Our daughter has been in Teresa's care for over a year now, and started when she was 6 months old…read more While it was so hard leaving my baby, I couldn't have been more at ease when I saw how loved she was every day at CCC. Theresa keeps me regularly updated all day via Brightwheel (which is amazing!), and always has new ways to keep the kids engaged, having fun, and learning. Teresa goes above and beyond to make each child feel loved and special, making her home feel as if it's their own. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the CCC family and appreciate Teresa's commitment to our daughter's growth. I wish I could give 1,000 stars!

I cannot say enough great things about Teresa and her care! I was so hesitant to trust anyone with…read moremy first born. The amount of love, support and growth we have experienced with her and our son is truly heart touching. I regret not starting years ago!! If you're *that* mom, like I was/am, just know your heart and baby will be happy here !!

Discoveryland is an outstanding preschool program near Capitola Rd / Soquel Ave / and 7th Ave…read more This hidden gem when discovered by parents is frequently praised as "I can't believe this great program is right here!" The school has two recently remodeled classrooms, loving teachers and great staff in a secure setting.

Excellent Preschool!!! The Teachers are all wonderful. The…read moreDirector was very compassionate with meeting my daughters needs. I will miss them dearly. I highly recommend Discoveryland Preschool to any parent who would like to put their children in a well grounded Christ centered school. God bless Discoverlyland!!!

We've been attending LifeSpring Prechool for a year and a half. The staff has been warm, kind,…read morecompassionate, and accommodating to our daughter. They provide care that is consistent and reliable, and have fun activities like having fire fighter visit the school, holiday events, pizza throwing visitors, picnic days, and provide the kids with fun activities throughout the week. Our daughter discovered her love of painting at LS! It's hard to pick a daycare that you trust to nurture and care for your child, but LS is a great place with teachers that are truly called to the profession. Teachers Jennifer, Michelle, Anna, Cat, Rosa, Jimena, Laura, and Kristie have been outstanding. Thank you all for being a safe place for us!

I honestly liked this Daycare for my daughter until they discriminated her and myself her because…read moreof her special need and the director was willing to work with me and out of nowhere she switched up and kicked her out. And as well, it needs more improvement with the teachers. Some of the teachers just don't know what they're doing meaning they're always on the phone and not paying attention to the kids. And as well one time I went to go drop off stuff for my daughter, and one of the teachers from the other class was yelling at the kids, and I saw her as well, grabbing their arm super hard poor little babies also my daughter would be scared of that certain teacher .. hmm makes me think what did she do to my poor little baby

My son attended NCC for three years and had an amazing experience. The teachers were dedicated,…read morecaring, and loving, and the campus provided a spacious and welcoming environment for children to play and learn. The school also did a great job building a strong academic foundation through the Montessori method. For parents considering NCC, don't be discouraged if the admission process takes some effort (headmaster L may not like to reply to messages); it is well worth it when you see your child's happiness and growth.

Great school. I realize that the school is more guarded during the waiting list timeline to protect…read morethe safety & guard the routine of the children during school time. My daughter is attending this school now and I have to say that the children are prepared for educational success in every way imaginable. There are three groups; youngest group, middle group, and pre-K. Some highlights: Onsite reading specialist Bilingual education Montessori classroom time structured and free learning time Non profit with emphasis on community service Healthy (usually organic) vegetarian diet served at meals Parent involvement in the direction of the school. Wonderful educational field trips Advanced curriculum designed for school preparation. Emphasis on Science, math, music, language, cultural enlightenment. This school is also very culturally diverse, when looking at the "make-up"' of ethnicities amongst the children. The school is extremely hygienic with an aggressive health policy, with sink stations in every class room and around the play yard for hand washing. Resulting in healthier children (and parents) with less time off from school in the long run. I am very pleased with this school. We were invited for a visit once our names were high on the waiting list. I was instantly sold when my daughter was invited to participate in the days activities. The first was dissection of owl pellets and identification of the animal consumed based on bones found. The next was a story circle, the children each performed a portion of the book in a dramatic manner with props and costumes included. The next was a bilingual story and song circle, with children being "submerged in spanish," for the duration of the 20 minute circle. The final was a magic circle., which was fun and educational. I highly recommend this school. The teachers were patient and supportive while my daughter adjusted to the separation from me and my husband. They actually surpassed my expectations!

This is our second year at SCPENS and we really love being a part of this quality co-op school!…read more My children are intrigued with the various activities (yes, I am able to bring baby along to preschool classroom). There are various activities set up to appeal to different children/moods/learning styles etc. There is always a sensory table set up with an activity like playdough, bean trays or making snow. An art activity (painting, stickers, glue...). The exploration table allows students to discover and experiment with scientific and mathematical manipulatives. On the rug, the kids will often be building with blocks or trains. There is dramatic play with dress up, a play kitchen, dolls,and a store. And of course, there is a quiet corner complete with books relating to the classrooms theme. In addition to these permanent classroom features, there is frequently something special happening: water play on hot days, setting up a tent when learning about the forest, or riding on a large tiger toy when studying wild animals. This brings me to the amazing SCPENS teachers. This year our teacher is Dara. She is passionate, smart, creative, patient and responsive. She inspires me to be a better person and I am constantly in awe of her boundless energy. She and other parents have been great models for positive discipline. Dara and my fellow parent peers make it that much more fun to come to school. Last year, we had teacher Wendy in the toddler classroom. She is kind, caring and incredibly well matched for toddlers. The SCPENS teachers are full of love for the children who pass through their doors. A few final aspects that we love about the program. One is the afternoon choice. There is no rushing out of the house first thing in the morning, it is a good fit for our current sleeping schedule. I also value the co-op atmosphere which provides the opportunity to be a part of my child's early education, the great speakers at parent nights, the sense of community, and the chance to connect with other parents. Finally, as an elementary school teacher, I appreciate the differentiated instruction provided and feel that the preschool program prepares children for kindergarten in an age appropriate, play based fashion. Come visit our gem of a school and see the wonder for yourself!

