This school exhibits cult-like practices and raises serious concerns about student welfare. The…read moremajority of students are white, and there appears to be unequal treatment between staff and children--for example, teachers wear shoes while students are not permitted to do so. There are significant concerns regarding child safety, emotional wellbeing, and the overall quality of education, particularly given the high cost of attendance. The environment feels judgmental and unwelcoming. The school does not accept or support all children equally, which directly contradicts the values it claims to promote. Several children are turned away after being quickly judged and denied the opportunity to attend--even when they genuinely love the school. The potential emotional impact of this kind of rejection on a child is serious and appears to be disregarded. For an institution that presents itself as nurturing and values-based, this lack of compassion is troubling. I am not impressed with this "private" school. They should practice what they preach and prioritize helping all children succeed. Staff behavior often comes across as self-centered rather than truly child-focused.

My son works at New Village school. We had a wonderful time at their Winter Faire!!! Experiencing…read morea magical atmosphere of happy families, music by teacher and students, and delicious food. In one cozy room, young children were making fairy homes. I asked if I could make one too, and they said yes.

The typical public school wasn't working for my daughter so we looked around to see what else there…read morewas. HPS is a unique one-to-one teaching situation that allowed her to catch up on the subjects she was behind. Before HPS, she thought she didn't have the smarts for math or science, but after a few months at HPS she became confident in math and science -- all she needed was a new approach...an approach no other school in Marin has. Now (two years later) she has blossomed into a confident teen who is interested in life and the world. We owe her transformation to HPS and she would say the same!

Headlands Prep has been a fabulous experience for our daughter. She is extremely bright and…read moreinquisitive, and the teachers have met her interest, challenged her, guided her and really connected with her every step of the way. Along with her academic interest, she has ADD and this has proven no hurdle at Headlands. The teachers are equipped with the right tools to keep students engaged, let up when necessary, and refocus when required. The administration is incredibly student-focused and understands the different learning styles that make a learning community. Our daughter has felt supported, has grown academically and has connected socially. We really couldn't have asked for a better middle school and high school experience!

We ADORE Mighty Bambinis! Our son (4) currently attends and is thriving in this fun-loving,…read morenature-centered program. We've seen his curiosity and joy come alive and every day he looks forward to going to school. Evelyn and her team are incredibly thoughtful about every aspect of the program, focusing on child-led play and social and emotional development support. The teacher to child ratio (1:5) is the best I've seen in Marin and it really shows. 10+ stars if I could!

Mighty Bambinis is completely amazing. Such attentive, skilled, and caring teachers, great…read morelocation, wonderful opportunity for kids to be outside, and perfect, ever changing curriculum responsive to interests of kids. Highly recommended for all kids but especially a great choice for parents considering a TK alternative as there is an academic component but in such a fun way. Evelyn the director is such a wealth of knowledge not just about preschoolers but families in general. Also a great choice for families looking for a bit more community rather than just drop and go. We really enjoyed the camping and family days.

Good classes in hand building. 360/6 weeks. Assume you will need longer as clay drying time and…read morefiring twice in the kiln (bisque firing & subsequent glaze firing) at a very nominal additional fee. They also have a non-class monthly fee (I think it's $270). Please confirm prices and hours on their website.

Beautiful pottery. I love my three fish plates; I keep candles on them when I'm not serving on…read morethem. My dear friend gave me a gorgeous asparagus plate. Lorna, the artist, is a sweetheart and her work is just gorgeous. I will pass them down to my children, that's how beautiful her pieces are.

In light of all the recent media attention surrounding WCA/MLK/Bayside schools in the Sausalito…read moreMarin City School District, can't we all just get along! It always comes down to money/race and adult-driven politics, which is sad. It's really about our kids and that's all it matters. I have multi-racial kids to teach the world to see only one race "the human race"! Stop all this non-sense, and let's get along for the sake of our kids and our future! It's not about Willow Creek Academy (WCA) being more affluent, as I remember the days when Bayside was apart of WCA - one big happy family! WCA welcomes all families and numerous Bayside/MLK students attend WCA 'til this day. There's no bias and no segregation! My kids also love the MLK/Bayside campus; they've participated in countless extra-curricular activities and attended summer classes. I do believe if there's more parent involvement, it will make a huge difference in our child(ren) achieving stellar grades and becoming a stellar athlete/leader. I can attest to not seeing enough parent involvement from Marin City parents whose kids attend WCA. The parents don't step up to drive on fieldtrips, chaperone, or simply volunteer...always the same handful of parents. It takes a village, so we must all do our part. Let's break bread on September 29th and start fresh!

...brand new leadership for Bayside MLK and a 50% new Sausalito Marin City School Board for them,…read moretoo! Whoohoo!! Hmmmm...maybe now, their school board will start treating Bayside MLK children, as well as they treat Willow Creek Academy children, regardless of their ethnicity, socio-economic status, or skin color. We're about fifty years post the American Civil Rights Movement, and racial indifference and discrimination is still alive and well. Call it what it is, people. It's time for positive change, for our children's sake!!

