My daughter cries to go to her preschool when she has to stay home sick. She LOVES it!…read more Super clean, very organized, lots of choices for kids to play and learn, VERY communicative owner and teachers, great focus on learning positive behavior, making positive choices, and channeling creativity. Low teacher turnover (fabulous). Also, HUGE backyard and again, lots of choices for outdoor play. Thank you for running a wonderful little school, Stacey!

I'm so happy we found this preschool and were able to get in. 2020 has been insane, and having a…read moresafe and fun place to send my child is a HUGE relief. He absolutely loves it there, and after his first day he told me he likes to follow Teacher Kim around at school because he loves her so much. The kids are definitely spoiled there with all the new playgrounds, and most importantly, the COVID safety measures they take are everything a worried parent could ask for. Thanks, Stacey & COF staff!

I am extremely happy with my experience at Happy Days. The staff is so caring and attentive and my…read moredaughter is really thriving. Toby, the owner, has been very accommodating in working with my schedule. I highly recommend this daycare. (We are at the Live Oak location).

Great daycare. Fantastic teachers. Consistent quality and value. They really care. The teacher and…read moreowners are phenomenal.

Really happy with Ms.Cheryl, Jacquelyn and team! Our little one is learning a lot - becoming very…read moreindependent. We appreciate the teachers here.

Alyssa, the director, is an energetic, collaborative, compassionate teacher and leader. Teachers…read moreget a real treat to work with her and the lovely environment she has created.

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.

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!

We love this preschool. I feel so lucky that my baby girl got to experience such a warm and…read morewelcoming place. Teacher Cory is an absolute gem. And such a big outdoor garden, with flowers and veggies and chickens- it's unbelievable. What a wonderful community

We love WPENS. It's been so great for my son and family. I love teacher Cory she is such a caring,…read moreloving teacher. She really takes the time to create such a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all children. My son has really thrived socially and emotionally because WPENS. We love the community and support we have at WPENS. It's a really unique experience because not only is it a preschool but also a learning environment for parents. WPENS offers parenting resources. It helps build a nurturing environment at school and at home. As a parent you can really be involved in your child's learning development by participating in and outside the classroom. Overall WPENS is the best choice. We are really happy and are returning back next year!

Our toddler's verbal abilities jumped noticeably in the first month at Discovery, Soquel. As time…read morewent on, "Help me, I can't do this myself!" turned into, "hmm, how can I...?" We liked the culture of deliberate inclusion and collaborative play as well. Our child's main teacher, Susie, was at all times nurturing, graceful, positive, and attentive to our child's blend of strengths and needs. We received daily timestamps of naps and bathroom, so we knew what to expect at pickup. As we leave this small community for a larger campus, it's bittersweet. Our child loves school, we all made friends, and, as a longtime professional educator myself, I have every confidence that our toddler had an excellent formative experience. The amount of care and intention at every level really shows over time. Our family's downsides were the price point (but we're glad they pay their educators and the quality of staff shows!), half days on Fridays (rough for 2 working parents but I appreciate that staff gets a shared planning/set up period), and wishing the physical space permitted more challenging broad full body activities to get the yayas out. In the end, I'd choose Soquel Discovery for my toddler again in a heartbeat and I saw many parents enrolling younger siblings as well.

Both of my children have gone to Discovery, and their experiences exceeded my expectations for…read morepreschool. Discovery provided them with community, safety, and connections with educators and with their peers. I especially appreciate the intentionality behind their approach- Discovery works to really understand and value the unique traits and experiences of young children and helps them build their curiosity and social emotional skills. We also chose to keep both of our children at Discovery until kindergarten and felt that they were prepared to transition to public school. Like many early childhood education places, we have experienced some staff turnover and changes, but I feel that that's to be expected in these situations. In general, I think the educators handle any potentially difficult transitions, changes, or challenges intentionally and try to mitigate any impact to the kids.

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.