I am so glad we enrolled our 1 yr old and 3 yr old to Little Monarchs. All of the staff are…read morefriendly, attentive, and focus on providing a safe environment for the kids. They take the time to understand your child and their needs. Both of my kids have learned many new skills since starting at Little Monarchs. I receive many updates on both kids throughout the day, as well as general news about the facility & upcoming events. They make great efforts to provide fun, seasonally appropriate activities for the kids and they also host events. They were extremely accommodating to my son's speech therapist when he was receiving these services. The staff treat my kids like their own and my kids adore the staff too. I couldn't recommend Little Monarchs more.

Our boys having been going here for almost a year and love Little Monarchs! The owner Miss Zoe has…read morealways been great to work with and cares about what the parents think. Our boys love their teachers. They're graduating to preschool school and are so sad to be leaving Little Monarchs.

Little Wildflowers (LWP) is hands-down one of the best preschools in Sonoma County. Maria and…read moreEvelyn (the co-founders/directors and primary teachers) have created an incredibly nurturing school that has made a lasting impact on our family. These two amazing women have poured so much of their lives into developing the school and programs over the last several years, despite the challenges of opening a preschool directly before the COVID shutdown in 2020. The school was initially recommended to us in mid-2020 by another family whose child started there when the school first opened. Looking back, we're incredibly grateful we were told about Little Wildflowers as many of the other preschools had completely shut down due to COVID or had very limited hours (unlike LWP which is open 8am-5:30pm). Our initial meeting/video tour with Maria and Evelyn immediately put our minds at ease given how warm and caring they were, in addition to being very apparent to us that they were not just your standard preschool teachers, but rather business founders and educators who cared deeply about the success of their school and students. Our daughter began attending Little Wildflowers when she was 2.5 years old in the Spring of 2021 and she stayed through her "graduation" in August 2023. She recently started Kindergarten and we can already tell how well prepared she is from both a social and academic perspective. During her 2+ years at Little Wildflowers she made huge strides in her emotional, cognitive, and social development. Not only is the education program here top-notch with daily time spent on arts and crafts, reading, music, language, number/letter work, etc, but also a large amount of time is dedicated to learning more broad behavioral and social skills. We enrolled our daughter here as she was going through a period of transition due to multiple changes in her home life. Maria and Evelyn appreciated our unique situation and were imperative in assisting our daughter as she worked through changes at home and school. Both of them are incredibly caring and provided such a loving and intimate atmosphere for our daughter during her time there. Despite the school being located directly across from the Coddingtown shopping center, the facility is beautiful and very well maintained. The two-classroom building sits on a lovely corner lot with thoughtful landscaping and numerous trees to provide shade. The classrooms trends toward minimalist décor with a Montessori inspiration which gives you a sense of calm (unlike many of the messy and chaotic preschools out there). The school also has a huge outdoor play area which our daughter loved - most days the kids get multiple hours of time to play, explore, and participate in education activities outside. Overall, we can't speak highly-enough about the school and its educators. Against all odds (COVID restrictions, challenges hiring teachers/assistants, growing a new small business, etc) Maria and Evelyn have done an outstanding job creating an environment where young kids can grow freely in a diverse, nurturing, and caring community. Our daughter truly flourished during her time at the school and ended up making many close friends and countless memories (as did we with the other wonderful parents). To provide full transparency, some families might be surprised with the school policies and high level of expectations for both parents and students. These include strict drop-off times, numerous COVID policies (though these have been greatly relaxed over the past year), uniforms requirements, and home-prepared food to be sent every day (other than Fridays). While sometimes challenging, we viewed these polices as overwhelmingly positive which contributed not only to the success of the school, but also benefited the families and students. Plus, preschooler's wearing uniforms is just plain cute. Overall, we're extremely grateful for the school and the amazing talent and hard work that Maria and Evelyn put in every day. If you're on the fence about choosing a preschool for your child, or brand new to the search process, we highly recommend setting up a time to speak with them. If you want your child to be in a safe, nurturing, and educationally focused preschool with the most caring teachers in the world, Little Wildflowers is the place!

