Best Daycares in Mill Valley, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mill Valley's 20 daycares, 19 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 16 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mill Valley. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Mill Valley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mill Valley: 4.5 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mill Valley: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mill Valley: 4.5 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mill Valley?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Mill Valley.
- What percentage of Mill Valley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Mill Valley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Mill Valley?
- 16 center-based providers operate in Mill Valley.
- How do Mill Valley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Mill Valley daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
All 20 Daycares in Mill Valley
- Marin Day School - Mill Valley Preschool
- Marin Day School - the Cottage Preschool
- Marin Day Schools - Hillside Campus - Preschool
- Marin Day Schools - Old Mills Campus
- Marin Day Schools - Park School Campus Eds
- Marin Day Schools - Tam Valley Campus
- Marin Day Schools-Edna Maguire Campus
- Marin Horizon School
- Marin Horizon School- Toddler Bldg.
- Mill Valley Cooperative Nursery School