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Mariposa Bilingual School

Daycare center in San Rafael, CA. 1879 2nd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

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Mariposa Bilingual School in San Rafael, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$2,300 a month
Licensed capacity45 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2019

About the program

Mariposa Bilingual School is a licensed daycare center in San Rafael, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 45 children and serves preschool ages.

Mariposa Bilingual School is a Spanish language immersion preschool in San Rafael serving children ages two to five years old.

The program follows a language immersion approach and offers Spanish.

Language immersionSpanishOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
All ages$2,300"Tuition: $2,300 per month"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 214005466
Licence statusActive since 2019
Licensed capacity45 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 August 2026

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

101223(a)(3) · 101227(a)(22)(C) · 101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

⭐️ An Amazing Bilingual Preschool ⭐️ If you are looking for an amazing bilingual Spanish preschool, I highly recommend Mariposa Bilingual School. Ms. Patty, along with Ms. Jessica, Ms. Brenda, and Ms. Harmon, run an incredible program filled with love, learning, and so much care for the children. My firstborn was with an au pair for his first four years, so transitioning to preschool was a big change for him. The…

Elsie Hurabiell · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

Mariposa Bilingual School was the absolute best for our daughter. She felt loved by each teacher and she still asks about them now that she is in kindergarten. She is fluent and confident with her Spanish and it still blows my mind. Patti runs a great program for the kids and makes it easy on parents. We miss them dearly. The community is lucky to have Mariposa Bilingual School

Ryan van den Brand · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

My almost 5 year old daughter has been going to Mariposa since she turned 3. We originally enrolled her for the Spanish immersion as my husband is a native Spanish speaker and we wanted to encourage that formation. Her Spanish is strong and she feels really comfortable speaking and comprehending it. However, we've stayed because of the community created. The director and teachers make my daughter feel so loved and…

Katy Ajer · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Mariposa school has been an absolute blessing in every possible way. The owner is a highly skilled educator. We are both teachers and she is constantly teaching us new tools on how to support our daughter with writing, speaking Spanish and many other areas of growth. Patty is very meticulous in her hiring and training of her other teachers. Everyday our daughter and all of us are greeted and welcomed by the most…

Jesse · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

1879 2nd Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Questions about Mariposa Bilingual School

Is Mariposa Bilingual School licensed?

Yes. Mariposa Bilingual School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 214005466), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Mariposa Bilingual School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Mariposa Bilingual 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 Mariposa Bilingual School take?

Mariposa Bilingual School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Mariposa Bilingual School cost?

Mariposa Bilingual School publishes full-time tuition from $2,300 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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