Wonderful teachers in a cute school. Full Curriculum is rotated monthly and teachers are friendly…read moreand caring. Spanish is also taught

My daughter received a puncture wound and nasty permanent scar in the center of her forehead from…read morethe faulty playground equipment there. Director Jennifer Easterman showed zero empathy and when I went to visit the site found one of the teachers taking a nap outside!! We removed our daughter from this school and found a positive peaceful protected space at Acqua Montessori in Terra Linda.

Very unique school, amazing director and teacher, fantastic community, a chance to participate in…read moreour kid's growth and development, and to learn a lot as a parent.

I sent both of my kids here and loved it. True, it is a lot of work but totally worth it. The 1…read moreadult to 3 kid ratio means they get more attention and practice conversing with adults and kids in a proactive way, which lays the basic foundation for emotional health for the rest of their lives. You can almost spot the co-op kids wherever you go because they are so confident in many settings. I treasure all the friendships we have made along the way.

My daughter loves her school. We love the new leadership and how involved they are, the teachers…read moreare so nurturing and always watching over our little ones. They make learning fun and entertaining and they teach them responsibility and great social skills. The school events gets the parents involved that way we can all keep in touch, and it has a great diversity. My son every time we drop off his sister is so ready to start, and we know he will be very well taken care off. We couldn't be happier with this preschool.

I can't say enough about this preschool. My son Oliver is…read morehaving a great time learning . And preparing him for kindergarten. The teachers and director greet you I n the morning with the biggest smile And at pick say goodbye to you in the evening telling you what a great day your son has had or if his had issues and there all was there to help you . The after care Staff and teachers are so pleasant and I love that they get out side play time . Oliver asks every day can I go to school today . Oliver is my third child

I learned about NPNS through my sister and sister in law, they both sent their kids here and had…read morereally positive experiences. I am so happy we started our daughter this year. It is a coop so there is some family involvement like working one day a week in the preschool which is one of the main reasons I joined. I love being able to get a first hand look of my daughter learning through play and how she is interacting with her peers. I also love that it is mainly outdoors, play based, child centered, and Reggio Emilia inspired. The teachers are so supportive, nurturing, and have so much knowledge on child development. If a coop preschool can work for your schedule I highly recommend enrolling your child. I am so happy to have found this special school/community.

We love NPNS! It feels wonderful to have found a primarily outdoor program focused on play. The…read moreenvironment is set up nicely so there is something for everyone. I love that the activities never feel forced and kids can explore as they choose while being surrounded by caring and supportive teachers and parent volunteers. It feels like a very developmentally healthy program for children where they can just be themselves. I feel supported as a parent that there are other caring adults helping to keep an eye on my kids and I enjoy working with and getting to know other families/children. Teacher Laurynn does a wonderful music class and plays the guitar. My kids are constantly singing the songs at home!

We love Miss Nicky's! As first time parents we weren't sure what to expect in a preschool when we…read moreenrolled our daughter almost 3 years ago, but we (and she) couldn't be happier. Literally within 24 hours of her first day we noticed her vocabulary had expanded, she was more sociable, she was excited to go to school each day, and she has been thriving ever since. The teachers at Miss Nicky's are fabulous- so patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely caring. The school has so many fun events for the kiddos year round, and they do an amazing job of balancing fun with education and learning. Highly recommend this preschool! And bonus that it runs year round with an awesome summer program!

Context: This is our first pre-school experience for first child (three year old) in the midst of…read morethe covid-19 pandemic(enrolled in Jan 2021). Our son is thriving and LOVES going to pre-school(MNP&TC campus). He raves about Miss Karina and his teacher Miss Mandy. While the pandemic/safety protocols have made it difficult to get a closer glimpse inside the walls, staff and Nicky are great at communicating our son's progress, development, and day-to-day details. Miss Nicky is super responsive and makes herself available in all phases from pre-enrollment to being a tenured student. It's worth noting that we started our son during one of the largest COVID surges and were admittedly anxious. Miss Nicky invested a material amount of time guiding us through the protocols staff takes in addition to her close tracking of state/county/officials and subject matter experts on operating safely during these times. Additionally, Nicky and some of her staff's children are enrolled at the campuses which I see as a positive. Thank you for creating an environment that brings so much joy and love to all those who are lucky enough to attend! Random side note: The outside area at MNPTC is awesome and spacious, I toured many different preschools in Marin and SF and this one stands out in particular.

Incredible preschool, our daughter recently graduated and started kindergarten. Now our son is in…read morethe new toddler daycare program and we are so happy having him there! Teacher Nico does an excellent job running the school and we really enjoy having had both kids there!! The new toddler house is fully renovated, everything is bright and open and brand new. A great facility, wonderful staff!

