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1.Sai's Sprouts Preschool

768 E COTATI AVE COTATI, CA

9 mi

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Welcome to Sai's Sprouts, a mindfulness preschool created for children aged 2-6. Our mission is to cultivate young minds and nurture each child's unique potential in a fun and supportive environment. Here, education goes beyond academics; it's about fostering a lifelong love of learning through mindfulness and creativity. We embrace a holistic learning approach that promotes the development of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Our curriculum encompasses not just academic knowledge but…
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Montessori
Academic
Reggio emilia
Preschool
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Outdoor/nature
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5435 Snyder Lane ROHNERT PARK, CA

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10 mi

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Sonoma County’s Trusted Infant Care Experts At Rise and Shine Child Care Centers, we specialize in caring for infants 2–24 months, providing a safe, nurturing environment where your baby can grow and thrive. Our experienced team uses a relationship-based approach to support each child’s unique developmental journey. With 3 convenient locations in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, we’re here to support families across the community.
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Care Member says "Rise and Shine is A Wonderful Home Away From Home!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this daycare! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a clean, warm, and inviting atmosphere that feels calm and nurturing, which is exactly what every parent wants for their little one. The staff is absolutely incredible. They're not only kind and caring, but highly educated and professional. I have complete peace of mind knowing my baby is in such good hands every day. The…
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Child care
Developmental (play-based)

Daycares a little further away

1239 Aloise SANTA ROSA, CA

14 mi

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My daycare provides a nurturing, home-like environment where children feel safe and comfortable. I want to foster a love of learning through play-based activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and development. My goal is to help each child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a warm and welcoming setting.
In-Home daycare
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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1461 S NOVATO BLVD NOVATO, CA

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14 mi

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Our Novato preschool and daycare center strives to provide quality child care and early education programs for children ages 18 month to 6 years old. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing students with positive experiences to foster and encourage their emotional development while also providing a strong academic foundation. To learn more, or to schedule a tour of our Novato, CA location, call Alpha Kids Academy today!
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Kathern F. says "My experience has been about 90 % positive. With the caring, safety and love aspects, they are beyond wonderful. We have been there for 2 years now. They always make sure to put a positive spin on learning with positive redirection and enforcement. My daughter will be attending kindergarten this fall and she is certainly more than prepared and ready. "
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Preschool
Reggio emilia
Academic

2055 OCCIDENTAL RD SANTA ROSA, CA

(1)

15 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Santa Rosa, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Santa Rosa, CA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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73 Upper Oak Dr SAN RAFAEL, CA

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18 mi

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❤️ Welcome to Soroor’s Family Child Care 23+ Years of Experience • Licensed & Award-Winning • Loving, Nurturing Family Child Care Healthy homemade organic meals * Nutritious snacks * Diapers and wipes * Everyday essentials children need during the day My name is Soroor, and caring for children has been my passion and my life’s work for more than 23 years. I am a licensed, award-winning family child care provider in the beautiful Lucas Valley neighborhood of San Rafael,…
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Care Member says "We cannot recommend Soroor (owner of H&K) enough. Our 3yo daughter has been with Soroor for over two years now and it's truly a second home/extension of our family. Skylar has loved going to Soroor's house every day, where she has been loved and looked after, and raised, really! Soroor is incredible with the little ones, and I know my daughter (graduating to preschool in a month) will miss her terribly. It's a testament to Soroor and the love she's provided that kids often…
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Special needs
In-Home daycare
Academic
Montessori
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Outdoor/nature
Cooperative

616 TARRAGON DR SAN RAFAEL, CA

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18 mi

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Nature based and creative child care. Through the use of out outdoor classrooms and all natural materials, we concentrate on the Social and Emotional development of our children. We also provide organic snacks and lunch.
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Randy A. says "Our third kid is going there now, Ana is like family at this point. My older boys went there, and now my daughter is there currently there, we love it! The price is right. The quality of care she offers is excellent."
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Special needs
In-Home daycare
Developmental (play-based)
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1 Saint Vincents Dr SAN RAFAEL, CA

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18 mi

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Le Petit Jardin offers an exceptional preschool experience for children ages 18 mos through 5+ years old! Our joyful play-based philosophy is the perfect backdrop for meaningful and organic French language acquisition, social-emotional growth and inspires a life-long love for learning!
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Care Member says "Sending my kids here was truly one of the best experiences of my life. We are still close with the friends with the families we met there, they truly built a lasting community for our kiddos. They are so loving and caring and considerate I knew my babies were in the best hands and there enthusiasm to go to school was so heartwarming. My kids, to this day, still talk about how much they miss Miss. Ambi, and the rest of the amazing people there. They are so experienced and so…
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Preschool
Montessori
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Developmental (play-based)

