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West Marin Montessori School

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

1 Lagunitas School Road, San Geronimo, CA 94963

Visit website ↗(415) 488-4500Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/9/2025
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

West Marin Montessori is a Montessori preschool located in San Geronimo Valley, Marin County, serving children ages 2.5 to 6 years old since 1976. The school follows Maria Montessori's educational philosophy with two Montessori-certified teachers and emphasizes hands-on, nurturing learning in a beautiful natural setting.

Philosophy
We follow the Montessori philosophy in our classroom. All aspects of our program are thoughtfully implemented for a whole child education.
Ages served
2.5 to 6 years old
Hours
8:50 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Friday; after care available 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday for an additional cost
Outdoor
Surrounded by hills and forests; located on the Lagunitas School campus

Programs

  • •Montessori preschool
  • •After care

Highlights

  • ✓Two Montessori certified teachers with over 20 years of teaching experience
  • ✓Potty training not required
  • ✓Seamless transition to elementary school through Lagunitas School campus location
  • ✓Operating since 1976

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