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Santa Margarita Child Care Center

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

1055 Las Ovejas, San Rafael, CA 94903

Visit website ↗(415) 499-1277Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
9/12/2025
Total visits
11

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 2025-11-03). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Santa Margarita Child Care Center is a nature-based preschool using multi-sensory active learning and outdoor exploration to support whole-child development. The program emphasizes play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment.

Philosophy
Childhood is a time to move, play, and explore. Nature-focused, play-based curriculum with multi-sensory active learning to support whole-child development through physical exploration, problem-solving, and environmental stewardship.
Ages served
Children 2.9 years of age by September 1st through Transitional Kindergarten
Outdoor
Nature-based outdoor classroom experiences with emphasis on outdoor learning, nature exploration, gardening, and field trips to develop physical capability, cognitive skills, problem-solving, and environmental stewardship.

Programs

  • •Redwood Trees (age 2.9+)
  • •Eucalyptus Trees (age 4+)
  • •Willow Trees (Transitional Kindergarten)
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓Nature-based, play-based curriculum
  • ✓Enrichment activities including gardening, field trips, Spanish class, and music
  • ✓Outdoor classroom learning experiences
  • ✓Multi-sensory active learning approach

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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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