Our daughter has been attending Sonoma Preschool Academy for about a year and a half, starting when she was just two years old, and we truly could not be happier with our experience. As a parent looking for a great Sonoma preschool, finding a place that felt nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate was really important to us. Sonoma Preschool Academy has exceeded our expectations. Over the past year and a half, we've seen so much growth in our daughter's language, confidence, independence, and social skills. We especially love that the school follows a play-based learning approach. The kids are constantly exploring, creating, and learning through hands-on activities instead of feeling like they're in a structured classroom too early. There is always art and creative play happening, and our daughter is so proud to bring home her projects and tell us about everything she did that day. Another thing we really appreciate is the communication with parents. Each week they send a full report with photos showing what the kids worked on, the activities they did, and highlights from the week. It's so fun to see what they've been up to and feel connected to her experience at school. The teachers are absolutely wonderful. They are warm, patient, and genuinely care about the kids. You can tell they truly love what they do. Honestly, I'm pretty sure our daughter loves her teachers more than she loves us some days, which really says everything about how safe, happy, and loved she feels there. Also worth mentioning for parents looking in the area: although the preschool is located on a church campus, it is not affiliated with the church, which we appreciated. Sending your child to preschool is a big step, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found such a special Sonoma preschool community. I would absolutely recommend Sonoma Preschool Academy to any parent looking for a nurturing, play-based preschool with amazing teachers. read more

When I was looking for a preschool for my first, I asked friends, and the local mom's group, and they all recommended Sonoma Preschool Academy. It is a hidden gem, sharing a building with Trinity church, but unaffiliated. Once we toured and met the teachers, we knew we had found the place for us. All the teachers are moms and experienced educators, that, and their awesome play based curriculum, (integrating lots of S.T.E.A.M learning) was what made us choose to send our first and then second child. Something I think is unique about SPA is they have yearbooks, conferences, art binder of the years art projects, and weekly emails full of the weeks pictures and all the activities done that week. It is a connection based school with events and gatherings that create a family feel, we really can't recommend it enough! read more

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Sonoma Preschool Academy is truly a gem in our valley. The lead teachers have been working together for many years, and their camaraderie creates such a warm, supportive environment for the children. Our older daughter attended for two years and always came home happy after days filled with learning, story time, art projects, and lots of outdoor play. We're excited to send our two-year-old this spring! One of the things we especially appreciate is the weekly Friday email from the teachers. It includes a thoughtful summary of the week's activities along with a large collection of photos. It's so special to get that inside glimpse into their days at school. At the end of the year, we also received a big binder filled with our daughter's artwork and projects. A wonderful keepsake that we'll treasure. Sonoma Preschool Academy is a truly special place, and we feel very lucky to be part of the community. read more

My son went to school here between 2021-2024 (age 2-5) and we loved it! I was so nervous to drop my son off to any school because he was so little and truthfully it feels unnatural to be apart at such a young age but i work full time so we had to. I felt so much ease with this school which made for a smooth drop off. All of the teachers are very loving and have a strong focus on the social/emotional development of each child. The teachers quickly felt like family to us as they really loved our son and supported him with where he was at. Of course he learned to write his name and other important skills like counting and art but where this school really shines is their sense of community. They also focus on small class size so they can really support each child. I can't recommend this school enough! read more

Such a gem of a preschool in our small town! The teachers at SPA truly feel like a second family--deeply invested in each child's well-being and committed to creating an environment that is inclusive, safe, and full of meaningful play and learning. We are incredibly grateful for the love and care our children have received at SPA. We truly believe they've had one of the most special preschool experiences a child could have. Being a working parent is hard, but knowing my kids are being cared for and loved each day brings such peace of mind. We can't say enough good things about our experience! read more

This school came highly recommended in a local mothers Facebook group, and after taking a tour, we decided it was the perfect fit for our girl. She attended all the way through Tk, which gave her a great foundation for kindergarten. We love the teachers so much. When my second was old enough, there was no question he would attend as well. When Covid hit during his time there, his teacher continued doing zooms and made us feel connected in a very tough time. The teachers sent photos every week with a little blurb of what they did, and I still love to look back on those communications, it was such a precious time. read more

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We have had two children went to SPA from age 2-5, and have loved every single moment of this preschool experience. The teachers become family (the way they love every individual child is incredible to watch!), the low teacher-to-child ratio is unmatched, and the lessons in both humanity (how to be a good person!) and academics are top notch. The artwork the children create, the friendships they make, the interactive activities with the world and current events have brought me as a parent to tears over the years! I cannot say enough positive things about this school, Sonoma Preschool Academy is the best preschool in town, hands down. read more

