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San Anselmo Preschool Center

Daycare center in San Anselmo, CA. 121 Ross Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960

4.3 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (415) 453-3181Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity75 children
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
On the register since1973

About the program

San Anselmo Preschool Center is a licensed daycare center in San Anselmo, California, on the state register since 1973. It is licensed for 75 children and serves preschool ages.

San Anselmo Preschool Center is a non-profit, year-round preschool located in San Anselmo, California.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. San Anselmo Preschool Center 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 · 210102905
Licence statusActive since 1973
Licensed capacity75 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)114 of 115 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit October 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.

Regulations cited

101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

San Anselmo Preschool (SAPS) is a place that celebrates a child’s individuality and creativity. They are a play based preschool that really brings joy to teaching a learning. I have my daughter there and I feel so confident and comfortable leaving her in the hands of the fantastic staff. She absolutely loves going to school and as a parent, I feel supported and in a partnership with her teachers. I love being part of…

Gretchen Castets · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

To say I was nervous about our little guy starting preschool would be an understatement. But from the very first morning at San Anselmo Preschool (SAPS), he has been stoked to walk in the doors, and I have felt confident that he is being lovingly cared for by the amazing teachers. He is always coming home having learned new songs, or completed a fun art project, and can't wait to go back the next day. It is a really…

Jessica Scott · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Both of my little munchkins were and still is lucky enough to attend SAPS in San Anselmo. From top to bottom they have the best caring staff you can find. They make you feel like family and their experience gives me great piece of mind that my daughter is in great hands.

cristiano marcondes · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Full disclosure: My daughter doesn't go to SAP yet, but I just got back from my tour and was blown away by the facilities and the kindness of the staff. In fact, in just the 45 minutes I was there I learned two brilliant tricks from Elizabeth, the Executive Director, about how to get my toddler to a) clean up after activities and b) walk, not run, indoors! I've been on the "preschool tour circuit" for the past two…

Marian Schembari · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

121 Ross Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Questions about San Anselmo Preschool Center

Is San Anselmo Preschool Center licensed?

Yes. San Anselmo Preschool Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 210102905), with a licensed capacity of 75 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has San Anselmo Preschool Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for San Anselmo Preschool Center, 1 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does San Anselmo Preschool Center take?

San Anselmo Preschool Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does San Anselmo Preschool Center cost?

San Anselmo Preschool Center 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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