When we were searching for daycare/preschool for our then 2-year-old, who needed stimulation than…read morewe or a nanny could provide, our priorities were cleanliness, a large outdoor area, and, most importantly, warm and caring teachers. Little Wildflowers exceeded our expectations. And their awareness of how parents feel entrusting their children to someone else was beyond what I had expected. Our son was in a phase of 'stranger danger' when we first met Ms. Maria, but he felt immediately comfortable with her, which was a sign for us. Initially, we wanted to start with just a few days a week and gradually increase, but thanks to the integration period at LWF, within a few weeks he was happily attending full days and loving it. Both Evelyn and Maria work incredibly hard and are true professionals. There have been weekends when my son wanted to go to LWF. Statements directly from my little one: Me: How was your day at school? LO: It was great, just great! Me: Do you like going to school? LO: Yes, I do! Me: What do you like about it? LO: I like my teachers and friends. He always comes home happy, and we are so thankful for LWF. They even helped potty train our son, something I expected to be much more challenging, but like everything else, Evelyn and Maria made that transition relatively effortless.

Best pre-school. Ellie learned so much. She knows all her letters, , she knows the alphabet, she…read moreknows how to count. She knows how to spell her name. she's reading ready. And is just going to TK. They are also a very caring staff. I highly recommend this place.

We've been on the waitlist for my child's entire "preschool" eligible years. We first inquired…read moreabout your preschool in 2017. There hasn't been any openings for almost 4 years?! Hmm.... When we called and or emailed about the location and facilities we never received responses or they were spotty answers. The owner did reach out once saying she was busy with "graduation" which I understood and asked me to call/text back which I did and received radio silence. I would not recommend this preschool due to lack of communication.

This school is amazing! Our daughter has been attending here for 9 months and she has learned so…read moremuch. Every day it seems she comes home with a new skill or new knowledge. The teachers are incredibly competent and sweet and the director and owner are outstanding. I am so glad we put our daughter in this school. She considers her school one of her favorite places on earth and this makes us so happy. Thank you Mark West staff for all you do for children. You are truly a blessing to our community.

My 2.5 year old daughter currently attends Mark West Community Preschool, and I am so happy with my…read moredecision to enroll her. I have been a stay at home mom, and her transition has not been an easy one, but the staff has been so amazing and helpful. They really focus on the individual child and work with both the child and the parent to really create a comfortable environment. My daughter comes home and talks about how much she loves her teachers, and even told us today that her teacher Maria was her "best friend". I couldn't be happier.

St. Rose preschool is about as good as it gets. Expect: happy, smiling children; age appropriate…read moreart and school projects; lots of playtime outside and free time on the playground; teachers playing guitar and singing songs about speckled frogs sitting on speckled logs; a culture of patience, kindness and warmth.

Hands down THE BEST preschool in town! I say that to my boys, and their eyes light up in agreement…read more We highly recommend Storybook Village!!! Miss Nicole the director/owner is absolutely amazing with building up her staff so that they are equipped and full of confidence in their roles as educarers for the littlest members and future of our society and the world. She and her DREAM TEAM are indeed our village, our kiddos' second home. SVP has been our village since the school opened. Our FOUR boys LOVE attending preschool at Storybook!! They go above and beyond with their care, teaching, and the school itself. Check it out! Worth the wait if you get put on the waiting list. Shayne Paff

Before our move to Santa Rosa, finding a preschool for my son was a priority. My son had a…read morechallenging time adjusting to preschool at his previous school after being in home daycare. I wanted to make sure I found a place that was a good fit for him after so much change. We're so fortunate to have found Storybook. Miss Nicole, Miss Amanda, and Miss Monica are amazing. They truly take the time to know each child and it appears to me that they really nurture the unique personalities of each one. My son is so happy to go to school. He talks about all the things they do and he is flourishing in their care. Knowing that my son is thriving eases my Mama heart and that's all I can hope for in this world.

We love this preschool and are so glad that these wonderful people (staff members, other students,…read moreand their families) are in our lives. The preschool's web site attracted my attention when I first started considering preschool, and it was the first preschool we visited. We knew, just a few minutes into our visit, that we'd found the perfect place for our child. The program is play-based, focused on the children's interests, and the staff are very warm and engaging with the children. It's a small place (less than 30 children) and has a cozy quality since the preschool is within a former single family home. The food is great (all homemade, generally healthy, and lots of fresh veggies) and the art activities are a lot of fun for our child and have added color and texture to our home. Best of all, our child really loves the teachers and they seem to know her very well despite the fact that she's only there a couple of half days a week. The teachers are gentle and kind to children while helping them learn cool stuff, play, and experiment with various educational materials. It is wonderful to collect our child and to find her immersed in a fun activity, whether it's story time, meeting time, discussion, or outdoor play.

