My wife and I have had the pleasure of sending both of our children (1 girl & 1 boy) to Mariposa over the past 4 years. They are well staffed with a team that has been there for years. They are empathetic and adjust their care to each child's differentiated personality and needs. From young toddlers in diapers to 4 & 5 year olds heading to TK and Kindergarten, they are very experienced at every stage of their developmental needs. They are also great about communicating what is happening at the school from birthday and school events to illnesses to keep parent informed and equipped to make the best choices they can for their children. When my daughter entered TK she was able to help ESL kids at her new school and has continued to take after school Spanish classes. We hope to see our son continue to build on and leverage the early Spanish he learned at Mariposa as well. We can not recommend them highly enough! 10 out of 5 stars! read more

An Amazing Bilingual Preschool If you are looking for an amazing bilingual Spanish preschool, I highly recommend Mariposa Bilingual School. Ms. Patty, along with Ms. Jessica, Ms. Brenda, and Ms. Harmon, run an incredible program filled with love, learning, and so much care for the children. My firstborn was with an au pair for his first four years, so transitioning to preschool was a big change for him. The teachers at Mariposa made that transition so positive and comfortable. He has learned so much, developed wonderful social skills, and grown tremendously in confidence. One of my favorite things is hearing him sing in Spanish, it makes my heart so happy! He absolutely loves going to school and looks forward to all the activities, celebrations, birthdays, and holidays throughout the year. The special events they organize are always so much fun for the kids and create beautiful, lasting childhood memories. We are incredibly grateful to the entire Mariposa team for creating such a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment. It truly feels like a second home for our children. We couldn't recommend Mariposa Bilingual School enough! read more

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We feel so lucky to have found Mariposa. We watched our son's speech blossom, his confidence and social skills grow tremendously, and he learned to understand Spanish! What makes Mariposa truly special is how deeply loved and cared for the children are. We always knew he was in the hands of people who genuinely love children and are passionate about what they do. We're so grateful for the warm, safe and nurturing environment they created for him during his time there. read more

I highly recommend Mariposa! My son has attended Mariposa the past two years (age 2-4). He LOVES going to school and is now fluent in Spanish! It is truly amazing. The kids spend the days in circle time, singing songs, doing art and lots of free play. When I first looked at the school I was originally concerned that there wasn't enough outdoor space as I have a very active kid. However, this wasn't a problem at all! They make use of all the space and the kids are able to run, play, dance and get all the wiggles out no problem! If you're looking for a wonderful preschool community with the added bonus of learning a second language, look no further than Mariposa! read more

Mariposa Bilingual School - Preschools Near Me - San Rafael, California

Mariposa is an AMAZING Spanish-immersion pre-school. My son went there for 2 years, and absolutely loved it. I'm a native Spanish speaker and we're a bilingual family, so we were extraordinarily grateful to find a Spanish-immersion pre-school that *also* teaches initial academics. My son's Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation advanced significantly, even with Spanish speaking in the home. Patty and her team are loving and attentive, and truly care for each child. If you're looking to give your child the gift of a second language -- an opening to another world -- I can't recommend Mariposa more highly! read more

Highly recommend this Mariposa school. My daughter went in with minimal speech in both English and Spanish, after a year with Mariposa she was speaking fluently in both languages. She learned to count 1-20, the ABC's all within months of being there. Her progress was astounding. The teachers and director were so kind and dedicated to her learning. I feel very grateful for all their support and the education they provided for my daughter. My daughter flourished there. I was very happy with the outcome after only a year there and highly recommend this school. They touch on all the developmental areas for young children and really focus on each Childs needs to help their educational journey. I am very grateful to the teachers and director for all their hard work and their dedication to the children. read more

We feel so lucky to have had our daughter at Mariposa Preschool for the past two years. Patty and her team of teachers have created such a warm, engaging, and fun environment--not just for the kids but for the families too. Even on difficult mornings, our daughter lights up when we arrive and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. That speaks volumes about the love, care, and joy that fills this school. In these two years, our daughter has learned so many practical life skills that have helped her grow in independence and confidence, and we feel she's more than ready for the transition to TK. The immersive Spanish program has also been incredible--she now speaks impressive Spanish. The physical space is always impressively clean and organized-and classrooms are very spacious. While I was initially concerned about the limited outdoor play areas, I came to realize there are several distinct play areas for different groups and they've really made the most of the space. Also, they're small humans and it's plenty of space for them to run around and have a great time! Patty and her teachers are so intentional in making every child feel special, whether it's through personalized birthday celebrations or the fun seasonal activities and family gatherings they organize. Beyond being a safe and nurturing place for our daughter to thrive, Mariposa has been a truly wonderful community for our family. We are so grateful to Patty and her amazing team and will miss them dearly. read more