This K-8 school is stellar! I feel like my son is one of the OG's who attended this school back…read morewhen it shared a campus with Bayside. Despite all the media attention, I want Sausalito Marin City School District (SMCSD) to become one big happy family again ~ harmony! Now that Tara Seekins is at the helm, I couldn't fathom a more passionate and caring individual to take on this huge task of Head of School. She is one amazing woman! Willow Creek Academy (WCA) is a melting pot of families, extremely diverse, and many languages are spoken at home. It's a community that cares and parents who work full-time will always make time for their kids; they know how to balance life. At the end of the day, what's more important than your family (not really a question)! Kids thrive in this environment, from inside the classroom to learning outdoors. The field trips are unique and caters to all grades. I grew up in the SF Unified School District, and I told myself once I have kids, they will attend Marin schools to become more well-rounded. As diverse as SF is, most of the schools were segregated when I attended i.e., Mission district, Richmond district, Sunset district, Excelsior district, Marina district, etc. Most of the kids I went to school within the avenues were Asian and extremely competitive. Forget field trips in the city, we didn't go on many - it's too darn cold! Marin schools have bonafide Chefs. Kids attending SMCSD are super lucky to cook with Chef "G", and they take classes at the Cavallo Point Cooking School, filled with top-notch culinary equipment and bountiful organic offerings from our backyard (literally)! WCA is highly recommended for parents looking for diversity, energetic staff & faculty, knowledgeable teachers, small classes, and a sense of loving community!

I'd really like to see this school succeed, but I ended up pulling my child out due to many reasons…read more- lower academic standards, lack of parental involvement, undisciplined children, etc. The small percentage of parents who are involved are great. But for the most part I found lots of behavioral issues which hindered the classroom and learning process.

This year is amazing. My children love their teachers. Miss Bunting from kindergarten is…read moresweet,loving and very understanding teacher. It wasn't easy to teach Kindergarten but she is just incredible along with Miss Flora and Miss Lawana. Just a perfect combination with three wonderful people. Second, Miss Kelley who is the 2nd grade teacher. My son just love her. She is such an incredible teacher. And of course with her assistant Mr. Derrick they are amazing. The teachers,principal and staffs are incredible. The care for the children and disciplines are above and beyond. It is not easy to work with children it requires a lot of patience, love and care. Thank you Bayside MLK

Georgia is an extraordinary teacher whose care and dedication leave a lasting impact on her…read morestudents. If every child had a teacher like Georgia, the world would be a kinder and more inspired place. Georgia is truly an amazing teacher -- one of the most caring, patient, and dedicated educators we've ever met. When we first moved to San Francisco, she went above and beyond to make my 4 yr old daughter feel comfortable, welcomed and confident in a completely new environment. Her care was so natural and genuine that it felt like having family at school. Alongside Georgia, Agnes, the assistant teacher, was also incredibly loving and supportive, always ready to encourage and help settle in. Together, they made her first school experience so warm and welcoming. Georgia's commitment, warmth, and loving nature made a lasting difference -- not only in my child's learning, but also in her happiness and sense of belonging. Her ability to connect with children in such a heartfelt way is truly rare and a gift to any school community. Even though we are now back in Australia, we still miss her dearly and remain deeply grateful for the exceptional teaching and kindness she and Agnes gave our family. Thank you, Georgia and Agnes, for giving my girl such a beautiful start -- we will never forget you.

Our son had a difficult time at LFSF due to his learning differences. The school was great in…read moreworking with us but after 11 months, we decided it wasn't what was best for our son. It was a very difficult and emotional decision for us because they have so many amazing experiences to offer children. Our son was in their TK (MS) and Kindergarten (GS) program. They offered music, gymnastics, games, painting, trips to the schools library, parental involvement was some of the highest we've seen in any program our son's been a part of. The after school programs offered for kids starting in kindergarten was unmatched, Judo, Basketball, Tennis, Fencing, Cooking, Science programs, Piano, Guitar, ceramics, the list was very comprehensive and exciting that as a parent this was all brought to us. I would recommend children having some French exposure to help with the transition but it's not required by MS/GS grades. The staff is warm, welcoming and the teachers were kind hearted and loved the children. All in all, 10/10 we only wish it would have worked out for our son.

It was a pleasure working with Richard. We gave Richard the 19th century writing box from my…read morehusband Welsh grand mother. We wanted it to be restored, the leather was cracking, the brass was coming off, the wood needed care. We showed it to a few people who didn't want to take on this project. Richard was very upfront with the time and money it would require for him to give its best care. He took the time he needed to restore the desk. We had regular communication about it so I knew what Richard was working on. We love how it turned out to the point that we put this precious family object on the shelves in our family room. That way we enjoy it everyday. I would highly recommend Richard to restore antique pieces. He's knowledgeable, professional and nice to work with.

Rick has restored three different pieces of furniture for me and has done incredible work! The…read morefirst thing I brought him was a small coffee table that my parents purchased in the 90's in Portland, Maine. The second was a mid-century dresser of my grandmothers and the latest was a cherry wood Ethan Allen coffee table that was in multiple pieces. For each project he has exhibited true craftsmanship and dedication to bringing my beloved pieces back to life. The the attention to detail was impeccable. I wish I had a before and after picture to show how bad the coffee table was when I brought it to him originally. In addition to top-notch restoration, Rick talked with me beforehand about my expectations for the piece and the finishes I was interested in to make sure I would be satisfied with his work. He is a really friendly nice guy who is very passionate about his work. If you are looked for good restoration, I would highly recommend bringing your pieces to Rick.