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Tamalpais Preschool

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

410 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Visit website ↗(415) 388-4286Directions ↗Licensed for 65
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/29/2024
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

Tamalpais Preschool offers play-based learning programs for children ages 2-4 across three classrooms (Creek, Ocean, and Garden rooms) with age-appropriate curricula focused on independence and social-emotional development. The school features engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments, extended care options, and special enrichment experiences throughout the year.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum where teachers provide age-appropriate toys and educational materials to teach children about the world and school as they play, with focus on independence, social confidence, classroom behavior, and pre-academic skills.
Ages served
2 years old through young 4 years old
Hours
Morning Care 8-9am (drop-in); After Care 1-3pm and 3-5pm (reservation required)
Outdoor
Multiple playgrounds including large-motor space with play structure, sandbox, and building materials; smaller yard as outside classroom; tire swing, mud kitchen, outdoor playhouse, bike road; Outdoor Science Lab for messy science and sensory activities

Programs

  • •Creek Room (ages 2+)
  • •Ocean Room (primarily older 2-year-olds and young 3-year-olds)
  • •Garden Room (older 3-year-olds and some young 4-year-olds)
  • •Morning Care
  • •After Care with rest/nap options and enrichment activities
  • •Special enrichment guests and events

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based curriculum approach
  • ✓Multiple age-appropriate classrooms with dramatic play, art, library, and block building areas
  • ✓Outdoor Science Lab with natural materials and child-safe tools
  • ✓Extended hours with flexible morning and afternoon care options

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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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