The Best Reggio emilia approach in San Rafael, California

JCC Preschool San Rafael, located at 210 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael, California, offers high-quality early childhood education programs for children aged 18 months to five years. Our dedicated educators create engaging indoor and outdoor spaces that spark curiosity, wonder, and social connections. We recently opened a new campus in the Strawberry District at 36 Tiburon Blvd, offering spacious play areas and new classrooms for children aged two to five years. Rooted in Jewish tradition and values, our curriculum fosters empathy, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning. We celebrate Jewish rituals and holidays while welcoming families from all backgrounds. Our values-based approach is guided by the Sheva framework, emphasizing the importance of relationships, potential, and responsibility in early childhood education.

Oakview Preschool, located at 70 Skyview Terrace in San Rafael, California, is a play-based school founded in 1977 by Olga Scharninghausen. Drawing on theories from Reggio-Emilia, Jean Piaget, and Maria Montessori, Oakview Preschool is proud to be one of the only truly play-based schools in the area. In 2019, Lindsey Toomajian purchased the school and took over as Head of School and Director, bringing with her a wealth of experience in early childhood education. The dedicated teachers at Oakview Preschool have been with the school for many years and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for children to explore and grow. With a focus on nurturing children's desire to create, explore, and push their own boundaries, Oakview Preschool paves the foundation for confident, curious, kind, and empathetic learners.