My daughter and I had fun adventures at SCPENS. I would highly recommend it to all. It was a great…read moreexperience! Cynthia D.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Secret Garden Preschool (La Selva Beach) and how…read moreincredibly thankful we are to have spent the past few years here. My daughter started as a 2 year old and just finished as a 5 1/2 yr old in August. We toured a few different schools, but the Secret Garden came with great recommendations from close friends and we are so glad that we chose this preschool. From day one, we felt very comfortable and trusted each and every teacher and I always felt good leaving my daughter in the mornings and picking her up everyday, as a parent that really means so much. Maybe more important though - my daughter was always excited for school and had the best time and adored her teachers and friends. The director, Lisa, and all of the teachers are awesome and extremely communicative, organized, and responsive. It was reassuring to know that I could check in with the staff through the Pro Care app that they use. Our work schedules often changed and having the flexibility to request a drop-in and add days when needed was such a huge benefit. All of the teachers are extremely attentive and engaging and approach situations based on each individual child's needs or circumstance. The preschool has a dedicated teacher's aide, Bella, who cooks and provides healthy snacks and meals and the website shares menu updates regularly. The teachers of the younger classes at the time ( Monica and Glori) were so helpful as our daughter potty-trained and napped / stopped napping. Teacher Maria, Sharon, Monic, and Jasmine were excellent with the 3, 4 and 5 year old classes and really helped prepare the kids for kindergarten / TK - my daughter misses them all so much! The school's location in La Selva Beach is right next to a church, a play ground, fire station, and library - truly the perfect environment for little kids. The classrooms and outdoor spaces are safe, clean, and engaging for small children. If it was hot out, the staff was diligent with applying sunscreen and if I forgot to pack a jacket or water bottle, the school always helped with a spare. I always knew she was in good hands! The staff also organizes themed weeks and days, arts and crafts, performances, pot lucks and so many cute activities. I could keep going, but I am forever thankful for the staff and community at the Secret Garden Preschool, many of the friends and families we met there are now elementary school friends:) Watching our daughter learn and grow here has been the sweetest experience and our family really cannot thank or recommend the Secret Garden preschool enough!

Our 2.5 y/o son attended Secret Garden over the summer as a way to support his social skill…read moredevelopment. He only attended 2 half days per week, but the growth we noticed in him was extremely positive. Our son initially had a hard time at drop-off, but staff were comforting and offered hugs to help him overcome the tears so that he could transition into the group activities. He also initially refused to join the group for snack time, but eventually participated in snack time and tried a great variety of foods that he normally would not be open to trying. Secret Garden staff, Glory and Lisa made Sammy's experience one of learning and growth. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

Our son has been going here for over a year now, starting in the infant care area, moving through…read morethe toddler area and now is in the pre-school. He is exceedingly happy and the communication has been stellar all the way through. There are communication books which the staff write the notes so that we can keep up with what he has eaten, how long he has slept, and more. He has a lot of friends and is always so happy. These are the main things I am looking for when considering a school for him at this age. The owners have pretty high standards, and from where this school got started from when they took over, it has come a very long way. The old school, A Child's Reflection, got ran down, the carpets were 20 years old and held a lot of nasty. They basically stripped the place down and put all new floors, toys, and more. My son, as he progressed from one room to the next, has been allowed to interact with kids he has known that are either behind or ahead of him. He still likes to stop in the infant room to say hi to some of his toddler friends before moving back to the pre-school. There are some days he is having so much fun playing, I have to wait, but this is his time and place and I am happy to see him enjoying himself. I suggest to parents that are wondering if this is the right place, to watch how the kids are acting. Kids are smart and know how to tell us they don't like something. We just need to be patient and listen to them. Take a moment to attune yourself to the place and watch the kids, they really can tell you how things are going at the school. Do that for all the schools you visit!

i am lucky to find ACR. The thing that stands out about it is that it is run by 2 fantastic people…read more- Naoko and JD. Their philosophy of running ACR resonates with me. It is very satisfying to know that your kid is in good hands. As far as facility is concerned, its kept clean. Timings are great. We plan to continue sending our kid to ACR.

Our boys started preschool here two months ago. Although it has been a hard transition for both our…read morechildren and us, the excellent teachers at H&H have been very patient and caring with our boys. We are very thankful that we have chosen H&H. If you're looking for a preschool that will not only enriche your child in education but also be cared for the way you would want them to be cared for I would definitely recommend H&H for you. Update on my review: Our boys have been with H&H for 7 months now. They absolutely love school. They love their teachers, their friends that have made, play time, bible time, lunch time, singing time, etc... everything about school they love. I am so thankful that God guided us in the direction of Hearts and Hands preschool.

Hearts and Hands is an amazing preschool, every teacher that works there is so loving and caring…read moretowards all children.