First...the staff. We have seen multiple teachers come through since our son attended Mt. Taylor in…read moreRohnert Park. They've all been amazing and our son loved all of them. (They didn't get to retain all the staff, mostly due to the free TK as many preschools and daycares likely felt the hit.) But let me tell you about Martha (the director) and Maria, one of the teachers. They are both absolutely fantastic. My son adores them both. When he started there at a little over 2 years old, he was still in diapers and had a speech delay. They allowed his speech therapist to come in and see him once a week and even helped them find a less distracting location when my son wasn't focusing as well. Once we started potty training, his teacher, Maria, stepped up and not only helped train him at school, but helped train us parents, too! Her advice during that time (my guy was a stubborn one) was incredibly helpful and welcome. We are leaving so that our guy can attend a preschool down the street from our house and that is open during winter break as it was very hard last year, financially, when I couldn't find a place to take him while they were closed due to his severe food allergies. Which reminds me, they handled that amazingly! They made sure he didn't eat others' food and if they were going to give a treat to all the kids, they either provided our son his approved treat we left at the school or sent us a photo of the ingredients to be sure he could have it. Highly recommend this school and I'm so sad to leave. The monthly rate was excellent and competitive and they left huge impressions on our son (and on us) in such a good way. His speech, potty training, counting, letters, etc. all improved dramatically here. More people need to hear about them. They're fantastic! And they're so easy to talk to! Highly recommend. We'll miss you guys!

I would give them six stars if I could. The staff and experience with Mt Taylor in Rohnert Park has…read morebeen a great gift to me and my family. My daughter Sofia was embraced with open arms. Because she has Down Syndrome, Sofia receives daily therapies that Mt Taylor was gracious enough to host at their school, making it possible and easier for us to ensure her success. I love how easy the staff is to talk to and how comfortable they make the parents feel with everything; I never feel stressed and am greeted like a friend every time I pick Sofia up or drop her off (especially when I pick her up lol). Sofia thrives at Mt Taylor and I have been so proud of her maturity and growth while under their expert and compassionate care. Not only that, but they charge an incredibly reasonable monthly rate with flexible pickup and drop off times to accommodate any schedule without requiring a complicated fee schedule or extra work for the parent. Thank you thank you again Martha, Maria and Natalee for your kindness!!

This daycare was everything we needed while our daughter was in transition between preschools. Mrs…read more Lily and her staff always provided such attentive, educational, and thoughtful care to my daughter. The daycare has a solid and consistent care standard that we relied on. I always felt secure bringing my daughter there. There were always activities that the children were a part of. Mrs. Lily is great about keeping in contact with the parents and providing updates throughout the day.

HBD is THE BEST. We're on our 3 kid going there, and can't imagine having sent them anywhere else…read more One of the best parts is that Lily uses an app that lets her communicate many of the things she does with the kids. We get to see pictures of their activities, the great home-cooked food they eat, and the playful times that the kids enjoy. She's been flexible when needed, and super helpful to us when in a pinch. I don't know other places to compare rates, but they have worked for us, so far. She also accepts Venmo - goodbye to the era of checks! If you can get in, HBD is totally worth it!!!

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Vanessa and Jose for our toddler, George. They have been…read moresuch a special part of his little life, and I truly can't imagine having trusted anyone else with him during these early years. My husband and I are both nurses with busy, demanding schedules, and leaving your child in someone else's hands is never easy. Vanessa and Jose gave us such peace of mind. We could go to work knowing George was safe, happy, and with people who genuinely knew and cared about him. George is a busy little boy with a huge personality! He's sweet, funny, sensitive, energetic, and sometimes prone to those very big toddler feelings! Vanessa and Jose understood him so well. Every day I picked him up clean, smiling, content, and completely himself. They even somehow got our busy boy to nap with the other children, which still feels like a miracle! He also learned so much during his time there. He came home counting, singing his ABCs, using new words, and constantly surprising us with new things he knew. As he heads to preschool, I feel so confident that he is ready, and I know Vanessa and Jose played a huge role in giving him that foundation. Their home is warm, nurturing, and full of joy. They genuinely know each child (personalities, routines, quirks, and when they need a little extra comfort). It meant everything to know that while we were at work, two wonderful people were taking care of our baby. We will always be grateful for Vanessa and Jose and the love they gave George. They will forever be such a special part of his story and our family's.

