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Hamilton ChildREN'S Center

Site Supervisor:  Margaret Woods
Address:  531 Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA.  94949
Phone Number:  415-883-4343
Fax: 415-883-2247
Hours of Operation: From 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM– 5 Day a week.
Age groups served: The Center Provides Preschool Services for children from ages 3 to 5 years. Children must be potty trained.

Services provided:
  • Early Intervention Program for speech and language through the Marin county Office of Education.
  • Raising a Reader program through “First Five”.
  • Licensed Clinical Therapist that work with children and families.
  • A cross cultural approach to learning
  • Offers a weekly parenting class.
  • Weekly English class for parents is available on Monday evenings.
  • Hamilton Child Development Center partnerships with Hamilton Elementary in a  Kindergarten readiness and school activities program.  Providing quality time for kindergarten home work and provide parents with information for kindergarten registration.
  • Provides healthy wholesome breakfast, lunches and snacks for the children.
  • Appropriate staff / Child ratio, with qualified, caring, educated and experienced teachers and assistants.
  • Provide transportation for kindergartners from Hamilton Elementary back to Hamilton child Development Center.
  • Provides vision care from Dominican college
  • Dental cleaning, x-rays, and follow-ups with referrals sponsored by Marin County Oral Health Project.
  • Staff are trained in CPR and First Aid.
  • Bilingual staff
  • Bi-yearly cognitive, physical, emotional and social assessments conducted by qualified staff.
  • Supervised playground activities are provided with emphasis on hand eye and gross motor skill development.
  • Opportunities for volunteers.