The Ross Preschool (TRP) is a place that any child and family is blessed to have in their memory…read morebook. I know I'm not alone when I say we were sold within the first seconds of entry when greeted by the incredibly dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and head of school, David Allen-Hughes. Not only is the school environment -both in and outside- truly magical and inviting, but it is also extremely clean and well cared for, updated with well-organized, child-accessible, and aesthetically pleasing everything (think beautiful natural wood and beyond!) David and staff are constantly mindful and proactive about improving their school, so it is ever-evolving with new and exciting teaching tools and beautifying additions (ie outdoor garden and climbing wall, sensory projects, water table exploration, interesting visitors and programs from the community, etc, etc). David and teachers communicate with parents thoughtfully, often, and well in advance, so you always feel in the know. My child feels loved and at home at TRP. His mind is inspired to think creatively and independently and he's given the tools and encouragement to thrive. He calls it his 'happy place.'

This preschool is truly one-of-a-kind. Our son attended for two years and had the most wonderful…read moreexperience in every way. The teaching staff is the best of the best, the play-based curriculum includes everything from art and music to math and science. The emphasis on social/emotional development is very strong and the sense of community among the families is wonderful!!

This place is terrific. The teachers are very caring, the kids are nice, the facility is great,…read moreand the activities they do are interesting, varied, creative and fun. We were sending our 4 year old to both this school and a much more expensive and "prestigious" pre-school and he liked this one much more! So now we just go here and are happy with it. Thanks, LMNO!

We love this preschool. My second child attends and I feel very lucky to have found this sweet…read moreschool. The space is great for young children with plenty of room to play indoors and outdoors. The teachers are so genuine and caring and really get to know and understand each child. They are happy working with children and the kids love them. The schedule is accommodating, there is parking, it is off the beaten path and you can hear the Seminary bells daily. I chose the school because the ratios do not exceed 7:1, the kids are engaged, it's super safe, teachers are helpful, transparent, honest, so kind and loving. They have 2,3,4 and some 5 year olds. It really is a gem.

After touring ABC I knew it was the place for my two girls. Just the feeling I got while in the…read moreschool made up my mind. My kids absolutely adore going to ABC. Every single child is happy and engaged in some kind of activity. The wonderful staff is always busy helping the children, teaching them, singing to them, reading to them, creating art projects, etc. You will never see the ABC staff sitting in a chair and playing on their cell phone. It just doesn't happen. The school is super clean and the toys are switched frequently. The academics are incredible. They teach the children about a different topic weekly, and also do age/ability "small groups" daily where the children learn to recognize shapes, colors, write their name, learn letters and numbers... My children both go fulltime, and at 2 and 3 years old, I have a lot of mommy-guilt about that. However, when I pick them up they are so happy sometimes they don't even want to go home. In fact, on the weekends they ask why they can't go to school. I love ABC so much and I hope you will schedule a tour and get that heart-warming feeling that I got. Simply put, the children are truly loved and it shows.

A FANTASTIC preschool! I can't imagine enrolling our son…read moreelsewhere. We enrolled our son at ABC at the beginning of this summer, and have been totally thrilled with the school. The staff at the school is super - a well-trained, very caring and very fun/energetic group of women! It made it so much easier to say goodbye to our little guy knowing that he'd be in the care of such a wonderful group. It's amazing how much ABC has helped our son in his overall development - speach, general socialization and independence.

We are so lucky to be apart of the RCNS family. Our daughter attended two daycares prior to…read morestarting here and this has been by far our favorite program. We have really enjoyed meeting the other families and get together regularly outside of school. Michelle, June and Mimi are all such wonderful teachers. Our daughter has already learned so much from them and even asks to go to school each morning. We really appreciate the daily communication from they provide and feel more than comfortable with them caring for our daughter. We really feel so grateful to have found this program and I can't recommend it enough!!

I did a petting zoo event here today and I have to say I could not believe how well-mannered and…read morewell-behaved the kids were! This little nursery school is very clean while still being incredibly fun and interactive with plenty of outside play. Miss Michelle and Miss June are both GREAT with the kids- I was even taking mental notes on how to parent me own future children! You can tell that they keep the kids active, involved, and encourage creativity. The amount of parent communication and involvement in the school is also something that just warms my heart. I absolutely cannot wait to be a part of Miss Michelle's upcoming Wilderness Cubs nature learning program!!

