We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Vanessa and Jose for our toddler, George. They have been…read moresuch a special part of his little life, and I truly can't imagine having trusted anyone else with him during these early years. My husband and I are both nurses with busy, demanding schedules, and leaving your child in someone else's hands is never easy. Vanessa and Jose gave us such peace of mind. We could go to work knowing George was safe, happy, and with people who genuinely knew and cared about him. George is a busy little boy with a huge personality! He's sweet, funny, sensitive, energetic, and sometimes prone to those very big toddler feelings! Vanessa and Jose understood him so well. Every day I picked him up clean, smiling, content, and completely himself. They even somehow got our busy boy to nap with the other children, which still feels like a miracle! He also learned so much during his time there. He came home counting, singing his ABCs, using new words, and constantly surprising us with new things he knew. As he heads to preschool, I feel so confident that he is ready, and I know Vanessa and Jose played a huge role in giving him that foundation. Their home is warm, nurturing, and full of joy. They genuinely know each child (personalities, routines, quirks, and when they need a little extra comfort). It meant everything to know that while we were at work, two wonderful people were taking care of our baby. We will always be grateful for Vanessa and Jose and the love they gave George. They will forever be such a special part of his story and our family's.

I didn't find out about Vanessa's daycare until my baby turned a year and a half or so old. I…read morewished I had known her place sooner since she accepts babies under 1 year old and there's few around in Petaluma that does so. If they do, they are always full. I value Vanessa's flexibility of my schedule as it varied upon enrolling my tot. She made the transition smooth and her hours of operation, situated well. Being a first time mom, letting my tot go to daycare, was a bit nerve racking but Vanessa's process and communication, put my mind at ease. It is a huge added and beneficial network that babysitting on the weekends may be possible per request and planning. My toddler learned and grew noticeably here from Vanessa and Jose's (family run) dedicated care. There's a good balance of activities & I'm glad that there were a couple of other toddlers that were around the same age, in terms of months, with my toddler since he learns by mirroring a lot of the time. Opted for a home daycare because it's enough stimulation for play - singing, dancing, outdoors time water fun, and etc. Recommend highly!

I can't even begin to say how thankful we are to have found Baby Time. We were so nervous sending…read moreour daughter to daycare when she was 7 months, but she did so well her first week! Kim and Matthew are amazing! They are genuinely happy to see the kids every day. Just 1 week at Baby Time and our Emmy started to sit up. They provide a safe environment for the babies to thrive and let them do different activities. They go in the wagon outside when the weather is warm, get pushed in the little cars, play with water, pounce their little hands on their piano, sing songs, etc. Never a dull moment. I was afraid our Emmy wouldn't be able to nap there but Kim did her magic and can put Emmy down and she will fall asleep on her own with no problems! They provide whole milk and Emmy is being transitioned right now. Kim has been super helpful with that and is working hard on getting Emmy to drink milk from a straw cup vs a bottle. Kim also cooks organic food for the kids and give them a lot of fruits and veggies. The best part- the updates! We get several updates throughout the day as the occur. Pee, bowel movements, food, bottle intake, naps, and LOTS OF PICTURES and VIDEOS!! Sometimes I don't even get a chance to see or watch until way later because there are constant updates. It makes me feel so much better knowing what is going on with Emmy in real time and I totally have peace of mind. I can't recommend Baby Time enough. Best decision for our family. We trust Kim and Matthew to take care of our girl and they are sweet and genuine. They treat the kids like their own. They also work with you and your needs for your child, so the transition was smooth!

I cannot recommend Baby Time enough. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Kim and her husband…read moreare so wonderful and truly love each child. My daughter absolutely loves going to daycare and I trust Kim completely. The kids get wonderful socialization and activities. They provide amazing food, better than what I cook at home. They are so respectful and knowledgeable, helping my baby transition from milk, to formula, to solids. As a first time mom, Kim was an amazing resource. Baby Time used the Brightwheel app and we get tons of pictures and videos of our daughter throughout the day. Every meal, nap, and diaper is tracked. I am always impressed with how detailed and frequent Kim is with her post. I truly feel so lucky to have found Baby Time.

