appears to be disregarded. For an institution that presents itself as nurturing and values-based, this lack of compassion is troubling. I am not impressed with this "private" school. They should practice what they preach and prioritize helping all children succeed. Staff behavior often comes across as self-centered rather than truly child-focused.

My son works at New Village school. We had a wonderful time at their Winter Faire!!! Experiencing…read morea magical atmosphere of happy families, music by teacher and students, and delicious food. In one cozy room, young children were making fairy homes. I asked if I could make one too, and they said yes.

I love creative gardens very much. My child attended there since baby. The teachers are super…read morenice and nurturing. The toddler and preschool teachers are super energetic. I see them hold dance parties with the kiddos often. I love how the school have many events (fire truck day, police day, puppet show, music together, bubble show, xmas photoshoot, petting zoo, etc). Teacher Tala (preK) was very knowledgable and my son learned so much from her preK class. My son was well ahead in his Kindergarten class thanks to the learning he had in the preK class. It was such a great experience. Will send my 2nd one there when I have another one :)

Our son started at Creative Gardens around 6 months old, starting in one of the Infant rooms, and…read moreeventually moving up to one of the Toddler rooms. The teachers are all so warm and friendly, and give a lot of attention and love to the children. We found it difficult to find quality daycare particularly for infants in this area, and were so happy to find CG (through word of mouth from other happy parents). From day 1, we have always felt so confident in the care he received at CG. We loved receiving photo updates every day and have appreciated that there always seem to be new toys cycled in. CG also plans special days for the classes, bringing in petting zoos, bubble play, firemen etc. We have only left due to moving from the area, but wish we could have stayed!

I have two sons, who are 12 months apart in age, and have been enrolled at Robin's Nest since…read moreDecember 1, 2012. Previously the boys were at a home daycare, and with the four year old soon to be heading to Kindergarten it was important to us that they be placed closer to home and in a preparatory environment. Robin's Nest did a fantastic job of getting us all acquainted with the school by inviting the kids and parents in to visit before their full-time status began. They have a large selection of toys, puzzles, dress-up, building items, and books. The list goes on and on. Parents do need to pack all lunches, as well as feed children breakfast before school. If pretzels or goldfish aren't preferred, you are able to provide something else for the kids' snack times. They have outdoor playtime from 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. and the boys love to get dropped off during this time. It allows them to start running around right away. The sign-in and pick-up process is straightforward and each child has a cubby of their own. No candy allowed in lunches and they are supportive teachers to parents too. As a single-mom I'm often running around and keeping tabs on every little thing. With the two boys always in tow, I found it relieving when the boys' teachers ask the kids to start cleaning up and collecting their things to help. It empowers the kids and helps mom or dad tremendously. My boys joined the three year old class and the four year old class. With the four year old heading of to Kindergarten, the school has done a great job talking about and preparing for that change. Key things loved by the boys include: Their friends! Share time (four year old class) Circle time Reading Free art or gifts and pieces for the home Exploring the alphabet Brian the Science guy (who brings hand sanitizer, Ball Pythons, and a slew of geckos and lizards and such) Happy Feet Soccer Joy of Dance Ballet Panda Bear Gymnastics Both of my boys nap daily, which Robin's Nest offers. I would highly recommend this school to any parent who works full-time and needs the year round support only a hands-on daycare could offer. The teachers have done a good job at alerting me to any great behavior, issues, special needs, or general information about the school programs and their monthly changes. They also offer a paid lunch day (you pay, they provide a main dish) and special appreciation days for Mother's/Father's Day.

My son who is now 14 went to Robin's Nest for all of preschool and still has fond memories of it…read more The teachers were wonderful and very detailed when communicating their observations of my son's activities and interactions for the day . All these cute thoughtful things that usually a mom notices but no one else unless they are very close to the child. Being a 9 to 5 working mom and already feeling guilty for not being with my first born during the day, these cute observations let me feel what my son experienced each day. It was amazing that the teachers were so caring to each individual child and NOTICED everything they did. Snacks and nap times were perfect and they were very accommodating with some special meals I had for him. Also, though we were late a few times picking my son up (we used to commute from the city), whatever teacher left to care for him, was never put out and still took the time to tell us about my son's day. We also met the founders Rob and Cindy a few times and they are the most caring couple I know and truly care about the parent's input. Anyway, happy fond memories. My son is still great friends with some of the kids from preschool to this day!

