Miss Sandie's School: Tuition, Admissions and Reviews | Marin Private Schools

Novato, California

learn through exploration & play

We are a year-round preschool in Novato offering infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs for children from birth to 5 years old.

Ch. 1

The Story

Recognizing that each child is an individual, with their own personality and needs, our goal is to foster those individual needs and assist in the child's educational and emotional development.

We believe that children should be given opportunities to be curious, aware of the larger world around them, develop appreciation for art, music, science, language, numbers and other cultures.

Our infant teachers are highly experienced and trained caregivers who have been selected for their nurturing, patient, accommodating and energetic personalities. Their experience far exceeds state minimum requirements for training specific to infants.

Ch. 2

A School Day

We provide an active schedule that provides an age-appropriate mix of stimulating activities, including art, music, singing, movement and outdoor play.

7:00 am

Arrival

Our Toddler Room classroom is open from 7:00 am.

1:00 pm

Rest

Naptime is from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm every day.

5:30 pm

Pickup

Our Toddler Room classroom is open until 5:30 pm.

Ch. 3

Programs

We offer Infant, Toddler, Pre-school and Pre-kindergarten Programs. Multiple schedule options, from 2 to 5 days per week, from morning to full-day programs.

Infant Room

We strive to meet the child’s and family’s individual and emotional needs in a loving, caring and exceptionally clean environment.

DaysMonday through Friday

Hours8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Toddler Program

Our Toddler Program addresses the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of each child.

Ages1 year 2 months to 2 years

DaysMonday through Friday

Hours7:00 am until 5:30 pm

2 & 3 year olds

We offer a safe, loving, fun and developmentally appropriate environment that empowers children to be successful, independent, confident, and lifelong learners.

Ages2 years to 3 years

DaysMonday through Friday

Hours7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Pre-kindergarten

Our program is designed not only to prepare your child for TK (Transitional Kindergarten) or Kindergarten, but also for how to navigate life.

AgesPreK

DaysMonday through Friday

Hours7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Ch. 4

The Campus

Our 4 play yards are designed with specific age groups and developmental abilities in mind. The Pre-K yard has climbing structures, a slide, age-appropriate climbing walls, a basketball hoop, tricycle track, sandbox, swing set and lots of large building blocks for building life sized structures. There is a shaded picnic area with table top activities. The Lower School "Big" yard also offers several climbing structures, a swing set, sandboxes, water tables, plus sunshades for those warmer months.

Staying true to our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment and conservation, a large series of solar panels were installed on the roof.

Ch. 5

Enrichment

Our goal is to nurture students' natural love of learning (through art, constructive play, exploration, music, outdoor play), and encourage them to be confident, responsible and kind individuals.

Children are encouraged and inspired to create their own artwork, think outside of the box and be imaginative in their use of the various materials around them.

Discovery CenterBlock & Building CenterPre-writing CenterLibrary CenterArt CenterDramatic Play CenterMusic and Movement CenterGarden CenterScience & Nature Center

Ch. 6

Tuition

Tuition 2026-27

Young Infant, 5 Days Per Week$2,930 per month

Toddler, 5 Days Per Week$2,600 per month

Tuition 2026-27$2,390 per month

Tuition 2026-27$1,700 per month

Tuition 2026-27$2,180 per month

Tuition 2026-27$1,580 per month

Fees

Registration, one-time non-refundable fee$200 once

Materials Fee, per child$125 per year

Tuition is due on the 1st of the month. Late fees of $3.00 per day will be assessed after the 5th of the month. The Materials Fee will be collected with September tuition or upon registration.

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learn through exploration & play

The Story

A School Day

Programs

Infant Room

Toddler Program

2 & 3 year olds

Pre-kindergarten

The Campus

Enrichment

Tuition

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