Wonderful teachers in a cute school. Full Curriculum is rotated monthly and teachers are friendly…read moreand caring. Spanish is also taught

My daughter received a puncture wound and nasty permanent scar in the center of her forehead from…read morethe faulty playground equipment there. Director Jennifer Easterman showed zero empathy and when I went to visit the site found one of the teachers taking a nap outside!! We removed our daughter from this school and found a positive peaceful protected space at Acqua Montessori in Terra Linda.

This is the best daycare in Sonoma County. My children attended this school for three years, and we…read moreonly left because we had to move. Both of our children loved every teacher and every classroom they were in throughout the years. They were always excited to go to TLE, and they believed that every classmate was their friend. The classrooms were lovely, clean and well organized. The meal plan was superb, and very convenient. The outdoor play areas were large, shaded, customized to age range and abilities, and filled with bikes, water pads, and sensory toys. Communication with the director, Kenzie, and assistant director, Rosie, was immediate, considerate and thorough. Our eldest was fully prepared for kindergarten when she graduated from TLE. She understood classroom dynamics and expectations, and she had mastered measurable skills in language, reading, math and art. Our youngest was loved and nurtured during his time at TLE, and the teachers were incredible at supporting us during potty-training and different developmental stages. There is a lot of love, care, and attention to detail in this safe, professional and fun little school. We miss it a lot!

Ms. Kenzie is one of the first people we interacted with at the school, and she instantly made us…read morefeel like we belonged. She's warm, welcoming, and has this effortless way of connecting with both kids and parents, which, in my book, is a rare and magical combo. My kids absolutely adores her, and I can see why. She brings such positive energy and always seems to be in ten places at once, without missing a beat. She's also incredibly organized! The kind of person who somehow makes school events, updates, and reminders feel easy to keep up with (and I barely remember what day it is). You can tell she really cares about the families and puts her heart into the work. We feel lucky to have someone like Ms. Kenzie at the school, it's made all the difference for our family!

I can't say enough great things about Mixed Greens!!! Our son LOVED going to school from day one :)…read morewhen we went to pick him up he had the biggest smile on his face and didn't want to leave! Everyday he says how excited he is to go to school... it's just so priceless to see that sparkle of joy and curiosity in his eyes. He constantly mentions how everyone is just do kind, fun and welcoming. We looked at many preschools and knew it in our hearts that Mixed Greens was the right place for him. We know how early childhood education is extremely important because it is the foundation for their emotional and social development. Mixed Greens has a Reggio Emilia approach that is incredibly thoughtful in so may ways and rooted in the belief that children experience the world and express themselves in a hundred different languages (like words, movement, drawings, paintings, buildings, sculptures, and more), recognizing that children are extremely capable of having agency to lead their learning process. Mixed Greens is much more than a traditional preschool and truly creates an environment that develops the whole child to inspire a life-long love for learning. Thank you Heather Ashton Black and the entire staff for creating this amazing preschool and allowing us be part of that beautiful family!

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Grow with me is amazing, I had my son in the program until he started TK and I truly can't…read morerecommend the staff enough! Julia and Brigid are caring, fun and always have a great theme for the curriculum each month! All of the staff truly care about the kids they take care of and you can tell from the first interaction. From admin to the teachers, Grow with me brings the community vibe that we all need to each day.

We really love Grow With Me. My infant son started a few weeks before the transition to Cotati and…read morehas been full time since August 1st. Our son has had such a great time getting to interact with other infants, toddlers, and loving care givers. The first few days after daycare he was so excited and happy that he zoomed around the room with energy left over from the exciting day. I feel my child is safe with Leanne, Julia and the grow with me teachers. Leanne is approachable and open to feedback.

Teachers were so helpful during my first weeks of taking my child to care. They would give me…read moreupdates throughout the day to let me know how my child was doing which gave me a piece of mind. I think Sai's Sprouts was definitely a great option, because the environment and the teachers felt very safe.

They didn't inform parents but kept a 9year-old boy with all the 3-5 kid during COVID lockdown,…read morewhile parents were not allowed on campus. This was addressed with the Sia's and blew it off. More to follow...

Michelle and her staff have created a wonderful environment for play, learning and growth…read more Our son started at Panda Garden when he was 20 months old, and it has been a very positive experience. Now, nearly 2 years later, he is moving to preschool, and will bring with him a great foundation for that next step - language skills, eating well, sharing, and so many other things that he has learned thanks to Panda Garden. The facility is clean, safe, and organized, with great indoor and outdoor spaces. Our son LOVES the food and always eats well. Panda Garden has a weekly curriculum, with lots of seasonal, cultural and academic activities (including Moon Festival, New Years, gardening, the seasons, counting and so much more). They also take field trips to the local parks to help get that extra energy out. Panda Garden was recommended to us from a friend, and we are so glad that it was. We highly recommend it to any parent looking for Mandarin immersion for their little one!

