Michelle is the best caregiver any parent could hope for. Our son has been with Michelle for almost…read moretwo years now, and we couldn't be happier with her. - Michelle genuinely loves and cares for the kids. - Her program is fantastic! Our son brings home projects every day. They explore and learn through music, dancing, art, books, walks, and so much more. They even raise real butterflies and release them outside. My 2-year-old knows more about metamorphosis and chrysalises than I ever did. - Michelle is licensed for more children but chooses to care for only three at a time. This allows each child to receive exceptional attention and care. Smaller group also means significantly fewer sicknesses for kids. We have friends in bigger daycares and their kids seem to be constantly sick. Michelle is very diligent with cleaning and health issues and our son has been sick only a handful of times in 2 years. - Michelle has also been an amazing partner for us as parents. She helped us navigate so many milestones. Potty training was incredibly easy because of her! We trained at home for one weekend, and then she took over at daycare - and our son was potty trained. Our family feels incredibly fortunate to be part of Michelle's program. We truly cannot recommend her highly enough.

Michelle is FANTASTIC and I highly recommend her. We are incredibly grateful to have found her and…read morehad our daughter at Little Stars for nearly two years. She has created an amazing environment for babies and toddlers to learn, grow, and play. We knew our daughter was always safe and well cared for when she was with Michelle, and even more - it was evident that Michelle cares very deeply for all the children she watches. Our daughter learned so much while with Michelle and she helped guide us through so many pivotal developmental milestones. It was important to me that we felt like she was getting individualized care and that was very much the case with Michelle. She is licensed to care for more children but only takes three at a time meaning each child gets so much love and attention. We are so appreciative and thankful for the time we had with her!

Mixed Greens is a fantastic preschool. The director Heather is one of those impressive people that…read morenot only creates the best environment a child could have the pleasure of existing in while at school, but she is also able to communicate and empathize with parents (no small feat). The 12 child / 4 teacher setup at the Hoen campus is pretty special, especially during Covid times. We made the decision to send our 4 year old back to school despite the risks of the virus, it was initially a hard choice to make, but knowing the numbers and the care that the school is taking to keep all the kids healthy. Heather has been incredibly thorough in not only creating a medically advised Covid protocol, she has also sent emails out answering all the questions parents have sent in, AND kept herself available to field others via email and phone. She has been just as careful in handling the air quality issues we have been dealing with (2020, you can just cool it now). I am blown away at the amount of time she spends communicating with parents about what's going on, what to expect, and how their kids are doing on a daily basis. Our son loves the school and feels very at ease there. After his first day when I was picking him up he was sad to leave and said, "Mama, can I come back here?" At his previous preschool he was always sad getting dropped off in the morning and it was brutal, so this was music to my ears. Then that same night as he was drifting off to sleep he said, "Mama, I love my new school." Totally unprompted on both accounts! We had looked at Mixed Greens online when he was just a baby, but never got around to going to an open house, and we missed the window to get him on the list. By a few strokes of luck we finally got a spot now that he's four, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have it. I know Mixed Greens (both campuses) on average has a two year waiting list, so don't dilly dally, go to an open house and get your kid in the list!!

Our 2-year old daughter recently started at Mixed Greens's second location and it has been…read moreincredible so far. The teachers have an impressive amount of child development experience while also having incredible personal skills. Our daughter loves going to school and we love seeing her grow in the environment! The owner/operator, Heather, is on her game. It is obvious as soon as you meet her that this is her life's work. The school runs more professionally than most schools I've seen. The school embodies Heather's vision that children learn through play, art, gardening, and music. Experts agree that early education has the most impact on a child's life when the days are filled with ample opportunities for young children to use and hear complex, interactive language; the curriculum supports a wide range of school-readiness goals that include social and emotional skills and active learning; the school encourages meaningful family involvement; and they have knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers. This is basically a description of Mixed Greens! Therefore, we are very thankful to be a part of the Mixed Greens family!

We came to this school during a very challenging time in our lives. They welcomed us with open arms…read moreand embraced us, and for that, I am truly grateful. Navigating those challenges and hardships, my child's teachers went above and beyond. They were open, compassionate, and, most of all, patient. The growth we experienced here will never be forgotten. They never gave up on us and stayed with us every step of the way. The campus is beautiful, and the classrooms are wonderful. I felt very safe having my child here. It truly became another home for us, and we will miss everyone greatly.

