Redwood Parents Nursery School has been an absolute treasure for our family! The moment you walk…read moreonto the property, you're greeted by the most adorable, thoughtfully designed grounds--it feels like a warm, inviting environment where kids can truly play, explore, and let their imaginations run free. What truly sets the school apart, though, is the incredible staff. The teachers are nothing short of exceptional. They bring so much heart, patience, and creativity to the classroom every single day, making sure each child feels seen, valued, and encouraged. I have learned countless things from them and I am a better parent because of knowing them. Beyond the fantastic dynamic in the classroom, the sense of community here is unmatched. It's rare to find a place where parents, teachers, and staff come together so seamlessly to support one another and build lasting connections. We couldn't ask for a more nurturing, wonderful place for our children grow.

Such a warm nurturing place to be a part of and see your little one flourish. Definitely couldn't…read morebe happier to be part of the RPNS community.

Before we started here I mentioned to a parent I met at a playground where we were starting…read morepreschool. We were in southern CA at the time. He immediately knew the school and said it was the best preschool in California. Turns out he does education certification for the state and analyzes preschool effectiveness for students and communities. He had visited the MACooP on several occasions. This place is wonderful! Our child's teacher is incredible, super knowledgeable, up to date with best practices, so talented and very experienced. The amount they do with these kids every day is amazing, there is always something new to explore. Very glad we gave this a try even though I was very nervous about the time commitment for parents with all the extra meetings. It is intense for sure but that intensity also comes we a deep cultural value of taking care of each other. Everyday I see parents helping each other make it through, and not just the parents who are besties or belong to the same economic bracket. Everyone helps everyone.

The Co-Op is a magical place! We started looking at and applying to preschools before our son was…read moreeven born. I went on many tours and applied to many schools, but after a lot of debate, we chose the Co-Op. It was the best decision we could have made. Our son loves going to school! While many schools call themselves play-based, the Co-Op truly is. The kids get to come in and play for 2.5 hours, choosing their own adventure from a wide variety of options. They can choose to play indoors or outdoors, no matter what the weather. The teachers are incredibly caring and really value letting kids be kids for as long as possible. The director, Teacher Kristy, does such an incredible job of advocating for the kids and staying true to the principles of a play-based philosophy. While I had concerns about the level of parental commitment, it has been one of my favorite parts of the school. Getting to watch my son in the classroom and form a close-knit community with other parents has been such a gift. Now, I can't imaging going to a school where that wouldn't be part of the routine. The parental education classes have also been so helpful. You come together with with other parents to learn from each other and support each other in the journey of parenting.

Toddle is truly such a special preschool that sees and nurtures the whole child. Our son attended…read moreToddle for two years, and every single morning he walked into the classroom, he would absolutely beam - both from excitement to play with his teachers and friends, and also with pride knowing he was seen as an important part of the community. The school is intentionally small to maintain an amazing student teacher ratio, and the entire little school is thoughtfully designed for independent, creative, collaborative, open-ended play - with a beautiful outdoor space as well. Very Montessori in feel. The curriculum at Toddle is student-inspired, evolving based on the children's' interests (from anatomy to forests to outer space), and hands on. The lessons are creative and engaging - My son has brought home handmade treehouses, a paper model of the lungs (complete with straws to inflate), a miniature planet diagram, just to name a few. When the students were learning about forests, the teachers introduced this idea that the kids could earn a paper leaf for doing an act of kindness -- by the end of the quarter the ceiling was covered in leaves. It not only transformed the classroom into a beautiful forest to match the curriculum, but the students had a physical reminder of all the kindness they had showed to one another. Most importantly, to me, is how Toddle has bolstered my son's confidence through the respect, independence, healthy challenges, sense of community, and belonging the school offers. He is greeted with such warmth from the teachers each morning, the students are respectful to one other because that is the clear expectation, and my son takes pride in his daily jobs and responsibilities-- it's all added up to giving him an incredible baseline for his schooling for years to come. I can't say enough positive things about the Toddle ethos and approach to preschool education.

I can't say enough good things about Toddle. Both of my children have attended from the time they…read morewere 2 all the way until they graduated to TK/Kindergarten, and honestly, leaving this school feels like leaving family. It is definitely not your "standard" daycare setup--it's a deeply nurturing preschool that is 100% invested in making sure kids are emotionally and academically ready for the big transition to elementary school. What really sets them apart: - The Head Teacher is a "Child Whisperer": She is essentially a child psychologist in disguise. She has this amazing ability to understand each child's unique personality and meet them exactly where they are. - Incredible Hands-on Projects: They do the coolest activities I've ever seen. My favorites were when the kids made actual paper from wood chips and a project where every child picked their favorite food and the whole class learned how to cook it. - STEM & Music: They do a ton of anatomy lessons through play, and they even have a dedicated music teacher who comes in weekly. - Deep Parent Involvement: They hold regular family conferences to discuss how your child is doing both at school and at home. You never feel out of the loop. - The Community: Between the parent meet-and-greets and the sweet student gift exchanges at Christmas, we've made real friends here. If you are looking for a place that treats your child as an individual and makes learning feel like an adventure, Toddles is it. We're going to miss them so much!

