Our daughter has been attending Sonoma Preschool Academy for about a year and a half, starting when…read moreshe was just two years old, and we truly could not be happier with our experience. As a parent looking for a great Sonoma preschool, finding a place that felt nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate was really important to us. Sonoma Preschool Academy has exceeded our expectations. Over the past year and a half, we've seen so much growth in our daughter's language, confidence, independence, and social skills. We especially love that the school follows a play-based learning approach. The kids are constantly exploring, creating, and learning through hands-on activities instead of feeling like they're in a structured classroom too early. There is always art and creative play happening, and our daughter is so proud to bring home her projects and tell us about everything she did that day. Another thing we really appreciate is the communication with parents. Each week they send a full report with photos showing what the kids worked on, the activities they did, and highlights from the week. It's so fun to see what they've been up to and feel connected to her experience at school. The teachers are absolutely wonderful. They are warm, patient, and genuinely care about the kids. You can tell they truly love what they do. Honestly, I'm pretty sure our daughter loves her teachers more than she loves us some days, which really says everything about how safe, happy, and loved she feels there. Also worth mentioning for parents looking in the area: although the preschool is located on a church campus, it is not affiliated with the church, which we appreciated. Sending your child to preschool is a big step, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found such a special Sonoma preschool community. I would absolutely recommend Sonoma Preschool Academy to any parent looking for a nurturing, play-based preschool with amazing teachers.

When I was looking for a preschool for my first, I asked friends, and the local mom's group, and…read morethey all recommended Sonoma Preschool Academy. It is a hidden gem, sharing a building with Trinity church, but unaffiliated. Once we toured and met the teachers, we knew we had found the place for us. All the teachers are moms and experienced educators, that, and their awesome play based curriculum, (integrating lots of S.T.E.A.M learning) was what made us choose to send our first and then second child. Something I think is unique about SPA is they have yearbooks, conferences, art binder of the years art projects, and weekly emails full of the weeks pictures and all the activities done that week. It is a connection based school with events and gatherings that create a family feel, we really can't recommend it enough!

We came for the French and got so much more. The entire staff is warm loving and just perfection. I…read morefeel so safe with my kids there and never worried about them once. When I come to pick them up they beg to stay longer. Everyone goes above and beyond to create a family environment as a result we have made so many close friends with other parents. LPJ truly is a warm loving community. I wish I could send my kids there forever. I cannot emphasize enough how lucky our family was to have found this school. The Stevens Family

From the owner: Le Petit Jardin (LPJ) is a unique preschool program that combines loving childcare with daily…read moreexperience in an around the French and Francophone cultures. Children are introduced to sounds and words of the French language through song, nursery rhymes, stories and general everyday interactions. As children are exceptional language learners by nature, this total immersion environment enables them to quickly become familiar with French and begin to know how to use it for themselves. Our days here at preschool are rooted in the idea that a child learns through play and exploration! We lead children each day through a fun variety of arts and crafts, story time, classical dance (ballet), cooking, science actives, music, outdoor and free play time. These experiences are guided completely in French to familiarize children with numbers, letters, colors, shapes, and other early vocabulary. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning style and personality. LPJ is committed to ensure optimal social, emotional and linguistic growth. Classes are kept to a low student-teacher ratio for happy, healthy learning! Popular childhood songs and nursery rhymes from France will soon become some of your child’s favorites!

Our son has been attending Crescent Montessori for almost a year, and we could not be more thrilled…read morewith the growth we've seen in him. From learning and reading to solving puzzles, communicating effectively, and even picking up Spanish, his development has been nothing short of extraordinary. What sets Crescent Montessori apart is its Montessori approach to teaching life skills--patience, respect, and independence are just as prioritized as academics. Persy and the entire team of teachers are incredible. They foster a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment that truly allows children to excel. His love for learning has blossomed here, and it's evident how much care and thought go into every lesson and activity. We are constantly amazed by the progress he's made, both academically and socially, and we owe so much of it to this wonderful school. If you're looking for a place where your child will grow not just as a student but as a confident and well-rounded individual, Crescent Montessori is the answer. We highly recommend this amazing school to any family seeking the best for their kids. Thank you, Persy and the Crescent Montessori team, for all you do for Son (and our next son) and all the children you care for. You are shaping bright futures, one child at a time!

My daughter has been a student for 2 years and we feel fortunate that she could attend Crescent…read moreMontessori where she looks forward to going every day. A place where she is building the foundation to love for learning at her own pace and following her interest. The teachers are very caring and attentive. I highly recommend the school.

We feel fortunate that our daughter could attend Montessori School of Sonoma. Our little one…read morethrived at this school! She looked forward to going everyday and would even ask if we could live there, lol. Cathy & Sarah are kind hearted and put so much love into running the school. Barbara and Rachel were amazing teachers/guides for learning, and the daycare teachers Danielle & Natasha were the best! All caring and committed staff who help spark creativity, curiosity and an understanding of community. We miss our time there and recommend this school wholeheartedly!

