We love WPENS. It's been so great for my son and family. I love teacher Cory she is such a caring,…read moreloving teacher. She really takes the time to create such a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all children. My son has really thrived socially and emotionally because WPENS. We love the community and support we have at WPENS. It's a really unique experience because not only is it a preschool but also a learning environment for parents. WPENS offers parenting resources. It helps build a nurturing environment at school and at home. As a parent you can really be involved in your child's learning development by participating in and outside the classroom. Overall WPENS is the best choice. We are really happy and are returning back next year!

I love this School! We have been at WPENS for the last 3 years, and what a great community we…read morehave! The magic is all in the name: Westside Parent Education Nursery School. Notice how it says 'Parent Education' - at WPENS the parents learn with the kids! Here are some of the biggest pros: 1.) Lower cost Co-operative preschool - most affordable and keeps you involved with your child's education 2.) Community Building - get to know other families and build connections 3.) PARENT EDUCATION - because we don't know it all. Monthly educational seminars and weekly meetings help to hone those parenting skills 4.) Incredible Teachers - decades of young child education gives a perspective that is invaluable and patience that is incredible.

We love The Circle! The classes for kids are so fun. The classes and groups for parents are so…read morehelpful. The staff is literally the best. I found a village at the circle that I am forever grateful for.

Allison (mother of two littles there) teaches a toddlers class and a moms class called Bump, Baby,…read moreand Beyond Monday evenings. She subs the yoga right after and makes Mondays at The Circle so amazing for families in the area. Or anywhere if they want to travel to Seacliff for the classes (they should- totally worth it and open to non-members).

My daughter cries to go to her preschool when she has to stay home sick. She LOVES it!…read more Super clean, very organized, lots of choices for kids to play and learn, VERY communicative owner and teachers, great focus on learning positive behavior, making positive choices, and channeling creativity. Low teacher turnover (fabulous). Also, HUGE backyard and again, lots of choices for outdoor play. Thank you for running a wonderful little school, Stacey!

I'm so happy we found this preschool and were able to get in. 2020 has been insane, and having a…read moresafe and fun place to send my child is a HUGE relief. He absolutely loves it there, and after his first day he told me he likes to follow Teacher Kim around at school because he loves her so much. The kids are definitely spoiled there with all the new playgrounds, and most importantly, the COVID safety measures they take are everything a worried parent could ask for. Thanks, Stacey & COF staff!

My family loves Little People's School!…read more My daughter was attending another Pre-school in the area. It was very crunchy and focused on imaginary play, valued positive discipline and followed a more Montessori-like structure. We liked it and it was great encourager for our shy 2.5 year old, but as she grew we found it didn't provide enough structure for the analytical child she was becoming. Little Peoples seems to breach both worlds in terms of encouraging a child's imagination and allowing them to explore their world without rushing them into a system of structured learning too soon.. and also providing enough educational stimulas to engage their minds. We love how the teachers interact with the kids; especially Ms. Peg and Mr. Matt. My daughter attended for a year and half, and was more than ready to enter Kindergarden. Ms Peg always has great advice and seems to instinctively know how to approach a child based on the specific personality. We like it so much our son now attends, and since he's only 3.5 and a summer child, we will more likely be there for another 2 years. Another Great perk? Having a male pre-school instructor who is great with the kids and also a good role model for our son. I would agree with one of the previous reviewers, and ignore Susana H. She may have had valid concerns but her review is positively ridiculous and unfair since she didn't leave any reasonings for the bad review.

Nothing more to say then I am now sending my 3rd child there! The best teachers, curriculum,…read morepricing, and most of all, a great family and community!!!

Kumon of Aptos is a great place for my teen to grow in math ability and also feel safe and accepted…read moreas a person. My 15 year old has found this environment to be so healthy, welcoming, and peaceful. We are impressed with the atmosphere at Kumon Aptos. The tutors are consistently kind and helpful. I am grateful that my teen is having such a positive experience here.

I love Kumon. The owner Sydney is kind, organized, and a very qualified instructor. The assistants…read moreobviously love children and show enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience in their work. It's a great environment for kids of all ages to fill in the gaps in their education or to go beyond what they are learning in school. They are also compassionate and innovative when it comes to helping kids who need extra help. The structure and skills they integrate in the program help children grow into confident academics in school and beyond. Would definitely recommend!

Mindy is a master teacher and one of the most committed Montessorians I've met in my 15+ years…read moreworking in Montessori schools. She is also a Montessori trainer and provides tuition support for her teachers who demonstrate commitment and passion for becoming a fully accredited Montessori teacher.

I have to say I was unsure about sending my first child to daycare / school and wanted to quit my…read morejob stay home with her. That said, I am now confident that she is learning much more and getting more attention than I could ever provide. The staff and teachers have all been amazing and super friendly. Our daughter is happy to see them when we drop her off in the morning. She comes home and does and says things that she learned in "school" and seems genuinely happy to be there. She has little friends in class and is slowly depleting the school sandbox via here little baby shoes. On the COVID front, I really believe and trust Mindy (owner) and all her staff are taking this with the upmost seriousness and thought out planning. They seem to always be cleaning things and updating policies per new info. Overall strong endorsement for Quail Hollow and all their staff p.s. daughter is in the 6m to 2y class starting at 9m

Dorrie S. is a great teacher at Oasis. She is knowledgeable…read moreand respectful. It was a good experience working with her.

Great program for independently driven students!read more

I can not speak highly enough of this gem of a preschool. I tried for two years to get my son in…read moreand finally there was an opening. It's a magical place without a doubt. Their classroom is in a yurt in the middle of an epic garden. They have animals, they cook, they sew, they do art, they have puppet shows, they garden and more imaginative play than you'd think possible. It is a play based preschool which we LOVED. Fantastic ratio of 12 students to 2 OUTSTANDING teachers, Miss Jamie and Miss Jackie. They both have extensive backgrounds in education and teach with such love and respect of each child. My son was upset when it wasn't a school day and now that he's in kindergarten, he misses the school and his sweet teachers SO much. So do I!! They really create a community for both the students and their families. We signed up our daughter as soon as we realized what a gift this school is. She will be starting next year and we can't wait to get back!

I wish I still lived in Santa Cruz so my third kiddo could go here too. My sons still have fond…read morememories of this preschool. I also love how they made keepsake books at the end of the year with art my boys did throughout the year as well as photos of them engaged in play activities. Those books are as special to me as baby books and photo albums. The enriching outdoor activities and small class sizes are also big selling points. This preschool makes me miss Santa Cruz so much and I moved away almost four years ago. When I think of home I think of the Bagelry, staff of life, shoppers corner, zoccolis, and hidden treasures.