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Mountain School, The

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

50 El Camino Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925

Visit website ↗(415) 924-4661Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/4/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Mountain School is a Waldorf-certified preschool where children discover their potential through play and a daily rhythm of activities. The program fosters self-reliance, imagination, and confidence while building a foundation for academic and social success.

Philosophy
Waldorf-certified approach that fosters self-reliance and engages children's imagination through a daily rhythm of activities including circle time, free play, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and storytelling.
Outdoor
Fresh air and outdoor fun in the playground and regular neighborhood walks that support a connection to nature.
Meals
Homemade, wholesome, organic, and vegetarian snacks prepared with the children's help; lunch eaten together at a communal table with conversation and gratitude.

Programs

  • •Circle Time
  • •Free Play
  • •Arts and Crafts
  • •Clean Up
  • •Snack
  • •Outdoor Play
  • •Storytelling
  • •Lunch
  • •Owls' Nest (optional afternoon program, 1-5:45 pm)

Highlights

  • ✓Waldorf-certified teachers
  • ✓Children easily transition to elementary school
  • ✓Develops self-confidence, social awareness, and emotional skills
  • ✓Natural toys and artistic expression through watercolor, beeswax modeling, and handicrafts

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Enrollment/class size. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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