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Old Firehouse School

Daycare center in Mill Valley, CA. 10 Olive Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941

4.0 (4 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (415) 388-1417Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity40 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2004

About the program

Old Firehouse School is a licensed daycare center in Mill Valley, California, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 40 children and serves preschool ages.

The website for this child care program is currently inactive due to an expired domain.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Old Firehouse 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 213005570
Licence statusActive since 2004
Licensed capacity40 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)014 of 115 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit April 2025

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

Putting my kids in Old Firehouse School Mill Valley is my biggest parenting regret. The teachers and school director were inexperienced and the classroom lacked basic structure, consistency, and clear rules. We were essentially forced to hire an expensive behavior therapist for one of our children or risk being asked to leave. That specialist spent 50+ hours observing in the classroom and repeatedly described the…

Carmen · 1/5 on Google · 7 months ago

My husband and I toured two preschools on the same day, back when our older daughter was about two years old. The first school we toured was really nice - exactly what I expected to see, with macaroni necklaces flying through the air and children running wild. It did look like fun! Then we toured Old Firehouse School. In a big but cozy room, four or five children were problem-solving how to construct their…

Jaime · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

This school is a true hidden gem. The tuition is reasonable yet the quality far surpassed all my expectations. The teachers are stupendous and really strike that perfect balance between being a safe and loving environment and also a solid educational institution. Special shout out to Teachers Garrett and Olivia - really inspiring work, folks. Bravo on all fronts!

Melanie Bernstein · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Had my 3 yo going to this school and it was a lovely experience for all of us. The care, attention and love she had for her Teacher Olivia was remarkable. Good pricing too and empathetic staff

Amr Hassan · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

10 Olive Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Questions about Old Firehouse School

Is Old Firehouse School licensed?

Yes. Old Firehouse School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 213005570), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Old Firehouse School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Old Firehouse 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 Old Firehouse School take?

Old Firehouse School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Old Firehouse School cost?

Old Firehouse 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.

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