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Ross Cottage Nursery School

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

802 College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904

Visit website ↗(415) 785-3926Directions ↗Licensed for 15
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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: 4/4/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Ross Cottage Nursery School serves children aged 2-5 years in Kentfield, California, offering early childhood education through a blend of play and structured learning. The school has been operating for 16 years and emphasizes small group sizes, outdoor time, and social-emotional development.

Philosophy
RCNS creates a learning foundation through a perfect blend of both play and structure, preparing children socially and educationally with individual attention due to small group size.
Ages served
2-5 years (toddlers through TK)
Outdoor
Children will enjoy lots of outdoor time.

Programs

  • •Kindergarten Prep
  • •Summer program
  • •Potty training

Highlights

  • ✓Small group sizes with individual attention
  • ✓Extensive outdoor space
  • ✓Located in Central Marin County across from Woodlands Market in Kentfield
  • ✓Rolling admission with placements available throughout the year

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