My son started at Santa Rosa Montessori School shortly after his second birthday, and it has been…read moresuch an amazing experience for our whole family. His communication and his confidence blossomed almost immediately. For months, he was the youngest in the school and it was so sweet to see how all the older kids looked out for him. He carries the skills he learns at school with him and incorporates them at home. The teachers are amazing and build genuine connections with the kids. The campus is a beautiful, calming environment perfect for learning and playing. The community is welcoming and encourages parent involvement. Best of all, my son loves his school and is always happy to be there!

Little Wildflowers (LWP) is hands-down one of the best preschools in Sonoma County. Maria and…read moreEvelyn (the co-founders/directors and primary teachers) have created an incredibly nurturing school that has made a lasting impact on our family. These two amazing women have poured so much of their lives into developing the school and programs over the last several years, despite the challenges of opening a preschool directly before the COVID shutdown in 2020. The school was initially recommended to us in mid-2020 by another family whose child started there when the school first opened. Looking back, we're incredibly grateful we were told about Little Wildflowers as many of the other preschools had completely shut down due to COVID or had very limited hours (unlike LWP which is open 8am-5:30pm). Our initial meeting/video tour with Maria and Evelyn immediately put our minds at ease given how warm and caring they were, in addition to being very apparent to us that they were not just your standard preschool teachers, but rather business founders and educators who cared deeply about the success of their school and students. Our daughter began attending Little Wildflowers when she was 2.5 years old in the Spring of 2021 and she stayed through her "graduation" in August 2023. She recently started Kindergarten and we can already tell how well prepared she is from both a social and academic perspective. During her 2+ years at Little Wildflowers she made huge strides in her emotional, cognitive, and social development. Not only is the education program here top-notch with daily time spent on arts and crafts, reading, music, language, number/letter work, etc, but also a large amount of time is dedicated to learning more broad behavioral and social skills. We enrolled our daughter here as she was going through a period of transition due to multiple changes in her home life. Maria and Evelyn appreciated our unique situation and were imperative in assisting our daughter as she worked through changes at home and school. Both of them are incredibly caring and provided such a loving and intimate atmosphere for our daughter during her time there. Despite the school being located directly across from the Coddingtown shopping center, the facility is beautiful and very well maintained. The two-classroom building sits on a lovely corner lot with thoughtful landscaping and numerous trees to provide shade. The classrooms trends toward minimalist décor with a Montessori inspiration which gives you a sense of calm (unlike many of the messy and chaotic preschools out there). The school also has a huge outdoor play area which our daughter loved - most days the kids get multiple hours of time to play, explore, and participate in education activities outside. Overall, we can't speak highly-enough about the school and its educators. Against all odds (COVID restrictions, challenges hiring teachers/assistants, growing a new small business, etc) Maria and Evelyn have done an outstanding job creating an environment where young kids can grow freely in a diverse, nurturing, and caring community. Our daughter truly flourished during her time at the school and ended up making many close friends and countless memories (as did we with the other wonderful parents). To provide full transparency, some families might be surprised with the school policies and high level of expectations for both parents and students. These include strict drop-off times, numerous COVID policies (though these have been greatly relaxed over the past year), uniforms requirements, and home-prepared food to be sent every day (other than Fridays). While sometimes challenging, we viewed these polices as overwhelmingly positive which contributed not only to the success of the school, but also benefited the families and students. Plus, preschooler's wearing uniforms is just plain cute. Overall, we're extremely grateful for the school and the amazing talent and hard work that Maria and Evelyn put in every day. If you're on the fence about choosing a preschool for your child, or brand new to the search process, we highly recommend setting up a time to speak with them. If you want your child to be in a safe, nurturing, and educationally focused preschool with the most caring teachers in the world, Little Wildflowers is the place!

When we were searching for daycare/preschool for our then 2-year-old, who needed stimulation than…read morewe or a nanny could provide, our priorities were cleanliness, a large outdoor area, and, most importantly, warm and caring teachers. Little Wildflowers exceeded our expectations. And their awareness of how parents feel entrusting their children to someone else was beyond what I had expected. Our son was in a phase of 'stranger danger' when we first met Ms. Maria, but he felt immediately comfortable with her, which was a sign for us. Initially, we wanted to start with just a few days a week and gradually increase, but thanks to the integration period at LWF, within a few weeks he was happily attending full days and loving it. Both Evelyn and Maria work incredibly hard and are true professionals. There have been weekends when my son wanted to go to LWF. Statements directly from my little one: Me: How was your day at school? LO: It was great, just great! Me: Do you like going to school? LO: Yes, I do! Me: What do you like about it? LO: I like my teachers and friends. He always comes home happy, and we are so thankful for LWF. They even helped potty train our son, something I expected to be much more challenging, but like everything else, Evelyn and Maria made that transition relatively effortless.

