Our child has grown socially and emotionally over the past two years thanks to the incredible…read moreinstruction and support from Little Wings. Their classrooms are flanked by two different outdoor spaces so children can explore their environment safely. There are sand boxes, a garden greenhouse, fun play structures, rotating theme pretend area, and a shallow creek to play in. Special guest appearances from some animal friends and librarians make their days exciting. We really enjoyed their annual Art Show where all the kids can show off their creations to parents and loved ones. Every teacher and staff members are incredibly kind and talented. We've made great parents friends and have plans to send our younger child there when the time comes. We feel lucky to have found Little Wings and encourage anyone looking for quality preschool education to set up a meeting with their team. Their director, Dani Burg, runs an incredible program that brings the best out of their students. She's also is fluent in Spanish!

This preschool has been by far the best I've found in North County SLO area. We searched Paso,…read moreTempleton, and Atascadero and were lucky to come across Little Wings. Dani and all of the staff are friendly and well qualified. They have a handy app so you can get photo updates on what your child is up to during the day. The facility is cozy, clean, and accommodating for atypical children and typically developing children alike. I love that they have the children eat snacks and lunch outside and play outside as much as possible when weather is accommodating. I highly recommend Little Wings to other parents searching for a friendly, happy, and learning centered place to have their child[ren] attend preschool! I can't say enough good things!

Atascadero Cooperative Preschool is an absolutely amazing place. This school not only welcomes…read moreparent participation, but actively encourages and requires it. Kids are allowed to be kids here, and learn through play. One of the most important things to take away from this is that this is a school, and not a day care. Your child will be stimulated, and will have great stories to tell at the end of each school day, whether it's about one of the pets in the classroom, or one of the field trips they go on.

We love this preschool! We have had 3 children attend over the last 6 years. The two who've…read morefinished were very well prepared for kindergarten with the skills they developed at the Atascadero Co-Op. Preschool. The family involvement makes this school uniquely successful. With an education background, I have high standards. This is not daycare. The program is a healthy combination of academics, creativity, exploration, and social development. My daughter loves to go to school! I highly recommend the Atascadero Co-Op. Preschool.

Our children have participated in the toddler, preschool, and after-school programs at Atascadero…read moreChildren's Center, and every experience has been wonderful. The teachers are caring, nurturing, and truly make learning fun for the kids. The center provides a strong educational foundation while also supporting social growth and development. We've been so grateful to see our children thrive in such a positive and supportive environment. Highly recommend!

We are so grateful for the ACC Toddler program. Our son has been apart of this program for about a…read moreyear and a half and we have loved seeing his growth. The staff are very friendly and provide us with feedback whenever needed. Our son has a ton of fun and comes home happy :)

First and foremost, my daughter LOVES this preschool, as do I. The director is a delight and very…read moreinformed regarding all of her students. She is cheery and professional and her staff is equally delightful. The children always seem happy to be there and I have had a really enjoyable experience at this school. THANK YOU!!

Fantastic preschool just a few minutes from downtown Atascadero. The instructors are all very…read moresweet, welcoming and inviting. Our son loves his days at preschool and has learned so much in the short time he has been with them. Since being with them he has learned excellent manners, boundaries and vocabulary. He is also a star at sharing (which we had trouble with prior to enrolling him here). Overall, very happy with the instructors and overall environment here.

Our 2.5 year old has been enrolled about a month now and the teaching team has been so wonderful…read morewith her. We love the class structure and lesson planning- not over ambitious or rigid! Within her first week of school she was counting to 20 and singing 3 new songs on her own. They allow for lots of outdoor play and art time. Ms. Julie and Ms. Meghan are super sweet and have always been helpful and attentive to all of our questions.

Amazing! Mrs. Tracy is incredible! Best decision ever…read more Highly recommend. I love the low teacher student ratio. The field trips are awesome and stress free. My daughter has learned so much in her time there. She will definitely be ready for kinder.

Our family loves going to Champions! The staff are wonderful and the kids have a great time. We…read morelove the flexibility of the program to work with our schedule. Summer Program was terrific and we are excited to continue going to the after school program! Thank you Champions!

From the owner: Champions at San Gabriel Elementary located at 8500 San Gabriel Rd. in Atascadero, CA is designed…read morewith your child's fun, health, safety, and childhood education in mind.

Wonderful program! As a former preschool teacher I am very picky, and Li'l Blessings never let me…read moredown. Loving teachers and nurturing environment. Really the best of both worlds here as you have the comfort of a home daycare paired with the curriculum of a center. There is always something fun going on at Li'l Blessings! In addition to the regular classroom, they have a wonderful outside classroom and play area, great for hands on learning adventures. The owners are very experienced and both have many years working in daycare and tons of education in the field as well. My daughter was more than prepared for Kindergarten after spending 2 years here. She knew her letters, numbers and some basic phonics and it was all taught in such a fun way! I would recommend this program in a heartbeat. I looked at multiple home daycares and centers in Atascadero and Li'l Blessing was by far the best program our city had to offer. Can't say enough good things about them!

