Our family has had such an amazing experience with Starlight Montessori. We have seen such amazing…read moregrowth in our daughter over the past year & 1/2. It's been a pleasure watching her blossom into this kind, creative and caring little soul. Miss Parisa deserves all the credit in the world. She's curated this perfect little preschool paradise, and the teachers around her are equally as patient, dedicated and insightful. The class sizes are just right- Each child receives plenty of individual attention, while having just enough other kids to learn and play alongside. We plan on sending our youngest when she's ready as well. What they've done here in Benicia is truly something special, you should definitely check them out.

Starlight preschool has been amazing! The teachers are so friendly and helpful. My son has really…read moreenjoyed going to preschool now that we started coming here. The atmosphere is refreshing and different from other places. Just visit to see how great they are with the children. Its normal to be a little worried having your child out during such crazy times but they have a cleaning crew that comes in to clean which I can tell makes a difference. I thought the smaller playground would be a negative but it seems to actually help the teachers see and interact with the children more. My son mentions the outdoor play as one of his favorite times. Very happy we found this place!

Our son started attending Noah's Ark this school year after a very difficult and disruptive…read moreexperience at another nearby preschool and I can't say enough good things about it. The staff are warm and attentive to not just my son, but our whole family, including little sister who we can't wait to enroll as well. Administration is communicative, the curriculum is engaging, and it's just a warm and lovely place to be a part of. I also appreciate that they regularly have events open to the whole family so you feel like they are invested in knowing your whole family. The school is very diverse in both the children that attend and the staff as well, which is incredibly important to us. We are choosing to keep our son with Noah's Ark an additional year, rather than going to our local schools pre-K program because we have been so happy with it. 100% recommend to everyone.

My son went here over a year ago as a preschooler right when he turned 4. I wanted him to develop…read moremore social skills since we had just moved to the area at the time. When picking him up, I always observed him left by himself to play in a little corner while the other kids would gather together in a separate part of the classroom. One day, one of the teacher's aids called my son "abnormal" and suggested I have him checked out. At the time, I had an existing appointment for him to be seen for an autism diagnosis - which has since been confirmed. The main teacher also said that the preschool wasn't a good fit for him after I had asked about facilitated play to encourage more socialization. They were not willing to put in any extra effort for my child with special needs. Fast forward, I ended up taking him out of this preschool and brought him to Napa Junction Elementary preschool which was an integrated class for autistic and neurotypical kids. It was inclusive and the teachers and aids were excellent. It was truly a judgement free atmosphere and my son has been thriving ever since. Being a Christian school, I thought Noah's Arc would be more inclusive of kids with different needs and judgement free. This was not the case. I don't usually like to write bad reviews but hopefully it will help parents decide whether or not it is a "right fit" if their child is autistic.

Our son just graduated and now is in TK, but this was probably the best preschool experience we…read morecould have signed up for! Prior to signing up Miss Tina and Miss Shirley greeted us and out little guy with open arms. Immediately we felt very comfortable with the people and the place. I could only describe it as a "mama's house" feeling. As the year progressed we noticed that the care providers we very active in the kids' care but did not hover. They allowed the kids to manage minor conflicts and then taught them discipline and courtesy so the conflicts wouldn't happen again. Miss Shirley was also well versed in the Benicia K and TK system so she went to workshops all the time to stay updated. She wanted to make sure the kids were prepared for their elementary school endeavors. And for the families they were even more welcoming, holding family events throughout the year to keep everyone involved. I have an older child who went to preschool elsewhere and families tended to keep to themselves at events with minor interaction and participation. At Tender Hearts, families participated in pot lucks and willingly made donations to help enhance the kids' experience. Their pre-care and after-care was just another huge bonus for working families! And now that my son is in TK, I saw that him and other Tender Hearts students were amongst the most cooperative and behaved kids the first days. I am very confident that the values he learned at Tender Hearts will continue to guide him through elementary school, which he is well prepared for!

My family has been coming to Tender Hearts for almost 18 years! My brother, sister, nieces, nephews…read moreand both of my boys have attended this school. Mrs. Tina and Chester are more than teachers to our kids, they are family. They taught my youngest how to be a leader and an extraordinary helper! He was so shy when he started and now he is so caring and outgoing, not to mention they also potty trained him. My older son excelled so much when they were preparing him for TK. I can't wait to send my daughter here. I can't say enough good things about them. Every teacher there is so awesome, and you can tell they really love the kids.

