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Guidepost Montessori At Mill Valley (Inf)

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Montessori
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

270 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Visit website ↗(949) 354-2259Directions ↗Licensed for 21
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
6/19/2025
Total visits
7

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

Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley is a Montessori school serving infants through kindergarten in the Mill Valley and greater Marin County area. The school offers Montessori programs designed to encourage natural curiosity and develop advanced academics alongside social and emotional skills.

Philosophy
Guidepost joins with parents to design an education that empowers each child to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to craft an independent, flourishing life. The approach focuses on meeting developmental needs and interests alongside personalized care and support, enabling children to learn advanced skills at an accelerated pace while developing deep focus, self-discipline, and positive social skills.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years (Nido: 6 weeks to 16 months; Toddler: 16 months to 3 years; Children's House: 3 to 6 years)
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Programs

  • •Nido (6 weeks to 16 months)
  • •Toddler (16 months to 3 years)
  • •Children's House (3 to 6 years) with Kindergarten capstone year

Highlights

  • ✓Students typically learn to read by age 4 and can perform all four math operations with 4-digit numbers by end of kindergarten
  • ✓Year-round extended-day programming with daily photo and video updates
  • ✓Regular milestone meetings and parent-child events
  • ✓Advanced Language and Math 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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