We are so grateful we found Oakview. After moving to Marin during COVID, it was difficult to find a…read moresense of community, but Oakview gave our family that and so much more. Our daughter started at Oakview at age two, and from the moment we toured the school, we knew it was special. The warm and welcoming environment stood out to us. Every classroom felt joyful, engaging, colorful, and thoughtfully designed. After touring a handful of places we knew Oakview was the one. Over the years, it has been a joy to watch our daughters grow and thrive. Our oldest recently graduated and is heading to kindergarten with confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning. I have especially loved seeing how much she admires and adores her teachers. The teachers really go above and beyond with unique and creative, hands-on projects and building relationships with each child and their families. Lastly, as newcomers to Marin, we met so many wonderful families through the school who have become some of our closest friends. Oakview has been an incredibly special part of our lives, and we are deeply grateful for the love, care, education, creativity, and community it has provided. We couldn't recommend it more highly.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Oakview Preschool. Each classroom tailors its program to…read morethe children's age and developmental stage, which makes a noticeable difference. The teachers lead with so much kindness and care and you can genuinely feel how much they value each child. It feels great knowing my two boys are safe, well cared for, having fun, and learning every day, not just academically, but also how to be kind little humans. They enjoy being there and are happy when I pick them up, and that says everything to me. The amazing parent community is an added bonus. I feel lucky to have found Oakview and would absolutely recommend Oakview as the best place for children to get their start with school.

We have been sending our kiddos at San Anselmo Preschool and Super Summer Adventure for some time…read morenow and are so psyched to be there again this summer. It's such a great classic summer camp experience - riding bikes on the playground, awesome arts and crafts, fun field trips. But honestly what makes it for us is the staff. This isn't your summer camp run by 16-18 year olds - the counselors are professionals when it comes to taking care of children and have made a career it of it. To me that makes a huge difference. My kids just love to play there.

We sent our 5 yo last summer and was pretty disappointed. The website made it look great however it…read moreseemed like the themes were an after thought and the camp counselors were barely interested. It felt more like a babysitting service than a camp. They actively discouraged us from joining the field trip on Friday maybe because she was on the younger side? By that time we were not feeling great about the supervision anyway. We saw several interactions between kids where there was no engagement from staff to help resolve conflicts. We did several camps and this was the only one my daughter asked not to return to.

This is a great gym. My daughter has learned a lot compared to her other gym and it has some of the…read morebest coaches. Definitely recommend this gym.

We have taken classes here but not since the pandemic. It has always been very popular and…read moreincredibly difficult to schedule (especially if you have more than one child who likes gymnastics) My son was practicing "pre- team" twice a week for almost a year. His program was cut due to safety precautions and it was never brought back. When I called to see if they could recommend another gym that has a boys team they couldn't. We've been really enjoying cal star for younger boys and for power plays. The folks there are really awesome at accommodating schedules and needs.

The teachers here are fantastic. Every kid is given individualized instruction, even in a group…read moresetting. There is a positive vibe and students support each other. The program feels a bit overwhelmingly complex at first. They have many options and different events, dates, milestones... once we attended for a month or so I got the hang of things. And there is always a friendly face to answer questions.

We have had the pleasure of knowing Senior Master Schafer for 2yrs. He has always been an…read moreinspiration for us. Recently we became students of his, and we couldnt be more impressed. We are fortunate to be a part of his martial arts family. If you want your child (or yourself) to learn martial arts, and skills to succeed in life ... SIGN UP and never look back! Enjoy the journey!

We are in the middle of our 3rd year at SAPS and we've had a wonderful experience. Our son is…read moreincredibly happy and has grown so much in his confidence and preparedness for Kindergarten. He'a had a breadth of learning experiences and projects over his time at SAPS. His curiosity has been constantly sparked by his teachers. They've been supportive and kind as he's grown up there. SAPS is a large preschool with many teachers. I've genuinely appreciated how many staff members know and care for my son. It's given my son a chance to get to know many children at different ages as well. We chose SAPS because of the relaxed atmosphere and great hours for working parents. They went above and beyond what I expected and I am continually grateful we chose to send our son there.

