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!

Morning Song School and Linda, who runs it, are a godsend for our family. There truly are no words…read moreto describe how happy we are to have found it. It is such a warm, welcoming place and a perfect environment for our little one to thrive. The very first time we dropped our four-year-old off, we didn't even get a chance to give him a hug or say goodbye. He ran right in with a quick "bye!" We knew from the moment we met Linda and saw the place that this was something special, and it continues to be just that. We couldn't recommend it highly enough. Run, don't walk! Morning Song is an absolute gift.

My grandson started his first experience with school at Morning Song last year. It has been a…read morewonderful opportunity for him to learn how to socialize with other children and learn in such a creative environment. I totally recommend this preschool!

Our son started in the youngest Nitzanim class at the San Rafael JCC preschool. We enrolled him at…read more18mos because he was more than ready! Loved the philosophy, teachers, program, school yard and couldn't have been more pleased. Our daughter started in the Nevatim class at the Tiburon JCC preschool. Every teacher was exceptional with their lesson plans, emergent curriculum and their emphasis on engaging children with their critical thinking skills. That may mean an idea is pulled and developed from the interest of the class and explored more in depth for weeks/months if the interest is still high! The teachers created a warm, nurturing, supportive and engaging environment. Their outdoor learning classroom is incredible! It feels very rural and is beyond special. How often can your child say that it's okay to jump in the mud at school in my boots, we can rinse our boots off ourselves and hear the birds and see the deer on their walk to class? Our son joined his older sister at the Tiburon JCC the following year and both stayed until their graduation / end of year siyum celebrations with Etzim. We are not Jewish but loved the emphasis on the different values that were introduced: kehilah (community), tikkun olam (healing the world) etc. Our children and our family are better having had this preschool experience. I encourage you to book a tour and see for yourself.

we LOVE the jcc tiburon! this was our daughter's second year and our son's first. the teachers are…read moreamazing - so caring, thoughtful and creative. the projects they spearhead and the ways in which they encourage the kids' creativity are incredible. i just feel so lucky to be part of the community and have my kids educated and nurtured by such a thoughtful group of people. as a parent it's also been a wonderful place to meet people! we moved to marin ~1.5 years ago and i feel like i've been here for years. the campus is such a warm welcoming place - it's truly the best!

Terra's Pre-K has been such a gift for our family. The teachers are incredibly talented--they truly…read morehold the space and thoughtfully curate each child's experience. They balance play, project work, language immersion, and earth education in a way that meets kids right where they are. The community is warm and connected. Terra has matured in all the right ways over the years and still carries the creativity and flexibility of a forward-thinking program. It's a place where kids grow in confidence, curiosity, and joy.

Terra Mandarin Preschool knocks it out of the park in every way…read more Our 3.5-year-old daughter is a current student. Our family has toured - and our children have attended - several Mandarin-immersion programs in the past. We have come to expect that a school strong in Mandarin-education will be weak in other areas, since the teaching pool is small and Mandarin options are so limited. So we were completely blown away when we toured Terra Mandarin Preschool and realized that: *The teachers are not only native Mandarin-speakers, but they are also some of the warmest, kindest people we have ever met. They are also highly-educated (both hold Master's degrees, one is a concert pianist who welcomes the children in the morning with beautiful improvised music, another is a Reggio Emilia expert who learned Reggio Emilia from the founders of the method in the town of Reggio Emilia, Italy). Our daughter absolutely *adores* the teachers, and so do we! *The classroom environment is just lovely. The class is small (but not too small), the teachers are gentle and engaging, the atmosphere is relaxed, comforting and calm. There are beautiful full-wall windows that bring in lots of natural light. The classroom is clean, well-organized and thoughtfully set up. It's a wonderful place to be. *The program is really 100% immersion (unlike others who market their programs as immersion but end up speaking English much of the time). Because the teachers are so disciplined about speaking only Mandarin, the children speak Mandarin too. And it is crazy how fast they pick it up! *The Reggio Emilia part is amazing, I was only vaguely familiar with RE before starting here, but from my layperson's perspective RE means the teachers teach topics based on the childrens' interests. A few of the kids were constantly playing firefighter, so the class studied firefighting. They visited a fire station and asked the firefighters questions they had formulated beforehand, they had a fire drill (which my daughter absolutely loved!) They got firefighter costumes and tools and role-played firefighting. They studied which tools a firefighter uses and why. My daughter brought home lots of firefighting artwork. Other project units were the study of bunnies (driven by the childrens' love for the two school bunnies, one of whom became a permanent resident of the classroom so the students could observe and learn about her), and the study of doctors. The teachers work closely with us parents to coordinate teaching in the home and classroom. The result of all this is that the learning is so exciting to the children, it is full of wonder and exploration rather than being forced, and it totally sticks! I have never come across such a high-quality program on every level. We feel so blessed and grateful to be part of it!

This is the best preschool, and we highly recommend it. Solange is a loving, well-trained,…read morereliable, and experienced caregiver. It is so important for children to be cared for in a loving manner, and to have easy access to a large yard where they can safely learn about nature and about gardening. Solange is also a great cook! Our child loves Solange!

We've been sending our 3.5 year old to Solange's preschool for nearly 2 years now and her younger…read moresister will be joining her soon. Solange creates such a warm environment for learning. Her students love her dearly. She has a montessori teaching credentials and decades of experience teaching preschool. Her curriculum includes advanced concepts like seasons, holidays, countries, gardening and cooking. Solange also has a beautiful indoor/outdoor space with so much light and fresh air. She uses her extensive garden to teach the children about caring for plants, about patience and long term gratification. In true Montessori tradition, Solange also supports their growth and self sufficiency in areas like hygiene, dressing, cleaning, and other fine motor/coordination skills like cutting, tracing, and pasting. Interpersonal skills abound at Solange's. I find my daughter asking me how my heart feels, meaning she's interested I understanding my feelings. She coaches herself to take a breath when upset, and recounts appropriate behavior in group situations 'we don't push our friends'. Overall, we are so glad we found such an incredible teacher for our two girls during these formative years. Please consider sending your child to Solange's Montessori Preschool. Our daughters would like to meet your kiddos!

Our daughter has attended Old Firehouse for just over a year now and we couldn't be happier. Her…read moreteacher leads the class in project learning with student input throughout. They focus on creating a close connection between student and teacher; my daughter has had the same teacher for her entire time at OFS and will continue to until she "steps-up" to kindergarten. Can't wait for my youngest to join her sister there in the fall.

Old Firehouse School has been an amazing experience for our family. Our son started here a year ago…read morefor his final year of preschool, and we wish he had been there the whole time. His teacher is incredibly patient, loving, smart, inquisitive, and he gently pushes the kids to question the world around them. He develops their autonomy, and most importantly, in my opionion, builds the foundation of life-long learning by making kids love learning. Our son's love of art, in particular, has blossomed under both the lead teacher and the amazing support teachers' guidance. There are so many types of learning happening each and every day in their class, and I get the sense that the same is happening in the younger classes as well. The parent teacher conference was almost an hour long masterclass in learning about social-emotional and academic development. The school administration is very responsive and clear in their communication. We can't recommend it highly enough!!!!

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!

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!

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.

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.