We've had our 2 year old son with ABC Learn and Grow for the past 3 months, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. Vanessa and Jose do an amazing job creating an environment that is both educational and fun. Our little one is always coming home with new art projects, and it is clear he is learning so much while having a great time. We also really appreciate the daily updates. They give us peace of mind and keep us connected with what our son is doing throughout the day. Vanessa and Jose are truly caring and dedicated, and we can't recommend them enough!

We highly recommend ABC Learn and Grow! Our daughter has been with Vanessa and Jose for about a…read moreyear, and will be moving to preschool soon. Her baby sister will start in a few months, and we can't wait. The environment and learning at ABC is wonderful; there's a mix of reading, art, movement (inside like yoga and dancing and outside play too!), creativity, and so much more. Our daughter comes home brimming with new knowledge, skills, and excitement every day. Vanessa and Jose provide great structure, but also flexibility. We love that there are updates sent most days too, with pictures and videos so we can get a glimpse at what she's doing. We also highly value the social skills Vanessa and Jose foster in the kids; our daughter has learned to take turns, share, speak politely, and care for others. The friendships she's developed with the other kids her age are incredibly sweet to see (and it's been wonderful getting to know other ABC parents too!), and she has learned to care for the younger babies as well, which was super helpful when her baby sister recently arrived. We are so thrilled to have been recommended ABC Learn and Grow, and grateful to Vanessa and Jose for their care. We can't wait for our second daughter to start with them soon!

BabyTime is the best in-home care for infants and babies. We have sent both our children at 6…read moremonths to Kim and Matthew, who love them like family. They learn and grow, while thriving in the small, in-home care environment. They socialize and develop their language and motor skills in a meticulously clean, safe space. We love the regular updates and secure check-in/out through BrightWheel app. We get so much value from the tuition, especially since Kim cooks and provides healthy, organic meals and food for the babies. Our boys have both taken their first wobbly steps at BabyTime, and we can't imagine sending them anywhere else.

I cannot recommend BabyTime enough!! Kim runs a special daycare, with care and attention given to…read moreeach baby. It feels like an extension of our own home, as if my son gained more family because of the way Kim cared for him. BabyTime helped my son to walk, eat solids, talk, sing, be confident to play in new environments, and prepare for preschool. He would always come home well fed, shouting new words, or galloping like a horse, or singing a new mystery song at the top of his lungs, or ready to hop on a bike we hadn't used before. My kiddo was so excited every morning we arrived at drop off, and was still playing joyfully when we arrived for pick up. The genuine care my son received here was worth every penny, and gave our family a huge sense of relief and ease.

Ms. Carolynn and Laura have been such a huge and wonderful part of our lives. When we first moved…read moreto Petaluma we searched all over town for an in-home daycare that would offer quality care at an affordable price for the times that we needed. That narrowed the field quite a bit immediately. With a little more research it was quickly evident that Carolynn's stands apart from the rest. Here's how: While Carolynn runs a small operation, she is professional and offers many things that come with the bigger organizations. She is priced competitively. She offers extended care, before and after the normal school day at a small additional rate. (Extended care was HUGE for our family.) She helps to build community by offering several annual and monthly events including drum class, wood shop class, parent nights, and potlucks. Carolynn offers breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack to the kids. She serves organic foods for the most part. She also has a beautiful garden and nearly everyday she serves produce from her garden to the kids (which the kids often helped to plant and harvest). The kids learn so much about taking care of plants and really enjoy eating all the veggies. Aside from the garden, Carolynn has a small above ground fish pond (not in the school area), small colorful birds, chickens, and many play areas in the school yard. She is a huge animal lover and her beloved dogs and cat mingle with the students throughout the day. Her love of and respect for animals is shared with the kids. In the classroom, Carolynn and Laura work as a united team. They are consistent, kind, fun, and firm. They use a positive discipline approach to correcting misbehaviors. The kids learn many important life skills like putting their things away, hanging their coat, washing their hands before eating, meditation and giving thanks. Students learn through themes (ex: rainforest) and practice all sorts of skills through independent work. They focus on one letter and number each day and the hand sign that goes with it. Both Carolynn and Laura communicate easily and often with parents. We don't go more than a couple days without a picture or a story in text-form. It always brightens our day. When they have successes or concerns with our son they share them immediately. Carolynn seeks solutions to any problems in a loving and persistent manner, often seeking parent participation in the solution. Carolynn and Laura know our son. They really know him. He is VERY energetic, opinionated, caring, and intelligent. So, in short, he's a handful. We couldn't imagine any place better for him. He goes to a daycare (school) where the adults care for him. They are consistent in their expectations of him. And he is challenged by them. We are very thankful we enrolled our son in Carolynn's Montessori and had 3 wonderful years there! We can not wait until our younger son starts there! (Many families send multiple kids through her program!)

Our son loves going to Carolynn's. When I say we are visiting Carolynn's, he runs to the door…read moreyelling, "Visit Carolynn's! Visit Carolynn's!" We can't get out the door fast enough. And he always comes home with new phrases or idea about what is going on around him. He's not even two, yet, and we see his mind is open a little bit more each time he comes home. It is run out of her home, but it is a separate, good-size, room. In addition, the children go out back and play in an amazing play-yard. They also help garden and feed the chickens and clean up. Carolynn is wonderful with the children. She really understands them, since she has been working with kids for many years. Her experience shows and helps us, since this is our first child. Her two assistants, Joanie and Geneva are also fabulous. They are all so patient and understanding with the kids. We couldn't be happier with where we send our son.

