The College of Marin Child Development Program provides high-quality early education for preschool age children.
Children’s centers are located on the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses. The programs provide an enriching preschool environment during fall and spring semesters.
The Child Development Programs serve as demonstration classrooms that annually provide child observation, research and practicum opportunities, student teacher training, and Work Study jobs for more than 500 College of Marin students who are taking courses in Early Childhood Education, Pediatric Nursing, Child Psychology/Human Development, Behavioral Science, and related fields.
Our Goals
- To provide a high-quality early education experience for all children and families.
- To create an environment where children feel safe, respected, and cared for.
- To offer a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development.
- To support children and families while parents achieve their vocational goals.
- To be a model program where college students learn effective teaching strategies, observation skills, and reflective practices.
Our Philosophy
The College of Marin Children’s Center is committed to providing an early education model of excellence for children, their families, and the greater community. The program is run by a group of highly skilled, well-trained professionals who understand the developmental needs of young children. The goal of the curriculum is to support children’s inquiry and provide many concrete experiences that will help children build skills in all areas of development: language, social, emotional, cognitive and physical. A balanced routine of structured and unstructured exploration time is designed to meet the varying needs of all children. All children can reach their maximum potential when they are given time and support to learn about themselves and the world around them.
Upcoming Events
Meet and Greet:
Friday, August 15, 2025
The College of Marin’s CSC team invite both our returning and new families to our Meet and Greet! Join us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a morning of play and connection. You’ll get to meet your new preschool friends and their families, explore the classroom, and enjoy some tasty refreshments as we kick off a wonderful new school year together.
Back to School:
Monday, August 18, 2025
Parent Orientation, August 18th at 4:00 PM
Enrichment Activities:
Mail Carrier, Mike. September 24, 2025 will read to our children Delivering your Mail and a tour of the mail carrier truck.
Raul Aguilar, COM Chief of Police October TBD
Kentfield Fire Depratment, October TBD
Wild Care, November 20th at 10:00AM : Birds of a Feather- From zipping hummingbirds to soaring raptors, investigate the traits of our favorite feathered creatures
Wild Care, January 9th at 10:00AM: Wild Wetlands- Creeks, ponds and marshes! Wade into the unique life cycles of the animals that pass through these watery worlds.
Bread and Roses Presents:
Stinky Tales www.stinkytales.com on September 27, 2025 at 10:00AM
Parent Advisory Meetings at 4PM:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Monday, February 2, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Parent Workshops:
September 8, 2025 Raising a Reader