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Welcome to Mill Valley’s Only Parent Participation Preschool

Where a neighborhood becomes a community. 
Where families find their village. 

Discover a play-based, Reggio Emilia inspired, parent participation preschool, where community lies at the heart of our program.  Families come together to share a collective learning experience with their children. ​Our school philosophy fosters a child’s natural curiosity of the world while providing a warm and secure environment to build lasting connections. ​

Our Guiding Principles

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Reggio Emilia
Inspired 

In a Reggio Emilia–inspired school, teachers hold deep respect for each child and their family, creating a vibrant environment rich with possibility, curiosity, and inspiration. Children are viewed as capable and inquisitive, actively co-constructing their learning alongside peers and adults.

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DEI

Our community is woven together by people of diverse abilities, needs, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. We see and appreciate all differences. among each member of our community and value their unique contributions to our school.

Parent Participation

We believe parents are valuable contributors to the educational process, bringing their unique perspectives and insights. At MVNS, children, teachers, and families work together to foster a sense of community and mutual support.

Play-Based

Through joyful learning and collaborative play, our program focuses on the development of the whole child: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional. We offer a vibrant and nurturing learning community committed to child-led exploration, creativity, and collaboration.

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“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st Century skills, such as problems solving, collaboration, and creativity.” American Academy of Pediatrics 

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