College of Marin Child Study Center
College of Marin Child Study Center (KTD), 1144 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
About
The College of Marin Child Study Center offers a high-quality, play-based preschool where children learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships. The program includes a balanced routine of structured and unstructured exploration time and a curriculum that supports children’s inquiry with many concrete experiences. Children participate in activities such as field trips to Millennium Playground, Larkspur Library, Kentfield Post Office, and the Bay Area Discovery Museum, as well as an enrichment activity where Stapleton School presents The Nutcracker.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday with extended hours and shorter hours on Fridays
• Price: State-funded and tuition options available
The program is open to children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years and welcomes College of Marin student families, College of Marin employees, and community families. It offers an enriching preschool environment during the fall and spring semesters and is now enrolling with limited preschool spaces available, including for the 2026–2027 school year. Families can schedule a tour or submit a Preliminary Application, and applications are submitted to Angelina Susmani at the provided email address.
The Child Study Center is run by a group of highly skilled, well-trained professionals who understand the developmental needs of young children. The program’s goals include providing a high-quality early education experience for all children and families, creating an environment where children feel safe, respected, and cared for, and offering a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development. The curriculum helps children build skills in language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical areas and is designed to meet the varying needs of all children, based on the belief that all children can reach their maximum potential when given time and support to learn about themselves and the world around them.
The College of Marin Children’s Center is committed to providing an early education model of excellence for children, their families, and the greater community. The Child Development Programs serve as demonstration classrooms that annually provide child observation, research and practicum opportunities, student teacher training, and Work Study jobs for more than 230 College of Marin students in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology/Human Development, Behavioral Science, and related fields. The program serves as a model where college students learn effective teaching strategies, observation skills, and reflective practices, while also supporting children and families as parents achieve their vocational goals.
Families are invited to participate in a Meet and Greet event for returning and new families, where they can explore the classroom and enjoy refreshments. The program also offers Parent Orientation, Parent Advisory Meetings, and Parent Workshops. The schedule runs Monday–Thursday from 7:45 am to 5 pm and Fridays from 7:45 am to 4 pm, and the program includes a Summer Program.
Last updated August 10, 2026.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday with extended hours and shorter hours on Fridays
• Price: State-funded and tuition options available
The program is open to children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years and welcomes College of Marin student families, College of Marin employees, and community families. It offers an enriching preschool environment during the fall and spring semesters and is now enrolling with limited preschool spaces available, including for the 2026–2027 school year. Families can schedule a tour or submit a Preliminary Application, and applications are submitted to Angelina Susmani at the provided email address.
The Child Study Center is run by a group of highly skilled, well-trained professionals who understand the developmental needs of young children. The program’s goals include providing a high-quality early education experience for all children and families, creating an environment where children feel safe, respected, and cared for, and offering a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development. The curriculum helps children build skills in language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical areas and is designed to meet the varying needs of all children, based on the belief that all children can reach their maximum potential when given time and support to learn about themselves and the world around them.
The College of Marin Children’s Center is committed to providing an early education model of excellence for children, their families, and the greater community. The Child Development Programs serve as demonstration classrooms that annually provide child observation, research and practicum opportunities, student teacher training, and Work Study jobs for more than 230 College of Marin students in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology/Human Development, Behavioral Science, and related fields. The program serves as a model where college students learn effective teaching strategies, observation skills, and reflective practices, while also supporting children and families as parents achieve their vocational goals.
Families are invited to participate in a Meet and Greet event for returning and new families, where they can explore the classroom and enjoy refreshments. The program also offers Parent Orientation, Parent Advisory Meetings, and Parent Workshops. The schedule runs Monday–Thursday from 7:45 am to 5 pm and Fridays from 7:45 am to 4 pm, and the program includes a Summer Program.
Last updated August 10, 2026.
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