Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Corte Madera

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

20 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

90% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Marin County

2022 median

$2,374

/ month

infant

$1,705

/ month

toddler

$1,876

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $1,026/month).

Corte Madera has 20 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

90% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Corte Madera

Aline Santiago

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Alinne Gomes

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Carolina S. Flaxman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Curious Minds Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Elisabeth Tavares

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 109 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Jennifer Noyola

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Julia De Oliveira

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Kids on the Hill Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Language in Action - Corte Madera

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Maria Lane

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Marin Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 134 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Rayza F. Colindres Hurtarte

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

The Mountain School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Twin Cities Community Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Educare Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Vera Teixeira

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Educare Children's Ctr. (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

Maura Chiovarou

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Corte Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Corte Madera Montessori

Fair

Child Care Center · Corte Madera

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $1,400 – $1,850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Corte Madera?

Corte Madera has 20 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Corte Madera?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Marin County is about $1,624 at a center and $1,568 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.