This place is truly special. It is where profound love, awareness and soft discipline are coming…read moretogether to shape a young mind into a strong kind and creative individual. Each teacher is special in so many ways. Our son went from being all over the place to being focused and eloquent. They not only give education but emotional awareness. We are truly grateful for you guys being able to work with us and our requests since we are health freak, family :) thank you for letting us be the part of the family. And thank you so much for doing your job brilliantly with such dedication. So sad that we have to move on, but hope we will see each other in the future. Liana and Giancarlo

Carolynn, Laura and Alma became like family over our two years at Miss Carolynn's. This truly is a…read morespecial place. My daughter developed self-confidence, respect, kindness, knowing how to take turns and work independently and with others. Miss Carolynn also supported us with parenting skills and community with the other parents. An amazing preschool experience.

We've been Rhonda for 6 years- started with our first child and now our second. As first time…read moreparents, we liked that she doesn't take many infants at a time, and that she is a part of the 4Cs program. But Rhonda has become like a third parent and has so much wisdom and experience to offer, we are so thankful to have her.

We have been with Rhonda for a little over 3 years, and my 3.5 year old and 2 year old adore being…read morethere. They each started there at about 5 months old, and have received excellent care. My kids frequently come home with new things they've learned, from numbers and letters, to facts about caterpillars and other animals. I love that they get to enjoy lots of outside time, as well as special days, like "share day" and "movie day". We appreciate it all!

This is a beautiful preschool with wonderful instruction, potty-training bathrooms and large…read moreoutdoor space with a playground for growing littles. Cherie the own is a wonderful person as are the teachers. However, this is not a Montessori preschool. My daughter loved Willow Tree when it was a Montessori preschool, but when my son attended years later, it was not the same and that's when I learned it was no longer Montessori. The website is from 2008 and the sign is from the previous ownership when it was a Montessori school. So while I am sure this is still a good preschool for many reasons, it is very misleading to continue using the word "Montessori" in the marketing materials.

I can begin to express my love for this school. Cherie has made such an program for the children…read morehere and my son is thriving. He comes home at three years old knowing how to spell his name knows almost basic math (almost) and plays so well with other children, parents at the park comment on it. I was lucky enough to have a good egg anyway but my god he loves going here and I love every teacher they have because of the love they have for these kids. Hands down the best little secret in town as far as daycares go.

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 little farm school is lovely, Julie and Barrie the owners have such a warm presence and…read morewelcome you with open arms. It's nice to have a school like this in our community with such unique Waldorf curriculum that the kids get to learn arts, music they also learn about many animals on the farm and eggs and cooking. What a wonderful experience

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

My daughter began attending Children's Corner just before her third birthday and stayed for two…read moreyears, having just graduated from their Preschool program in May. I love their program and have recommended them to many people who have been equally as pleased with them. What really appealed to me about their program was that the classes are divided by age group and this structure allows kids to learn age-appropriate skills and thrive in a fun and encouraging environment. This has helped my daughter to excel in her Kindergarten preparedness. I was consistently impressed with how nurturing and responsive each of the teachers was and the majority of them have worked there for 10+ years. Jan, the Director, is such a pleasure to interact with and the kids love her. Their hours, with drop-off as early as 7:15 AM and pick-up as late as 6 PM, were very accommodating to my work schedule and the fact that they are open year-round meant that I didn't have to figure out different options for a summer program. My family loved Children's Corner and on my daughter's last day, there were lots of tears and hugs from the staff and us. It has been such a positive experience and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to send my son there for his preschool experience when it comes time.

This daycare was everything we needed while our daughter was in transition between preschools. Mrs…read more Lily and her staff always provided such attentive, educational, and thoughtful care to my daughter. The daycare has a solid and consistent care standard that we relied on. I always felt secure bringing my daughter there. There were always activities that the children were a part of. Mrs. Lily is great about keeping in contact with the parents and providing updates throughout the day.

HBD is THE BEST. We're on our 3 kid going there, and can't imagine having sent them anywhere else…read more One of the best parts is that Lily uses an app that lets her communicate many of the things she does with the kids. We get to see pictures of their activities, the great home-cooked food they eat, and the playful times that the kids enjoy. She's been flexible when needed, and super helpful to us when in a pinch. I don't know other places to compare rates, but they have worked for us, so far. She also accepts Venmo - goodbye to the era of checks! If you can get in, HBD is totally worth it!!!

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.

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.