I can't say enough great things about Wellspring. My son has gone there for 2.5 years, and my…read moredaughter has been there a year. Susan, the director, is a woman full of wisdom and love for these children. She has dedicated her life to helping young children grow well, and has always had a listening ear when I need child rearing advice. The kids get to play in THE BEST WAY! Everything is set up for maximum imagination in a totally stress free environment. They are allowed to get dirty, and always come home with the biggest smiles on their faces. Susan in a wealth of knowledge about child development and her philosophies on play make so much sense. Wellspring is also very community oriented. They have "family" gatherings as well as other events to cultivate community. My family feels welcome and at ease when we are there. And they sell farm fresh eggs for $4 per dozen- what a screaming deal! This school is such a blessing to our little community. It is also a non-profit organization, making it very affordable.

Wellspring is such an amazing preschool! Our son has gone there for the last 2 years, and we love…read moreit! Wellspring provides a loving, nurturing environment for kids to play, be creative, take risks and learn about relationships with other kids. It is really different than other preschools we visited, in a good way! First, Wellspring is truly "play-based." There is no required group activity except for lunch. All the kids have to wash up and sit together for a sweet, usually home-cooked healthy meal together. There is also a story time where a teacher will read books, and kids may sit together and listen, but this is not required. Kids really get to get into their play deeply. There are lots of places to play, and lots of things to play with, and the kids get to choose what they do. There is a mud hut (sand box with pots and pans, tools, shovels, trucks.) There is a place to mix colored water. There is a clay station. There is a little house with dolls, dress up clothes, capes, etc. There is a hay bale fort to climb on. There are musical instruments to play. There is an art studio. There are toys like plastic dinosaurs and cars, magna-tiles and blocks. There are so many creative things to do, it always amazes me! Kids are allowed to direct their own play. Kids aren't allowed to hurt anyone (physically or verbally. Kids don't have to share, which was a new concept for me at first. Now I am a fan! The kids know that they can play with something as long as they want, and when they are done, only then can someone else have a turn. That way, kids can really get into their play and not feel rushed. Everyone has this same right. Sometimes kids choose to share on their own, and sometimes not. The play I see at Wellspring is so creative! Second, kids are allowed to take risks. The director, Susan, set up play areas to be safe for kids. There is a deep layer of wood chips on the sand and things are set up in a very safe way. Kids are allowed to climb on top of the hay fort and jump down. They are allowed to play as their imagination directs them. This way kids get to explore their limits and gain self-confidence and skills like balance. My son is an only child, and he has gained so many social skills. He always gets dirty and comes home happy.

Our little one has been at this school now for a year and a half, and I can't say enough good…read morethings about the staff and the school. He is so excited to go to school every day and his speech and social skills have developed exponentially since starting school here. The teachers are kind and loving to the kids, they are very present and do a great job of getting to know each child. It's a warm and friendly environment for the little ones, he's made loads of friends and is totally thriving there. They are very communicative with parents and we're so helpful with our potty training journey. I feel very supported by the teachers and they have a very welcoming and encouraging approach to the parents. I 100% recommend village children center!

Love, love, LOVE this school. My daughter has gone here for 2 years and even after we moved from…read moreLos Osos to Morro Bay, I still wanted her to go here because its just so wonderful. All the teachers really care about the kids that attend and will do their best to work with them on anything they need. The director also is very caring and attentive to all the children that attend the school and can usually be found out on the playground with them or in the classroom. I love that they take so much care with each child and its not just "watching" other people's kids all day.

SSUP is amazing. It is a Montessori-inspired school, and the atmosphere is full of love, kindness,…read moreand generosity. The teachers are incredibly talented and very credible. They have helped my daughter develop independence, confidence, and critical thinking skills. I highly recommend SSUP to any parent or guardian.

From the owner: Stepping Stone University Preschool is a Montessori Inspired Preschool which offers infant care…read more(4-18 months) Toddler care (18-36 months), Primary Preschool-Kindergarten (3-6 years).

Completed a tour for my 15 month old. Denine the owner is very nice. The kids appeared to be…read morecomfortable in their environment Ultimately decided not to enroll my child due my families beliefs in vaccine requirements

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Little Ducklings. Ms. Hicks and her assistants have a…read moreton of experience caring for children and their knowledge and kindness are unmatched. They truly care about their ducklings and go above and beyond to offer one-on-one attention to each child. Our son has speech delays and Ms. Hicks has played a crucial role in working with him and helping us find additional services. Her background is in education so the daycare is set up more like a Montessori school which we really appreciate. (We looked at similar daycares and they cost double!) At Little Ducklings they do a lot of fun activities while also working on developmental skills. They are very good about updating us on what they are learning. They will send us videos of the curriculum (songs, etc) and pics of our son which helps us work on skills with him at home. Little Ducklings is a such a great school and we feel lucky to be part of it.

I writie this review based on the use of the indoor gymnasium for Basketball Tournaments. The…read moreindoor gymnasium is ample and comfortable. I really like there is also ample parking and it is well lit. It's a great location and close to San Luis Obispo. It's a nice location for a school. The architectural design and layout is somewhat similar to Laguna Middle School. Also, there are some really good eateries that are located within a few miles of the school; unless, you want to drive back to San Luis Obispo to eat. Great gymnasium and close to home :)

the staff is great speacialy the 6th grade teacher Mrs.wampler she was my teach for student teachingread more