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Children's Cottage Co-Op.

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

2900 Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, CA 94939

Visit website ↗(415) 461-0822Directions ↗Licensed for 25
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/15/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

The Children's Cottage Co-op is a play-based, parent-participation cooperative preschool that helps children transition to kindergarten and elementary school with social, emotional, and cognitive skill building. Operating since 1949, the school focuses on instilling a love of learning and developing essential life skills through honoring children's thoughts and feelings.

Philosophy
Play-based education that honors children's thoughts and feelings, allows them to practice problem-solving, and encourages openness to the world around them. Parent-participation cooperative model focused on social, emotional, and cognitive skill building.

Programs

  • •Preschool Programs
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Historic Remillard Cottage location
  • ✓Operating since 1949
  • ✓Parent-participation cooperative model
  • ✓Play-based curriculum

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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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