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Hawthorne Nursery School

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

145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920

Visit website ↗(415) 435-9757Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/24/2025
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

Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery School is the oldest nursery school in Southern Marin, established in 1939, with a play-based developmental curriculum informed by early childhood education theories and brain development research. The school operates two campuses serving ages 2-4 with programs ranging from twice-weekly to full five-day-per-week options.

Philosophy
Nurturing environment to instill a love of learning through play-based curriculum informed by foundational theories of early childhood education and current brain development research. Play and social emotional learning foster cognitive growth, self-confidence, and curiosity.
Ages served
Ages 2 (on or before September 1, 2025) through Pre-K (4 years before December 31)

Programs

  • •BNS Tuesday & Thursday (age 2)
  • •BNS Monday, Wednesday, Friday (age 3)
  • •Hawthorne Pre-K (age 4, full five-day per week)

Highlights

  • ✓Oldest nursery school in Southern Marin, established in 1939
  • ✓Play-based curriculum with social emotional learning focus
  • ✓Two campus locations in Belvedere and Tiburon
  • ✓Theme-based projects and guided play for kindergarten preparation

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

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