We probably should have gone elsewhere, but we were desperate…read more For reference, we came in to SAPS at the Pre-K (Mighty Oaks) program, so this review is based off of being a new student in their self-contained pre-K program. First off, we had decided to do a week of summer camp prior to starting the school year so my son could get used to the new environment. Our first day, we were not greeted at all or told where we should go. We were lost and the campus is quite large for being a preschool. They house several different ages and so we didn't know where to go. When I picked him up from camp, nobody said bye. We could have been strangers taking a kid and no one would have known. This should have been a red flag to immediately apply elsewhere. But really, there was no where else accepting at the time, so there we went. I never really felt that magical connection we had with his prior preschool (the Pre-K there had run out of spots). Really, I feel a lot of guilt for not doing more research. Some parents I've read had done a year of Kindergarten (which my son age wise qualified for (barely being 5), but emotionally, he was not ready) at a private school and then re-did kindergarten at the public school at age 6. This is a path I only found out about today. Such is life! My son is chugging along, however, I know it's not the magical place of his old preschool. We'll get through it for the next 8 months, and take it with a grain of salt. It'll build resilience. The other students are nice enough and his two teachers are nice enough, but I don't honestly feel like anyone there LOVES their job. At least they don't convey that. It's not as "bubbly" and warm as our other school. My other son will for sure stay where we are at the other preschool for pre-K. But if I had to do it again, we'd go elsewhere. I hope I can help other parents out there. This just wasn't a great fit. I think you need to spend a day and meet the teachers before you enroll. Meet ALL the teachers as they do cover for other classes sometimes. We have our favorites (science for sure). For the price, it's ok, but the nearby (and I mean it's on the same street) private Kindergarten was actually CHEAPER! So that's on me for not even looking or thinking to do a year there instead. All in all it's a learning lesson. It has taught me to do more diligent research on any program my children do. And sometimes you might be better off just waiting.

Highly highly HIGHLY recommend signing your daughter up for Girls United camp! I honestly cannot…read moresay enough good things about it! Stacey (the director) is absolutely amazing and the way she organizes and runs this camp every year, in every iteration, never ceases to amaze me. My girls have participated in nearly every version of camp that Girls United offers and the running themes of every one -- active, confidence-building, FUN -- always shine through. Such a bonus that Stacey also leans into her role as a leadership mentor to the teenagers she brings in as counselors and coaches. It's just an awesome thing to see the campers bond with and be inspired by these incredible older girls.

My daughter has been part of the Girls United community for years. Stacey, the director, is an…read moreabsolute treasure. Through sports and team work (and plenty of fun) she empowers the girls to feel confident while building physical skills and creating lasting friendships along the way. We love Girls United!

I enjoy the afternoon senior classes. I also greatly enjoy the Petaluma Senior Center. The place…read morehas a homey, easy atmosphere and it's very friendly. I do like the welcome feeling upon entering and have been attending classes there for the past seven+ years. I can say that I highly recommend a visit to any of the classes offered.

The Petaluma Senior Center is part of the Petaluma Parks & Recreation, it is a very friendly place…read moreto gather for people over age 50 to meet new friends, enjoy the classes, workshops & programs that are offered at no cost or a very low fee. If you would like to join the Petaluma Senior Center there is a optional yearly membership fee of $25.00 per individual or $28.00 for a couple. This fee will offer discounts on trips & classes, and also put you on the mailing list to receive the monthly newsletter with all of the exciting programs offered. Weekly activities include, exercise, pool room, watercolor, painting & drawing, Zumba, line dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Poker, Hearts, Ping Pong, Dominoes, Pinochle, Bridge, Investment classes, Discussion groups, Writers workshop, Speakers, flu shot clinics, Chess, Knitters & Quilting classes, Book Club and more. Come on in and pick up the monthly newsletter to start planning what classes would be of interest for you. The staff of three welcome all visitors and would be glad to give you a tour of this fantastic facility!

We feel so lucky to have found KiddiTime! Our daughter has been with Gina and Tony for a year now,…read moreand it has been amazing to see how much she has grown and learned during that time. She genuinely loves going every day, which as a parent is probably the best feeling you can ask for. Gina and Tony put so much thought and care into everything they do. There is always something fun happening, whether it's arts and crafts, outdoor play, learning activities or one of the many special things they plan for the kids throughout the year. We also love getting photos and updates during the day and being able to see how much fun she is having. More than anything, though, we appreciate how much they truly know and care about our daughter. She has become so confident, smart and well-mannered over the past year, and KiddiTime has played such a big role in that. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing she is spending her days somewhere she feels happy, safe and loved. We couldn't recommend Gina, Tony and KiddiTime more!

I can't imagine trusting anyone other than KiddiTime with my 3-year-old. My son has thrived with…read moreGina and Tony since age 2, impressing everyone with his manners, social skills, and ability to count past 20. KiddiTime goes above and beyond with daily activities--circle time, crafts, science experiments, outdoor play, and reading--plus special events like individual birthday parties and holiday parades. Their BrightWheel app keeps me connected throughout the day with updates and secure check-in/out. They actively work with my son on areas like sharing and patience, all in a safe, small in-home setting. Their care gives me peace of mind and the flexibility to work full time. Your child will be in the very best hands!