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North Marin Community Services(Ps)

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

680 Wilson Ave, Novato, CA 94947

Visit website ↗(415) 892-1643Directions ↗Licensed for 39
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/8/2024
Total visits
4

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

North Marin Community Services offers a preschool program for children ages 2-5 focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The program has been awarded 'Mastering High Quality Standards' by Marin Quality Counts since 2017.

Philosophy
The program respects parents as the primary provider of care and views parents and teachers as partners in a child's care and education. Each child's day includes opportunities to create, explore, and learn problem-solving skills through both self- and teacher-directed activities, with staff serving as positive role models providing supportive, nurturing, warm, and responsive care.
Ages served
2-5 years old

Programs

  • •Preschool/Pre-K
  • •Remote learning videos with literacy, storytelling, music, cooking, and movement activities

Highlights

  • ✓Awarded 'Mastering High Quality Standards' by Marin Quality Counts since 2017
  • ✓Focus on cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development
  • ✓Teachers create remote learning content for nights and weekends
  • ✓Kindergarten readiness preparation

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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