EFS has been an amazing resource for our family since 2020. Our son (15) began working with Sean…read more(who is amazing) and is now working with Ella. Our son has improved his grades, he has become confident in reaching out to his teachers and advocating for himself and is more confident participating in class. Ella has provided us with other resources, goes above and beyond with helping him and joins our meetings with his school if needed. EFS/Ella is helping our son tremendously and we have enjoyed working with her and Sean!

My son was at a crossroads. After his first year in college, feeling isolated from Covid and seeing…read moremental health decline, I realize as a mother, I could not help him. He wanted to show me he was strong, independent and will succeed. As a mother, I was seeing a brave kid crumbling inside. I knew I needed help. I wanted a "life coach" to kind of take me out of the equation. After interviewing several therapists, I came across EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SPECIALISTS. Here was not just one person but a team! After the initial interview, they began right away working with my son. And, they continue to work on his behalf as well. They have tutors, coaching, life skills . . . I can't say enough!

Lisa Kaku was also my son's 5th grade teacher and my son tells me she was not very nice and had no…read morepatience and yelled a lot. He did not learn much the entire year he went there. Needless to say we transfered him.

We love our teacher ...Mr. Noble. This guy is into being a first grade teacher! He knows how to…read moreconnect with the classroom.

I graduated from here 2 years ago and this school is amazing!…read moreI'm wanting to become a staff here because I am so very grateful for all you guys. Thanks again for all of your support and kindness to me. I would like to thank all of The Given Tree classroom and the amazing staff!

My son went to this school they refused to help him learn how to read .I feel they were more…read morefocused on the pay check. I had a therapist that came to my house to help me with his behavior ,untell one day the therapist decided to grab my child by the back of the neck and toss him on the ground. The principal at cypress hired him and told my son to shake his hand ,when I told the man Never touch my son again !! The principal forced my son to shake his hand .. from this day he still doesn't know how to read ,I blame this school. I was able to teach him doing home school but they refused for me to do so ,of the fact they get a fat pay check ..

Christie Johnson is a fraud! She has stolen hundreds of dollars from me that I have had to recover…read morethrough courts and disputes. Pay very close attention to your invoice numbers and dates!! I received multiple invoice numbers for the same dates of service (and ones I did not approve) and different amounts. A huge red flag raised when I started receiving calls and e-mails that I owed money and bringing this up to Christie- she stated it's pending but you have paid. Than the same one would come again! This happened over and over for severe months... To date, Christie has not and will not take care of this! I always trusted Christie since I enrolled my daughter with her and when I honestly brought up this concern as well as our last session because school was ending, she backlashed (didn't show up for set and paid appointmen/s) and has made no effort to correct the issue. AFTER POSTING ON NEXTDOOR- I see this is a common practice for her ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A YOUNG SINGLE MOTHER!! BEWARE OF THIS LADY- when things are pointed out, she will get nasty and vindictive!

Christie runs a professional student centric operation. I brought my son who was a midyear…read moretransfer from a different school district to Petaluma school district. The math program in his old school (in Walnut Creek) was much different. Kristy was more than helpful with putting together a game plan for him to succeed and her staff is excellent. They are more than just tutors. They try to understand your students' needs and try to match the right personality with your child and are more than open to feedback concerning which tutor might be the best fit for your child. I also appreciate the fact that as a parent, I'm not pushed over to the sidelines in this tutoring process.

Alas, now CLOSED (at this location), although the tutors themselves continue to serve the students…read morebut individually. It was a great idea.

My child has participated in several of the science workshops through Grade A Tutoring Center and…read morehas absolutely loved every one, and comes home so excited to share what he's learned. What an amazing group of local educators assembled in one place. Petaluma is a lucky town to have such a wonderful resource--goodbye national chains that call themselves tutoring centers!