Our daughter attended Panda Garden from 15 months to 3+ years (graduating to preschool) and the…read moreexperience surpassed all of my expectations. From day one, Panda was like a second home for my daughter, and her teachers made her feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. The care at Panda is exceptional. Michelle regularly rotates toys and equipment to keep things fresh and engaging, clearly prioritizing the kids' experience over profit. She sends photos and updates throughout the day, which helps parents stay connected to their kids' activities and experiences. The curriculum is thoughtful, engaging, and fresh, as Michelle and team constantly introduce new lessons and activities which evolve as the kids grow. Beyond academics and language, Michelle and team teach real-life social and emotional skills like how to handle conflict, share with others, take turns, and express their feelings in a healthy way. Michelle also hosts periodic parent-teacher conferences where she shares personalized tips based on her deep experience, helping parents better support their kids at home. Language immersion at Panda Garden was a huge bonus for our family. We speak Mandarin as a second language, but our daughter came home singing songs we'd never heard, using new vocabulary, and even teaching us! Michelle and the staff were also incredibly supportive of our own language development--patiently explaining things when we didn't fully understand and helping us reinforce the language at home (Michelle speaks English well, but we wanted to speak with her in Mandarin for our own practice). We are also incredibly impressed that students from non-Chinese-speaking families are able to hold fluent conversations with us in Mandarin after just a short time at Panda Garden, a testament to the effectiveness of language immersion in such a nurturing and supportive environment. We're so grateful for the strong foundation Panda gave our daughter, and we're already excited for our son to also start at Panda next year!

Short story: Little Star Preschool Too is a fantastic choice because of the campus size, location,…read moreincluded meals, and most importantly, the teachers and educators who care so so much for your little ones! Long story: Little Star Preschool Too was my top choice from the beginning when I was touring preschools. I was delighted to see the campus (plenty of parking spots, quiet neighborhood, residential location and close to restaurants for afterschool pick up)! The preschool is large and has a huge yard for the children to play in during "recess" and at the end of the day. I think the actual amount of land they have for a school is impressive as the children are able to get their wiggles out without having to travel to a local park. While I was dazzled by the tour of the campus, I was absolutely amazed by the teachers and staff! They are all genuinely loving and greatly care about the well-being of the children! I am always greeted with a smile by each of the staff members during drop off. My child has so much fun playing with her peers and the large variety of toys, doing daily arts and crafts, eating their provided lunch and learning new subjects! She took a little bit of time to warm up to being in school and her teacher was so patient with her, spending extra time with her to help her transition. Other teachers and staff would step in to help out too if her teacher was not immediately available for help. Not only does the school teach "regular subjects" like letter recognition and counting, they also teach real life skills like what streetlights and stop signs are used for! (The school had a cute field trip around the neighborhood teaching the children about road safety). There are also a lot of extra features added to the curriculum to help enrich the children's education. There were dance performances, field trips, readings from books regarding different cultural festivals and traditions. The school is just so awesome and I am very happy with my choice. Thumbs up!

I chose Little Star Preschool for my toddler for many reasons:…read more- Full day care (dropoff as early as 7:30 a.m., though the school day starts shortly after 9 a.m.; pickup by 5:30 p.m.) and instruction is year-round. - Mid-year entry (my son started in January) - A large play yard and clean, bright indoor spaces - Meals and snacks are included (you send your kid with a lunchbox with sides, and they provide the main dish) Most importantly, my toddler is pretty shy around new people and slow to warm. I appreciated that Little Star Preschool encouraged multiple playdate visits before he officially started, so that he could get used to the space and staff. All of the teachers were kind, patient, and gentle with him as he transitioned from a small daycare to preschool. They allowed him time to adjust and let him just observe at first, as he preferred, while holding onto his stuffy. His language skills have really exploded (I love hearing him repeat, "Wake up, little bodies!") and I know he's cared for while learning and playing.

This is a small 1 class per grade country school. They teach growth mindset, toolbox, kindness,…read more and empathy. My children have loved this school and the family that they have created. The active pto helps pay for the garden, drama, and music enrichment programs. The teachers and staff are able to really meet each child that their level so that no one gets left behind and get the children excited about learning. So grateful that we found this amazing school!

After attending Dunham for five years (we moved or we would have been their longer) we have nothing…read morebut good things to say. The staff was supportive through the years when my son was behind in reading. Because of their help he is now up to grade level and excels in math. My daughter is also excelling. Those formative years at Dunham have really created a love of learning in our kids. The teachers, administration, and parents collaborate effectively to run the school in such a way that funds are well allocated to additional curriculum that are fun and educational for the kids. The garden is by far a wonderful addition to the school and really created a community connection between the families and the local agriculture of Sonoma County. Things like apple pressing, seasonal "plant start" sales, and the pumpkin patch where each child gets a pumpkin...these are things that kids remember for the rest of their lives. The end of year carnival is always a blast! It's a close knit community. As a small school, be prepared to face the challenges of kids getting sick of one another. There is only one class per grade so kids stay together. That results in bickering and splitting off eventually with their people. They are like siblings by the time they leave the school. Some kids get along better than others. But the variation of personality types and the inclusion of all demographics really gives these kids a sense of how to treat many types of people in and out of school. in my opinion, this small country school is one of the best in Sonoma County. It's a secret gem.