My child went to SPA from age 2.5 to 5.5 and it felt like a second home. It is head and shoulders above anything else available in Sonoma and the strength comes from the long term staff. Every teacher at SPA is there because they are wonderful at it and care about kids. They saw us through the pandemic, potty training, a grandparent passing away, learning the letters, writing his name, learning to take turns, and-most importantly- creating a calm and caring space for our kid to learn how to get along with other children. They have a great facility and send home a weekly email with a review of what the class worked on and photos. It's really fun to see what your kid is up to at school and on the playground. I noticed a few low reviews- they are both from the same parent who disagreed with the mask policy and left the school during the pandemic. We had zero covid exposures and SPA stayed open from August 2020 on, which was pretty phenomenal. They do yoga a few times a week and my kid loved it. They are always up to something interesting and give the kids time to explore and be creative. The music is really fun and my kid was always singing something around the house. They do low key performances for the holidays and end of year. Kids have a consistent schedule and the classes are small and calm- the teacher meets you at the door for checkin and out. It all feels very safe and organized. My kid knew the teachers he would be with for his second and third year because they had been there since he began as a little guy. It was super helpful for him each time he went up a class. The electronic billing is easy to use. Yay! I put it on my airline credit card and love all the miles I got. It was on the more expensive side and after a five month stint at another local preschool I understand why. We needed to have a year round preschool that spring and summer because of a temporary job situation and then were able to return to SPA. The other school was so chaotic and disorganized compared to SPA! There was so much teacher turnover and it felt like day care in comparison. My kid really struggled and didn't like going because it was so loud and the teachers kept changing. There was a much higher teacher-student ratio and the individual attention that SPA offers wasn't possible. Now I understand why it was less expensive! Another huge difference is the art projects that they do- your child will come home with special work and at the end of the year their binder of work comes home. It's organized and thoughtful. They aren't just giving kids whatever worksheet matches the season- it's all well thought out and builds in what they've already done. SPA is 9-1, and you can do before and after care. The kids nap and its super cute. The location is right off the plaza. You also get a year book which is really fun to look at with your kid. I love hearing stories about each photo from him. These years are full of growth and transformation. SPA teachers create a truly exceptional space for children to be themselves. I can recommend SPA for all of the reasons above and especially because they will get to know your children as individuals. It's a special place. read more

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It is not possible to express the gratitude I have for Sonoma Preschool Academy. The authenticity and loving nature of the teachers and the environment in which these students are learning, and having so much fun while learning, has been truly remarkable. My daughter screeches with giddiness every day for school because she loves attending beyond words can describe. Every school day is a new adventure with arts and crafts, play, science experiments, music, yoga, reading, and the list goes on. A HUGE thank you to Teacher Heidi and Teacher Jill for loving my child like their own and teaching her so much. read more

We are going on our fourth year of attending Sonoma Preschool Academy. (My second child just enrolled). It is hard to put into words, but I do not feel like I am dropping my child off at school, but rather with family. The teachers are dedicated, loving, caring, engaging, encouraging, and have mine and other parents children best interest at heart. My kids LOVE going to SPA and have flourished and grown so much over the years. The teachers and director dedicate so much of their time and skill to help these little people grow and we will forever be grateful for the compassion they have shown our family. read more

Sonoma Prechool Academy has been a real blessing to us. We had been at a different preschool prior for about 6 months and had Lots of issues in terms of neglect & bullying so we went in search of a safe school. Sonoma Preschool Academy openly & proudly displays their license number, which makes it easy to check reports & verify the quality. They have nothing to hide, and So much to offer! The teachers are so kind and full of love, they genuinely care about each one of their students. Teacher Alyssa (in the youngest classroom) completely potty trained my son in 2 weeks at almost 3yrs old. I owe her Alot for that! lol All of the teachers actually live here in Sonoma, it's wonderful to have them as neighbors, and they always are happy to see their students - current or alumni. Weekly yoga, music classes, themed weeks, parties, lots of crafts.... My son doesn't want to leave lol We stayed at Sonoma Preschool Academy from the time he was 2 1/2 until he was 'forced' to move onto Kindergarten at 5 1/2. He has aged through all 3 of their classrooms, and has loved every single teacher. We did not have one issue in our 3yrs, every bump & bruise was documented and cuddled away. I couldn't be more grateful for this school and recommend it to Everyone read more

This school is truly the best in Sonoma! My son attended preschool here for 4 years. The entire staff is incredible, have the hugest hearts, and truly care for your kids. Denise was so wonderful and was so easy to communicate with. It was so great knowing my son was safe and happy. We have moved away from Sonoma, and I am struggling to find a place as magical as SPA for our second child. read more

Teacher are great. Admin/director is terrible. I thought she was just bad then I ran in to her personal Facebook page. Plenty of great options in Sonoma steer clear. Don't sacrifice your kids bright future by sending them here. read more

SPA is a wonderful hidden gem in Sonoma. We were so fortunate to have had our little guy here for 2 till 3 yrs old. All of the teachers are caring with the kids and attentive to the parents. I always had my questions answered, always felt heard and they were willing to go the extra mile when needed. My son loved it here. Sadly we moved out of the area- it was one of our biggest losses! read more