This has been a fantastic experience for my son. They are so knowledgeable and helpful on toddler…read moredevelopment and so wonderful with the kids. I highly recommend this preschool.

Ms. Reddy and her staff are absolutely wonderful with the kids! They are the friendliest, caring…read moreand knowledgeable professionals in this industry. Their curriculum consists of fully engaging the activities with proper breaks. Highly recommended.

As an art and Waldorf teacher for 15 years, I can say with full confidence that Little Saplings is…read morea truly developmentally nurturing environment. I could not be happier with this school for my daughter. The teachers genuinely care about and respect each child as an individual. Their lessons are fresh and intentional, guiding the children to become kind, thoughtful, and respectful people. It is not just about academics. It is about shaping whole human beings. My daughter comes home each day with joyful energy, sharing the new songs they sang, how her teachers cared for her, and what she learned. That enthusiasm speaks volumes. I truly could not have dreamed up a better place for my daughter to attend. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

Little Saplings gets our highest recommendations across the board! What an amazing place! It's full…read moreof fun Montessori esq. activities and play structures. The people who work there truly care for the kids and help them learn and succeed. My son was there for almost a year. He became the sweetest confident independent lil guy with their guidance. Very clean and cute 2 room school house.

I have recently enrolled my son with teachers pets and it was the best decision ever so far. I love…read morethe staff and the building so together with a very good learning schedule for the little ones. 100% recommended

Where do I start. The owner is completely amazing. Great attention to detail & care for students…read more Great staff, great location, great care, great playground. I went to this pre school when It was previously owned. The now owner was my favorite teacher. She cared more than anyone. Later when my girls went to school I was thrilled to hear she was the new owner. My girls loved it there. They grew up and we move. My best friends son is now attending here and she loves it too!!

I am totally biased but the families that choose to put their children at Play and Learn are simply…read morethe best! A great community and wonderful staff. They cultivate a real family environment while actually teaching age appropriate curriculum. I highly recommend Play and Learn Preschool.

I love Play & Learn Preschool. My family was transferred to the area and our kids have had several…read morepreschool placements due to moves (my son had 9 when I filled out his kindergarten registration) yikes! Anyway, this was the second one they attended in the area and I was in love with the smaller class size, gentle communication methods, tidiness, long term staff who truly love these kids. The owners are Christian and have infused teachings into the curriculum, which I love, but it is a respectful place that would not be uncomfortable for those who are not Christian as some of the families to bring their wee ones here are not. The school is divided into three classrooms - youngest kids (age 2) are in the Pollywog room, middle room is the Panda room and the think it is a big deal to move from Pollywogs to Pandas (which happens about age 3 and potty trained and they do potty train in partnership with parents in the Pollywog room) and oldest kids are in the Sunshine room and stay there until they launch out to kindergarten. I've had kids in every classroom now and we love it there; my daughter just turned 4 but fortunately with a late December birthday still has 2 more years at Play & Learn.

Awesome fenced in play yard that is also close to the elementary school for the families that are…read moreneeding accommodations at two different locations. My children went here over a year ago yet can still remember many specific activities that they have done and we still do to this day. Gaye was very nice and always treated my children with respect. Did lots of arts and crafts with the kiddos. I saved many that I can put up every year for a few different holiday occasions and loved the fact that she always made sure the kids had sun hats (that she provided) when it was extra sunny outside! The inside was beautiful and the structured environment helped my kindergartener blossom and fit right into school since he did not attend preschool!

My two kids both attended Stepping Stones and we could not have had a better experience. Each…read moreteacher and care giver they interacted with were nurturing, joyful, and wonderful guardians. I feel lucky to have been able to leave my kiddos in such great hands; it truly gave me the peace of mind to be able to work and be okay with leaving them during the day. My only regret is that they could only be there for a few years! My kids and I will always cherish their sweet, special years they got to spend with the lovely folks at Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is the place to be if you value a magical, wild, child-centered and grounded in…read morenature experience. Expect your little one to come home covered in mud, paint, and other evidence of a day well spent. They have the chance to really be children and to focus on exploration and play in a safe environment. The caregivers are tuned into the kids individually and operate from a place of real love.

I was initially greeted by a friendly staff member who checked my temperature and provided me with…read morethe use of hand sanitizer before entering the school. I then proceeded to the front office where the people in the front were courteous and helpful. The school has a large playground and a small to medium campus. Overall it feels like the campus is a big community, staff is usually friendly in the hall ways. I asked where the restroom and a room was and they were quick to point me to one. I like that they have outdoorsy hallways especially during these Covid times. This was my first time on campus besides working next door in the preschool/headstart. Visiting the school I learned that previously the school was call South Fortuna Elementary and not until this year the school was renamed to Linell K. Walker Elementary Home of the Stars (their mascot) after a dearly beloved secretary fought hard with cancer for a second time. Rest In Peace! Your memory lives on with a school dedicated to you! Today I went to observe a teacher in her classroom. I found it interesting that the school keeps Safeway shopping carts on campus. I have never seen that in my many years teaching and observing many schools. I found this a bit odd and hilarious yet creative! The teachers mentioned that they are used to haul materials and things around. I have yet to visit this campus more often to give them a full on comprehensive review. I look forward to also hearing about the community/parents/students and their thoughts with the teachers/staff there.

I was a student teacher back in 2018. The school is such a small sweet community of teachers and…read morestaff, including smiley bus drivers and secretary. The Cutten school district is small, most of the teachers and staff know each other pretty well. The principal is both the superintendent of Cutten Middle School and Ridgewood Elementary. Overall, this school is set in a nice location near the forest so students once in awhile go exploring. I have yet to go visit again.