Wonderful bilingual preschool program! Outstanding teacher and parent involvement. Play based…read morepreschool with 2 circle times, one in english and one in spanish. My 3 year old twins love the preschool and have made leaps and bounds in both english and spanish comprehension, as well as, improving their sharing and social skills. As a parent I enjoy all the wonderful and informative seminars, such as: second language development, raising a reader, positive discipline and kidpower.

El Jardin (The Garden) is a great cooperative bilingual preschool in Watsonville. It's a perfect…read moremixture of children who know little or no Spanish and children who are native Spanish speakers. I am a mother of three boys. My second son is currently in his second year there. I have made great friends and grown as a parent through this program. Their seminars and meetings focus on self growth and parenting as a whole. It's truly a great place where both the parent and child grow.

We really appreciate the MCS community and would definitely recommend it. Our son has been…read moreattending MCS for 2 years, starting in the Nido room when he was almost 1. He's since moved up through the toddler room and is now in the primary/ preschool community. Our new baby will be starting there this January. Our son is thriving and remains consistently challenged and nurtured. The leads in his classrooms have been wonderful, showing a genuine interest in his development. Our son had a few normal but difficult behavioral challenges in the last few months when our second son arrived and the leads and staff have responded with grace and care, working with us to support our son. The space and setting is also beautiful!

All three of my kids have attended and some still do. They started at their Nido program and have…read moregone through (or still are) Toddler and Primary. The guides and aides are and have been loving and caring towards my children. Furthermore, they have helped provide more than simply a nice place to play and have fun. My kids have learned lots of skills that have translated to home and academics. They have helped support our kids in aspects of life we may have been working on at home (i.e. napping, toileting, and the like). My kids enjoy going and I feel good about sending them there.

If you want to learn and play alongside your child, then this is the preschool for you! I've…read morelearned numerous skills to use on my parenting journey. I have loved every opportunity to teach/experience new things with my children. I attended for 4 years (2 years each child) with my older two and will return with my youngest child in the fall of this year. This school provides hands-on learning through play and multiple field trips throughout the year (1 each month). There is a huge outdoor space equipped with bikes, a sandbox, and lots of other toys, play structures. There are multiple play areas inside as well. Parents provide healthy snacks on a rotating basis and the kids LOVE when it is their snack day! It gives everyone an opportunity to try new foods and I've seen kids eat things their parents said they wouldn't even try otherwise! My children were very well equipped for kindergarten, both socially and academically. There is not a way to adequately say how this program has positively affected me as a parent. I am forever grateful and indebted to Teacher Sarah and Watsonville Cooperative Preschool.

My family has attended this preschool for the past 5 years. Both of my boys have gone through this…read moreschool, and I am so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful small community this preschool has built. Not only is Teacher Sarah is AWESOME, but the connections you make with the parents here is amazing! What's unique about this program is that it is not only with the kids learning, but it's showing us, parents, how to positively parent our children. Any family coming through this program will benefit from this program immensely.

Melissa and Victoria are incredible head teachers and role models. My husband and I have been able…read moreto thrive ourselves while the wonderful team at Family Network Preschool (FNP) nurture and care for our daughter for the past 3 years. They curate a play-based, thoughtfully-structured curriculum for students 2 through 5 years old. Our daughter started as soon as she was eligible at 2 years old. She's always smiling at pick up and never ready to leave, hugging teachers as they leave and requesting playdates with friends. Her day is filled with art, movement, songs, dancing, imaginative play, animals, insects, puddles, healthy snacks, guided risk taking, climbing, reading, writing her name, and more! The atmosphere is incredibly inviting, featuring an outdoor covered deck, play structures, and a warm, homey indoor space--plus seamless support for potty training. FNP does not advertise, as they fill their roster through word of mouth. I'm writing this for folks who are looking for a more recent review and encouragement to email, attend an open house and register.

We love Cathy and Marty who run the school, they appreciate each child and know how to encourage…read morethem to blossom! It's beautiful and was a great place for my daughter, she was greatly prepared for kindergarten and familiar with the activities that she was presented with in her kindergarten assessment since she was on the younger side. She loved it there and coming from a co-op it was a great and easy transition to a drop off school, yet I felt involved in their community. The price is amazing, truly a special place! This has now changed ownership and is managed by Victoria and Melissa! Some much needed updates and face lifts have been added and pricing has increased slightly. But it is still an awesome place for your child and I would still recommend it!

