My kiddo started here when he was 2 1/2 and will be there until he starts TK in the fall. He has…read moreloved it there and so have I. The supportive staff are great to work with and I truly feel like my child is the best individual he can be as a result of being there. He is thoughtful and kind, waits his turn, shares, and is a joy to be around. The many works they have are as interesting as they are educational. I can't recommend Midtown highly enough. The teachers and staff here are astounding and I'm forever grateful to them.

I am forever grateful to the teachers at this school. My son thrived. The teachers took the time to…read morediscuss things with parents. The teachers are overwhelmingly patient and kind with the kids. I've never seen anything like it. There is NOTHING you would regret about enrolling your child in this school. The kids learn to garden, fold laundry, clean up messes, make bread and many many other things. They learn manners, hot to greet people and introduce themselves, body safety etc. match, language, all the things. I am forever grateful to have been apart of this school community.

nestled among the redwoods, the school offers an education that is both intellectually rigorous and…read moredeeply humane. learning here is not just about absorbing information, but about cultivating attention, kindness, curiosity, and ethical relationship... to oneself, to others, and to the living world. the rhythm of the days feels intentional and spacious. mindfulness, compassion, and inquiry are embodied through routine, ritual, and relationship. children are supported in developing emotional literacy alongside academic skills, learning how to sit with difficulty, resolve conflict, and care for one another with sincerity and respect. the teachers are attentive, thoughtful, and deeply committed... not only to education, but to the inner lives of the students. there is a palpable sense that each child is seen as a whole person, with their own temperament, questions, and unfolding path. the connection to nature is not ornamental; the redwoods, trails, and open air are active participants in the learning process, grounding education in sensory experience and reverence for the natural world. i am grateful to have gone here and if i lived in santa cruz and i had children... they would absolutely go here.

Tara is a unique and magical educational experience in the redwood forests near Land of Medicine…read moreBuddha. Our daughters attend and are thriving in the elementary and preschool programs. The preschool program is located in the heart of Soquel. The teachers are terrific and the children and community wonderful. While in Soquel proper, they do make weekly trips up to the redwoods to play and explore. It's an excellent program filled with creative activities, traditional Montessori education, and play. The elementary program is located within the Land of Medicine Buddha, nestled amongst the redwoods, where the children hike, play in the stream, and count banana slugs while on their way to the playground. The class sizes are small which allow our daughter to receive more attention and tailored education than in a traditional public school. Montessori-style teaching meets the student at their current level of development for each subject, providing flexibility and ensuring a child is challenged and not left behind or left waiting for their classmates to catch up. The elementary school teachers are wonderful, highly experienced, and a positive influence on our daughter. Lastly, the school ethos of compassion, mindfulness, inclusion, and kindness instill important values in our children and foster a culture of like-minded parents and teachers who share these same values. PS - Refreshingly, there are no screens at Tara. The children learn through their senses and through physical objects, not by the glow of pixels and hum of electricity.

After hearing how difficult it is to get kids in to childcare, we got our son on the waiting list…read moresuper early and paid $2096 for a spot a year in advance. When we were able to get in sooner elsewhere (five months prior to our start date with little acorns), they refused to give us our money back due to the "non-refundable deposit". I guess we should've known or expected this but still it seems like a ridiculous policy. They will have plenty of time to fill his spot and now we are out 2K. Moral of the story... don't give them a deposit

We couldn't speak more highly of the wonderful care we received over the past two years at little…read moreacorns. The teachers are warm, well educated, caring and so fun! The school is clean and bright. We were so impressed with the sweet touches: birthday circles, parent/teacher meetings, graduation ceremony, parenting workshops, options to give parent hours. We felt supported, as an entire family, from billing questions to changes in schedule. We will sincerely miss it!

My daughter has been going to Capitola Child Care (CCC) for about a year now and we couldn't be…read morehappier! She started out as a 1 year old who was very weary of new situations and other people caring for her. It didn't take her more than 2 weeks to act like she had been going there her whole life! My husband and I were nervous to put her in the care of someone other than us or grandparents. Teresa has been such a wonderful caregiver to our daughter! My daughter loves her days at CCC and I can barely get her to come home at the end of the day! We know Teresa loves and cares for all her kiddos like they are her own. We highly recommend CCC for anyone looking for that wonderful smaller home daycare for their child, you won't be disappointed!

Our daughter has been in Teresa's care for over a year now, and started when she was 6 months old…read more While it was so hard leaving my baby, I couldn't have been more at ease when I saw how loved she was every day at CCC. Theresa keeps me regularly updated all day via Brightwheel (which is amazing!), and always has new ways to keep the kids engaged, having fun, and learning. Teresa goes above and beyond to make each child feel loved and special, making her home feel as if it's their own. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the CCC family and appreciate Teresa's commitment to our daughter's growth. I wish I could give 1,000 stars!

Although we had the option to go to daycares closer to our home, Jesucita puts her whole heart into…read morecaring for our 12month old and I couldn't be more reassured of his wellbeing when he's not with me. It's clear to me that our boy loves her too, so I'm beyond grateful we found Ositos.

An incredibly enriching environment that both my daughters have been immersed in for over 5 years…read more In that time, Jesucita has not only fostered the growth and learning of my children, but her and her family have become family to us. We regularly hold events and cookouts with all the other families who attend. In addition, 'cita is far more reasonably.priced then any other daycare kn the area. Don't hesitate, join the ositos family now Whoever gave ositos a 1 star is an idiot and obviously hasn't sent their kids here for 5 years like I have. Don't just believe the bull crap from a pissy entitled parent who expected to rip a wonderful person off.

What a wonderful experience we had here. My 9yo daughter attended the 3-day snow-themed winter art…read morecamp and had a fantastic time. I was very impressed with artwork she brought home. She learned a lot and now we have gorgeous snow-themed art projects all around the house, it's like a winter wonderland. We will definitely try more classes and camps.

I love the Art Factory, I use their services for different things once in a while…read more.. Yvette is definitely trustworthy and very nice!

My child has been with My Little Einstein's daycare for a few years now & they have always been…read moreamazing! Angel and Gio are great with the kids and have always gone above and beyond to make sure everything is running smoothly. They have always updated me on how my daughter is doing and communication has always been great. My daughter always enjoys going to daycare and we have had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend them to anyone that may be looking for child care

When I moved out from the Bay Area to start my life over again with my new baby, I wanted so…read moredesperately to get back to workforce after being a SAHM for the past 2 years. Yes, with all the guilt I felt, I felt strongly and needed to start providing for myself and my little one. So I was referred to this place when my 3 year old was having a hard time adjusting being away from both my partner and I. Angel and Gio are rockstars! They have been a blessing to myself and my little one who continues to grow more knowledgeable. Every time I drop him off, he's already rushing to go inside or reaching for Gio to carry him. It's the sweetest thing to see him attached to another individual outside of myself or my partner. They are as more involved with my child's upbringing than myself. And that's okay. I know in the long haul for development purposes that this was the right choice. They were reasonable and extremely flexible with us. I would recommend this place 1000% over and that's because they send me memos, notes, lovely pictures of how my child is doing. Always updating me and ensuring that I'm involved with things that could help with his development. They go above and beyond to ensure your child is always getting the best out of their day, with play time, healthy home cooked meals and ensuring they at least get 30-1hr worths nap and I just don't know how they do it all, but they do because they are compassionate human beings who love our little one and you could totally tell by the way they handle their daycare. Lots of love towards these two!