Santa Margarita Childrens Center

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

A little day at SMCC 🌿

Muddy hands. Curious questions. Little discoveries waiting to be noticed.

Out here, childhood unfolds in the most ordinary and wonderful ways. Children explore, care, wonder, get messy, and find something new to love each day.

This is childhood. 🤎

Santa Margarita Children’s Center
Nature-based • Play-based • Ages 2–5

10/01/2026

It’s Kotys fishing camp. That’s the little boy that use to release trout at Santa Margarita Children’s Center!!!

09/29/2026

Little Explorers, Big Discoveries 🌿

At our preschool, every day is an opportunity to learn through nature. From planting seeds and caring for living things to observing insects, exploring weather, and discovering the world around them, our children build curiosity, confidence, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning.

Through hands-on outdoor experiences, little minds grow, friendships blossom, and every discovery becomes a treasured memory. 💚

Come grow with us, where learning begins with wonder.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

🤎💦 Muddy hands, curious minds, and joyful outdoor learning! 🌿

There’s something special about messy sensory play. Mud, water, textures, and hands-on exploration give children the freedom to discover, create, and learn through play. 🌱✨

At Santa Margarita Children’s Center (SMCC), our nature-based preschool and childcare program in San Rafael provides children ages 2–5 with opportunities for outdoor exploration, sensory play, gardening, art, music, and fine-motor activities.

Looking for a preschool or childcare center in San Rafael, CA where children can learn through nature and play? 🌿

🌱 Licensed nature-based preschool & childcare
👧 Ages 2–5 years
📍 1055 Las Ovejas Ave #5, San Rafael, CA 94903
📞 (415) 497-8596
🕒 Open year-round • Monday–Friday • 7:30 AM–6:00 PM

09/15/2026

🌿 Little breaths, big feelings.

Breathing is a simple and powerful self-regulation tool for young children. When breathing exercises are made fun, playful, and engaging, children can begin to build an awareness of their breath and learn ways to pause, reset, and feel more grounded.

At SMCC, we make space for children to practice these skills in ways that feel natural, playful, and age-appropriate. 💛

A little breathing practice can go a long way in helping children navigate big feelings with growing confidence and calm. 🌱