Ch. 1
The Story
At Sycamore Park Preschool, we offer the perfect blend of fun, play, academics and enrichment all rolled into a warm, friendly setting.
Family-owned and operated, we were established in 1991.
Sycamore Park Preschool and Childcare CenterMill Valley, California · Est. 1991
Fostering The Growth Of Exceptional Individuals
We offer preschool through pre-K with Spanish classes as part of our enrichment program.
Ch. 2
Programs
Each class is tailored for a specific age group. Children may enter at any time; they gain the most when they begin in the Toddler Program or PS1 and graduate after completing PreK. Our published 2023-24 entry requirements use a September 1 age cutoff.
Toddler Program
We offer indoor and outdoor play, circle and story time, arts and crafts, two snacks and lunch. There is no potty-training requirement; enrichment classes begin once children reach their second birthday.
Ages1 year and up by September 1
Daysbetween two to five days per week
Hours9:00am-1:00pm (no nap); 9:00am-3:00pm (with or without a nap); 7:00am-6:00pm (hours are flexible)
Class sizeMaximum class size is 6.
PS1
We introduce uppercase letters, numbers 1-10, shapes and counting, with one 20-minute table activity daily. There is no potty-training requirement.
Ages2 years and up by September 1
Daysbetween three to five days per week
Hours9:00am-1:00pm (no nap); 9:00am-3:00pm (with or without a nap); 7:00am-6:00pm (hours are flexible)
Class sizeMaximum class size is 10.
PS2
We explore upper- and lowercase letters, beginning phonics, two- and three-letter words, writing and numbers 1-20. Children have two 25-minute table activities daily; there is no potty-training requirement.
Daysbetween four to five days per week
Hours9:00am-3:00pm (with or without a nap); 7:00am-6:00pm (hours are flexible)
Class sizeMaximum class size is 10.
PreK
We develop phonics, three- to six-letter words, independent writing and beginning reading, with numbers 1-100, time, money and graphing. Children have three 25-minute table activities daily and must be potty trained.
Ch. 3
The Campus
Our campus comes complete with a large outdoor area with grass and climbing structures, a playground and a lovely garden.
Ch. 4
Enrichment
Our classes participate in creative arts, fine- and gross-motor activities, and enrichment including music, cooking, drama and creative movement, gardening, yoga and Spanish. Toddler children join enrichment classes once they reach their second birthday.
MusicCookingDrama and creative movementGardeningYogaSpanish classesCreative artsFine-motor activitiesOutdoor gross-motor activities
Ch. 5
Admissions
We generally enroll classes in February for the upcoming school year. Children remain in their class until they graduate to the next class in June.
i.
Age to enroll
Toddler entry begins at 1 year by September 1. There is no potty-training requirement.
ii.
Application
There is no obligation to enroll and no fee is due with the wait-list application. Each child needs a separate application. We contact families by email or telephone when a suitable space becomes available.
Ch. 6
Tuition
Tuition 2023-24
Toddler Program, 2 days/wk, 9am–1pm$775
Toddler Program, 3 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,075
Toddler Program, 4 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,425
Toddler Program, 5 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,725
PS1 Program, 3 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,050
PS1 Program, 4 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,400
PS1 Program, 5 days/wk, 9am–1pm$1,700
P2 Program, 4 days/wk, 9am–3pm$1,425
P2 Program, 5 days/wk, 9am–3pm$1,825
PreK Program, 4 days/wk, 9am–3pm$1,400
PreK Program, 5 days/wk, 9am–3pm$1,750
Fees
Toddler Program, 2 days/wk, one-time annual supply fee$125 per year
Tuition has ten equal monthly installments, August-May; two installments, August and January, with 3% off; or one August installment with 5% off and the supply fee waived. Enrollment deposit equals the first month’s tuition; 50% is credited on the first invoice.