Rhonda has been such a huge blessing to our family. Finding the right childcare is one of the…read morehardest decisions you make as a working parent. From the start of our search, Rhonda was extremely responsive when it came to my 3,000,000 questions and always responded quickly with any inquiry I had. When we scheduled the home tour, Rhonda opened her door and saw our little one, you could see the love in her eyes that she has for children. She is incredibly passionate about helping raise smart, loving and kind tiny humans. My daughter has been there for over a year and a half and we couldn't be happier with the help and love Rhonda provides. As for the business side, I really appreciate Rhonda being upfront about her expectations with sick kiddos, her holiday schedule and that she accepts venmo! I really cant express my love and gratitude to Rhonda enough, so do yourself a favor, and take a tour and enroll your kiddo at Rhonda's daycare.

Miss Rhonda has watched my son (from ages 2.5-4.5yrs) on a drop-in basis numerous times and as an…read moreearly childhood educator myself, I can spot quality care! She is engaged with the children and knows how to meet their needs while meeting the needs of the others as well. She is loving and has a very friendly environment and so much patience! I highly recommend Rhonda's home childcare for children of any age!

This is a beautiful preschool with wonderful instruction, potty-training bathrooms and large…read moreoutdoor space with a playground for growing littles. Cherie the own is a wonderful person as are the teachers. However, this is not a Montessori preschool. My daughter loved Willow Tree when it was a Montessori preschool, but when my son attended years later, it was not the same and that's when I learned it was no longer Montessori. The website is from 2008 and the sign is from the previous ownership when it was a Montessori school. So while I am sure this is still a good preschool for many reasons, it is very misleading to continue using the word "Montessori" in the marketing materials.

I can begin to express my love for this school. Cherie has made such an program for the children…read morehere and my son is thriving. He comes home at three years old knowing how to spell his name knows almost basic math (almost) and plays so well with other children, parents at the park comment on it. I was lucky enough to have a good egg anyway but my god he loves going here and I love every teacher they have because of the love they have for these kids. Hands down the best little secret in town as far as daycares go.

Children's Corner has been such a fabulous school for both of my children. My son went from age 3-5…read moreand my daughter is 2 and started this summer. A majority of the teachers have been there for 10+ years which speaks so highly for the school. Each classroom we have experienced (Ms. Wendy, Ms. Sherrie, Ms. Tracy & Ms. Stacy's class) has taken care of the children's emotional, physical, and learning needs with such finesse and caring. They truly value, respect, and love each child and get to know them and their needs on an individual basis. Leaving each classroom has been very emotional because of the attachment my children (and I) have formed with the teacher. The ladies in the front office are so sweet and kind and truly love their jobs. The Director Jan gets what a big deal it is for each parents to pick a preschool for their child and it's easy to see the pride she has for such a wonderful facility and teachers. Lastly, I want to mention how well-prepared my son was for Kindergarten. One can not stress the importance of preschool to prepare children for this major transition. The Preschool & Pre-K classrooms do this with such expertise. We love this school.

Great start for your kids. The staff is friendly and welcoming. So far 3 out of 3 kids love it…read morehere.

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!!!

After the sudden passing of my daughter, my son-in-law and I decided it was time to find a…read morereputable and nurturing daycare/preschool for my grandson. Just by luck, we found Petaluma Village Preschool and quickly learned that this IS the absolute best preschool/daycare in Petaluma and quite frankly, the Bay Area!!! I know this for certain because my son attended You and Me in the 90's and they don't pale in comparison to Petaluma Village Preschool! Every morning without fail, my grandson cannot wait to go to school, he even cry's if we drive anywhere near the school on his days off because he wants to be there with his friends! The staff shares pictures and videos throughout the day (every day!) via an app...which is like having a second set of eyes inside of the facility!!! I just cannot say enough good things about this school and I am SOOOOOO thrilled to have my grandson in such a nurturing, supportive and caring environment. Thank You, Thank You

My daughter (and my son before he entered Kindergarten) attends Petaluma Village Preschool. We…read morehave been very happy there. The preschool is child centered and play based, which were both important to me. It is also very community oriented, sending home weekly emails, having monthly PAC (like PTA) meetings, and arranging social events for families. I also love that they serve a family style organic lunch.

This is our third daycare (our son is four and we've moved a couple times) and we are so happy with…read morethe staff and facilities at this location. Classrooms are well-maintained, our child adores his teachers and every interaction we have with a staff member is genuine and thoughtful. They are communicative about the curriculum and special events, and in the time we've been there we have seen numerous improvements to the facility and academic offerings. We chose this particular KinderCare because of the hours and location but even when one of our jobs moved and it became slightly less convenient we opted to stay here and are so glad we did.

We had a mixed experience at KinderCare. Some of the staff were truly kind, nurturing, and clearly…read morecared about the kids--something we really appreciated. However, there were also some deeply concerning practices that we couldn't overlook. One teacher told my 3-year-old that if he didn't stop crying for me, she would call me and tell me to pick him up late. I observed a teacher stepping on a child's foot to prevent a child from taking off of their shoes and screaming at them not to take her shoes off.. There were also questionable reward systems in place, like giving candy after finishing laps, which doesn't align with healthy habits for young kids. But most alarming was the use of blankets--multiple times, we observed blankets placed over children's heads, including in the infant room. Our 10-month-old had a blanket covering her entire body and face, which is extremely unsafe and against all infant sleep safety guidelines. While we saw some bright spots in the staff, ultimately, we didn't feel confident that our children were being cared for in a consistently safe and supportive environment.