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Preschools in Marin County

Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, play-based, nature-focused — find the right fit.

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Marin Montessori School
PreschoolCorte Madera

Marin Montessori School

Premier Montessori school in Corte Madera serving ages 18 months to 15 years with hands-on learning.

Ages 1.5–15
MontessoriOutdoorArts+1
Montessori de Terra Linda
PreschoolTerra Linda

Montessori de Terra Linda

AMI-accredited Montessori school in Terra Linda, San Rafael, serving ages 2 to 6th grade since 1970.

Ages 2–12
MontessoriArtsOutdoor
San Anselmo Montessori School
PreschoolSan Anselmo

San Anselmo Montessori School

Montessori preschool in San Anselmo for ages 2.10-6 with organic snacks and flexible scheduling.

Ages 2.8–6
MontessoriOrganic MealsArts
Montessori in Motion
PreschoolTerra Linda

Montessori in Motion

Hilltop Montessori preschool in Terra Linda since 1992, surrounded by nature. Ages up to 6.

Ages 2–6
MontessoriNature BasedOutdoor
Montessori School of Central Marin
PreschoolSan Rafael

Montessori School of Central Marin

Bilingual English/Spanish Montessori school in San Rafael for ages 2-6. AMS affiliate.

Ages 2–6
MontessoriBilingualArts
Hamilton Montessori School
PreschoolHamilton

Hamilton Montessori School

Serene Montessori preschool in Novato's Hamilton Field for ages 2-6. Music, art, and cooking.

Ages 2–6
MontessoriArtsMusic+1
San Marin Montessori
PreschoolNovato

San Marin Montessori

Montessori preschool in Novato since 1995 for ages 24 months to 5 years.

Ages 2–5
Montessori
Corte Madera Montessori
PreschoolCorte Madera

Corte Madera Montessori

Montessori preschool in Corte Madera: toddler and primary programs with extended care available.

Ages 2–6
MontessoriArtsLicensed
West Marin Montessori School
PreschoolSan Geronimo Valley

West Marin Montessori School

Community Montessori in Woodacre since 1976 for ages 2.5-6. Small school, 24 kids max.

Ages 2.5–6
MontessoriNature BasedOutdoor
Harmony Montessori
PreschoolStrawberry

Harmony Montessori

Montessori preschool and forest school in Strawberry/Tiburon for ages 2.5-6.

Ages 2.5–6
MontessoriNature BasedOutdoor+1
Marin Waldorf School
PreschoolLucas Valley

Marin Waldorf School

Marin's only accredited Waldorf school on 10-acre Lucas Valley campus. Preschool through 8th grade.

Ages 3–14
WaldorfOutdoorNature Based+3
The Mountain School
PreschoolCorte Madera

The Mountain School

Waldorf-certified preschool in Corte Madera since 1990 for ages 2.9 to pre-K. Financial aid available.

Ages 2.75–5
WaldorfNature BasedArts+1
The Garden School at Marin Art and Garden Center
PreschoolRoss

The Garden School at Marin Art and Garden Center

Nature-inspired preschool on 11-acre campus in Ross for ages 2-5. Outdoor-focused learning.

Ages 2–5
Nature BasedOutdoorArts+1
The Children's Cottage Co-Op
PreschoolLarkspur

The Children's Cottage Co-Op

Play-based cooperative preschool in Larkspur for 60+ years. Parent participation model.

Ages 2.5–5
OutdoorArts
Twin Cities Community Preschool
PreschoolCorte Madera

Twin Cities Community Preschool

Play-based co-op preschool in Corte Madera for ages 2.9-5. Outdoor-oriented learning environment.

Ages 2.75–5
OutdoorArts
Mill Valley Nursery School
PreschoolMill Valley

Mill Valley Nursery School

Reggio-inspired cooperative preschool in Mill Valley with studio art and gardening. Ages 2.5-5.

Ages 2.5–5
OutdoorArts
Sausalito Nursery School
PreschoolSausalito

Sausalito Nursery School

One of America's oldest co-op nursery schools, founded 1939 in Sausalito. Ages 2.25-5.

Ages 2.25–5
OutdoorArts
The Grove Preschool at Kol Shofar
PreschoolTiburon

The Grove Preschool at Kol Shofar

Jewish preschool at Kol Shofar in Tiburon for ages 18 months to 5. Nature and Jewish values.

