Our Program
Guiding Your Child's Early Years For Over A Decade
Our curriculum is the perfect blend of
both structure and play
two groups:
Specialized Toddler Group
Our toddler group focuses on building a strong foundation in early development, emphasizing independence and social-emotional growth through hands-on exploration.
We support growth in:
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
- Pouring, scooping, and grasping tools
- Balance beams and climbing structures
Early Tracking Worksheets
- Simple matching, lines, and basic pre-writing strokes
Autonomy and Independence
- Practicing routines like washing hands and choosing activities
Social Skills
- Parallel and cooperative play
- Gentle conflict resolution with teacher guidance
Potty Training Support
- Positive reinforcement and consistent routines
Basic Concepts: Shapes, Colors, Letters, and Numbers
- Shape hunts, color-themed days, alphabet songs
- Counting games and number recognition through manipulatives
Creative Enrichment
- Daily art projects, outdoor gardening, and music time
TK Group
Designed to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten, this group offers a balance of academic readiness and emotional confidence-building.
We focus on:
Pre-Writing and Early Reading Skills
- Tracing and freeform letter practice
- Story time with prediction and recall questions
Letters and Numbers Recognition
- Alphabet puzzles, name cards, and counting games
Sight Words and Phonics
- Introducing common sight words through games and repetition
- Learning beginning sounds and rhyming activities
Name Writing and Personal Expression
- Practicing first and last names
- Drawing and labeling personal work
Confidence-Building Tasks
- Classroom helper jobs and leadership roles
- Opportunities for decision-making during free play
Early Science and Math
- Age appropriate adding and subtracting
- Measuring, sorting, and experimenting with mixed materials/media
Creative Enrichment
- Weekly art projects, hands-on gardening, and singing with instruments
At Ross Cottage Nursery School, our small group size allows our teachers to give each child a lot of individual attention.
Whether your child is in our toddler group or our older private kindergarten-prep group, they will thrive with an amazing 7 to 1 ratio.
Our cozy and charming atmosphere is the perfect place for children to experience their preschool years.
Daily Schedule
8-8:50 am – Arrivals ( Independent play and small group / 1-on-1 academic learning)
9:00 am – Circle Time (Greeting Songs, Discussion of Thematic Curriculum and Story Time)
9:20am – Snack
9:45 -11:30 am – Thematic Curriculum, Art, Outdoor Play
11:30 am – Lunch
12:00 pm – Free play
12:30 pm – Closing Circle
1:00 pm – Departures
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Aftercare (Independent and Group Play, Outdoor Play, Art, Story Time)
ROSS COTTAGE NURSERY SCHOOL
“What a gem of a program and environment for the little ones of Marin. This magical and peaceful place gets it just right. Thank you!”
— Doug Penman / Founder, Nukotoys / Ross, CA