My son is about to "graduate" from VPNS, and I can honestly say the last two years have been…read moreincredible for both of us. He has grown in so many ways and truly LOVES coming everyday! I have found great joy meeting and working with both the staff and the other parents in this co-op environment. I am sad to have to move on to the next phase but my son will start kindergarten with a positive outlook on school.

Our family is so thankful to have found Vallejo Parent Nursery School (VPNS). The teachers and…read moredirectors are amazing: warm, welcoming, kind, tolerant, nonjudgmental, accepting, nurturing... they genuinely care about and enjoy what they do, and it shows! The days are filled with play, play, and more play - but it's through play that our child has grown and blossomed beyond belief. Her confidence, independence, and social skills are outstanding and we thank VPNS for that. We love the opportunity to be involved in our child's school experience if we choose; even as a professional educator myself, I've picked up countless techniques from participating alongside school staff that have helped our child and family thrive. We are already looking forward to the day when our youngest is old enough to attend, too! Thank you, VPNS!

I have a lot of experience with different daycares and pre-schools in the area and this is by far…read morethe BEST place in the world for my child. Ms. Katarina loves the kids like they are her own. She enriches their day with art, learning, outdoor play, cooking, and more! Every time I have come to pick up my child over the last 3 years he is SO happy that he doesn't want to leave! I am BEYOND grateful to Katarina for the beautiful time and energy she has put into every activity and every minute of every day. She is truly an amazing person inside and out we are so lucky to have found her. My son doesn't want to go to kindergarten he just wants to stay here forever!!! Seriously the best pre-school in the entire world!!!

"We love Wishing Star Preschool. During a time of transition, it offered our son a calm, nurturing…read moreenvironment where he felt safe and supported. The space is clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed for learning and growth. We're so grateful to be part of this community."

Wonderful teachers/staff!!!! We started earlier this year for preschool. My daughter learned so…read moremuch in the time span she was there. She developed so many social skills and learned so much. She learned how to write her name and beginning phonics. As a three year old I am so impressed by her advancement in a years time. They have picture day/ snack time/ report cards/ teacher conferences. I highly recommend to anyone seeking to help their child start preparing for school. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers/staff we will never forget you.

Moved to Solano County from Contra Costa and we were really nervous about changing schools. Our son…read morewas thriving at his previous school and he loved it there very much. Fast forward to today and our son is also loving and thriving here at LFM. Kids are resilient but I am very happy with the program here, from Ms. Bonnie to, Ms. Ludma, Ms. Kat and Ms. Liz they were able to provide a comfortable, fun and full of learning environment for our son.

Happy Hearts is an EXCEPTIONAL preschool. Their staff is organized, caring, loving and creates…read morethoughtful and playful learning lessons. The environment is playful and engaging. Ms. Jackie and Ms. Shilo are two of the best early childhood specialists I've ever encountered. Being a public educator for close to 20 years, I can hands down say, any child is in excellent hand. Happy Hearts has the best early childhood environment and is the best preschool around!

This school has been wonderful for my two boys. The teachers are so loving. My introverted first…read moreborn was very nervous and clingy, but after the support of these teachers he ended up making a lot of friends and talking about it non-stop. My social second born can't wait to leave me at door. It's got a great play space outside, and lots of fun things to do inside.

First off, they sent off a mass email begging for "nice" reviews so don't believe all these 5 star…read morebutt kissers. Anyway, let's talk about how they pull parents from the line to talk about how their 3 year old can't sit still. I've witnessed this numerous times with other moms, how humiliating. But the worst part of it all is that THIS preschool will reprimand a toddler for not sitting still for circle time then condemn your parenting as if it's not being practiced at home. The kicker is when I pulled my son out, teacher Sara was too salty to give me my son's year supply of snacks back.

We are so thankful to have found Noah's ark. My son love his teachers and classmates. We feel safe,…read morehe is thriving and building community, he is learning and growing. Such wonderful teachers! Thank you Noah's Ark