We joined Watershed a few months ago after transitioning from another program, and the experience…read morehas been wonderful from day one. The staff is incredibly welcoming, kind, and thoughtful, which made the adjustment smooth and reassuring for our family. Our daughter attends three days a week and genuinely gets excited when it's her day to go to Watershed, she actively asks "Do I go to Watershed tomorrow?" which says everything. The campus itself is beautiful, open, and calming. It feels intentionally designed for children to explore, learn, and feel comfortable. We especially love the mixed-age classroom environment. It's been amazing to see how much she's grown socially and independently in such a short time. The balance of structure, exploration, and community has made a noticeable impact on her confidence and development. We're so grateful we made the switch and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing and inspiring Montessori environment.

my family and I adore this school! Jed is an amazing teacher who has really worked with my children…read moreand assisted in all aspects of their growth. He makes a very kind and supportive environment for the children. I am so glad we started with Watershed and would recommend to any family.

Best preschool ever! Our two boys went there and loved their experience. It's a warm, safe place…read morewith an amazing property!

I can't sing the praises of this preschool enough! BCNS is truly a special place. My son is in his…read moresecond year here, and he always looks forward to going to school. My daughter can't wait for her turn to attend. The teachers are wonderful. They are caring & experienced. My son's teachers Ms. Julie, Ms. Nancy, Ms. Vicki, and Ms. Ally are the best of the best. They really love the children and it shows in how happy all of the children are. My son development has flourished here. Besides the usual educational developments like numbers, letters, motor skills, he's learned how to take care of his basic needs, be more independent and interact in a group of children. I love that the school uses the play based learning method & also gives the children ample outdoor playtime. The grounds are beautiful. It's like being in the country with big tree, gardens, and fresh air. BCNS is a great community where the teachers, parents, and children all become friends. They also have a wonderful summer camp program.

After touring 8 daycares (4 organized, 4 home daycares), we went with Playtime Daycare and it was a…read moregreat choice. I was totally worried about leaving my 12-month old at daycare, but Wendy is down to earth, experienced (been running a home daycare for something like 25 years), very easy to connect with, and was one of only two daycares I toured that cared about feeding the kids healthy food...plus, she understands special needs like gluten intolerance. The location is great for us (down the street in Rincon Valley) and the hours work for those of us that work long days (open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday). When she takes vacation, she always gets a substitute so there aren't any lapses in care. And of course the most important part is our son likes her too. She has a big yard that the kids play in and it's a very casual atmosphere for kids to be kids. The kids also do activities -- coloring alphabet letters, projects to celebrate holidays like Father's Day, and other fun things. She has rules for the kids (like no running in the house) and she is very consistent in applying those rules which helps kids to know what is expected of them. She and her family are also very environmentally conscious which I like -- solar panels, rainwater catchment barrels, fruit trees. I highly recommend Playtime Daycare.

Poor quality of childcare. Baby's eat in low high chairs, close to the floor. Unsanitary methods…read moreof day care. Very over priced daycare for the lack of attention provided for your toddler. Wendy is not attentive enough to care for a child in diapers.

I'm sad to see the poor reviews because my experience is different…read more Beth and Sara are well organized and really give it their best to give the children a wide variety of experiences for life and academics! - They are constantly trying to improve their center: new playsets, renovated bathrooms, and pavements redone. - Parking is enough and easy/safe for drop off. - Communication is fast and easy. - The playground is big with amazing structures. The kids play outside often which I believe helped my child not catch colds as easily and run around a lot. What I appreciate most about the school is that my child learned many songs, alphabets all while having great playtime with new friends and getting creative with seasonal crafts. She gets very excited to share with me what she learned and teaches me as well! There are plenty of kind teachers to watch and care for the kids, and they all know my child by name. Also what was very important for me was nutrition: the snacks they make and provide are healthy: yogurt and blueberries, nut or seed butter with crackers, fruits, veggies... I highly recommend tiny treasures and I hope you can get in because I know it's very popular.

My 4-year-old son has been attending Tiny Treasures since he was 2 and he absolutely loves it! The…read morestaff are all very friendly, caring and good at communicating with parents. I am especially appreciative that they have worked with my son and been supportive in his potty-training journey. I cannot recommend them enough, they are great!