We absolutely LOVE Sausalito Nursery School. We moved to Sausalito a year ago and feel so lucky…read morethat we became apart of this community. What I love most about this school is that it's play based and I get to see my son play and learn first hand on co-op days. My son is thriving and loves his class mates and teachers, we've all made friends for life.

From the owner: Sausalito Nursery School is one of the oldest cooperative nursery schools in the country. As a…read moreparent cooperative, SNS affords parents and children the opportunity to participate together in the excitement and joy of the first years of learning. The students enjoy the best of both worlds: parent participation and professional guidance by a full teaching staff. We believe education is best served when teachers, parents, children and families work together. We strive to provide a secure, comfortable and responsive environment, and respect, accept and encourage each child's independence and autonomy. At Sausalito Nursery School, we believe children learn through play. The structure within our program is created to instill a love of learning that will follow a child through the rest of of his or her life by allowing children to have a positive self-image; feel confident and safe; have the opportunity to initiate play and exploration; and become comfortable with familiar routines.

Georgia is an extraordinary teacher whose care and dedication leave a lasting impact on her…read morestudents. If every child had a teacher like Georgia, the world would be a kinder and more inspired place. Georgia is truly an amazing teacher -- one of the most caring, patient, and dedicated educators we've ever met. When we first moved to San Francisco, she went above and beyond to make my 4 yr old daughter feel comfortable, welcomed and confident in a completely new environment. Her care was so natural and genuine that it felt like having family at school. Alongside Georgia, Agnes, the assistant teacher, was also incredibly loving and supportive, always ready to encourage and help settle in. Together, they made her first school experience so warm and welcoming. Georgia's commitment, warmth, and loving nature made a lasting difference -- not only in my child's learning, but also in her happiness and sense of belonging. Her ability to connect with children in such a heartfelt way is truly rare and a gift to any school community. Even though we are now back in Australia, we still miss her dearly and remain deeply grateful for the exceptional teaching and kindness she and Agnes gave our family. Thank you, Georgia and Agnes, for giving my girl such a beautiful start -- we will never forget you.

Our son had a difficult time at LFSF due to his learning differences. The school was great in…read moreworking with us but after 11 months, we decided it wasn't what was best for our son. It was a very difficult and emotional decision for us because they have so many amazing experiences to offer children. Our son was in their TK (MS) and Kindergarten (GS) program. They offered music, gymnastics, games, painting, trips to the schools library, parental involvement was some of the highest we've seen in any program our son's been a part of. The after school programs offered for kids starting in kindergarten was unmatched, Judo, Basketball, Tennis, Fencing, Cooking, Science programs, Piano, Guitar, ceramics, the list was very comprehensive and exciting that as a parent this was all brought to us. I would recommend children having some French exposure to help with the transition but it's not required by MS/GS grades. The staff is warm, welcoming and the teachers were kind hearted and loved the children. All in all, 10/10 we only wish it would have worked out for our son.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found LPJ's San Rafael campus for our 2-year-old daughter. It is a…read morebeautiful preschool, and our daughter is absolutely thriving here. We started in October, so she joined after the beginning of the school year, but she adjusted so quickly. Now, after about seven months, she literally runs into school giggling to see her friends at drop-off. She is also speaking French at home, which has been such a surprise for us. Her teacher, Ms. Florine, is fantastic, warm, engaged, and clearly wonderful with the children. The owner, Ambi, is also incredibly kind and thoughtful, and you can feel how much care has gone into creating this program. One of the things we love most is how many special activities the children have each week. Mondays are cooking, which my daughter LOVES. Tuesdays are music with a special instructor, Wednesdays are ballet/dance, Thursdays are Gym Bus, and Fridays are sports with Coach April. The weekly themes are also so sweet and engaging. Last week, they learned about caterpillars turning into butterflies, and their art projects tied into that theme. The campus itself is truly beautiful. It is on gorgeous land with so much open, sunny outdoor space for the kids to play. There are horses, turkeys, rabbits, and other wildlife, and the children even get to feed and play with bunnies on campus. The school building is also lovely and very well-kept. If you are considering a preschool in Marin, I highly recommend visiting LPJ San Rafael. It is such a special place, and from speaking with other parents, many of us feel grateful to have found it for our children.