We love love LOVE River. Our oldest went there from K to 5th and the only reason we didn't let her…read morefinish 6th grade there was because River doesn't have a Jr. High/middle school program and I prefer smaller middle schools for our kids so when she got into the middle school program at this other school, we moved her. It was a hard decision that I still sometimes regret. Just like any education programs, give it some time and have faith in the system, good results will show before too long. Montessori schools assigns lots of works to their students during school time (4-6 assignments completed each day plus research projects/teamwork projects) so some students might have a harder time in the beginning but there's also no homework which allows quality family time and the time for extra activities after school. No gradings which allows kids to like learning and wants to learn. Montessori education also provides the freedom to choose how much time students want to spend with each subject but yet still comply with the CA curriculum standards. The idea is for the students to challenge themselves to want to do better each time and they have just the right tools there to help the kids to do so. Doesn't that sound more like the real world/jobs after schools? Need I say more? Learning is just more fun and practical at River! Oh did I mentioned about their Science Fair and the International Family Fair and the Sustainable Creator's Fair that's all open to the public??? Today at the parent teacher conference with my kid's new teacher at the middle school, I was told she's kind, and she is doing well in all subjects. Top 20 percent of her age group in reading thanks to River's excellence Montessori education that positively reinforced their students to want to do harder and better. I am not the only parent from River that have this "after River experience" in fact, many have mentioned the similar experiences with their kids after River so if anyone ever questioned how the students are doing after River Montessori... they are doing great! If you are interested in learning about non traditional / alternative educations for your little one but still has your hesitations, schedule a tour with them and see the River magics with your own eyes!

A free public Montessori school! We love the school, especially after paying for private…read moreMontessori preschool for both our kiddos in another area. Our kids both love their guides and their friends. The staff has done a great job making the best of the available space. We're so happy we made the choice to go here.

Imagine paying this amount of money to watch your grandchild's sense of self deteriorate and his…read moreemotional world crumble.

My husband and I could not imagine a more idyllic environment for our daughter in which to be…read moreeducated during these formative years! Spring Hill is an absolutely wonderful school. Our daughter started in the preschool program at age 3. She will be starting 1st grade in the Fall, and we definitely plan on her continuing for many years to come. In general, I think any school community is comprised of four groups--leadership, teachers, students, and parents--and Spring Hill has blown us away with the quality of each of these groups at their school. The head of the school, Shaharazad, is nothing short of a trailblazer, which she has especially demonstrated with her leadership since the pandemic. Her authentic passion and care for the students are evident in all of our interactions with her. Additionally, my husband and I wish we had the kind of teachers our daughter has had at Spring Hill! We have loved each teacher that has taught our daughter. From what we've seen, they all provide their students a high level of individualized care and support and exhibit incredible passion and teaching skills in their classrooms. In addition to encouraging personalized learning, creativity, connection to nature, and pursuing individual areas of interest, Spring Hill also places a strong emphasis on what it means to be an engaged and compassionate member of our global community, and I think this makes a genuine difference. Not only has our daughter befriended many of her classmates, we also truly enjoy the company of the other parents. The opportunities for us to connect with other families, either on playdates or group activities, have always been enjoyable, and our genuine appreciation for the other students and families only continues to grow with time. My husband and I feel blessed that Spring Hill is an option for us. I really believe it offers one of the highest quality educational experiences in the area, and we are so grateful our daughter is there!

Having sampled Shivie & Cemaaji's "RAW": 1. Key Lime Pie…read more2. Kale Chips 3. Strawberry Cheesecake 4. Macadamian, Banana, and Green Vegetable, Smoothies 5. Tacos 6. Pizzas 7. Granola 8. Chocolate 9. Crackers I can definitely say "Team Raw is as good as it gets!" So, yes, you can go to Whole Foods & spend your whole paycheck. Or you can go to Cafe Gratitude and pay approximately $14.00 for a shredded carrot. OR you can empower yourself and learn the art of cooking great tasting food "hands on" with Team Raw. Whether you want to start a "healthy cleanse" but don't know where to begin; don't have the time (because of your hectic work schedule) to prepare "heathy food;" want to become part of a healthy community; or just want toexperience something new - Shivie & Cemaaji will put you on the road to success & empower you with simple recipes you can create on your own ... I highly suggest signing up for one of their ongoing worshops - great people, great compassion, great knowledge. Team Raw is a great addition to the San Francisco Community. Check them out at: http://teamraw.com Wishing the best of all possible worlds, Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason

