Philosophy
Mill Valley Nursery School holds a deep respect for the culture of childhood and trusts in children’s capacity to construct their own ideas and understanding. We view each child through a whole-child lens, honoring their individuality, strengths, and potential.
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Because children deserve knowledgeable, responsive, and attuned adults, both teachers and parents commit to continually deepening our own learning. We value each person’s unique perspective and approach this work as partners, building relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
At MVNS, we strive to be a community where learning and growth flourish through respect, open communication, dedication, and joy.
We believe that children are...
Full of potential and creative communicators who express and develop their thinking “through one hundred languages.”
Competent and capable learners, and active, valuable citizens with inherent and irrefutable rights.
Social beings embedded within a community. Children’s natural capabilities, compassion, and empathy are strengthened in relation to self and others.
​Pillars of Our School
Children
who are recognized and respected as whole people and are at the core of everything we do.
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Experienced Educators
who deeply value their relationships with children, partnerships with families, professional development, and implementation of the best developmentally and culturally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education.
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Engaged Families
Families at MVNS are true partners in the life of the school from supporting daily operations to learning alongside children and teachers in the classroom. Through parent ingenuity, teamwork, and shared effort, our program is enriched each day. This model also helps keep tuition lower, making the school accessible to families across a range of income levels.
