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.

Absolutely best daycare and preschool ever. It is very difficult to describe what a wonderful place…read moreHeart & Hands is. Donyu, and her family, and crew of teachers, have a permanent warm spot in my heart. They have given my daughter an incredible foundation from which to grow. Things that strike me about Heart & Hands, in no particular order: 1) Every time I drop off or pick up my daughter, I have the same feeling, "Man, I wish I went here when I was a kid." 2) Donyu maintains a very safe, predictable, yet free environment. She is loving and firm, and provides very clear boundaries for the children. She does not baby them and she encourages their autonomy, their compassion and their natural curiosity and caring. It's hard to describe, or understand how she's done it, but the school seems to strike the perfect balance between a contained environment--the kind of thing that helps young human beings feel safe and secure--and freedom, which allows them to explore, develop and blossom. 3) Donyu has always made herself available to me to give me advice, help me understand my child's latest behavioral curiosities, and helped me through tantrums and other difficulties. 4) I feel that my child is seen and appreciated for the individual that she is, and that all of the staff work to support each child in ways that are unique to them. My daughter has absolutely blossomed with this kind of attention and appreciation. 5) The environment is wonderfully diverse and stimulating, in a natural and gentle way. Wood toys. Natural materials. Lots of outdoor nooks and crannies for imaginative play. Art supplies. And there are tons of cool activities that are integrated into the learning development. My daughter has gotten to participate in gymnastics, spanish class, music together, and untold number of projects ranging from planting seeds and helping in the garden to making kaleidoscopes to obstacle courses, and much much more. 6) I feel that my daughter's experience has been enhanced by the varied age ranges. She is expanded by her relationships with older kids, and her caring instincts are brought out by her relationships with the babies. I like that the kids are all together and segregated into groups of same-age children. Seems like kids are meant to run around with each other that way, and I love hearing my daughter tell me about things she's learned from the older kids (e.g., how to jump on one foot) and what she's done to help the younger ones. 7) Very healthy, nutritious vegetarian food served throughout the day. My daughter comes home excited to eat millet. 8) Kids participate in all the routines--helping to clean up, washing their own hands, helping fold the laundry, putting their dishes away--and everything is at child-level to make that easier. My daughter comes home excited to help me fold the laundry and wash the dishes. 9) An environment of respect--adults to children, children to adults, children to children. And love. There is no doubt in my daughter's heart that she is loved by every person at the school. When we say what we are grateful for, all the names of the teachers at Heart & Hands make it on her list. 10) My daughter has been there for two years. I have yet to witness a dispute over toys or sharing. 11) Flexibility. Donyu does her very best to accommodate the needs of the families she cares for. And it does feel like she cares for the whole family. 12) Community. I have met and made friends with a number of awesome families with whom I am happy to spend time and whose children I adore. I actually could go on and on. That's how much I love Heart & Hands.

Attention- This address listed is not them. I came for a tour with my toddler when I was 9 months…read morepregnant and waited and waited. Also no one picked up the phone when I called. I emailed her to let her know the address was wrong and she said "we haven't been there in years". (How would I know that, I literally have never used your service). Just was a bit of a turn off.

This is our third daycare (our son is four and we've moved a couple times) and we are so happy with…read morethe staff and facilities at this location. Classrooms are well-maintained, our child adores his teachers and every interaction we have with a staff member is genuine and thoughtful. They are communicative about the curriculum and special events, and in the time we've been there we have seen numerous improvements to the facility and academic offerings. We chose this particular KinderCare because of the hours and location but even when one of our jobs moved and it became slightly less convenient we opted to stay here and are so glad we did.

We had a mixed experience at KinderCare. Some of the staff were truly kind, nurturing, and clearly…read morecared about the kids--something we really appreciated. However, there were also some deeply concerning practices that we couldn't overlook. One teacher told my 3-year-old that if he didn't stop crying for me, she would call me and tell me to pick him up late. I observed a teacher stepping on a child's foot to prevent a child from taking off of their shoes and screaming at them not to take her shoes off.. There were also questionable reward systems in place, like giving candy after finishing laps, which doesn't align with healthy habits for young kids. But most alarming was the use of blankets--multiple times, we observed blankets placed over children's heads, including in the infant room. Our 10-month-old had a blanket covering her entire body and face, which is extremely unsafe and against all infant sleep safety guidelines. While we saw some bright spots in the staff, ultimately, we didn't feel confident that our children were being cared for in a consistently safe and supportive environment.

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

My 4 year old daughter has been at Childrens Corner since she was 2. I visited many schools before…read morechoosing this one. The Director, Jan, immediately made me feel comfortable and I could see what a loving environment all of the staff there had created. My daughter has thrived since being there and she has loved every teacher she's had! As hard as it is dropping her off to go to work, I take solace in knowing she's well cared for and loved. Jan has always been extremely responsive to any issues that have come up (and there have not been many), resolving them quickly and professionally. I could go on with so many more lovely things about this school, but I hope this conveys my enthusiasm for this treasure in Petaluma!

We've had our 2 year old son with ABC Learn and Grow for the past 3 months, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. Vanessa and Jose do an amazing job creating an environment that is both educational and fun. Our little one is always coming home with new art projects, and it is clear he is learning so much while having a great time. We also really appreciate the daily updates. They give us peace of mind and keep us connected with what our son is doing throughout the day. Vanessa and Jose are truly caring and dedicated, and we can't recommend them enough!

We highly recommend ABC Learn and Grow! Our daughter has been with Vanessa and Jose for about a…read moreyear, and will be moving to preschool soon. Her baby sister will start in a few months, and we can't wait. The environment and learning at ABC is wonderful; there's a mix of reading, art, movement (inside like yoga and dancing and outside play too!), creativity, and so much more. Our daughter comes home brimming with new knowledge, skills, and excitement every day. Vanessa and Jose provide great structure, but also flexibility. We love that there are updates sent most days too, with pictures and videos so we can get a glimpse at what she's doing. We also highly value the social skills Vanessa and Jose foster in the kids; our daughter has learned to take turns, share, speak politely, and care for others. The friendships she's developed with the other kids her age are incredibly sweet to see (and it's been wonderful getting to know other ABC parents too!), and she has learned to care for the younger babies as well, which was super helpful when her baby sister recently arrived. We are so thrilled to have been recommended ABC Learn and Grow, and grateful to Vanessa and Jose for their care. We can't wait for our second daughter to start with them soon!

My fourth child has gone here for 2 years. Our family through the years and moving from different…read moretowns have gone to three other preschools and this is by far my favorite. The positive discipline solutions we learn through our Monday night meetings has been helpful. The community is strong. It is a fun place for parents and kids to share in the joys of these magical years from 2.5-5. The snack is wholesome mostly organic food. Their is a garden. The curriculum is play based.

My family loves this preschool community. My children thrive in this exploratory learning…read moreenvironment. It is very family focused. I highly recommend checking this school out.

I love this preschool. This place is not only a loving and nurturing school but it's a family. Open…read morecommunication with staff, the Director Miss Dianne is wonderful and teachers are great with the kids. They enforce positive discipline and problem solving and kids all seem happy. My son loves to go to school and made lots of friands. I couldn't be happier with this great little school. Great prep for Kindergarten.

Both my boys have gone to ADOBE and we couldn't be happier. Great staff, full of love and…read morenurturing. An amazing place where kids learn about how much God loves them! So thankful we found them!