This place is great!!!!! My son loves it here. The teachers are talented, caring and professional…read more My son has grown so much since starting here, he talks more, his vocabulary has doubled, he is always happy to go to school and happy when I pick him up. He always talks at home about how much he likes school. He has been at a few other schools and they were not good experiences I had resigned myself to believe that that was the best we could do for him. Then we found this place and it has been a life saver!! My wife and I are so happy and confident our son is in the very best place he can be! Thank you so much for opening!

This is the best school my son has ever been to. He was at another school in the area. He was…read morenever happy and never wanted to go, I thought is was just because he didn't want to go to school. Here he wakes up in the morning happy to go to school. Ms. Kelley is wonderful and, very experienced. Ms. Jen, who teaches the younger kids, was his teacher at his previous school and is wonderful as well. The child development center is lucky to hv gotten her. The playground is amazing a grass field with a play structure and a paved path so the kids can ride the tricycles. Definitely give this school a look! HIGHLY recommended!!!

Great teachers and assistants! Cool music program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Kind, caring and…read moreunderstanding staff. Coolest play area on the peninsula! Handy location, right in the middle of PG!

A loving, nurturing environment. My daughter attended here for 4 years (from 9 months to 4 years…read moreand 9 months, at which point she "graduated" to TK (and was more than prepared). My 1.5 year old son attends now. When we started my daughter, it was nearly devastating for me to have to enroll her in full-time daycare. We "attachment parented" her and I came to H.S. after an interview at another daycare where they informed me that my daughter (who had been held for every nap of her life at that point) would have to cry it out, and if I didn't like it, I wasn't ready for group care. The director at H.S. immediately eased my concerns. I still remember that as I talked to her she was rocking another, older baby through his nap. She let me know that they would give the babies whatever care and support they needed to help ease the adjustment to group care. Sure enough, my daughter was held, cuddled and rocked as needed until she adjusted, and learned to nap in her crib there with no tears required. The infant room is a quiet, homey environment. The infant to caregiver ratio is low (always 4:1 or less as mandated by the state, but often it is less as most kids attend on a part-time schedule). I know some parents feel that the environment isn't as stimulating for older infants as they may prefer, but it has worked well for my kids so far. As kids get older, whether H.S. is a good fit will depend on your kids' personality and your parenting philosophy. It is a relatively unstructured program, but tons of activities are offered at the child's choice once you get into the preschool (ages 2 and up) room. Personally I love this and believe that unstructured free play (in a safe, supervised environment) is the very best thing for kids 0-5. It has worked wonders for my daughter's emotional and social development. She is still "best friends" with so many kids from her preschool days. I have walked in on some very cool, often spontaneous activities like impromptu dance parties, "bear hunt", lots of sensory activities, "finger painting" outside on windows with colored shaving cream, water play on the (rare) hot days, etc. My favorite aspect is that kids play outside a large part of every day as long as the weather is decent (most of the time in PG, it is). Other centers may have fancier facilities, but the place is clean and has everything needed to allow kids to play and use their imaginations (including good high-end toys like magnatiles, an ever-popular dress up center, and toys designed to work on fine motor control). The teachers are wonderful and kind. Many have been there for the entire time we have been attending (nearly 5 years) and probably much longer. It is a family business of sorts so the teachers are committed and invested and have sent their own children there. Kids attach to their daycare providers (hopefully!), so low turnover is a huge plus. I have been at the preschool at all different hours and never have seen babies left sitting in high chairs for hours, or kids crying all the time (in any daycare setting, babies often will cry when an adult who isn't their parent enters the room, as the door opening may get their hopes up for a reunion, especially if it is near their pickup time - but the teachers always comfort them quickly). One more huge benefit is that they are incredibly flexible for a center. You won't find this kind of flexibility at another infant care center on the peninsula that I know of; you would need to go to home daycare or a nanny. You can pick a part-time schedule (with pro-rated tuition) that works for you, but if you need to come earlier or stay later one day or do drop-in care they are very flexible. One limitation is that the center closes for the day at 4:30. Ultimately, this is what it comes down to. My 1.5 year old, who is super attached to mommy and daddy, runs into the baby room with a smile on his face every morning. My 5 year old is excited to see her old teachers when she tags along for pickup or even to stay for a day if her school is on break. I'll take the lace curtains and antique chairs if my kids are happy!

My daughter has been attending this daycare for several months now, and I absolutely love it. The…read morestaff is wonderful, caring, and attentive. I highly recommend this place!

Our daughter attended Great Beginnings for a couple of years and it was a truly wonderful…read moreexperience for the whole family. We came to trust the whole team implicitly. They are kind, gentle and fun for the kids to be around. We cannot recommend Great Beginnings strongly enough as a safe, creative, fun and educational environment for children. They also have a great outdoor space which affords the children hours of outdoor play each day.

Wellspring is an incredible preschool! I wish I could give more than 5 stars. As an education…read morespecialist and mother of four, I've seen many preschools on the Monterey Peninsula. Wellspring is the best! My daughter is so happy and thriving here!

