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Marin Art & Garden Center

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

30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross, CA 94957

Visit website ↗(415) 455-5260Directions ↗Licensed for 29
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/24/2024
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 Garden School, now becoming Evergreen Children's Academy, is a child-centered, nature-based preschool located on the Marin Art & Garden Center's 11-acre campus. The program uses emergent curriculum and emphasizes outdoor exploration, self-directed learning, and early childhood education best practices.

Philosophy
100% child-focused program using emergent curriculum where teachers are facilitators and observers. Children lead their own learning through play and curiosity. Nature-based approach with emphasis on environmental learning. Teachers form meaningful relationships with children and avoid being the primary focus of the classroom.
Ages served
Ages 2 through 5
Hours
8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Full-time: Monday through Friday. Part-time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Outdoor
Children spend the majority of each day outdoors on the 11-acre Marin Art & Garden Center campus, exploring grounds, participating in garden adventures, and eating lunch picnic-style in the front courtyard. On rainy days, children wear school-provided rain suits.

Programs

  • •Emergent Curriculum
  • •Gym Bus
  • •Music
  • •Garden time
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program

Highlights

  • ✓11 acres of garden and nature space for daily exploration
  • ✓All teachers have at least 12 core units of Early Childhood Education training
  • ✓Child-sized materials designed for independent success
  • ✓School-provided rain suits for outdoor play in all weather

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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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