I honestly could not dream of a better school for my little ones! I now have 3 children who attend…read moreor have attended this school and I would regard the preschool as the best in Sonoma. The staff at Montessori on 8th are incredible --- they are so present and 100% committed to the growth of the children. My kids sing their praises all day long and I literally can see them blossoming right before my eyes. The facility, playgrounds, and wide outdoor spaces are exceptional. The owner of the school is there almost every day, completely involved, and you can tell everyone there takes great pride in the school. I would highly recommend this school without reservation.

"Put me down! Put me down right now!"…read more What I hear my 4 year-old demanding of her teacher after dropping her off to see if she'll like the school. Ballet, Jesus, pet chickens, playground overlooking open fields, and teachers with a lot of patience. It's a mix of PeeWee's Playhouse, Monty Python's Flying Circus with some SouthPark Jesus thrown in. School's a bit worn in appearance, but extra star for the very calm and sweet teachers. I would have eaten the chickens and the children by the end of the week.

I've been going to this church since I was born the priests have always been great,I recently…read morebecame a godmother and I was so excited for this spiritual blessing. The day I baptized my godson our priest was father issac, I was so upset I almost cried after because it was not what I expected it was a joke.... father issac made us feel like we were wasting his time, he made me feel dumb, he was not welcoming or caring. He didn't even greet us or turn on the church lights on a Saturday morning. He seemed hungover... and he was about 20 minutes late... im never going to this church again because of him it's sad because he made my baptism experience so basic I didn't even feel like it was real to him. I'll pray for him..

Had our wedding in StFS about a month ago and it was tremendous. Father Mike was adorable and warm…read moreand lovely and we can't wait to go back and see him. The ceremony of about 100 people only had about a dozen Catholics, but the whole night I kept getting compliments on how wonderful the priest was. He made everyone feel welcome and made us laugh a bunch. I was so nervous about all the pomp at a Catholic wedding and he totally made me feel relaxed and at ease. We loved him so much we asked him to come to both the rehearsal dinner at The Lodge and the reception at Cline and he came to both. Everyone wanted to get a few minutes with him it was so cute. Thank you Father Mike for making our wedding so special.

Valley of the Moon Nursery School was such a wonderful experience for our family. They were able to…read moreaccommodate our triplets, which we were incredibly grateful for, and the transition was very smooth. Our kids absolutely adored going there and were always excited to see their teachers and friends. The teachers were all excellent -- warm, patient, and clearly very experienced with young children. It was obvious they truly cared about the kids and created a supportive, engaging environment for them to learn and grow. We felt very lucky to have found this school and would highly recommend it to other families looking for a nurturing preschool.

From the owner: Valley of the Moon Preschool provides a secure environment for children to learn through play…read more Building self-esteem, confidence, experience with social interactions and having fun. Our carefully planned schedules provide a balance of structured learning and free play. Our program offers: reading and math readiness, arts and crafts activities, sensory motor games, music, dramatic play, outdoor play, gardening, science and nature study.

We LOVE The Presentation School! Our kids have been going to Presentation since they were in…read moreKindergarten and our family continues to have such a great experience there. Our kids are currently in 5th and 7th grades and have grown into confident, kind, and intelligent leaders. The school has been able to offer them an intimate learning environment with small classes and the most amazing and talented teachers. Kids are not only challenged academically but they also are able to go on unique, fun, and educational field trips. The school also has wonderful specialist classes like music, art, Spanish, PE and SEL (social emotional learning). The art shows, musical productions, and monthly showcases show how much the kids are thriving. They also have an incredible counselor and learning specialists who can help children with any additional needs. One of the best parts of Presentation is all of the public speaking opportunities kids get to really boost their confidence in front of an audience. Kids quickly become comfortable presenting in front of peers and adults which is so important for any future endeavors. After meeting with various kids (and speaking with their parents) who have graduated from Presentation, we know that kids are very well prepared for high school and feel grateful to have found this school. We have had nothing but an incredible experience there and would highly recommend this school to anyone with kids in grades TK-8.

We transferred from another great school near our home that had so many +'s, but lacked what we…read moreneeded for our child to excel- leveling, SEL and Spanish. So we left a solid community and a 5 minute commute to embark on something new for our family, and not in our town. It has been totally worth it. EVERY DAY I pick up our first grader he tells me he had a great day and then gives me details about how the students and teachers made it possible. This is coming from a kid who dreaded preschool, even as we were in a wonderful program. What makes TPS special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active, responsible and respectful citizens and leaders in a diverse society. Their campus values diversity, providing rich experiences for all learners, and nurtures self-esteem, character development, and lifelong learning. Focusing on the whole child, the talented and dedicated staff provides a caring, engaging and challenging educational experience for every student, every day.

We really love Grow With Me. My infant son started a few weeks before the transition to Cotati and…read morehas been full time since August 1st. Our son has had such a great time getting to interact with other infants, toddlers, and loving care givers. The first few days after daycare he was so excited and happy that he zoomed around the room with energy left over from the exciting day. I feel my child is safe with Leanne, Julia and the grow with me teachers. Leanne is approachable and open to feedback.

Grow with Me ECE is a wonderful place I highly recommend sending your kids here. Leanne and staff…read moreare so great with the kids and parents , kind, caring and professional. My kids absolutely love it there! The app they use for daily updates and communication make this so easy. I love receiving pictures of the fun throughout the day. Leanne has always followed the cdc guidelines regarding covid, we have never had any issue.