The emotional pressure of being a working mom is hard and so finding a place where you feel your…read morechild is listened to, encouraged and guided through social norms is really important. I had visited many places but it felt warm, colorful and familial when I arrived here. My son has thrived and the teachers (many who now have older children of their own) have helped both him and myself navigate through his various toddler stages. Cannot recommend enough, ask them for a tour and see for yourself

I've had two kids attend APOMO. Today was our last day and we are sad. My kids were well cared for…read moreand treated with patience and kindness by the teachers and the director. The play based curriculum was perfect for my kids and they both left fully prepared for TK and Kindergarten. I couldn't recommend this place more

I had to just edit cause her name popped into my head. Her name was Ann. And I got emails to prove…read morethat she said that I was forcing my kids to read for punishment. It was fucking rude and disrespectful like, who the fuck are you. And our kids are supposed to read 20 minutes a day. This email will be in my book about the trauma that my kids have gone through since 2015. I wanna give you four stars cause you helped me with kids in their homework, but you also were not beneficial to them in private emails. My kids went there for years. But some shady shit was going on. I can't remember her name but she told me I made my kids read for punishment and an email that I still have. But my kids were supposed to read for 20 minutes every day. It was a great place for my kids. They helped with homework because my ex said he doesn't do homework. Everything was put on me and my kids and then when they weren't failing, it was all my fault. But there were also secret court dates in Napa Courts that I do believe that they were involved in and hopefully, the truth comes out with our investigation. Sylvan is a great place as long as they do not get involved in your business. Our traumatize or help traumatize your kids. Our help traumatized are ruining your kid's education to where they do not care anymore. I will not have my kids go back here at all. And you sat there and listened to conversations and still chose the other side and not my kids. Documentations everything I say I've been undercover since 2015. Emails are everything. And yes, I do believe they were in a family court having private meetings. But everybody's gonna know because I have a book and I shared all my information so if anything happens to me, somebody else will publish my book. I would ask for the money back is probably in the hundred thousand. But I didn't pay for it. Precaution and careful and pay attention. And stick up for your kids, even though I did. But I don't know why it took so long for the corruption that's going on around me and my kids to stop and maybe if I had done something a long time ago my kids would've had a better education. I'm not gonna say it on here but if you want further investigation and you're going through hell in Napa Courts and they get involved, there's always a loophole in the law. And if I do find out you were in secret courtrooms trust me I'm posting it everywhere and will pay for advertisement. I don't know how many stars I should give you because you helped me out, but you also went behind my back and neglected my kids in the process. This may not have anything to do with them, but I and a bunch of other people piled up in cars and went to the FBI. Hopefully, everything's investigated now. But there's another investigation going on. I wanna know about this court date. And who is there? So do I give you five stars cause you help my kid or do I give you one star because you kind of screwed us over in the process?

My son has stuck with his English tutor since 7th grade and now he's a junior in high school, near…read morethe top of his class and loving the English homework that he used to fear. Thank you Sylvan!

Went to mass while visiting Napa. What a beautiful church, music and service. The Holy Spirit was…read moredefinitely here.

Large, modern, Catholic Church in downtown Napa, CA. Inside walls & ceilings are constructed…read morew/fantastic wood. Brick covers the outside of Church. It really is a beautiful church! Lots of religious statues and artwork such as Stations of the Cross. There are candles to put money in the box for special devotion, with a kneeler, too. Priests and readers use microphones, as do the singers and musicians who provide music during Mass. There are good acoustics and you can hear well. IMO The Church has s several doors to enter church. I sometimes forget what door I came in and what door to leave, LOL! The Church body pews circle outlines the altar. The parish has an elementary school on site; St. John the Baptist Catholic School. It's website is : school.stjohnscatholic.org

My granddaughter is thriving. Very compassionate staff! They tell stories about the child's…read moreaccomplishments and obviously know her well they are skilled infant caregivers

Nature's Way is the only true Montessori school with an infant program available in Napa. We sent…read moreour son there from 13mo-2y and I appreciated the lack of electronic toys/screens, focus on whole foods (like fruits and cheeses) for snacks, and how the teachers facilitate the kids learning/sharing in a calm and loving way.

