We're very happy with the care and support we've received at Sunshine School. Out toddler is happy…read moreto go to school every day, brings a ton of cute art projects home, and loves their outdoor space. The communication is always clear and prompt. We get daily updates and photos of our child.

My daughter attended sunshine school in 2022/2023 it was a wonderful experience to get her ready…read morefor TK. Her teachers cared deeply for her and she was always excited to go to school in the morning. I find myself now at sunshine as a teacher starting August 2023. It's been a wonderful time; I grew up with my mother teaching pre school and growing up at her school and it's come full circle for me now getting a chance to teach. All my co workers share a passion for teaching. We have a different monthly curriculum with fun learning activities. Community helpers, dinosaurs and reptiles, Family traditions - I love being able to help guide our communities children. It's been a blessing working at Sunshine.

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We were initially drawn to this school because of its beautiful philosophy and child-centered…read morelanguage about independence, exploration, and nurturing a love of learning. Our grandson started there shortly after turning two, and he absolutely loved going to school. Unfortunately, our family's experience with the administration did not reflect the warm and developmentally appropriate environment described in the school's mission. From early on, my daughter was repeatedly approached with concerns about completely normal toddler behavior -- including delayed expressive speech at just over two years old and difficulty sitting through circle time. Many toddlers, especially active young boys, are simply not ready for highly structured group expectations at that age. Rather than partnering with parents in a supportive way, the communication often felt pressuring, judgmental, and lacking in understanding of normal developmental variation. At one point, the director even suggested that although we were paying for three days per week, our grandson should be removed for the middle day "to reset." That recommendation made little sense to us and did not feel supportive or solution-oriented. In our experience, families should understand that despite the Montessori-style language and emphasis on following the child, this program operates with fairly rigid behavioral expectations for very young children. If your child is under four, still developing speech, highly energetic, slow to warm up, or not naturally inclined toward structured group participation, this will not be the right fit. This environment may work well for children who are already very verbal, compliant, and comfortable with structure at a young age. But for active toddlers who are still developing at their own pace, it did not feel accepting or supportive of the "whole child" philosophy the school promotes.

We truly love Pepper Preschool and the wonderful teachers. The space is so thoughtful and sweet…read more The "Montessori Light" style has been perfect for our sensitive son and the themes for each months learning have taught him so much. There is a wonderful balance of outdoor and classroom time and his two years of Pepper Preschool have made him more independent and interested in learning. Each teacher brings a unique perspective and we love that they have all been at Pepper School for years. Most importantly he has learned how to be a kind friend and his ability to interact with other children and adults has blossomed. When recently deciding between TK and a third year at Pepper we opted for another year at Pepper. We know the skills he is learning and the wonderfully low teacher to student ratio will prepare him well for school.

My son went to this school they refused to help him learn how to read .I feel they were more…read morefocused on the pay check. I had a therapist that came to my house to help me with his behavior ,untell one day the therapist decided to grab my child by the back of the neck and toss him on the ground. The principal at cypress hired him and told my son to shake his hand ,when I told the man Never touch my son again !! The principal forced my son to shake his hand .. from this day he still doesn't know how to read ,I blame this school. I was able to teach him doing home school but they refused for me to do so ,of the fact they get a fat pay check ..

Caring and incredible staff. They are communicative, patient, kind and helpful. My son has thrived…read moresignificantly since joining Cypress two years ago. He is 16 now and I am confident in working with his school to smoothly transition into adulthood. Highly recommend this school.

Valley of the Moon Nursery School was such a wonderful experience for our family. They were able to…read moreaccommodate our triplets, which we were incredibly grateful for, and the transition was very smooth. Our kids absolutely adored going there and were always excited to see their teachers and friends. The teachers were all excellent -- warm, patient, and clearly very experienced with young children. It was obvious they truly cared about the kids and created a supportive, engaging environment for them to learn and grow. We felt very lucky to have found this school and would highly recommend it to other families looking for a nurturing preschool.

Both my kids attended, from k-5th and k-2nd. We love the staff and teachers, they really care about…read morethe kids! I wish they had more P.E., but that is a district thing. I also wish the teachers were treated better by the district. My kids really enjoyed their time there.

I love OLL. I'm a parent of a first grader, and I truly couldn't be happier with our experience…read more From the start, there has been a strong sense of community that makes the school feel welcoming and supportive, not just on campus but beyond it as well. We absolutely love our first grade teacher, Mrs. Oswald. She brings so much warmth to the classroom and has a wonderful way of keeping the kids engaged and guided without it ever feeling harsh or rigid. Over the past two years, we've had a few situations come up with my son, both health-related and in the classroom, and I've always felt that she was fully in it with us. As a parent, I've felt genuinely supported, not just as an advocate for my child, but as a partner in his growth. That kind of care is rare. I've also been impressed by how the school handles concerns. Whenever something has come up, the school has followed through thoughtfully and addressed it quickly. The classroom community has been incredible, and the relationships extend well beyond the school day. The parents have truly become friends, and we regularly connect outside of school, which has been such a gift for our family. If you're looking for a school where your child is truly seen and where community extends both inside and outside the classroom, OLL is a special place.

If you're looking at schools in Novato, put Our Lady of Loretto on your list. The thing that won us…read moreover is how much it's truly about the kids. It's a small school, classes around 14 --15 kids and that means every single child is actually known here. My kids don't get lost in the shuffle; their teachers know them, notice when they need a nudge, and celebrate the little wins. Walking in, it just feels warm. I have made wonderful parent friends too. Can't ask for much more than that. Highly recommend taking a tour.

I went to Wilson for 6th grade only…read more I have memories of absolutely hating my teacher Ms. Anderson, hearing punk and metal for the first time, playing lots of tetherball, having to perform in a really stupid play about cowboys and having to sing, my best friend Tim, getting sick during the West Side Relays and puking a lot, being head of the class at math and doing algebra half way through the year, getting in a fight with a girl, she scratched the eff out of me and I wasn't allowed to hit back and still hating my teacher . The school I guess was for a normal mix of white kids as noted below. Stats 2007 Number of Studens: 220 Low Income: 31.2% Caucasian: 74.5% African-American: 0.0% Asian: 0.9% Hispanic: 24.5% Native-American: 0.0% I had a really bad time here, but I gained a good friend and learned all about 80s punk and metal.

Wonderful school- Small country feel, great staff, committed…read morefamilies~ We've had 3 children go through the school and they have had an awesome education here at Wilson. I would point out however, that if you have a child with special needs or a disability, you really need to know the laws and rights, etc.- Wilson is still learning how to navigate the needs of kids with these issues......but the staff is very "Pro" child here. Overall, our children have been happy, healthy and well taught at Wilson.