We've been part of the Montessori of Central Marin community for over three years, and it has…read moregenuinely transformed our family. From the moment our children walked through the doors, the warmth and intentionality of this school was unmistakable. The teachers here are exceptional -- deeply committed, observant, and passionate about the Montessori philosophy. They know every child individually and meet them exactly where they are. We're especially grateful to Mr. Chris, who has shown extraordinary patience and insight. Watching him guide our child through challenges with such care has been nothing short of inspiring. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and truly works. Our children have grown into confident, curious, self-directed learners -- qualities we see every single day at home. In fact, our older son just completed his transition to kindergarten last year and is now heading into first grade. The transition was completely seamless -- he stepped in with confidence and ease, and we credit that entirely to Montessori of Central Marin and the incredible teachers who shaped him. The environment is beautiful, calm, and purposeful -- exactly what children need to thrive. And the parent community is one of the most supportive and engaged we've ever been part of. We can't recommend this school highly enough. It hasn't just been great for our children -- it's brought our whole family closer together and shaped how we think about learning, growth, and community.

Wonderful teachers in a cute school. Full Curriculum is rotated monthly and teachers are friendly…read moreand caring. Spanish is also taught

Our family is so grateful to have found such a wonderful and caring school community for our…read moredaughter. Our daughter started out in the Luna room at 22 months. It was a huge transition for our family and Teacher Carmen was amazing in helping our daughter acclimate and feel safe, loved, and cared for. I appreciate the emphasis on teacher retention in their caregiving model, as well as how happy all of the kids are-- always playing, exploring, and enjoying being together. OFS 5th Ave is a special place!

Our son is in his second year at OFS and he is so happy. Starting school was a huge transition for…read moreour pandemic baby who was always home with either myself or someone he'd known since birth. The staff at OFS worked with us on a transition model to get him comfortable and while the first week was insanely hard (for me as much as for him!) he warmed up quickly and has never looked back. He's excited to be there each and every day and we couldn't be more grateful for that! We love the emphasis on teacher retention, the shady play yard, and all the pretend play that's built into the day. Our son was a late talker with less than 20 words when he started and he's now constantly chatting in full sentences. We're so grateful for our time at OFS.

My daughter absolutely adores teacher Heidi and teacher Shannon. They set out a number of different…read moreenrichment activities every day, and I know that my child is in a safe and positive environment when I drop her off. Her growth and confidence in the past few months she's been there is very noticeable.

The Cottage is a very special place that our son loves. He is excited to go to school each day to…read moresee what adventures await him. The teachers curate an amazing, warm environment where the children learn, have fun, and feel safe and loved. On any given day, the kids can create art, make music, build cities, play in the playground, farm in the garden, etc. Teacher Heidi and Teacher Shannon are both amazing, patient, and very quick to adapt to a child's needs whether it's playing on the playground or sitting quietly with a book. The icing on the cake is that there are benefits for the parents as well. You get to learn valuable, in-the-moment parenting skills, join an awesome community, and be active in your kid's school day. The school encourages social events amongst the families, and we've done some fun activities with great people who are now friends.

My daughter loves her school. We love the new leadership and how involved they are, the teachers…read moreare so nurturing and always watching over our little ones. They make learning fun and entertaining and they teach them responsibility and great social skills. The school events gets the parents involved that way we can all keep in touch, and it has a great diversity. My son every time we drop off his sister is so ready to start, and we know he will be very well taken care off. We couldn't be happier with this preschool.

I can't say enough about this preschool. My son Oliver is…read morehaving a great time learning . And preparing him for kindergarten. The teachers and director greet you I n the morning with the biggest smile And at pick say goodbye to you in the evening telling you what a great day your son has had or if his had issues and there all was there to help you . The after care Staff and teachers are so pleasant and I love that they get out side play time . Oliver asks every day can I go to school today . Oliver is my third child

my daughters have grown so much with the love and care at Trinity. wonderful teachers, facilities…read moreand curriculum!