If you are looking for a preschool for your child, then look no further. Patty and the teachers here and simply the best. Let me explain. It might be tempting to think of preschool as an extended daycare and in the case of Mariposa, a place where your child will learn Spanish. If you limited your thinking to just this, you would be missing out on the absolutely brilliant design of Patty's program. This school teaches kids real life lessons. This may sound hyperbolic seeing as the children are so young but the Mariposa crew teaches our children how to navigate life, be sensitive to the needs of others (while respecting their own needs!) and generally setting them up for success whatever the next step for your child will be. To give an example, our child graduated Mariposa and went to TK. Within the first month, our child was student of the month for demonstrating "being kind, inclusive, caring of others and looking for ways to make our community strong". I don't write this to brag (I do, of course, think our child is amazing) but more to say that I wish my wife and I could take all the credit for this. Indeed, it's because Mariposa laid a solid foundation for these skills that our child is demonstrating these ideals. Thank you Patty and team. We really appreciate you and everything that you do! read more

My 4 year old granddaughter has spent the last year at Mariposa Bilingual School. As grandparents, my wife and I have found Mariposa the most welcoming and positive environment for kids and their families that we have ever experienced. We have experienced many preschool and day care environments with our own children, several grandchildren and as former preschool teachers ourselves. My granddaughter, whose mother speaks Spanish, has now proudly embraced Spanish. She only speaks Spanish now with her while turning around to speak in English to her older sister. I also love the values that Mariposa imparts on the children: teaching them to take care of the environment as they water the plants, eat healthy foods and care for one another. Kindness and joy are modeled by all of the teachers there and it rubs off on the children. My grandchild is always happy going to school. read more

My almost 5 year old daughter has been going to Mariposa since she turned 3. We originally enrolled her for the Spanish immersion as my husband is a native Spanish speaker and we wanted to encourage that formation. Her Spanish is strong and she feels really comfortable speaking and comprehending it. However, we've stayed because of the community created. The director and teachers make my daughter feel so loved and welcomed. She has grow in confidence, social skills, and independence and is always excited to go to school. They've been intentionally supporting her preparation for kindergarten from a social-emotional and education skills level in fun, age-appropriate ways, and when we did school tours that preparation has made her excited rather than scared for the change. The community of parents/guardians is also really lovely. We're going to miss Mariposa and would highly recommend it to any parent/caregiver! read more

Patricia, the owner, is an amazing, caring person. She is onsite every day and it's clear she cares about her Scholl and the children in her care. read more

Our child has been at Mariposa for 1.5 years and his language, social and emotional development has been truly exceptional. He Spanish comprehension is excellent. All the teachers are caring and exactly the type of people you feel comfortable with leaving your child all day. He looks forward to school and we love the community of parents and kids. In addition to language and number development the life skills they teach (cleaning up, sharing, being curious and interested in the world around us) are very important and I learn how to be a better parent because of what the teachers share with him! read more

Mariposa school has been an absolute blessing in every possible way. The owner is a highly skilled educator. We are both teachers and she is constantly teaching us new tools on how to support our daughter with writing, speaking Spanish and many other areas of growth. Patty is very meticulous in her hiring and training of her other teachers. Everyday our daughter and all of us are greeted and welcomed by the most loving and caring staff. When we arrive to pick her up, we see them working together on art projects that incorporate practicing Spanish at the same time or singing songs in Spanish and dancing around the room. The teachers and kids are so engaged and every student is called on throughout the activities. Our daughter and every kid presents several times throughout the year and in doing so they build confidence and skills for speaking in front of groups. Patty checks in with parents everyday at pickup time, giving updates on everything from academic and social developments to her diet and health. Prior to putting Gia in Mariposa our daughter never spoke Spanish at home, after 10 months at Mariposa she now speaks exclusively in Spanish with her mother and counts to 100 in Spanish. Most importantly, we feel that our daughter is in the most safe and caring possible environment. Our daughter is happy everyday when she is welcomed in by Patty and all of her teachers. We absolutely love this school and are sad to leave as our daughter moves on to Elementary School. read more

Our son was in Mariposa since Patti first opened her doors. He grew as a pre-schooler and was adequately prepared for his transition into kindergarten this school year and remains fluent in Spanish conversations. As a parent, I appreciated the huge effort made to assist with building better habits such as getting dressed, toileting habits, and eating better balanced meals. They truly care about these kids and consequently the children are happy and quickly adapt to their home away from home. I noticed a poor review a few weeks ago. Not sure if this is an authentic review as the reviewer does not give any reason WHY they had a poor experience, how long they were there, etc. Knowing this exceptional pre-school team, they would address concerns presented by a parent. read more

