This is an amazing school in our community here in Sonoma Valley…read more The Sonoma Charter School was founded by a group of parents to offer a Montessori style based school. The school has students K through 8th grade. My daughter went to The Sonoma Charter School for 4 years, as we were on the waiting list until 3rd grade. I have continued to support the Sonoma Charter School as I believe in alternatives to the main stream system. This school offers art, music, spanish, after and before school childcare and most importantly a community. I still feel part of the Sonoma Charter School Community and my daughter is a Junior at Sonoma Valley High School this year. www.sonomacharterschool.org 707-935-4232 They have a big fundraiser coming up October 4, 2008! Thanks, Sheana

Sonoma Charter School has been a wonderful alternative for our children. They are thriving in this…read moreenvironment, which has caring teachers and staff. Our children are very happy here and have made many new friends.

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

Both of my kids went to Montessori School of Central Marin for preschool. This school is ideal for…read moreworking parents and both kids thrived. The transition to TK was seamless and I credit MSCM getting them prepared. The teachers are incredible--so patient, caring, and dedicated--and we're deeply grateful for the nurturing environment they created for our kids. We've also met such wonderful families during our time at Montessori, and we will truly miss being part of this community!

Alright! I finally decided to stop gatekeeping & being selfish. lol…read more My son is 12 months & he's been with Journey going on 3 weeks. We toured & tried one other provider & it just wasn't the right fit for either parties. As with Journey, my boy felt right at home & YOU CAN SEE IT. Rosie is also a doll! Journey & Rosie together make the perfect team. All of the kids take to them as if they're their aunties & that really warms my heart. We started searching for a provider before my boy was born, toured 3 other when he was on 4 months. It took us well over a year to look for a great place like Joyful Journeys to help us out. They really are heaven sent & we're so grateful to them!

From the owner: At Joyful Journeys Childcare, we prioritize your child's development by providing an environment…read morethat fosters curiosity and problem-solving. Our approach encourages free play and creativity, allowing your child to broaden their knowledge of the world around them. Our Modernized Montessori learning environment takes a colorful and contemporary approach to education, providing children with the space to learn and develop based on their interests. We emphasize hands-on learning to create a realistic connection between learning and developing real-world skills. Please call, text, or reach out via my website. We look forward to working with you and your family.

Michelle and her staff have created a wonderful environment for play, learning and growth…read more Our son started at Panda Garden when he was 20 months old, and it has been a very positive experience. Now, nearly 2 years later, he is moving to preschool, and will bring with him a great foundation for that next step - language skills, eating well, sharing, and so many other things that he has learned thanks to Panda Garden. The facility is clean, safe, and organized, with great indoor and outdoor spaces. Our son LOVES the food and always eats well. Panda Garden has a weekly curriculum, with lots of seasonal, cultural and academic activities (including Moon Festival, New Years, gardening, the seasons, counting and so much more). They also take field trips to the local parks to help get that extra energy out. Panda Garden was recommended to us from a friend, and we are so glad that it was. We highly recommend it to any parent looking for Mandarin immersion for their little one!

Our daughter attended Panda Garden from 15 months to 3+ years (graduating to preschool) and the…read moreexperience surpassed all of my expectations. From day one, Panda was like a second home for my daughter, and her teachers made her feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. The care at Panda is exceptional. Michelle regularly rotates toys and equipment to keep things fresh and engaging, clearly prioritizing the kids' experience over profit. She sends photos and updates throughout the day, which helps parents stay connected to their kids' activities and experiences. The curriculum is thoughtful, engaging, and fresh, as Michelle and team constantly introduce new lessons and activities which evolve as the kids grow. Beyond academics and language, Michelle and team teach real-life social and emotional skills like how to handle conflict, share with others, take turns, and express their feelings in a healthy way. Michelle also hosts periodic parent-teacher conferences where she shares personalized tips based on her deep experience, helping parents better support their kids at home. Language immersion at Panda Garden was a huge bonus for our family. We speak Mandarin as a second language, but our daughter came home singing songs we'd never heard, using new vocabulary, and even teaching us! Michelle and the staff were also incredibly supportive of our own language development--patiently explaining things when we didn't fully understand and helping us reinforce the language at home (Michelle speaks English well, but we wanted to speak with her in Mandarin for our own practice). We are also incredibly impressed that students from non-Chinese-speaking families are able to hold fluent conversations with us in Mandarin after just a short time at Panda Garden, a testament to the effectiveness of language immersion in such a nurturing and supportive environment. We're so grateful for the strong foundation Panda gave our daughter, and we're already excited for our son to also start at Panda next year!

Short story: Little Star Preschool Too is a fantastic choice because of the campus size, location,…read moreincluded meals, and most importantly, the teachers and educators who care so so much for your little ones! Long story: Little Star Preschool Too was my top choice from the beginning when I was touring preschools. I was delighted to see the campus (plenty of parking spots, quiet neighborhood, residential location and close to restaurants for afterschool pick up)! The preschool is large and has a huge yard for the children to play in during "recess" and at the end of the day. I think the actual amount of land they have for a school is impressive as the children are able to get their wiggles out without having to travel to a local park. While I was dazzled by the tour of the campus, I was absolutely amazed by the teachers and staff! They are all genuinely loving and greatly care about the well-being of the children! I am always greeted with a smile by each of the staff members during drop off. My child has so much fun playing with her peers and the large variety of toys, doing daily arts and crafts, eating their provided lunch and learning new subjects! She took a little bit of time to warm up to being in school and her teacher was so patient with her, spending extra time with her to help her transition. Other teachers and staff would step in to help out too if her teacher was not immediately available for help. Not only does the school teach "regular subjects" like letter recognition and counting, they also teach real life skills like what streetlights and stop signs are used for! (The school had a cute field trip around the neighborhood teaching the children about road safety). There are also a lot of extra features added to the curriculum to help enrich the children's education. There were dance performances, field trips, readings from books regarding different cultural festivals and traditions. The school is just so awesome and I am very happy with my choice. Thumbs up!

I chose Little Star Preschool for my toddler for many reasons:…read more- Full day care (dropoff as early as 7:30 a.m., though the school day starts shortly after 9 a.m.; pickup by 5:30 p.m.) and instruction is year-round. - Mid-year entry (my son started in January) - A large play yard and clean, bright indoor spaces - Meals and snacks are included (you send your kid with a lunchbox with sides, and they provide the main dish) Most importantly, my toddler is pretty shy around new people and slow to warm. I appreciated that Little Star Preschool encouraged multiple playdate visits before he officially started, so that he could get used to the space and staff. All of the teachers were kind, patient, and gentle with him as he transitioned from a small daycare to preschool. They allowed him time to adjust and let him just observe at first, as he preferred, while holding onto his stuffy. His language skills have really exploded (I love hearing him repeat, "Wake up, little bodies!") and I know he's cared for while learning and playing.

Grow with me is amazing, I had my son in the program until he started TK and I truly can't…read morerecommend the staff enough! Julia and Brigid are caring, fun and always have a great theme for the curriculum each month! All of the staff truly care about the kids they take care of and you can tell from the first interaction. From admin to the teachers, Grow with me brings the community vibe that we all need to each day.

We really love Grow With Me. My infant son started a few weeks before the transition to Cotati and…read morehas been full time since August 1st. Our son has had such a great time getting to interact with other infants, toddlers, and loving care givers. The first few days after daycare he was so excited and happy that he zoomed around the room with energy left over from the exciting day. I feel my child is safe with Leanne, Julia and the grow with me teachers. Leanne is approachable and open to feedback.