Ages 1.5–5
OutdoorNature BasedArts
San Anselmo Preschool Center
PreschoolSan Anselmo

San Anselmo Preschool Center

Nurturing San Anselmo preschool blending teacher-led and child-initiated learning. Ages 2-5.

Ages 2–5
ArtsMusicOutdoor+1
Noah's Ark Preschool
PreschoolNovato

Noah's Ark Preschool

Christian preschool in Novato since 1979 with academic focus. Extended hours 6:30am-6pm year-round.

Ages 2–5
ArtsStem
St. Francis Preschool
PreschoolNovato

St. Francis Preschool

Faith-based preschool in Novato since 1967 with flexible scheduling. Ages 21 months to 5.

Ages 1.75–5
ArtsOutdoor
Ross Cottage Nursery School
PreschoolRoss

Ross Cottage Nursery School

Small-group nursery school in Ross with 7:1 ratio. Toddler through Pre-K plus nature program.

Ages 2–5
Nature BasedOutdoor
Ross Valley Nursery School
PreschoolKentfield

Ross Valley Nursery School

Play-based nursery school in Kentfield for ages 2.5-5. Half-day sessions 3-4 days/week.

Ages 2.5–5
ArtsOutdoorLicensed
Oakview Preschool
PreschoolMarinwood

Oakview Preschool

Play-based preschool in Marinwood for ages 2-5.5 with 90-child capacity and extended care hours.

Ages 2–5.5
Outdoor
Miss Nicky's Preschool
PreschoolSan Rafael

Miss Nicky's Preschool

Popular preschool and toddler center in San Rafael for ages 18 months to 6. Highly rated.

Ages 1.5–6
ArtsMusicOutdoor+1
Tamalpais Strawberry Preschools
PreschoolTiburon

Tamalpais Strawberry Preschools

Two sister preschools in Mill Valley and Tiburon since 1956 for ages 2-5. Historic Marin institution.

Ages 2–5
OutdoorArts
Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery Schools
PreschoolBelvedere Tiburon

Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery Schools

Southern Marin's oldest nursery school, est. 1939 in Tiburon/Belvedere. Four age-specific programs.

Ages 2–5
OutdoorArtsLicensed
Kids on the Hill Preschool
PreschoolCorte Madera

Kids on the Hill Preschool

Play-based preschool in Corte Madera for ages 2.5-5. Meals provided, afternoon extension available.

Ages 2.5–5
ArtsMusicStem
Curious Minds Learning Center
PreschoolCorte Madera

Curious Minds Learning Center

Reggio-inspired project-based preschool in Corte Madera for ages 2-5. Collaborative learning.

Ages 2–5
ArtsStem
Marin Primary & Middle School
PreschoolLarkspur

Marin Primary & Middle School

Independent school in Larkspur since 1977 with nature-based Tree School program. Preschool to 8th.

Ages 3–14
Nature BasedOutdoorArts+2
Marin Horizon School
PreschoolMill Valley

Marin Horizon School

Top-rated independent school in Mill Valley. Toddler through 8th grade since 1977.

Ages 1.5–14
OutdoorArtsMusic+2
Osher Marin JCC Preschool
PreschoolSan Rafael

Osher Marin JCC Preschool

JCC preschool with 75+ years in Marin. Two locations: San Rafael and Tiburon. Ages 18 months-5.

Ages 1.5–5
OutdoorArtsMusic+1
Papermill Creek Children's Corner
PreschoolPoint Reyes

Papermill Creek Children's Corner

Bilingual non-profit preschool in Point Reyes Station for ages 2-5 with pastoral views.

Ages 2–5
BilingualNature BasedOutdoor
Bolinas-Stinson Preschool
PreschoolStinson Beach

Bolinas-Stinson Preschool

Public preschool in Stinson Beach with sliding-scale tuition. For 3-year-olds.

Ages 3–4
OutdoorNature Based
Montessori For Toddlers
PreschoolNovato

Montessori For Toddlers

5.0(7)Ages 0–18
Willow Grove Montessori Tutoring & Enrichment
PreschoolSan Anselmo
JCC Preschool San Rafael
PreschoolSan Rafael

JCC Preschool San Rafael

5.0(1)Ages 0–18
Miss Audrey's Montessori
PreschoolKentfield

Miss Audrey's Montessori

5.0(2)Ages 0–18
Abc Academy Preschool
PreschoolSan Anselmo

Abc Academy Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Anselmo, capacity 40.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Acqua Montessori SchoolPreschoolSan Rafael

Acqua Montessori School

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 24.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center
PreschoolNovato

All Saints Preschool & Childrens Center

Licensed preschool in Novato, capacity 88.