Our daughter has been at Mariposa for 1 year and it has been such a wonderful experience for all of us! The Mariposa team has created a loving, kind and fun environment and broader community that we are so grateful to be a part of. Our daughter loves going to school - she literally runs in everyday excited to see her wonderful teachers and friends. She is learning so much Spanish - it is incredible to watch her grow. Mariposa also has taught her how to engage with other kids her age and the social skills needed to move onto kindergarten. I feel so comfortable with her in their care and would highly recommend this special school! read more

My daughter has been at Mariposa for 2 years, and she/we love it. Patty the director and her wonderful teachers foster such a nurturing environment for the kids there. The families are all very nice too. Best of all my daughter is knows so much Spanish now! It's amazing to see the teachers speak to the kids only in Spanish, and the kids respond back in Spanish as well. I am so happy to gift her the gift of bilingualism. Thank you Mariposa! read more

Beautiful school and really caring owner, Patty! Location is right between San Rafael and San Anselmo. read more

Our experience here has been overwhelmingly positive. We are so grateful to have found the school, the teachers, and the priceless opportunity to teach our son in Spanish. The director, Patty, is selfless and sweet and makes us feel like family every day. She knows our son better than any other daycare worker ever has and works tirelessly to ensure everyone has a personalized experience. We hope to find a Spanish opportunity even close to this experience for him when he "graduates" from preschool. read more

We started our 22-month-old here in February. The transition from daycare had been fantastic up until the recent world crisis. Our son had been at daycare for more than a year, so we had no idea how he would handle the change. Because of Patricia and her team, he has loved his short time there. It is a fun, loving, educational, and clean atmosphere. We hope everyone can return soon! read more

Mariposa is an incredible school and we feel so lucky to have found it. We live nearby and had considered and toured serval other schools in the area when we saw that Mariposa was going to be opening soon. We went on a tour and absolutely fell in love with the school and the staff. Patty (the owner) has over a decade of experience running a similar school in SF. She and her staff have created an amazing environment for our 18 month old daughter. She gets so excited when we drop her off each morning and doesn't want to leave when we come to pick her up. They truly care for our daughter as if she were their own and it really shows. She is learning so much, so quickly. She has so many cute little friends at school and we've become close with the other parents (which is definitely not true at all schools in my experience, I've got an older son as well). It's just an incredible community and I'm so happy we are part of it. One last thing, I was a bit on the fence originally bc of the size of the outdoor space. But after a few months I can honestly say it hasn't mattered one it. Patty has made the space absolutely adorable and she is planning to do the same with the side yard and a large area behind the school. The indoor area is also just lovely and so spacious. I'm glad we didn't let this concern turn us away! read more

Our daughter started at Mariposa at 18 months old, right when the school opened. The school is clean, organized and they have a daily schedule including circle time, singing, practicing vocabulary, etc. I honestly could not be happier that our move to the North Bay coincided with Mariposa opening. Patti, Blanca and the staff care deeply about the kids and take pride in the school. Our daughter runs to play as soon as we drop her off, and when we pick her up - she'll come over and say hi - then run back to whatever she was doing. Mariposa is truly a gem, I can't recommend it enough and hope to send all my kids here. read more

This place is fantastic. Our daughter has been there since its opening and now, six months or so later, she's already speaking in both English and Spanish to her mother. Bravo Patty and team. read more

I met Patti 3 years ago at our daughters elementary school.From volunteering in the school all the time and talking about how much she loves helping kids I can assure anyone won't regret having their kids learning Spanish with her . I'm hoping we can have some private classes with my bigger girls . read more

Patricia has a wonderful attitude, spirit and gentle way with kids. My daughter loves going to Mariposa and now has many friends there. The other parents are fun and easy going. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone with a passion for language for their child! read more

This is a brand new preschool in a great location. Patti runs it like a well-oiled machine, it is well organized, bright, and has great, experienced teachers who are always smiling and happy. I signed up my son based on my friend's recommendation. Her little girl went to this preschool when they were located in San Francisco. Feeling very fortunate that they are now in my neighborhood. Maya O. read more

The Mariposa Bilingual School is a godsend. Our daughter loves the school. Our daughter was accepted to a fancy hard to get into pre-school down the road from our house. But, we will keep our daughter at Mariposa. Teacher Patti teaches the children not only skills to prepare them for kindergarten but the invaluable lessons on caring and empathy for her classmates. read more

We feel so lucky to have found Mariposa! Our boys are 2 and 3 years old & are so happy and excited at the end of every day. So much that it's hard to get them to leave when I arrive! They talk about their friends non stop, they come home with artwork, they dance and sing me songs in Spanish. They are learning so much. It's easy to see how much Patty and the other teachers truly love what they do. I highly recommend this pre-school. read more

Patty is wonderful! She is a parent at Sun Valley School who always volunteers her time. She is personable, intelligent and cares deeply for others. She has worked both with me and my daughter to teach us Spanish and is equally fluent in English. I wish Patty's school was around when my kids were in preschool. I would have enrolled them there without a doubt! read more