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Canal Child Care Center

Site Supervisor:  Harriet Pearlman
Address:  215 Mission Avenue
Phone Number: 415.457.1444
Fax: 415.457.8746
Hours of Operation: From 7:30 AM  to 6:00 PM - 5 Day a week.
Age groups served: Canal Child Care Center provides preschool and after school care for children ages 3 to 6 years.  Children must be potty trained.

Services provided:
  • A sophisticated and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Well trained bilingual staff qualified and caring with experienced teachers and assistants in education and child development.
  • Provides healthy wholesome nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
  • Bi-yearly cognitive, physical, emotional and social assessments conducted by qualified staff.
  • Tutorial support with home work and academic needs.
  • Family support Services providing educational and social activities.
  • Resource and Referral for children and parents.
  • Advocacy for parents and children with Schools and community agencies.
  • Summer Youth job training program.
  • Environmental education program.
  • Involvement of the community, volunteers and business.
  • Dental cleaning, x-rays, and follow-ups with referrals sponsored by Marin County Oral Health Project.
  • Supervised playground activities are provided with emphasis on hand eye and gross motor skill development.
  • Staff are trained in CPR and First Aid.
  • Opportunities for volunteers.