Ch. 1
The Story
We are a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center. Our program focuses on the 4 keys to early childhood development (social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical).
We have loving and qualified teachers.
Creative Gardens Daycare and PreschoolSausalito, California
Creative Gardens Daycare and Preschool
We offer full-time, year-round childcare and preschool for infants, toddlers and preschool/preK children.
Ch. 2
A School Day
Our knowledgeable teachers honor family routines and children's individual needs. Our Infant daily schedule includes circle time, a daily enrichment program, story time and literacy, small-group and child-choice activities, and free exploration and play.
Outside
We rotate outdoor play and small-group activities.
Snack
We have morning and afternoon snacks.
Lunch
We have lunch.
Rest
We nap.
Ch. 3
Programs
We offer full-time only (no part-time), year-round. Our preschool curriculum is a balanced mix of Montessori, Reggio, and play-based programs, with a focus on school readiness and social, physical, and cognitive skills.
Infant
Our infant program is designed to offer a safe, clean, and loving environment.
Ages6 weeks to 1 year 6 months
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm
Toddler
Our toddler program provides a safe environment to explore, learn, build curiosity and make new friends, all at their own pace.
Ages1 year 6 months to 2 years 6 months
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm
Family participationLunch is provided by parents.
Preschoolers
We include Chinese Mandarin class in the afternoons (30-minute long) in our preschool program.
Ages2 years 6 months to 5 years
Hours7:30 am to 6 pm
Family participationLunch is provided by parents.
Ch. 4
The Campus
We have a large and modern facility.
Our Sausalito Center has an Indoor Play Space, Toddler Room, Preschool Room, Infant Room, Infant Yard, Spacious Play Yard, Fun Play Yard and Play Structure.
Ch. 5
Enrichment
Our enrichment includes Baby Lab for visual, tactile and auditory sensory development, Baby Sign for signing vocabulary, and Movement for tummy time, balance, coordination and strength-building.
ArtMusicSTEMChinese Mandarin 中文CookingBubble TimeBaby LabBaby SignMovementLife Skills
Ch. 6
Admissions
We have a rolling enrollment system i.e. families can join any time of the year, if space is available.
i.
Tours
Please email us for tour information.
ii.
Age to enroll
Preschoolers are required to be potty trained. If a preschool child is not yet potty trained, we charge a $300/month fee, which we remove once the child is fully potty trained.
iii.
Application
After the tour, families may turn in an application to enroll. If there is no space, families may fill out a waiting list form, and we'll contact them as soon as a space becomes available.
Ch. 7
Tuition
Tuition
Infant$4,150 per month
Toddler$3,560 per month
Preschooler$3,035 per month
Fees
registration fee$400 per year
preschool child is not yet potty trained$300 per month