Ages 2–12
Licensed
Belvedere Nursery School
PreschoolBelvedere

Belvedere Nursery School

Licensed preschool in Belvedere, capacity 45.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Creart Early Education & PreschoolPreschoolSan Rafael

Creart Early Education & Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 24.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Day Caring Preschool
PreschoolFairfax

Day Caring Preschool

Licensed preschool in Fairfax, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
First Friends MontessoriPreschoolFairfax

First Friends Montessori

Licensed preschool in Fairfax, capacity 24.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Gan Israel Nursery SchoolPreschoolSan Rafael

Gan Israel Nursery School

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 30.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant CenterPreschoolCorte Madera

Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant Center

Licensed preschool in Corte Madera, capacity 161.

Ages 0–5
Licensed
Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & KindergartenPreschoolSan Rafael

Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 100.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Jcc Preschool Mill Valley
PreschoolMill Valley

Jcc Preschool Mill Valley

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Kinderblast Preschool
PreschoolFairfax

Kinderblast Preschool

Licensed preschool in Fairfax, capacity 30.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Little Mountain Preschool
PreschoolSan Anselmo

Little Mountain Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Anselmo, capacity 36.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Marin Day School - Mill Valley PreschoolPreschoolMill Valley

Marin Day School - Mill Valley Preschool

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Marin Day School - the Cottage PreschoolPreschoolMill Valley

Marin Day School - the Cottage Preschool

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 21.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Marin Day Schools - Hillside CampusPreschoolMill Valley

Marin Day Schools - Hillside Campus

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Marin Formative Christian PreschoolPreschoolSan Rafael

Marin Formative Christian Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Miss Sandie's School
PreschoolNovato

Miss Sandie's School

Licensed preschool in Novato, capacity 239.

Ages 0–5
Licensed
Montessori School of NovatoPreschoolNovato

Montessori School of Novato

Licensed preschool in Novato, capacity 60.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Novato Parents Nursery SchoolPreschoolNovato

Novato Parents Nursery School

Licensed preschool in Novato, capacity 26.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Old Firehouse School Mill ValleyPreschoolMill Valley

Old Firehouse School Mill Valley

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 40.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Parkside Preschool
PreschoolSan Anselmo

Parkside Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Anselmo, capacity 45.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Redeemer Preschool and Day Care
PreschoolSan Rafael

Redeemer Preschool and Day Care

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 55.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Ross Academy Montessori School
PreschoolMill Valley

Ross Academy Montessori School

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 94.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
San Anselmo Co-Operative Nursery SchoolPreschoolSan Anselmo

San Anselmo Co-Operative Nursery School

Licensed preschool in San Anselmo, capacity 28.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
San Geronimo Preschool & Childcare Center
PreschoolSan Geronimo

San Geronimo Preschool & Childcare Center

Licensed preschool in San Geronimo, capacity 26.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Sf International School -Dba- the Ross PreschoolPreschoolRoss

Sf International School -Dba- the Ross Preschool

Licensed preschool in Ross, capacity 40.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
St. RaphaelPreschoolSan Rafael

St. Raphael

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 45.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Susd- Tomales Preschool
PreschoolTomales

Susd- Tomales Preschool

Licensed preschool in Tomales, capacity 24.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Tamalpais Preschool
PreschoolMill Valley

Tamalpais Preschool

Licensed preschool in Mill Valley, capacity 65.

Ages 2–5
Licensed
Trinity PreschoolPreschoolSan Rafael

Trinity Preschool

Licensed preschool in San Rafael, capacity 92.

Ages 2–5
Licensed

Preschools in Marin County in Marin County

Marin County has a rich landscape of preschool options reflecting diverse teaching philosophies. From Montessori programs in Mill Valley to nature-based preschools in Fairfax and Waldorf-inspired programs in San Anselmo, parents can choose from approaches that match their family values. Most preschools serve ages 2–5, with some offering toddler programs starting at 18 months. Our directory helps you compare philosophies, pricing, schedules, and enrollment availability in one place.