I don't know where to begin! This place is the absolute best preschool around. Miss Mary and all…read moreof the teachers are there because they LOVE children and this is obvious from the second you walk in the door. My son would be so excited to go to school each and every single day. He'd get into the car after school and yell, "I LOVE SCHOOL!" and would beg to be the first child at school each day and want to be the last to leave. I never had to worry about my son being well cared for as I would receive a phone call in addition to a written notification of any bumps and scraps that occurred. Today I watched my son stand on the stage and sing the cutest songs ever and have a video full of memories that will be cherished forever. If you are considering a preschool for your child in the Martinez area, do not pass them by! They're great. They're open from 7 - 6 with preschool being from 8 - 12, and offer various pricing programs based on your preschool/childcare needs.

Couldn't ask for a better preschool for our kids. The teacher/student ratio is excellent and the…read morestaff are the most loving and welcoming. We love the play based approach to learning and the school offers lots of flexibility in the day length. The teachers have been so receptive to our thoughts and work with our child's needs. We recommend MHC to all our friends.

Our son is finishing up his time at sunshine house Martinez. He is graduating and moving onto…read morekindergarten in the fall. We can't thank Sunshine house and all the staff/teachers enough for everything they have done for our son. He has excelled and show such progress during T-K. They have prepared him for his next step and we can't thank Sunshine house enough. We are so excited our daughter will attending in the fall as well!

After being stay at home for over 3 years, I wanted to make sure we found the best place for our…read moredaughter, when I was unexpectedly hired for a position I could not pass up. We toured a few places and Sunshine house had always been on our list. My husband's siblings also attended sunshine house and they are in their late 20s now. Some places we had toured were below the bar and others very education focused. Sunshine house felt right, felt safe, and conveniently located/priced. We jumped at the opportunity to enroll. We are coming to the end of our Sunshine house journey after 2 years of smiles, learning, love and friendship. We will miss all the wonderful teachers, kids and families. I am so glad we made the right choice. Our girl has really found her voice, built her confidence and is ready to take on big kid school. Such a difference from the little girl who was afraid to approach other kids at the park and cried at drop offs the first couple of weeks. Our only regret is not utilizing pizza night earlier. It's such a cool experience for the kids and a nice break for the parents. We would definitely do it all again.

My child attended CiL for a little over a year before going to kindergarten and during a trying…read moretime for the site as there was not only Covid in full force, with a population not eligible for vaccines, but the nonprofit which runs the school was about to embark on a large renovation/building project at the site. We had a great experience with the teachers and really appreciated the safety focus they had for the kids. Though we didnt get to benefit from it, I really like the association with the Choice in Aging senior services next door and could see that being a real plus for everyone in the future when things calm down. They have moved the preschool to a different area of the site temporarily to prepare for a multiphase construction and it looks really nice. The site will benefit from wholesale renovation as it is aged. I went 4 stars because of things independent of the care of the kids, basically the administrative aspects (pricing, planning, communication, etc) were frustrating. I would not hesitate to send my child there again but be prepared to have some frustrating moments.

We really love this school. It's a real gem…read more We had our daughter in a different school and after a year, we decided to just look around to see what else was out there. We knew this was our school just when we visited. Our daughter loved it so much she cried when we left. The teachers, Ms. Jan, Ms. Christine, Ms. Sharyn, and Ms. Manya are all amazing and have been there forever. Many of the teachers have sent their own kids there. The classes are so calm and organized and our daughter is just thriving. She has learned so much - she's coming home singing songs in Spanish and talking about map activities they are doing. She loves to play circle time with her teddies. Ms. Gina, the director, is so on it and clearly loves the kids. She's very responsive and organized. They just moved into a brand new addition to the building which is beautiful. It is well-thought out and impressively organized. They are also really COVID conscious which I've super appreciated. We feel so grateful we found this place. It's made all of our lives so much better. Couldn't recommend more.

What an amazing place for kids! My daughter joined just before her 3rd birthday and has been…read moreflourishing at Story Garden since. Melissa's approach to learning is everything we hoped for in a preschool. She also has incredible support from Alejandra to create a great hands on and warm environment for the students. At an age where kids are so impressionable, Story Garden encourages exploration and outside/outdoor adventure while also teaching how to operate within a group, all while building confidence and a sense of self identity that I'm sure will be huge when the time comes to transition to kindergarten. My daughter's personality, emotional and cognitive intelligence have all blossomed at Story Garden, and her love for her teachers and classmates is inspiring. Cannot recommend enough.

We absolutely hit the jackpot when we found Story Garden Preschool. Melissa, her staff, and the…read moreprogram were exactly what we hoped for and much much more. All of the staff were kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about child development. The activities and materials that Melissa provided were creative and engaging, which facilitated a ton of growth in my son over the school year. Social emotional development was our main priority and we genuinely believe that his time at Story Garden played a large role in helping him become a kind and caring friend and overall great little kid. We are extremely grateful for our experience at Story Garden and would highly recommended again and again.