I didn't find out about Vanessa's daycare until my baby turned a year and a half or so old. I…read morewished I had known her place sooner since she accepts babies under 1 year old and there's few around in Petaluma that does so. If they do, they are always full. I value Vanessa's flexibility of my schedule as it varied upon enrolling my tot. She made the transition smooth and her hours of operation, situated well. Being a first time mom, letting my tot go to daycare, was a bit nerve racking but Vanessa's process and communication, put my mind at ease. It is a huge added and beneficial network that babysitting on the weekends may be possible per request and planning. My toddler learned and grew noticeably here from Vanessa and Jose's (family run) dedicated care. There's a good balance of activities & I'm glad that there were a couple of other toddlers that were around the same age, in terms of months, with my toddler since he learns by mirroring a lot of the time. Opted for a home daycare because it's enough stimulation for play - singing, dancing, outdoors time water fun, and etc. Recommend highly!

Michelle is the best caregiver any parent could hope for. Our son has been with Michelle for almost…read moretwo years now, and we couldn't be happier with her. - Michelle genuinely loves and cares for the kids. - Her program is fantastic! Our son brings home projects every day. They explore and learn through music, dancing, art, books, walks, and so much more. They even raise real butterflies and release them outside. My 2-year-old knows more about metamorphosis and chrysalises than I ever did. - Michelle is licensed for more children but chooses to care for only three at a time. This allows each child to receive exceptional attention and care. Smaller group also means significantly fewer sicknesses for kids. We have friends in bigger daycares and their kids seem to be constantly sick. Michelle is very diligent with cleaning and health issues and our son has been sick only a handful of times in 2 years. - Michelle has also been an amazing partner for us as parents. She helped us navigate so many milestones. Potty training was incredibly easy because of her! We trained at home for one weekend, and then she took over at daycare - and our son was potty trained. Our family feels incredibly fortunate to be part of Michelle's program. We truly cannot recommend her highly enough.

Michelle is FANTASTIC and I highly recommend her. We are incredibly grateful to have found her and…read morehad our daughter at Little Stars for nearly two years. She has created an amazing environment for babies and toddlers to learn, grow, and play. We knew our daughter was always safe and well cared for when she was with Michelle, and even more - it was evident that Michelle cares very deeply for all the children she watches. Our daughter learned so much while with Michelle and she helped guide us through so many pivotal developmental milestones. It was important to me that we felt like she was getting individualized care and that was very much the case with Michelle. She is licensed to care for more children but only takes three at a time meaning each child gets so much love and attention. We are so appreciative and thankful for the time we had with her!

I truly cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Durgin's. My daughter has continued to grow and…read moreflourish there, and Deb and her husband, Tom, make every day feel meaningful and full of joy. They care for the kids as if they were family, and Deb treats my daughter with a level of love and warmth that feels like grandparent-level care. What I appreciate most is how much they enrich the children's experiences. They take the kids on wonderful outings to the children's museum in Santa Rosa, explore the redwoods, visit different parks, go to the pumpkin patch, and even enjoy time in bouncy houses. They also bring activities to them, like soccer classes, and each day includes creative projects that my daughter is so proud to bring home. No two days feel the same, and it is clear how much thought goes into making each day engaging and fun. They are also incredibly considerate of families. They occasionally offer Friday "date nights," where children can stay a bit later so parents can have an evening out. It is thoughtful, generous, and such a help during a busy week. My daughter has become more confident, social, and communicative since starting here, and I am so grateful for the loving, safe, and enriching environment Deb and Tom have created. We feel genuinely lucky to have found them.

