Information for Parents about San Rafael CA Child Care

Parent Ideas For San Rafael Child Care Centers, Daycare & Preschools

When considering child care in San Rafael CA, the best way to see what preschools and daycare centers are really like is to schedule a tour and meet with the Director and staff. Before you visit San Rafael child care centers, be sure to make a list of the questions you would like to ask. Here a just a few suggestions of items to cover: learning approach, size of class, hours and schedules (including vacation), admissions process, meals, parent participation requirements, program information, fees and tuition. If the child care in San Rafael CA already has a profile with ChildCare Smiles then you will be able to view and print most of this information ahead of time. This will then enable you to focus your attention on the visual aspects and gut feelings about the preschools and daycare centers that you visit. An important factor when visiting San Rafael child care facilities is to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, safe and clean environment, and teachers who are experienced and ideally have long tenure. When you visit a child care in San Rafael CA don't forget to take your child with you and observe how he/she reacts in this new environment.

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Always Daycare

(415) 722-4811

Las Pavadas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903

Child Care Director: Gayanne Fambrini
Always Daycare provides a multi-sensory, developmentally appropriate environment for children. Based on play and exploration, our mission is to give your child the foundation to learn, love and ...More

Marin Day Schools San Rafael Campus

(415) 453 - 9822

1123 Court Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Child Care Director: Genevieve McGee
Marin Day Schools is a community of families and faculty who actively care about young children in our society. The campuses of Marin Day Schools are happy places, where children are ...More

Morning Star Preschool

(415) 499-8663

50 Los Ranchitos Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903

Child Care Director: Diana Berry
Our Montessori School fosters emotional, academic and physical growth of each child while nurturing his or her unique attributes. We provide resources and care necessary for your child to ...More

Marin Day Schools - Saint Vincents

(415) 479-0531

1 Saint Vincents Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

Child Care Director: Barbara Price
Marin Day Schools is a community of families and faculty who actively care about young children in our society. The campuses of Marin Day Schools are happy places, where children are ...More

Merry Times Kinderhaus

(415) 472-4777

159 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

Child Care Director: Denise Britt
For 18 years we have offered children a safe, secure and happy environment in which to work and play. Our building and play yard are designed specifically for the child - a child's own house and ...More

Marin Head Start Child Care Center

(415) 491-1419

8 N San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

Many providers of child care in San Rafael offer flexible before and after school care options for busy parents. Local preschools and daycare centers will have their own guidelines for drop-off and pickup. ...Enhance this Listing

Children's Discovery Center Of America

(415) 444-1600

4340 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94901

There are many safety and security features to protect your children at San Rafael child care centers and preschools. Some of these include sign in/out sheets, automatic locking doors with key code access, security cameras and background checks for staff. ...Enhance this Listing

GAN Israel Preschool

(415) 507-0460

1055 Las Ovejas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903

Infant child care in San Rafael can be a great alternative for working parents. Some providers offer care for infants as early as six weeks of age and offer both full and half day infant care programs. ...Enhance this Listing

Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten

(415) 492-0550

1055 Las Ovejas, San Rafael, CA 94903

As part of the enrollment process for your child, please ensure that you obtain a clearance from your child's physician. For San Rafael child care centers this will typically include disclosure of completed vaccinations, allergies and any conditions that will require special handling. ...Enhance this Listing

Old Gallinas Children's Center

(415) 479-2771

251 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

When considering child care in San Rafael, the child to adult ratio is an important measure because it potentially impacts the level of individual attention your child will receive. Lower child to adult ratios are preferable. ...Enhance this Listing

Montessori School Of Central Marin

(415) 456-1748

317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Some providers of child care in San Rafael require a minimum level of parent involvement including volunteering at activities or help with special events. This is often a great way to meet other parents as well as enrich your child's learning experience. ...Enhance this Listing

Marin Head Start

(415) 485-1489

21 Front Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

When you contact or visit a child care in San Rafael please keep in mind that the busiest time of the day are early morning, lunch/nap time and end of day. Call ahead to schedule a visit time. ...Enhance this Listing