Wow! Did we score finding Renée and her staff of really wonderful people…read more Our son loved his time there and they could not have been more gracious and helpful with his separation anxiety. We recommend highly this preschool and hope you have the same memorable experience we did. Oh, also, very reasonably priced, too.

Mixed Greens is a fantastic preschool. The director Heather is one of those impressive people that…read morenot only creates the best environment a child could have the pleasure of existing in while at school, but she is also able to communicate and empathize with parents (no small feat). The 12 child / 4 teacher setup at the Hoen campus is pretty special, especially during Covid times. We made the decision to send our 4 year old back to school despite the risks of the virus, it was initially a hard choice to make, but knowing the numbers and the care that the school is taking to keep all the kids healthy. Heather has been incredibly thorough in not only creating a medically advised Covid protocol, she has also sent emails out answering all the questions parents have sent in, AND kept herself available to field others via email and phone. She has been just as careful in handling the air quality issues we have been dealing with (2020, you can just cool it now). I am blown away at the amount of time she spends communicating with parents about what's going on, what to expect, and how their kids are doing on a daily basis. Our son loves the school and feels very at ease there. After his first day when I was picking him up he was sad to leave and said, "Mama, can I come back here?" At his previous preschool he was always sad getting dropped off in the morning and it was brutal, so this was music to my ears. Then that same night as he was drifting off to sleep he said, "Mama, I love my new school." Totally unprompted on both accounts! We had looked at Mixed Greens online when he was just a baby, but never got around to going to an open house, and we missed the window to get him on the list. By a few strokes of luck we finally got a spot now that he's four, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have it. I know Mixed Greens (both campuses) on average has a two year waiting list, so don't dilly dally, go to an open house and get your kid in the list!!

Our 2-year old daughter recently started at Mixed Greens's second location and it has been…read moreincredible so far. The teachers have an impressive amount of child development experience while also having incredible personal skills. Our daughter loves going to school and we love seeing her grow in the environment! The owner/operator, Heather, is on her game. It is obvious as soon as you meet her that this is her life's work. The school runs more professionally than most schools I've seen. The school embodies Heather's vision that children learn through play, art, gardening, and music. Experts agree that early education has the most impact on a child's life when the days are filled with ample opportunities for young children to use and hear complex, interactive language; the curriculum supports a wide range of school-readiness goals that include social and emotional skills and active learning; the school encourages meaningful family involvement; and they have knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers. This is basically a description of Mixed Greens! Therefore, we are very thankful to be a part of the Mixed Greens family!

My daughter has been at Mt. Taylor for over 2 years. She loves it, and we love it. Caring teachers,…read moreprojects, circle time, and plenty of free play as well.

From the owner: Mt. Taylor Children’s Centers offer the foundation to encourage your child’s interests in learning…read more Our center is a unique, fun-filled, extracurricular learning center for children and their families. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care, guidance and education of young children in an atmosphere of love, respect and cooperation. We believe that through being responsive to children's emotional, intellectual, physical and developmental needs, they will develop a positive self-esteem, confidence and a caring attitude toward others.

A great environment for your children. Friendly and loving staff. A great place for your children…read moreto find lifelong friends. And you will be rewarded with some great refrigerator art

It's nearly impossible to put into words how much we love and are thankful for Plum Oaks!…read morePlum Oaks was the most loving, nurturing, supportive environment and the best educational opportunity we could have ever given our children. We sent both of our boys to Plum Oaks at the age of 2, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Both Jody and Gail cultivate a nurturing, explorative, and positive environment you cannot find anywhere else. Nestled in the countryside between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, Plum Oaks is the perfect setting for your kids to learn and explore their surroundings. Preschool age educational activities, gardening, feeding animals, and outdoor play are just a few of the things your child will experience at Plum Oaks. Both Gail and Jody are "toddler whispers" and know how to positively communicate with your child for their age level. My husband and I have learned a lot from both of them. Now that our boys entered elementary school, we feel that Plum Oaks helped prepare them for the transition. We miss the entire Plum Oaks family and couldn't recommend their childcare highly enough. Thank you, Gail and Jody, for all you have done for our family.