We enrolled our toddler in Miss Audrey's Montessori when she was 17 months, and we have had a…read morewonderful experience with the program! Miss Audrey is a gifted caregiver and educator; she has a beautiful understanding of toddlers, and how best to support them as their personalities and preferences start to emerge. She really celebrates and understands all children. We love that her program has different units of focus (sea life was a favorite!) and incorporates Montessori philosophies and "works" into its daily rhythm. It's a wonderful introduction to Montessori principles in practice. We are so grateful to Miss Audrey and she's unique in that she's able to balance effective communication with parents/caregivers while also providing exemplary care. We are so thankful that we found her!

We just wrapped up 2 amazing years with Miss Audrey. My daughter thrived at Miss Audrey's school…read more Audrey is so warm and loving with the children. Because of that, my daughter loved going to school and was happy to be there each day. On weekends, she would say she missed Audrey and her friends at school. It's the perfect place for little ones before they begin their journey into preschool.

Very unique school, amazing director and teacher, fantastic community, a chance to participate in…read moreour kid's growth and development, and to learn a lot as a parent.

I sent both of my kids here and loved it. True, it is a lot of work but totally worth it. The 1…read moreadult to 3 kid ratio means they get more attention and practice conversing with adults and kids in a proactive way, which lays the basic foundation for emotional health for the rest of their lives. You can almost spot the co-op kids wherever you go because they are so confident in many settings. I treasure all the friendships we have made along the way.

Highly recommend this Mariposa school…read more My daughter went in with minimal speech in both English and Spanish, after a year with Mariposa she was speaking fluently in both languages. She learned to count 1-20, the ABC's all within months of being there. Her progress was astounding. The teachers and director were so kind and dedicated to her learning. I feel very grateful for all their support and the education they provided for my daughter. My daughter flourished there. I was very happy with the outcome after only a year there and highly recommend this school. They touch on all the developmental areas for young children and really focus on each Childs needs to help their educational journey. I am very grateful to the teachers and director for all their hard work and their dedication to the children.

Mariposa is an AMAZING Spanish-immersion pre-school…read more My son went there for 2 years, and absolutely loved it. I'm a native Spanish speaker and we're a bilingual family, so we were extraordinarily grateful to find a Spanish-immersion pre-school that *also* teaches initial academics. My son's Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation advanced significantly, even with Spanish speaking in the home. Patty and her team are loving and attentive, and truly care for each child. If you're looking to give your child the gift of a second language -- an opening to another world -- I can't recommend Mariposa more highly!

If I could give 6 stars, I would! Like so many Bay Area families we have no family support…read morestructure here, so choosing a preschool became as much an exercise in researching early childhood education philosophies and the quality of the staff and facilities, as finding an environment that aligned to the type of community that we wanted to foster for our family. Who would become our adopted FR-AMILY, if you will. ;) RVNS is unparalleled in this respect imo. There is a true sense of inclusiveness and belonging, of high-touch/low-pressure engagement between the teachers and staff, the children, and the amazing families who enroll. RVNS has that special something that is so hard to put words to so I encourage you to schedule a tour and experience it for yourself. Just be forewarned...if your child is anything like mine you'll have a hard time getting them to leave after that tour! :) Also worth noting that during the Covid-19 era RVNS has masterfully embraced the heightened safety guidelines without losing any of their special sauce. They've made adjustments to their programs to allow for small pods, maximum time outdoors, and implemented new mask and cleaning protocols without in any way alarming the children. The level of thought, care and communication with parents has been top-notch, and we feel safe and comforted in these uncertain times.

We LOVE this school! Our son has spent the last three years there and we feel so lucky to be part…read moreof such a wonderful community. Not only are the teachers exceptional, but so are all the other families that attend. Our son has flourished at RVNS with their play-based approach and we feel confident that RVNS has given him the foundation to thrive next year in Kindergarden.