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

I can't sing the praises of this preschool enough! BCNS is truly a special place. My son is in his second 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. read more

If I had to design my ideal pre-school, Brush Creek would be pretty close. Why only pretty close you may ask? Well, I would have missed so much extra that Brush Creek provide and have done for my daughter in the two years she has attended this school! For a start the amenities are excellent. I think what really sets this school apart though are the teachers. They really go above and beyond and I can see they genuinely care about my child. I'm pretty sure it's not just my child either - they'll probably like yours too! The difference they have made to my daughter is astonishing. She is raring to go to school every day. She has turned from a very shy person rarely interacting into a quite outgoing incredibly funny girl who is helping read stories to the other pupils! I can say hand on heart this wouldn't have happened without the dedication of the Brush Creek Staff. I'm an Engineer and personally I think the slightly less hard focus on academics is perfect for this age as it allows the children to more fully develop their personalities and motor skills and how to interact with other people and learn the rules - all essential skills for Kindergarten. That said, my daughter reads books for 8yr olds at age 5, so they are doing something right there! Yes, there is a fundraiser, and yes there is mandatory fee for the fund-raiser. They are a non-profit and they let you pay in installments. To be honest though, the fund-raiser has been a blast to attend the last two years, and well worth the cost of admission. A lot of the fun-raising money goes toward the cost of allowing less privileged families attend this excellent school and most of the rest goes to upgrading the amenities (like a new tyre swing or climbing frame etc) so I have no qualms at all about the fee or the fund-raising event. I can't recommend Brush Creek Nursery School enough for your child. It should be top of your list when you look for a pre-school. read more

Brush Creek Nursery is a exceptional place. The teachers have so much experience and it shines through in the way they interact with the children. This is our first year at the school and my daughter loves Ms. Janice and Ms. Heather, they both really foster and nurture the children becoming independent while also working well in group settings. The classes offer hands on activities and outdoor play everyday which is very important to us. Their curriculum evolves throughout the year, we have seen so much growth in our daughter already. I would highly recommend Brush Creek Nursery to families looking for a school that offers guidance, love and stability. The school is celebrating 60 years and it's easy to see why! read more

Brush Creek is the best preschool around! They provide a play-based curriculum and a loving and accepting atmosphere. The teachers are fabulous. My older son went here and was very prepared for kindergarten--socially, emotionally, and academically. Our second child is enrolled currently and we would not send him anywhere else! read more

We have been so pleased with Brush Creek Nursery school throughout the years. The teachers are like family. Our children feel safe, happy and so loved at Brush Creek. read more

My daughter has attended this school for a year and a couple of months. I really like the property and the amenities. That being said, there is little learning going on here. This school is really just day care and does not prep the child for Kindergarten in any way except socially. This school I have also found is very money driven, which I do not care for. I feel that since tuition is being paid that all operating expenses are considered. I think that sneaking in "mandatory" fundraisers and sending 3-5 year olds out door to door selling wrapping paper and candy is just not so great!!! I have moved my child to a pre school that offers more academically and am happy I made the switch!!! read more

I have two sons. My first went to Brush Creek and is now a first grader. My second is on his final year and I already feel sad about our time at this amazing place ending. I heard nothing but good things about this place before applying. I wanted a play based nursery program and it's just that. I like that the teachers move with the kids from the 3's to the 4's. Ms. Nancy and Ms. Vicki have been the teachers for both of my boys. Not only do they balance each other out in the classroom but they are so nurturing and fun. There are other teachers at the school and they are also friendly, interactive and know my kids name. My older son loves coming back to visit for functions and has many fond memories of the school. They are communicative with recapping the day, any issues and also sweet things the kids did. Also, Ms. Vicki called out that my youngest may have some speech issues I didn't even pick up on which prompted me to get him tested. Luckily everything was fine and there were a few things for us to work on, but they are on it! It's been a great experience and I highly recommend! read more

Brush Creek Nursery School has earned its quality reputation by providing a stimulating, creative, safe environment for young children for over 50 years. Curriculum and philosophy are based on the need to look at the child as a whole, to nuture not only cognitive development, but emotional, social, language and physical development as well. The staff is highly qualified and nuturing and looks at each child individually. Providing an environment where children can "learn by doing" definitely prepares them to succeed as they progress to kindergarten. Brush Creek is committed to providing the best quality program it can, and one way that is done is the school sets aside money annually for scholarships. A mixture of all kinds of families attend the school and that is reflective to the society we all live in. Check out more about the school at brushcreekschool.org read more

My daughter had been at Brush Creek now for 1 year and we couldn't be happier! The teachers are attentive, caring, and overall just amazing. We will send my other daughter there when she's old enough. The staff have been there for many years and you can tell they still love what they do. read more

Brush Creek prepares kids more then most for entrance into Kindergarten. Both my children went to this school and were well prepare, a lot more then most children. I feel that they received the best start to their education from Brush Creek. One of my daughters life long friend who is a teacher in the Rincon Valley School District says the Brush Creeks students have been the most prepared entering kindergarten. Yes, they do fundraisers but, they are a non profit and don't have major donors to their school that can fund it. If you haven't been out to the school out in Rincon Valley you need to take the time to visit if your considering a preschool for your child. My granddaughter now attends and loves it. read more

Brush Creek Nursery School is a special place. The program offers exactly what preschool-aged children need: guidance, love, stability, ample opportunity to learn and practice social skills, constant opportunity to satisfy natural curiosity and tons of fresh air and play. The design of their outdoor play area is exceptional. The staff is exceptionally warm and welcoming. My daughter attended Brush Creek for two years and is now excelling academically, socially and emotionally in public school Kindergarten. My son attends the school presently and is developing the same special bonds with his teachers and peers that my daughter forged when she was a Brush Creek student. The program offers many opportunities for parent involvement--from volunteering during the school day to serving on the Board of Directors. I highly recommend Brush Creek Nursery School. read more

My daughter has been at Brush Creek for about one and 1/2 years. It is the most amazing place with the most amazing, loving, nurturing staff. It truly is an amazing community. When I first had to start thinking of preschools, everyone I talked to said to send her to Brush Creek Nursery School and I looked no further. I put her on a waitlist and to this day am thrilled with my decision and of course the fact that we got in! The very best part is that my daughter LOVES school and she never wants to miss a single day! I think that says an awful lot! I encourage all parents to look at Brush Creek Nursery School first when seeking out a Preschool, the bar is set quite high! read more

When beginning the research process for preschools for my son, I was overwhelmed by the options out there in Santa Rosa. After talking with some mom friends, Brush Creek Nursery School kept coming up in conversations, with friends having nothing but wonderful things to say about their experiences there. I decided to contact them and make arrangements to get my son on a list for Fall and attend an Open House. I was so pleasantly surprised by what I found there. It is such a cute preschool, and I love their approach to early childhood education: PLAY BASED! I can't tell you how frustrating it was for me to research other preschools and see how much they touted "worksheets" and heavy academics. What children need during their preschool years is to learn through a play-based approach. I was also so taken with how warm and welcoming the teachers and staff are; you can tell how much they love what they do and how much they enjoy being with the kids. It was a truly genuine feel. My son flourished at BCNS and was so excited to go to school everyday. I can't wait for our daughter to get the same love and attention at Brush Creek. read more