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.

Couldn't be more thankful and appreciative to this school, its director and all of the staff. Our…read moreson attends here. Before enrolling we found out he needed hearing aids and had a speech delay. The director and every single teacher made it such a priority to learn about and support his needs and to ease our worries. They have gone above and beyond ever since in countless ways. We warned them he would not sleep for a nap, which was our experience at a previous school. Every parent knows, your child is much happier and much kinder to you when they have napped and it's just healthier for them. They told us to not worry, and they would be there with him to comfort him to help him relax and sleep. Needless to say, they worked their magic and this boy finally naps at school!!!!. His entire mood and happiness has improved so much since attending here. Picking your child up at the end of the day and knowing they feel safe and loved and happy is the best thing! You will not find more patient, loving, and caring teachers anywhere else. I now recommend this place to everyone I talk to. They truly have been such a blessing. And the crazy thing is... They are so fairly priced!

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!

Sending our two boys to Sunshine House Preschool in Martinez has been such a wonderful decision…read more They absolutely love it there, and knowing they are excited to see their friends and teachers every morning gives us complete peace of mind. The teachers are uniquely caring, patient, and organized. They've built a warm, safe space where our sons have truly blossomed into more confident, independent, and happy little boys. We chose Sunshine House because my boss recommended it--her son went there 18 years ago! It's amazing that after all this time, the school hasn't lost a bit of its magic or high standards. Thank you to the incredible staff for everything you do for our family. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly nurturing preschool.

We've been at CiL for about a year now, and we love it there. My son felt at home within days of…read morestarting, which is no surprise given how comfortable the teachers are to be around. This school is exactly what I want in a preschool: it's clean and organized, comfortable, and welcoming in every way. The teachers are all well experienced, and unlike some schools where teachers come and go frequently, the teachers here have been at CiL for years. Throughout the current Shelter in Place, CiL has made every effort to connect with students, holding virtual classes throughout the week, sending regular updates, and staying in touch with parents. I am confident that thanks to their hard work, my son's return to preschool (post SIP) will be a smooth one. I cannot thank CiL enough for being so good to my son and all the other kids there. I love knowing that when I'm at work, my child is in a place where he is cared for and respected, while also held accountable for showing the same care and respect to his peers.

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.

My son has been attending this school for the past few months. He is enjoying the experience. The…read morefaculty are nice and friendly.

The midhill school is amazing. I had 3 kids go through this program and all the teachers are so…read moresweet and caring. The infant class teachers were so loving and my kids loved them all. The 2s and 3s teachers were so nice and kept me up to date on theirs day. The pre-k class prepared them very well for kindergarten and they came home everyday excited to tell me about the fun projects they did like gardening, papermache planets, ice castles and they even did the cutest dance for their winter fest. Amazing school.

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 daughter attended stepping stones from ages 2-5 and loved every minute of it! Each of their…read moreclassrooms is well thought out with age appropriate toys, multiple activities throughout the day, peaceful naps and loving teachers. We received support for lots of milestones including potty training, peer interaction and engagement, fine motor skills. Their T-K program also laid a strong foundation for letter, number, shape and color recognition through activities that felt like play, cute songs and arts and crafts. We could not be happier that we chose the Stepping Stones family.

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I have been taking my daughter here since she was about 3 months old. When her dad and I originally…read morestarted looking we were very nervous and scared and probably looked at 6 different daycares before we had our visit here. When it comes to my child I am very particular (as I sure most parents are). When doing the tour the teachers were very patient with answering all of my thousands of questions and addressing my concerns. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Everyone is friendly. Everyone shows every child love and compassion and has their own personal bonds with the children. I love how when I pick my daughter London up different teachers (who aren't even her teachers) tell me about little things that they see her doing. The school has been very accommodating and flexible with my different schedules and requests. They communicate very well with the parents (through email and bulletin board) on the different changes that are happening/ going on. I have visited many daycares and this school in particular has a very warm, welcoming homey feel that the students (including my daughter) and myself feel when you walk in. I am so so sad that me and my daughter will be moving to a different city and that is the only reason why I would ever move her to a different school. As far as curriculum and development go. My daughter has been here since she was 3 months old (she's extremely advanced already on her own) but she was crawling by 5 months old, walking at 9 months and she is now talking and articulating small sentences at 1 years if you want a safe, loving, protective environment for your child, this is the place. By the way, all of pictures are different ranges of ages. And I used to text her teacher every few hours for updates when she first started!

I've been taking my toddler here for the past three years. Mrs.Ariana is normally the one that…read morealways takes care of my toddler well without any troubles caused. I hope she gets paid and treated well for all the work she does.

We've been part of the Kidz Planet family for six years with our two children, and we can't say…read moreenough great things about this school. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and truly invested in every child. The school is well-run, communicates regularly through the app with updates and photos, and hosts fun family events throughout the year. We also have to mention the food--our son graduated two years ago and still says Kidz Planet had his favorite meals! We're so grateful for the love and care our family has received over the years and highly recommend Kidz Planet to anyone looking for an amazing preschool.

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!

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.