My daughter spent her first year of school here before we moved and I cannot express how much Mr…read more Nico helped her progress. She knows a lot of letters, numbers, shapes and more, but most important my shy girl found her voice! Starting school at her new school was a breeze and she is far ahead of the class. I would recommend anybody to send their kid here. Mr. Nico is welcoming, warm and always consistent with the kids, not to mention the kids absolutely love him. My daughter still asks to go back to school at Acqua.

On the first visit to the Cottage with my son, we both fell in love-- with the setting, the warm…read moreenvironment, the friendly "staff" of parents and teachers. As I toured the school, my son immediately ran to play outside, and didn't want to leave. This was huge to me, as my son can be reserved. As a first time parent and as a parent of an only child, I wanted to ensure we were embarking on an educational experience that not only felt right, but one that would prepare our son for a lifetime of learning (social, emotional, creative, educational, etc.). What fortune that we found this school, I must say. The teachers are warm. This is essential in my book. You want your kid(s) to have a positive first time schooling experience, and it starts with the teachers. Pammi, Heidi, and Roxanne are loving, warm, intuitive, patient, and firm. They are flexible, current, intelligent, and people I trust with my son. This to me is priceless. My son is *in love* with Teacher Pammi! The school is much more than just a preschool. It's a group of parents who come together, love their children, and support one another. It's a place that children do not want to leave; and after they have graduated (years and years, even), come back to visit and say hello to Teacher Pammi. Love this school. I highly, highly recommend it.

My daughter absolutely adores teacher Heidi and teacher Shannon. They set out a number of different…read moreenrichment activities every day, and I know that my child is in a safe and positive environment when I drop her off. Her growth and confidence in the past few months she's been there is very noticeable.

The feedback I'm sharing is based on my own experience and conversations with teachers who have…read moreleft the daycare. Please ensure you conduct your own research before enrolling your children in this daycare (state website showing citations and allegations of infant handled in a rough manner among other things that I have listed below https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/214005301) **Pros:** - There are several long-term teachers who are dependable and committed to their work. Matty, who works in the infant and toddler room, is one of them. - Our baby seemed content during drop-off and pick-up, and always appeared happy to see the teachers. **Cons:** - Staff turnover is high, especially among assistants. This has led to incidents like falls and biting due to insufficient supervision. Some assistants lack the necessary experience to care for the children properly. - Certain teachers allow children to cry without offering comfort, suggesting they will get used to not being held. Specific concerns: 1. Nora, who works in the infant room at the Terra Linda location, was found sleeping with a baby in her arms. 2. Stephanie (also at the Terra Linda location) was seen using her phone when a child fell and got hurt. 3. I personally observed the teacher-to-child ratio not being met, with 10 infants supervised by just one teacher. When I raised this issue, it was dismissed by the Director, who claimed the other teacher was in the bathroom. This often occurs during drop-off and pick-up times. 4. Diaper changes are inconsistent; my daughter came home with severe diaper rashes. Other parents have shared similar concerns. 5. Irma, a teacher at the San Rafael location, was reported by a former colleague to be forceful when feeding children, even prying their mouths open to make them eat. While some of these concerns were raised by former staff, I personally witnessed items 3 and 4. I believe these issues warrant further investigation, and I suspect the Director is aware but unwilling to acknowledge them. * After posting this, Nahid has sent me multiple messages, changing her original reply from accusing me of lying about my feedback to expressing appreciation for it. She even reported my comment on Yelp, alleging a policy violation, though no such violation occurred. In reality, she has continuously harassed me for sharing my honest opinion and has encouraged her friends to do the same. Her friends are posting good reviews to discredit mine but I have no desire to harm any business. I believe it's important for parents to be aware of the concerns I personally experienced while my child was enrolled here. As I mentioned before, I encourage you to do your own research, as your experience may differ from mine. However, I want to provide honest feedback, something I wish I had received. Nahid's reaction to this feedback reflects her level of professionalism--she cannot accept feedback constructively and instead resorts to intimidation tactics to have it removed.

Our daughter has been at bright stars for almost 4 years now, she started when she was 3 months…read more Our son will be 10 months soon and has been there since he was 4 months. We are so happy with the care they receive. The teachers are wonderful with the kids and we feel very comfortable and confident knowing they are safe and in good hands. Ms. Mathy is absolutely amazing and my son is so attached to her. It makes me feel really good knowing she is caring for him. Anytime I have a question Nahid is very fast at responding and always planning fun activities for the kids (bike week, Valentine's Day party, etc.) Before Covid they even would walk the kids to the community pool down the street and they got to have pool days in the summer! I would definitely recommend Bright Stars!!