Let me start by saying, the only thing these people care about is $$$ !! Debra Durgin acts like she…read morecares about families and their children and she puts on a great front however, it is all for show! I have personally seen her scream at a few kids with my own eyes (and we're talking about 2-2.5 year olds!!) I can only assume when they first opened a few years back they may have had more patience and maybe the mental capacity to care for children (at least I hope they once did), but the fact of the matter is: they are no longer mentally fit to provide care to children. I honestly feel like they have no idea how to deal with children but just are not willing to give it up because they want the money. They put the kids down for THREE hour naps and then expect you to get them there by 8/8:30am the next day. Since my child started at Mrs. Durgins Playcare, (only about 4 months ago, mind you), she has developed a stutter, behavioral problems and tremendous trouble going to bed at night. More recently, when I came to pick my child up, I found her crying (I mean BAWLING), in the corner of a room ALL ALONE!!! ‼Please, PLEASE‼ DO NOT SEND YOUR BABIES HERE, you WILL REGRET IT

My two sons Mason and Parker went to Sharon a few years back and they still talk great about her…read more I'm actually shocked they remember Gogo! She was caring and sweet to my boys and she helped break my youngest from his pacifier and sippy cup! She was very flexible which was just so great since unfortunately their dad and I started going through a divorce. But she really helped in paying close attention to the boys and nurturing them and gave me tips on how to help them through the transition. We miss you Go-Go! XOXO Jenny, Mason and Parker

We absolutely love Sharon, a.k.a. GoGo. We sadly had to leave due to the move but would've enjoyed…read morehaving our son stay there for much, much longer. She helped us at the 11th hour with our first experience of a HORRIBLE daycare. She met with us the same day and our son was in her care the next day. She saved us big time. She is very energetic and very caring for the kids. I have felt only comfortable leaving my child with her even on days when my son was clinging to my leg and cried stay with me. She would sweep him off to do fun things and within moments the tears would stop and he be playing and laughing. She is very understanding of working parents and struggles associated with work and relying on someone else to care for your kid. My son was always happy to go to daycare and always having fun when I picked him up. One less stress for a working mom going to Sharon's Discovery.

We love Flavia! Our son was at a bigger daycare where he kept getting sick & wasn't getting a lot…read moreof attention. With Flavia at Fluffy Smiles he hasn't gotten sick once (due to it being a smaller daycare) and gets so much attention. He loves going to daycare now & smiles so big at Flavia and her husband. The monthly price is great & totally reasonable! Flavia is also flexible about when we pickup and drop off which is nice. Bonus it's right by Safeway so super handy location.

We have been sending our 9 month old girl to Flavia for the past 3 months and she's been absolutely…read moreamazing. Her and her husband are incredibly kind and you can tell they have so much love for all of the kids that go to Fluffy Smiles. Our daughter loves going there - she has a big smile on her face every time we pull up to the house! We feel so fortunate that we found Flavia and her family to take care of our daughter - it's exactly what we were looking for. It's incredibly clean, lots of fun activities, outdoor space, and a loving teacher!

Jenny, her family and employees are all the BEST. We are so grateful to have our two kids there…read morewith them. She always is very communicative, sends cute photos throughout the day and loves every child as if they are their own. She has taught me a lot about child development and ways to work on small things that are happening in my kids lives and how we can work together to get through it. Can't recommend this place enough!

Miss Jenny started off as our nanny for our two toddlers, and as she transitioned to opening her…read moreown Hearts & Stars childcare facility we enrolled our youngest. I'm a very tough critic when it comes to the people caring for my babies, and I can't say enough good things about her. Miss Jenny has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. She cares about all children under her supervision as if they are her own and is incredibly thoughtful, providing daily updates on the wellbeing and developmental stages she's seeing in our daughter. It's obvious the children all feel at home with her. She does daily art projects, takes the kids on walks to the park, has a nice outdoor space for play in front and back of her house, and we LOVE that she provides healthy snacks and meals throughout the day! I cannot recommend her enough.