Had a swim meet here this weekend. Beautiful pool but old facilities including ancient locker and…read moreshower rooms with marginally clean bathrooms. Everyone got locked out because of an electrical problem not allowing the iron gates to open from the parking lot: Second day of competition, cancelled. There was no board listing the swimmers so no one could keep track of scoring and placement, really unfortunate. This is a competition. Lack of railings leading down on stairway from upper deck to pool is really unsafe and should be addressed immediately before someone takes a header.

I did not attend school here, but was nearby the campus on vacation. It appears to be a very nice…read morecampus, and we walked on the trail behind the campus. Seems like a nice place, visually.

We are so grateful for Blue Oak. The emphasis on community is felt in so many ways. It feels like…read morea family. The different grades interact so much. The music program is another highlight. The performance at The Uptown was amazing. There are so many things to appreciate. In early grades, there is an emphasis on strengthening growth mindset and nurturing a love of learning. The teachers are continually educated in current and evidence-based teaching practices. Blue Oak aims to empower the next generation of changemakers.

This school has been such an amazing place for our daughter the last three years. We have found the…read morebest community of families that have become a huge part of our lives! Highly recommend BOS for any family looking for a school where their child is really seen for who they are, given appropriate and challenging academic goals, and guided to be a kind human and critical thinker.

If you're looking for a preschool where children spend their days outdoors, learning through…read morecuriosity, creativity, and genuine engagement rather than simply being supervised, Seasons is something truly special. Simone has created something remarkable. With over 20 years in early childhood education, a Master's in Early Childhood Education, and a background in psychology, she brings an incredible depth of knowledge to the school. But what impressed us just as much is how much she genuinely cares. She is constantly going above and beyond to create a magical experience not only for the children, but for the families as well. From community-building events and moms' and dads' nights out to thoughtfully curated classroom experiences, you can feel how intentional everything is. The curriculum is one of the school's greatest strengths. Rather than following a static program, each unit is child-led and immersive. During our time there, our daughter explored topics like architecture, airplanes, insects, and famous artists. She came home excited to tell us about Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, and Van Gogh, and her artistic abilities and confidence have flourished in ways we never expected at her age. Every theme feels carefully designed with hands-on experiences that make children genuinely excited to learn. Oftentimes parents are invited to shows ending the larger projects. The teaching staff deserves equal recognition. Simone has surrounded herself with educators who have dedicated themselves to early childhood education. They aren't simply hourly childcare workers--they are professionals who understand child development and clearly love what they do. We've been so grateful for the consistency, warmth, and enthusiasm of Astrid, Stephanie, and Jocelyn over the years. Seeing the same familiar, smiling faces each day gave our daughter wonderful continuity and helped create such a secure environment. One of the things we appreciated most was that the children are outside almost every day, regardless of the weather. It teaches resilience, fosters a love of nature, keeps them active, and encourages imaginative play in a way that's difficult to replicate inside four walls. We've never referred to Seasons as a daycare because that's simply not what it is. It is a preschool in the truest sense of the word; a place that nurtures curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We feel incredibly fortunate that our family found Seasons. Our daughter has thrived there, and there isn't a stronger endorsement we could give than the fact that our younger daughter will be attending as soon as she's old enough.

We are thankful everyday for Seasons of Wonder. My daughter has attended for three years both…read morepart-time and then full-time (because she asked to stay full days) and we will miss the school and staff immensely now that she has aged out of the school. The teachers are true professionals: knowledgeable, experienced, and the perfect balance of structured yet kind. The school is expertly designed by Simone who holds a Masters in Early Childhood education with decades of experience. Every detail from the mud kitchen, to the various imaginative play areas, to the garden, to the sand area encourage learning in various essential ways. The school is child-led in many of the activities and units of study, yet the staff has the developmental goals of students are always carefully woven in. We had a choice of doing a 3rd year at Seasons or TK and we chose Seasons for the staff and the beautiful community they have built. I never once worried at drop off that my child would be safe, loved, and guided. Thank you Seasons of Wonder!