Our 3 y.o. daughter has attended wellspring preschool for the past year and has thrived there. She…read moreis always telling us about all her adventures there: art projects, outside activities, reading, dramatic play, and the friends she has made. Ms. Jeannie and Ms. Stephanie are extremely kind and attentive to the kids. They send photo updates regularly and always take the time to share about how our daughter is doing in class. Pickup and dropoff is always a very calm and orderly experience. I would also be remiss to not mention that the price is very reasonable, especially for the high cost of living in the area. Ms. Jeannie offers a MWF or T/TH option in addition to all-week classes. Overall we can't recommend her enough and have loved our time here.

Our family will always have a special place in our hearts for Serendipity. Even a year after…read moreleaving, my daughter still talks about her teachers, her friends, and all the things she learned there - which speaks volumes about the impact they had. The teachers are incredibly warm and caring, and it truly feels like more than just a preschool. The environment is beautiful and thoughtfully designed, with creative monthly themes that make learning fun and engaging. They even have live animals, including a bunny and reptiles, which my daughter absolutely loved. She especially enjoyed the baking activities and still uses skills she learned there in her everyday life. We also really appreciated the communication with weekly progress reports keeping us informed and the monthly photo albums were such a joy to go through together, helping her re-live and talk about everything she experienced. The holiday pageant was another highlight! So well-organized and heartfelt, just like everything they do. We were blown away! Most importantly, they prepared our daughter so well for "big girl school" (TK), giving her confidence and a strong foundation. If you're looking for a nurturing, creative, and enriching place for your child, I can't recommend Serendipity enough. It's more than a preschool. It's a place where children feel seen, supported, loved and inspired.

When our son first arrived at Serendipity, he was a very energetic young boy with a short attention…read morespan and could be quite a challenging student at times. Over the past two years, through both the Butterfly and Rabbit classes, we have watched him grow and flourish in ways we could never have imagined. The teachers have been absolutely incredible. Not once did they complain about our son or make us feel that he was "too much." Instead, they consistently used their experience, patience, skills, and expertise to understand him, support him, and help him develop into the confident, capable young boy he is today. Thanks to their guidance and dedication, he has made tremendous progress both emotionally and academically. The growth we have seen in his confidence, ability to focus, social skills, and love of learning has been remarkable. As he now prepares to graduate and move on to kindergarten, we are so grateful for the role Serendipity has played in his journey. Every teacher and staff member has shown genuine care and commitment, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive at their own pace while being encouraged to reach their full potential. Thank you, Serendipity, for everything you have done for our son and our family. We will always look back on these years with gratitude and appreciation.

I have contacted this preschool 3 different times by email and phone and have never got a call back.read more

Not much to say other than one time they left my child in the classroom for a time-out and everyone…read morewent outside. When we came to get her she was alone inside (oh...she was 2 years old) and the teacher claimed that she "forgot" about her. Not a good place...this is basically a home daycare in the bottom of a church...

I do not recommend Teddy Bear Preschool. I have been trying to get in touch with the owner…read moreregarding a refund that is owed to me, but the director continues to ignore me. This has been going on since September. Poor customer service and no respect for their customers.

My son attended this preschool for 6 months and we had a FANTASTIC experience. The teachers & staff…read morewere very kind hearted, loving & helpful. This was my sons first preschool experience & he flourished at Teddy Bear Preschool. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a caring, warm & educational environment for their children. We love them very much!!

This is wonderful educational preschool and infant center…read moreGreat caring staff Very clean facility

From the owner: Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center (LB3C) offers a multifaceted program that goes beyond…read moretraditional play-based learning. Our curriculum is crafted to be as engaging for teachers as it is for students, featuring a variety of activities designed to enrich the learning experience and foster a love for discovery. A typical day at LB3C could include a gymnastics session, refining motor skills while promoting physical fitness. We also incorporate cooking classes, where children have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and develop life-long skills. Our innovative coding activities introduce our young learners to the exciting world of technology, nurturing their logical thinking and problem-solving ability. Furthermore, we believe in embracing diversity, which is why we offer Spanish and sign language lessons, empowering our students with the gift of bilingual and non-verbal communication. Not forgetting our science modules, where children explore the world around them, stoking their curiosity and instilling a sense of wonder. At Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center, we prioritize all-round development, ensuring our students are prepared for the future.

St. Angela's is a welcome place to worship on Sunday...or anytime for that matter. The audience is…read moredecidedly older and you can tell the locals from the tourists - however the service is impressive, relevant and refreshing. They always have various produce available for sale before and after service and everyone always offers a warm smile or a 'welcome back' indicating nod. Makes for all smiles when you step out of church and walk the short quarter mile to the PG walking trail.

Pacific Grove's finest. Just off Lighthouse Ave, this place of worship is choice for my girlfriend…read moreand I. The parishioners are friendly. The sermons were great. A definite go-to place on any given Sunday when in Pacific Grove, CA.