My relative was severely injured multiple times within a very small span of time he attended here…read moreresulting in hospital visits on separate occasions with no remorse from the staff ultimately having to pull him because of his safety. There are no cameras and the staff was not able to tell us how he was injured each time admitting their eyes were not on the child (probably on their phones instead). As a preschool director myself, with children's safety being my top priority I would strongly advise keeping your child away from here if you want to avoid costly medical bills and trauma. I know lots of people have had great experiences with this school but I am hoping this post about our experience saves at least one family from having to go through the hell we have been through seeing our child sustain multiple injuries and being in excruciating pain since attending this school.

PCC Preschool was where we sent our youngest daughter for two years before she went off to…read moreelementary school. We can't say enough good things about PCC! We love the staff and the teachers. Everyone was so nice and caring, you know your kids are in good hands. We enrolled during the pandemic, when preschools were opening again and the class sizes were small. They were very good about following protocols and procedures to make sure everyone was safe. As things began to lift, they accommodated every parents requests. When you send your kids here they are in good hands and will learn from the best teachers.

PJCC is an amazing community to send your kids to in the peninsula. Teachers are so personable,…read morewarm, patient and attentive - our kid thrived across social, emotional and intellectual areas during his different milestones over the 3 year period at PJCC. The school facilities and activities (e.g. swimming, gardening) offered for kids are beyond par than what we have seen in other schools in the peninsula. Preschool Director Nicole, her admin team and the teachers did a fabulous job in how the school managed to navigate during covid period and they take safety very seriously. The school also offers plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved both with the school and the community- mystery reading, volunteering, informal family meetups. If you're in the peninsula area - PJCC preschool should be a no-brainer.

My eldest son has been attending PJCC since he was two years old, and it's been 1.5 years now. All…read morehis teachers are exceptionally patient, caring, and display remarkable creativity in their daily activities. I'm often impressed by the ingenuity and engagement of these activities. PJCC offers excellent enrichment classes such as music, PE, and gardening, along with ample outdoor time. Their outdoor facilities are outstanding as well. I am very happy they started infant and toddler program last year and I enrolled my younger son in their toddler problem.

My daughter has been attending Thistlegarten Creative Arts Preschool for nearly a year now and we…read morecouldn't be happier with their teaching style, curriculum, and the team. We've seen such tremendous growth and emotional development in our now 2 year old. This is because they expose your kid to so much every single day - music, art, dance, crafts, language, and even cooking! My daughter has also brought home some of the most elaborate crafts I've ever seen based on the lesson of the day. We couldn't be prouder of the young lady she is growing into thanks to the guidance and influence of Thistlegarten.

My daughter has been here for three months, and we are so happy with the teachers and the…read moreenvironment. The staff are creative, loving, and calm. This is our third childcare place, and is absolutely the best. Update: Two years later, my child has now graduated from Thistlegarten absolutely ready for kindergarten. She enjoys going to school, interacts well with adults, knows how to be a good friend, pays attention to instructions, and plays very well with great imagination and creativity. We have made wonderful friends with other families at the school, and we are ever grateful to the staff for their love and care. It is great that they have a male teacher, Bryan, as well to help with all that great little boy energy that sometimes isn't understood by all female staff. Teacher Helen is superb at giving calm, quiet, constant love and attention. One thing more: In any school, there will be disagreements with the teachers from time to time. I have found that the staff is very receptive to discussing situations and difficulties and flexible to making changes where they need to be changed. Not every school is like this. Big kudos to director Sandi and teacher Nancy in particular for their open ears and open hearts.

We love Open Gate! When we began touring preschools with our first child, I was very hesitant and…read moredidn't feel comfortable with the thought of leaving him somewhere with strangers. From the moment we toured Open Gate though, it felt like home. Teacher Kristi knows just how to meet the needs of each child (and parent) that walk through the door. The other parents quickly become friends and valued sources of support. We're now back at Open Gate with our second child and we are so happy to be back in the Open Gate community again. My oldest son wishes he could go back too and often talks about "the good old days when I got to play at Open Gate". We are so thankful that we found such a fun and supportive preschool for our kids!

Absolutely LOVE Open Gate! We have been attending since last school year and my son and I just love…read morethe time we spend here. We both have so many new friends and have truly created a community for ourselves. The Teachers are creative, kind and intentional with the way they are educating my son. I also really enjoy volunteering in his class, feeling included in his day and getting to know the other parents. If you have the chance to come and take a tour contact the School ASAP!

We really are incredibly happy that we found Redwood Church Preschool for both of my children. All…read morethe teachers and staff are incredibly loving for our kids, and have instilled both knowledge and values that will serve them well as they grow up. In particular, they have a reasonable tuition, reasonable illness policy, and importantly, very good hours (7:30AM to 5:30PM), which I find is unusual for the area, and is extremely valuable for working parents. I would highly encourage parents to go check them out!

Shocked this place has such little reviews. Truly a hidden gem that came recommended by a family…read morethat previously had sent their kids there. Both of my kids are at Redwood Church Preschool. My youngest was enrolled as soon as he turned 2 years old. The teachers, hours, staff and the entire experience has been wonderful. Initially we were drawn by our friend's recommendation and the hours, but really felt relieved and lucky that we ended up with them. This is a great place and I highly recommend to all the families in the area