Omg just had a random memory come back. I don't want to say the name but I believe there were two…read moreof them, Italian teachers. And one of would walk around tossing a marker in the air and catching it and I remember him dropping it in front of girls with skirts and totally looking up their skirts. Totally disgusting. Also remember the garbage health teacher who made gays feel bad and was just not a good teacher. Keep your propaganda out of public schools. Go down the hill to north county if your convictions are that strong. They're not? They pay garbage down there? Yeah so just indoctrinate these kids. I do remember amazing English and math teachers. Specifically ms Roberts was amazing and so nurturing. And I hate math but she made me love it. Mr taber was so amazing and fun, kids were total asses to him. Mrs McDonald was.... Interesting, but totally above the board. But yeah. This place did not help me grow or learn at all. Paso was way better to me and that's not saying much.

What an atrocity! Shame on the selfish, self-centered head football coach Vic Cooper, his staff,…read moreand athletic director, Sam DeRose, of Atascadero High School. These adults, whom presumably teach our children through mentorship and as role models, chose to only use the same handful of football players in each game. ALL SEASON LONG. Perhaps the coaches in their leadership positions felt the small group of players were the best choices to gain an advantage in order to win games. Unfortunately, AHS football's win/loss record proves otherwise at 0-10. As players came off the field at turnovers, breathing hard with hands on their hips or leaning over at the waist, there was no apparent consideration given by the coaching staff for the football players' exhausted conditions. Because the same group of players were sent right back in at the next turnover. To make matters worse, some of those boys were used to play both offensive and defensive positions, resulting in zero opportunity for a break between plays. The long faces of the unused players along the sidelines changed over the season from hopeful, to disappointed, to bitter. The fault lies squarely on the backs of Cooper and DeRose. The prevailing nepotism within the AHS coaching staff has thrown a dark cloud over the young men, supporting parents, and the entirety of the school, including their Boosters club. At the beginning of summer practice, Vic Cooper stated to parents and players alike, that those who did not attend each and every practice (often in triple digit heat), each workout in the school weight room, and each meeting, would not be a starting player when the season began. Shockingly, these rules applied to some and not others. The majority of those who attended all the practices and weight lifting, as mandated by Coach Cooper (the rule maker), saw little or NO actual playing time during games, as they were never offered the opportunity to go in. What a shame. But worse, what lesson does this teach our next generation? The players who experienced consistent field times during games were, more often than not, direct relatives and/or living with AHS football coaches. Atascadero High School placed Vic Cooper as Varsity head football coach with assistant coaches Sam DeRose (AHS Athletic Director) and Ryan Cooper (Vic Cooper's brother), among others. The JV Head coach is Christian Cooper (Vic Cooper's brother), with assistant coach John Hurst (Vic Cooper's brother-in-law). The Freshman had coach is Ben Tomasini (Vic Cooper's cousin). AHS's starting quarterback had the last name of Cooper. The two starting running backs and defensive backs last names were Cooper. The starting running back and linebacker's last name was DeRose. AHS coaching staff routinely used those players not related to them, to bring the football into an advantageous position for touchdown, then pull the talented players out to send in their family member(s) in order to increase their own relative's stats for possible football scholarships and college entry. Guess what? IT WORKED, folks! The same consideration to family members was given when carrying the football for yardage. Spectators and family members seated in the stands openly expressed their concern and disgust over the repeated advantage given to relatives of the coaching staff. Grumbles from AHS football players also grew louder with every game lost. However, with the current coaching dynasty in place, people (parents/guardians or players themselves) were intimidated to speak up because of Vic Cooper's warning during the parent meeting at the beginning of the year: Any whining or complaining from players or parents, and your child will not see game time. What BS! The starting Cooper quarterback routinely threw his helmet during games and screamed along the sidelines. One might place blame solely on Vic Cooper's selfish nepotism, but that may not be accurate. The athletic director, Sam DeRose, is also responsible for the athletes. DeRose, however, is either caught up in the strangle hold of the Coopers, or he has chosen to turn a blind eye to the tragedy. What a shame. Possible scholarships have been stripped away from good Senior football players, all to benefit the coaching staff's own. Shame on DeRose, whose own son was a starting player, who rarely attended summer practices and weights, who routinely walked out from watching game highlights, who could be heard by those in the stands during game time as he yelled at this father while standing next to him on the sidelines. Members of the Atascadero High School Orange and Grey Boosters have gone from whispering among themselves to outright talking about the lack of propriety shown to the school and football program. Many pulled their monetary support. The win/loss record of the past few years shows a total lack of regard in a desire to win. When coaches place themselves above positions they were hired to fulfill, there can be no winners or positive outcome.