PreschoolWise
  • Find preschools
  • Ages
  • Cost
  • TK
  • K Age
  • Free Pre‑K
  • States
PreschoolWise

Clear, independent answers to the questions parents actually ask about preschool and transitional kindergarten — grounded in your state's real rules.

Transitional KindergartenKindergarten ageWhat is pre-K?Preschool ageRedshirting kindergartenPreschool vs Pre‑KTK vs Preschool vs KCostFree preschoolHead StartEligibility checkerBrowse states

© 2026 PreschoolWise. Educational guidance, not legal or enrollment advice — always confirm with your school district.

Sitemap
Preschools/CA/San Rafael/St. Raphael - Preschool
Preschool / Day Care Center

St. Raphael - Preschool

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

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

1100 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

Visit website ↗(415) 456-1702Directions ↗Licensed for 45
Own this preschool? Claim your listing →

Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 6/6/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Saint Raphael Preschool is a faith-based preschool guided by Dominican values that partners with parents to support holistic child development in a safe, nurturing environment. The school emphasizes play-based, developmentally appropriate learning that fosters exploration, creativity, and community.

Philosophy
At Saint Raphael Preschool, we believe in nurturing the whole child in a safe, loving, and engaging environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and growth. Each child is valued as a unique individual, and learning is fostered through play-based, developmentally appropriate experiences. Our dedicated educators promote a strong sense of community rooted in mutual respect and trust, while helping children build confidence, moral character, problem-solving skills, academic readiness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Religious
Catholic (Dominican values); faith-based environment with awareness of God's love

Programs

  • •Weekly music class with guitar
  • •Play-based learning
  • •Social-emotional development
  • •Academic readiness

Highlights

  • ✓Gold Growing Strong Award for Child Health and Wellness from Marin Child Care Council
  • ✓Best of Marin 2022 award winner
  • ✓Weekly music class with Mr. O using guitar and traditional/religious songs
  • ✓Focus on nutrition and physical activity

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor play facilities. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

Parent reviews

No reviews yet. If your child has attended St. Raphael - Preschool, your honest review helps other families.

Write a review of St. Raphael - Preschool

Share your honest, first-hand experience. Reviews are checked before they appear. Be truthful and respectful — no defamatory or false claims.

Helpful guides for parents

What age does preschool start?Typical ages, readiness signs, and state cutoffs.Is my child ready for preschool?The readiness signs to look for.Preschool vs. daycareHow they differ and which fits your child.Preschool vs. pre-KWhat comes when, from ages 3 to 5.

Listing facts from public CA child-care licensing records. Reviews are the opinions of individual contributors, moderated before publishing; they are not endorsements by PreschoolWise. Always visit and verify a program directly before enrolling.