I can't say enough great things about this school. All of my kids attended here for preschool and…read moreTK. The teachers are wonderful and we really wanted a play-based program. You can't beat the outdoor space along with chickens. This is a co-op so you will volunteer more than a traditional drop off preschool, but you will build a community of like-minded families. I have made life-long friends here and after having kids, making friends can be tough. I loved getting to know the kids in the class and my own kids loved having me there with them.

I tried visiting their afternoon playtime to meet the teachers a couple of times before signing up…read more One time I signed up, showed up, and was turned away at the door because they didn't have enough sign ups to host the play time that night. A phone call or email letting me know that ahead of time would've been nice, because I had loaded my two kids in the car and my husband left work early to be there since they requested to meet both parents during the playgroup. The next time, same thing. I later found out that I can't bring my younger baby during my volunteer hours, which are required every other week. If my son were to attend. So in the long run, it really doesn't work if you have more than one child anyway. That information would've been helpful before I rearranged our lives to accommodate the school twice.

Our children have been attending for 4 years. We love the teachers and the attention and care they…read moregive to every child. Their community events are especially fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for daycare in this area

If you are looking for a daycare or PreK class, look no further. My son is in his final months of…read morePreK before embarking to Kindergarten in the Fall. He has loved his time at Stepping Stones since he was 2 years old. He has made great friends, learned so much & has a blast. All the teachers are amazing and so helpful. Ms. Francie and Ms. Lydia have been wonderful and are great communicators with updates and reminders. I also have a now 1st grader who attended for 2 years, and she loves picking up her little brother so she can go hug all the teachers & see what crafts are set up in the classrooms. PreK has special visits with the Carlton Senior Living next door, which my daughter loved participating in. The visits have continued with my sons class this year. We have never regretted our choice in sending our kids to Stepping Stones.

Sadly my daughter's last day here was Aug.1st. My spouse and I cannot thank the staff, and teachers…read moreenough for all of the great teaching, guidance, and care that was provided for our daughter to get her prepared for transitioning to Tk at a new elementary school. This KinderCare provided the best learning environment, and there aren't enough kind words to express our gratitude. We would also like to give a special thank you to the centers director Christina, and teachers Ms. Cassie, and Ms. Marry.

Been taking my daughter here for a few years now. Every member of staff that I have ever met there…read morehas been friendly sweet and willing to help. They have always treated my daughter like one of their own and there's not a group of women I'd rather have taking care of and educating my kid.

My daughter attended Kidz Planet in Concord for about a year and a half, and my wife and I couldn't…read morehave been happier with the experience. She would come home every day singing new songs and excitedly sharing the games she had learned at school. As first-time parents navigating the daycare world, we couldn't have asked for a better place than Kidz Planet. Celia and the team were nothing short of amazing. One thing that really stood out was their communication system. Whether it was for security updates or general news, their consistent updates and the photos they shared were incredible. It made us feel so connected to her day--we'd review the photos together and talk about everything she did. The level of detail and care in their communication was truly unmatched. Thank you again to the entire Kidz Planet team. Our daughter misses you all so much!

Kidz Planet has given us the most amazing teachers and school program we could have ever imagined…read more Both of our daughters grew up here and were nurtured every step of the way. We developed lifelong relationships with the teachers, whose dedication and love shaped our children into the wonderful, smart girls they are today. For the past five years, Kidz Planet has provided inclusive, fun, and enriching environments that foster young minds and warmly welcome families. I feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced early childhood development for our girls with such a passionate and caring team of educators.

We have been really happy with our experience at St. Catherine of Siena School. The sense of…read morecommunity is strong and welcoming, and the teachers truly care about their students. Both of our children have thrived under their guidance and instruction academically, socially, and emotionally. It's clear that the staff is dedicated to helping each child grow and feel supported. Our kids are happy going to school here and that's what is most important. We're very grateful to be part of this school and would absolutely recommend St. Catherine of Siena to families looking for a nurturing, high-quality education.

St. Catherine of Siena School truly feels like home. Our family has met so many wonderful people,…read moreand we've become part of a warm, uplifting community of supportive parents and teachers. The teachers and staff are incredibly welcoming and deeply committed to every student's growth and well being. Having our child attend St. Catherine of Siena has been a blessing for our entire family We couldn't imagine a better place for their education and development.

Pulled my daughter out after ONE MONTH. Kids are mean, and when your child is picked on (or poked…read morein the eye as mine was) NO ONE TELLS YOU. I found out from my then 3 year old. Question some of the staff and their attitudes. Owner is rude, money hungry. It's pretty sad. Ms Keri is the ONLY AWESOME person there.

My girls started Creekside in 2009 and I wouldn't have them anywhere else. All the teachers are…read moreawesome and the pre-k class is great. I feel like my kids learned so much from the school. Not just numbers and letters, but basic life skills, too. They have flexible scheduling so you aren't forced to pay for days or times you don't need. Depending on the hours your kid is there, they serve breakfast, lunch and snack. The food is healthy not junk. Their charges are really reasonable compared to other area schools, believe me I looked at schools in Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Concord. I would totally recommend this to anyone looking for preschool - full or half day.