We have only the most amazing things to say about LPJ, Ambi the director/owner and the teaching…read morestaff, and we are truly grateful for the time our son spent there. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a French immersion preschool program (but also totally fine for non-French speaking parents). Some thoughts: - The teachers are excellent, highly qualified, warm and consistent - There is enriching special extra programming throughout the week (gym bus, music, dance, cooking, art) to broaden kids' horizons. This is on top of the regular curriculum taught throughout the year. - The class sizes were great - small enough to feel like the teachers could give our son dedicated attention if/when he needed it and big enough so that he had a good number of friends to play with. - The communication between the school and parents was always transparent and warm, and we got plenty of updates on how our son was doing. Ambi and her team are very well organised. It's always a nerve wracking thing to entrust other people with your kids, especially when it's your first, but we always just felt so comfortable with LPJ. You can tell how much the staff care about the littles, and how much the kids learn and grow when they're there. For reference, our son attended LPJ for two years - first as a part time/half day kiddo in the Piaf (age 2) class, and then full time in the Hiboux (age 3) class. Thank you LPJ for the amazing community you've built and for creating such a wonderful place for littles.

Two of my children went and are going to Tamalpais Preschool for the last three years. Most of the…read moreteachers have been there for more than 10 years. The teachers are very nurturing to the 2 year olds when they start the program. The program grows with the child over the school year. My son was well prepared for Kindergarten this year. They also have a large playground. There is an easy drop and go system so you don't even have to get out of your car at drop off and pick up. Marcela the director is hands on a will personally get to know and take care of you child and their needs. I can not say enough about this school it is a MV bargain for what you get in return.

Just looked and found NO reviews so I am happy to be the first!…read moreTam Preschool is awesome! Warm and nurturing teachers, creative environment, and best of all, a huge outdoor space that part of even stays open on rainy days!

My 11-year-old son attended their "Adventure Camp" for one week and loved it! He got to do a…read morevariety of outdoor activities (mountain biking, hiking, SUPing, and rock climbing) and is looking forward to going deeper with one of them next year. He got to do fun outdoor activities every day, was excited about "Adventure Camp, and made some friends. Every one of the camp counselors and managers that I interacted with was fabulous -- down-to-earth and super approachable and also very professional and helpful. The meals (added cost) were a step above what you find elsewhere. As a bonus, they provide an online photo album with photos from the week. Overall, a great experience for both me and my son!

My boys absolutely LOVED the Avid4 Adventure camp (and so did I). Each day I was greeted with fun,…read moreenergetic, excited counselors who truly love getting the kids amped up for the day. The activities were different every day and my kids felt comfortable with the level of difficulty for each. One thing I liked that other camps did not do was break the kids down into smaller, age appropriate groups that were more intimate. My younger son made some really good friends in just one week which is unusual for him. I was truly envious each day dropping my kids off and wanted to join in the fun!

Strawberry preschool is simply the best! There is everything you could wish for your child and…read moremore. The teachers are AMAZING: so sweet, dedicated, talented, artistic and really enjoy teaching and spending time with kids. Their schedule includes a lot of out-door-activities and fun projects! And Art works, which kids adore, are INCREDIBLE! My daughter is super happy attending Strawberry Preschool. She learns so much there. She and most of other kids in her class never want to go home. They enjoy so much being there, that when time to leave school they always ask to stay longer. I found it unbelievably convenient that you can leave your child longer in some days if needed. Easy access location and parking. Spacious and sunny play yard. Awesome!!!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nana's Day Care. From day one, it's been clear that this is…read morenot just a daycare, but a truly loving, family-run home where children are deeply cared for and known as individuals. Nana and Athos have created a warm, nurturing, home-like environment that strikes the perfect balance between structure and play. The days are filled with activities that support curiosity, confidence, and development, while still feeling cozy and personal rather than institutional. What really sets Nana's apart is the level of communication and partnership. Nana is thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely collaborative with parents. She took the time to understand our child's needs, coordinated seamlessly around appointments, and always kept us informed. We felt listened to, supported, and fully trusted her with our son's care. It's obvious how much love and intention goes into everything they do. Our child was happy, well cared for, and truly known -- which is all any parent can ask for. Nana's Day Care feels like an extension of our family, and we would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a nurturing, high-quality, in-home daycare in Marin.

Nana's Daycare is a warm, nurturing home daycare. Our daughter attended from 8 months to almost two…read moreyears old, and it truly became her second home. Nana and Athos are caring, attentive, and very knowledgeable about early childhood development. They provided wonderful support around developmental milestones and transitions, always offering thoughtful guidance tailored to our child. Nana made the transition into daycare especially easy by sharing prompt updates and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. Our daughter grew into a confident, emotionally aware toddler and transitioned smoothly into a larger daycare afterward. Nana runs a well-organized, thoughtful program, and we highly recommend Nana's Daycare to any family looking for a trustworthy and loving environment.