So I have known Shivie and Cemaaj for years now and I can tell you that no one in the city makes…read morebetter raw food. They are not some new agers from Marin trying to make a buck off of a trend, they are loving kind peeps who really care about what goes in your body. Shivie is my inspiration: she lost pretty much a whole person in weight and by choice gave up a successful career that was slowly killing her. She turned her devotion to health and wholeness in the direction of food a few years ago, and I couldn't be happier ( though I miss my Kundalini classes). Her and Cemaaj's raw food is exceptional. Kale chips are light and spicy. Wraps taste like everything in them (not just one mushed up flavor). gRAWnola is wonderful with yogurt in the morning or just as a snack. Crackers, pizza...each is a mouthful of wonderful combinations of flavors. Even though I am quite versed in raw cuisine, I think I will take one of their classes in the new year. Next time you see them at the Farmers Market...go for it! Your stomach and body will be so proud of you.

Ms. Carolynn and Laura have been such a huge and wonderful part of our lives. When we first moved…read moreto Petaluma we searched all over town for an in-home daycare that would offer quality care at an affordable price for the times that we needed. That narrowed the field quite a bit immediately. With a little more research it was quickly evident that Carolynn's stands apart from the rest. Here's how: While Carolynn runs a small operation, she is professional and offers many things that come with the bigger organizations. She is priced competitively. She offers extended care, before and after the normal school day at a small additional rate. (Extended care was HUGE for our family.) She helps to build community by offering several annual and monthly events including drum class, wood shop class, parent nights, and potlucks. Carolynn offers breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack to the kids. She serves organic foods for the most part. She also has a beautiful garden and nearly everyday she serves produce from her garden to the kids (which the kids often helped to plant and harvest). The kids learn so much about taking care of plants and really enjoy eating all the veggies. Aside from the garden, Carolynn has a small above ground fish pond (not in the school area), small colorful birds, chickens, and many play areas in the school yard. She is a huge animal lover and her beloved dogs and cat mingle with the students throughout the day. Her love of and respect for animals is shared with the kids. In the classroom, Carolynn and Laura work as a united team. They are consistent, kind, fun, and firm. They use a positive discipline approach to correcting misbehaviors. The kids learn many important life skills like putting their things away, hanging their coat, washing their hands before eating, meditation and giving thanks. Students learn through themes (ex: rainforest) and practice all sorts of skills through independent work. They focus on one letter and number each day and the hand sign that goes with it. Both Carolynn and Laura communicate easily and often with parents. We don't go more than a couple days without a picture or a story in text-form. It always brightens our day. When they have successes or concerns with our son they share them immediately. Carolynn seeks solutions to any problems in a loving and persistent manner, often seeking parent participation in the solution. Carolynn and Laura know our son. They really know him. He is VERY energetic, opinionated, caring, and intelligent. So, in short, he's a handful. We couldn't imagine any place better for him. He goes to a daycare (school) where the adults care for him. They are consistent in their expectations of him. And he is challenged by them. We are very thankful we enrolled our son in Carolynn's Montessori and had 3 wonderful years there! We can not wait until our younger son starts there! (Many families send multiple kids through her program!)

Our son loves going to Carolynn's. When I say we are visiting Carolynn's, he runs to the door…read moreyelling, "Visit Carolynn's! Visit Carolynn's!" We can't get out the door fast enough. And he always comes home with new phrases or idea about what is going on around him. He's not even two, yet, and we see his mind is open a little bit more each time he comes home. It is run out of her home, but it is a separate, good-size, room. In addition, the children go out back and play in an amazing play-yard. They also help garden and feed the chickens and clean up. Carolynn is wonderful with the children. She really understands them, since she has been working with kids for many years. Her experience shows and helps us, since this is our first child. Her two assistants, Joanie and Geneva are also fabulous. They are all so patient and understanding with the kids. We couldn't be happier with where we send our son.