Big city Mom finds herself in a small town... First thought - where the heck do I send my kids to…read moreschool?! Well what do you know? There is a preschool/daycare center smack dab in the middle of little old Aromas. Yes, of course my second thought... but is it any good? do I just get what I get and deal with it? NO! Dear ABC Staff, you are truly amazing!! You loved and cared for both my 3 and 6 year old in a way that made them wake up and want to go to school. What more can you ask for right? Kris and her entire staff are a gift from above: loving, genuine, understanding, and professional. They are involved, they care, they take their work personally. As a mother- this is what I want. A warm, comfortable yet structured place for my kids to feel at home. Unlike larger franchised big-box centers who seem more concerned with keeping up appearances and their reputation (yuck). ABC is a quaint place but not small. There is a separate space for school aged kids (where my 6 year old was) and for the preschoolers. There is a good sized blacktop yard with lots of space for biking and playing, there are two separate sandbox/play structure areas as well and a really cute garden full of sun flowers. They walk the school age kids to and from in the am and pm. Snacks are provided and even a microwave for the bigger kids to heat up their pizza (for example). ABC was always clean and tidy. They even took some time off (with plenty of notice in advance) to revamp their center for the benefit of the kids. During summer months they kept their program interesting and fun. Price wise - You definitely get maximum bang for you buck. I was paying around 3200 up in the Bay Area for the same hours. Insane right? And on that note, Kris was always able to work with me during times when I got a little off schedule. We all hate to admit that those things happen but they do and she did not blink and eyelash to help me get back on the horse. I could really go on and on but I'll sum it up with this - when we left I shed a tear because I have never seen my kids happier than at ABC.

Excellent preschool, I love the close knit community and the learning skills that are taught to the…read morelittle ones, my daughter loves going there and is excited to go every morning. Great playground, safe environment, excellent teachers.

We have had an absolutely wonderful experience at Santa Cruz Waldorf School! The nurturing…read moreenvironment and dedicated teachers truly set this school apart. From the moment we stepped on campus, we felt welcomed and inspired. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, allowing children to explore subjects in a meaningful and hands-on way. Our children have flourished here, academically in math, writing, and languages, as well as more broadly with the arts, music, gardening, outdoor education trips, and more. If you're looking for a school that encourages a deep love of learning, I highly recommend the Santa Cruz Waldorf School.

Santa Cruz Waldorf School has been a good fit for my children. The kinder program is magical! Being…read moreable to play and learn to connect with peers and teachers AND nature is just what my children needed at that age. Over the years, we have learned reverence and rythm and the beauty of slowing down from our time at the school. Their love of festivals and community connection is unmatched. I appreciate the deemphasis on screen time as well. The Waldorf practice of teacher looping was something that was quite new to me and at first I was a little hesitant about. I have grown to see the process of keeping the same teacher from grade 1-8 as a true gift. It has given my children time to be seen and understood to learn most effectively. If you are exploring elementary and middle school alternatives, SCWS is a great option to consider!

This might be a strange review, but I'm at a volleyball game and the Salesian girls are all wearing…read moremasks. I really appreciate how respectful they (and their families and coaches) are being. The other team, sadly, is not showing the same amount of care and respect for our community. This tells me so much about Salesian at a time when no one under 16 is vaccinated for COVID-19.

We did extensive research on schools in the area. This school was recommended by an educator. It…read morehas one of the best blends of environment and academics I have experienced. The surroundings are beautiful, the facility is good, the staff cares and listens to the children, the children are held accountable, and the academics are challenging as they should be. I also found that many of the parents themselves are teachers and staff at other surrounding schools, and they have their children at Salesian, that says a lot. They also have an extensive sports program, even though they do not have an indoor gym. They work it out using other local facilities. We are glad we found Salesian!

The sweetest little preschool in town! The staff is incredible and feel like part of the family. We…read morehave watched our son grow so much here and seeing how prepared he was on the day of his kindergarten evaluation and most importantly the pride he felt in himself afterwards, we are so thankful! Miss Jen and Miss Nicole are kind and patient in leading the kids through a variety of thoughtfully planned activities everyday. We look forward to our youngest attending this upcoming fall as we are not ready to say goodbye!

Amazing preschool!! All four of my children have attended Methodist Preschool. I can't say enough…read moreabout how loving, kind and compassionate the teachers and director are!! The projects and activities are fun and engaging. We are so blessed to have had this opportunity for our boys!! Highly recommended!!! - Jennifer & Brian James