Mill Valley Nursery School
Daycare center in Mill Valley, CA. 51 Shell RD, Mill Valley, CA 94941
About the program
Mill Valley Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Mill Valley, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 24 children and serves preschool ages.
Mill Valley Nursery School is a non-profit, parent participation, play-based preschool located in Mill Valley, California.
The program follows a play-based, Reggio Emilia and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Mill Valley Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,800 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
Mill Valley Nursery School is awesome and our daughter is thriving there! My wife and I wanted more visibility into how our 3 year old daughter spent her day from what other preschools seemed to provide. It’s so nice to be able to be able to spend time with her in her first school adventure. The other families are great. Best choice in school we’ve made so far.
John Klinger · 5/5 on Google · a year ago5 stars all around. Love having our son Henry (4) at this local co op. The parent participation has been a welcoming addition to our family, creating a village around us for help and to give help. Teacher Miranda's teaching and development has been amazing coming from vast research and experience. The grounds are fun, well maintained, and creative. Would recommend to anyone in need of a preschool.
Danson Drummer · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe sent both of our kids to Mill Valley Nursery School and it was an incredible experience. Not only did our kids love it and thrived there, but we also learned a ton about how to be better parents and made some great friends along the way. The community is very special. I cannot recommend this school enough!
Jeniece Pettitt · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur family had a fantastic experience during our two years at MVNS. This co-op preschool offers children and families a truly special environment to learn, grow and foster community. Parents there are deeply committed to their child’s well-being and also have the opportunity to get to know and nurture all the children, as fully participating “parent teachers” under Teacher Cathy’s wise, loving, supportive, and…
Julie Hartman · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
51 Shell RD, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Questions about Mill Valley Nursery School
Is Mill Valley Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Mill Valley Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 210103471), with a licensed capacity of 24 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Mill Valley Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Mill Valley Nursery School, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Mill Valley Nursery School take?
Mill Valley Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Mill Valley Nursery School cost?
Mill Valley Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
