This place is truly special. It is where profound love, awareness and soft discipline are coming…read moretogether to shape a young mind into a strong kind and creative individual. Each teacher is special in so many ways. Our son went from being all over the place to being focused and eloquent. They not only give education but emotional awareness. We are truly grateful for you guys being able to work with us and our requests since we are health freak, family :) thank you for letting us be the part of the family. And thank you so much for doing your job brilliantly with such dedication. So sad that we have to move on, but hope we will see each other in the future. Liana and Giancarlo

Carolynn, Laura and Alma became like family over our two years at Miss Carolynn's. This truly is a…read morespecial place. My daughter developed self-confidence, respect, kindness, knowing how to take turns and work independently and with others. Miss Carolynn also supported us with parenting skills and community with the other parents. An amazing preschool experience.

Learning to learn preschool has been absolutely amazing to our family. We have sent both of our…read morekids starting at age 2 until they were ready for TK . The staff is sweet and caring and so thoughtful. They provide amazing learning opportunities. My children are learning and growing each day. They feel safe and loved and genuinely excited to be there. I can't recommend learning to learn enough.

If I could give them 100 STARS I would! This is the BEST pre-school!…read more The teachers are warm and friendly. The office staff and Director are wonderful. Eric, the Director is hands on and often in the classroom. I've witnessed him help the teachers clean too! They have been wonderful during the COVID pandemic. All classrooms are thoroughly cleaned. I see all the extra work they are doing to keep the kids safe. I feel very comfortable with their cleanliness standards. My child is happy to go to daycare every day. The teachers are very good at helping during drop off. Everyday, my child is welcomed with a warm and loving teacher. All the staff is wonderful. I trust them 100% with my child. I know they are taking good care of her and she is all smiles there. This is the BEST DAYCARE! I would encourage anyone to pick this one.

This is a beautiful preschool with wonderful instruction, potty-training bathrooms and large…read moreoutdoor space with a playground for growing littles. Cherie the own is a wonderful person as are the teachers. However, this is not a Montessori preschool. My daughter loved Willow Tree when it was a Montessori preschool, but when my son attended years later, it was not the same and that's when I learned it was no longer Montessori. The website is from 2008 and the sign is from the previous ownership when it was a Montessori school. So while I am sure this is still a good preschool for many reasons, it is very misleading to continue using the word "Montessori" in the marketing materials.

I can begin to express my love for this school. Cherie has made such an program for the children…read morehere and my son is thriving. He comes home at three years old knowing how to spell his name knows almost basic math (almost) and plays so well with other children, parents at the park comment on it. I was lucky enough to have a good egg anyway but my god he loves going here and I love every teacher they have because of the love they have for these kids. Hands down the best little secret in town as far as daycares go.

I highly recommend Colibri Playgarden for nurturing your little one. Miss Janine has created a warm…read moreand welcoming environment and truly cares about each child. My grandson feels very comfortable and at home there. I appreciate the healthy rhythm of each day which includes lots of time for play-inside and out, circle time, art, cooking, and shared mealtimes. The outside play area is lovely, with plenty of opportunities for sensory experiences with sand and water play, swings, a climbing structure and more. Inside is peaceful and serene with toys that inspire the children to develop their imagination and creativity. I also appreciate that the children are supported in working together, speaking their needs, and developing practical life skills by doing what they can for themselves. Birthdays at Colibri are very special too!

It is hard to summarize how amazing Colibri Playgarden has been for our daughter. After visiting…read moremany childcare providers, we knew we were making the right decision with Janine at Colibri. Our daughter has learned Spanish and German. She has discovered a love for gardening and developed healthy social skills such as sharing and empathy. Janine fosters a safe and enriching environment worth every single penny.

I can't say enough wonderful stuff about Miss Brenda and her staff at Small Miracles! It's hard to…read morehave to leave your child for the entire day to work, but I feel so at ease leaving him in their care! My son started at Small Miracles when he was 2. He is now 4 and can write his name. He enjoys practicing writing words & counting. He wants to learn to read and I can see him trying. The best thing I have noticed that you probably don't see anywhere else, is this: At the end of a long day when he's the last kid to be picked up (this is at 5 or 6 pm), I find him engaged in an actual activity with a teacher, and both of them are 100% involved in it. He has grown so much there, and I know it's because of the way they interact with him at Small Miracles.

Best preschool in Sonoma County! The staff is enthusiastic and obviously care about the kids (and…read moretheir families).

Great start for your kids. The staff is friendly and welcoming. So far 3 out of 3 kids love it…read morehere.

My daughter began attending Children's Corner just before her third birthday and stayed for two…read moreyears, having just graduated from their Preschool program in May. I love their program and have recommended them to many people who have been equally as pleased with them. What really appealed to me about their program was that the classes are divided by age group and this structure allows kids to learn age-appropriate skills and thrive in a fun and encouraging environment. This has helped my daughter to excel in her Kindergarten preparedness. I was consistently impressed with how nurturing and responsive each of the teachers was and the majority of them have worked there for 10+ years. Jan, the Director, is such a pleasure to interact with and the kids love her. Their hours, with drop-off as early as 7:15 AM and pick-up as late as 6 PM, were very accommodating to my work schedule and the fact that they are open year-round meant that I didn't have to figure out different options for a summer program. My family loved Children's Corner and on my daughter's last day, there were lots of tears and hugs from the staff and us. It has been such a positive experience and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to send my son there for his preschool experience when it comes time.

After the sudden passing of my daughter, my son-in-law and I decided it was time to find a…read morereputable and nurturing daycare/preschool for my grandson. Just by luck, we found Petaluma Village Preschool and quickly learned that this IS the absolute best preschool/daycare in Petaluma and quite frankly, the Bay Area!!! I know this for certain because my son attended You and Me in the 90's and they don't pale in comparison to Petaluma Village Preschool! Every morning without fail, my grandson cannot wait to go to school, he even cry's if we drive anywhere near the school on his days off because he wants to be there with his friends! The staff shares pictures and videos throughout the day (every day!) via an app...which is like having a second set of eyes inside of the facility!!! I just cannot say enough good things about this school and I am SOOOOOO thrilled to have my grandson in such a nurturing, supportive and caring environment. Thank You, Thank You

My daughter (and my son before he entered Kindergarten) attends Petaluma Village Preschool. We…read morehave been very happy there. The preschool is child centered and play based, which were both important to me. It is also very community oriented, sending home weekly emails, having monthly PAC (like PTA) meetings, and arranging social events for families. I also love that they serve a family style organic lunch.

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!

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.

During a day and age where many of us just don't know what to believe - the best we can do no…read morematter our belief, is to keep ourselves and loved ones safe. Better to be safe than sorry right? Little Wildflowers Preschool has instilled this idea deep into their moral fiber so that you - the parent will know without a doubt that they are always doing everything in their power to keep your children and family safe. Safe from viruses, predators and/or all dangers alike. This private preschool is female owned and operated by two highly experienced individuals with over 10 years experience. They will give your children the highest level of education, care and LOVE while keeping their program fun and exciting for their developing minds. With a HUUUUUUUGGGEEE backyard for outdoor fun, exploration and exercise your kids will get the perfect balance of indoor/outdoor time. Anyone who is in process of looking for a preschool for your children I leave you with this advise. Read their school policies. Read about their covid policies. Ask them questions about these policies and their program and if you agree with it all then send your kids here - you wont regret it! On the other hand if you don't agree with any single policy at all, find a place that fits your views better because there is no leniency here for any parent who thinks they will come and challenge the school. Thank you Maria and Evelyn for building a safe and protected environment for the children!