Our family has been part of the Trinity community for six years, and it's hard to put into words…read morejust how much this school has meant to us. Both of our children have thrived there. Our daughter is currently enrolled, and our son, now 10, still loves coming back to visit because of the joyful, meaningful experiences he had during his time at Trinity. We've been with the school through some incredibly challenging moments, including the early days of the pandemic when our son was just four. When many elementary schools remained closed, Trinity continued to show up for families in remarkable ways. Their ability to navigate constant changes with care, thoughtfulness, and resilience was truly impressive. Throughout it all, the school remained a place of safety, stability, and genuine community, something we were deeply grateful for during such uncertain times. While we are not a particularly religious family, we have always felt completely welcomed and included. Trinity emphasizes kindness, strong values, and thoughtful character above all else, creating an environment where every child and family can feel at home. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of this special community for so many years. The schedule is wonderfully supportive for working parents, and the level of care and attention given to each child is exceptional. Most importantly, children leave Trinity not only well-prepared academically for elementary school, but also confident, compassionate, and ready to grow. We are truly grateful for Trinity and can't recommend it highly enough. It is a very special place for both children and families.

My daughter has been going to lily Day care for the past 4 years. Since she was 1 years old…read more Throughout the years lily has treated us like family she makes effort and caring for my child, knowing her needs. Remembering what foods and colors and activities she enjoys doing there. I trust Lily completely and I know my daughter is safe and cared for when she's there.

Lily was so great with my niece while she was visiting town. She has a reasonable day rate, and was…read moreable to help with daycare on a last minute notice as well. Thank you Lily! Highly recommend!

We are so lucky to be apart of the RCNS family. Our daughter attended two daycares prior to…read morestarting here and this has been by far our favorite program. We have really enjoyed meeting the other families and get together regularly outside of school. Michelle, June and Mimi are all such wonderful teachers. Our daughter has already learned so much from them and even asks to go to school each morning. We really appreciate the daily communication from they provide and feel more than comfortable with them caring for our daughter. We really feel so grateful to have found this program and I can't recommend it enough!!

I did a petting zoo event here today and I have to say I could not believe how well-mannered and…read morewell-behaved the kids were! This little nursery school is very clean while still being incredibly fun and interactive with plenty of outside play. Miss Michelle and Miss June are both GREAT with the kids- I was even taking mental notes on how to parent me own future children! You can tell that they keep the kids active, involved, and encourage creativity. The amount of parent communication and involvement in the school is also something that just warms my heart. I absolutely cannot wait to be a part of Miss Michelle's upcoming Wilderness Cubs nature learning program!!

A wonderful daycare! Karina is fantastic and provided a safe and holistic environment for our son…read moreto learn and grow in. There are homemade meals and songs and interesting activities for the children to engage in. He was also potty trained by Karina! Such a great place. We're very lucky to have been a part of it.

I can't rave about this daycare enough. Karina is so amazing. I think she is just one of the most…read morewonderful caregivers on the planet. Always patient, an excellent teacher for parents and their kids, she does it all with ease. This is, as the other review noted, the best kept secret in Marin.

I highly recommend Little Stars Daycare!!! Our son has been at this daycare for 1.5 years, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Jessica and her team are incredibly loving and kind, and they treat the kids like their own. We've watched our son grow and thrive in their care, and it gives us such comfort knowing he is in a safe, nurturing environment each day. We are so thankful for everything they do!

We can't say enough good things about this daycare! The staff is incredibly kind, warm and…read moreaccommodating. From day one, they made our family feel so welcomed and cared for. They're very attentive and proactive about communicating any updates or small issues that come up during the day. Most importantly, our daughter truly loves going! She always gives a staff a big hug at drop off and greets us with a smile when we pick her up. Knowing she's happy, engaged and in such good hands gives us so much peace of mind :).