I am a current family at Kumara and I must say I am more pleased with our decision to put our son…read morehere every week. This is truly a magical place! The teachers continue to impress me with the curriculum and the way they handle the children. I have never found a preschool that allows the children to be so hands on. If you have the type of child who likes to experience life, learn new things and have fun this is the school for you. I read the other review and I disagree completely. Siblings are more then welcome there, teachers are very happy and the school is very community oriented. In fact I just enjoyed attending the schools first annual Harvest Festival where all of the children sold things they harvested from the school garden. There was live music, games food and fun. Everyone was invited, friends, family and alumni! I hang out at Kumara for about an hour during pick up time almost every day, I see older former siblings hanging out as well as parents and younger almost students. There was a bit of teacher turn over last year, and there is a new school director however, I am not sure the turn over had any thing to due with the new director. I am sure it was due to life circumstances changing. Like teachers moving away, a sabbatical, a marriage and a career change. In fact one of our new teachers is a very experienced former teacher and the other two are a blessing to have! The one thing I agree on is If you have doubts about this school ask current parents how they feel, I think you would be pleased.

Kumara is such a blessing to working parents. The Kumara community feels like family. it's a truly…read moremagical place.

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 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!

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.

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!

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.