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788 DENMAN RD PENNGROVE, CA

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7 mi

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🌟 Welcome to Little Treasures Daycare and Preschool! 🌟 Looking for a nurturing and creative environment for your child? You’ve found the right place! Located in Penngrove, California, Little Treasures offers a bilingual experience in both Spanish and English, giving your child the opportunity to develop language skills while having fun and learning every day. At Little Treasures, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a family. Our caring bilingual team is here to make sure your child…
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Care Member says "Little Treasures Daycare and Preschool has been a wonderful experience for our family. The teachers are caring, professional, and create a safe and nurturing environment.The bilingual program is excellent and has helped our child grow socially, emotionally and academically.We highly recommend this school to any parent looking for quality care and education."
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International
Faith based
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we have an infant room with a 1:4 ratio with 8 infants in the classroom, a toddler classroom with a 1: 6 teacher to child ratio where we take toddlers 18 months to 24 months of age. At 24 months, they graduate to our preschool program which has a 1:12 teacher to child ratio. At our preschool and childcare center we focus on the holistic development of children, with an approach to learning that emphasizes the importance of the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, particularly in…
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Desiree S. says "We have been with Grow with Me since they opened over two years ago. Leanne and her team have been caring for my son since the start! He is a smart kind and thoughtful boy due to the things he learns at school. It’s a school but small enough to where I consider everyone family. The owner has been in the childcare industry for over 20 years and has numerous degrees and accreditations. Leanne and most her staff are mothers and I find them to be kind and nurturing individuals that…
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Preschool
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)

905 E COTATI AVE COTATI, CA

(1)

9 mi

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Sais Seedlings is a privately owned infant center program for children ages 0 weeks to 2 years of age. We provide a safe, engaging environment for children to explore and engage in their community. Our creative Reggio curriculum supports the growth and development of the whole child. Our goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning an to help them develop a strong toolset for navigating the adventure of an active life. We nurture and facilitate curiosity, problem-solving, scientific…
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Care Member says "Our toddler LOVED Sai's Seedlings and has just recently graduated. The teachers are great and we love seeing photos of them playing throughout the day. Lots of great montesory play stuff and plenty of outdoor time. We can't wait to get baby #2 in!"
Reggio emilia
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

2875 OLD ADOBE RD PETALUMA, CA

(1)

10 mi

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Discover a nurturing and enriching experience for your children at Adobe Christian Preschool. With exceptional teacher-to-student ratios and a prime location, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and supportive learning environment. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering a love of learning in every child, ensuring their growth and development from ages 2 to 6. As a licensed facility, we provide comprehensive care, including potty training, to help your little ones thrive during this…
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Crystal .. says "I have my 2 girls, 2 and 3, they are super sweet, and the teachers are awesome. They always give me input at the end of the day- the communication has been awesome. The playground has been great too. "
Faith based
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

1180 ELVERA ST ROHNERT PARK, CA

(2)

11 mi

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Amber B. says "On a scale of 1-5, our family definitely would give Miss Dawn's a 5++++ if that was a thing. Both of my girls attended daycare/preschool at Miss Dawn's. The only reason we left is because they are both in elementary school now. My girls still beg to go there on breaks, so we do drop ins when we can. We really wanted our girls in a home daycare situation, but also wanted them to get the preschool curriculum to be ready to start Kindergarten. Miss Dawn and her staff gave our…

1745 Copperhill Pkwy Suite 5 Santa Rosa, CA

12 mi

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36 San Felipe Way Novato, CA

13 mi

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San Marin Montessori was founded by Magali Zimmermann Roche with the idea to "Help Children Become All They Can Become." San Marin Montessori creates a prepared environment where children's inherent love of learning is encourage by giving them the opportunity to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained adult.
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Kindergarten
Montessori

967 5th St Novato, CA

13 mi

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Nestled among tall oak and pine trees, St. Francis Preschool has been providing a nurturing stable environment of fun, friendship and security for children, ages 2 5 for over 50 years. Children discover the joy of learning through experimenting, exploring, and playing safely in age appropriate activities. We emphasize a child s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development and value each child s individual personality. We maintain a child centered, play based and developmentally…
Preschool
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

7789 HEALDSBURG AVE SEBASTOPOL, CA

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13 mi

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Little Ones has been in business for 40+ years. We are a licensed Christian based preschool/daycare serving children ages 2-6 years old and located in the heart of Sebastopol. Open from 6:30-6:00 Monday-Friday we are a year round school closing only for major holidays. We accept children in diapers and will help with potty training. We offer a balance of free choice/structure and academics as we prepare our children in the PreK/TK classes for the next step heading to Kindergarten. Most of our…
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Shannon W. says "We love Little Ones Children's Center! The teachers are so loving and caring, just so great with the kids. They offer hours for the working families who may not work 8-5. I cannot recommend them enough!"
Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Faith based

799 PLAZA LINDA NOVATO, CA

14 mi

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Heidis Kinderhaus provides an comprehensive, Montessori based,learning environment, that has helped countless students get ahead. We also incorporate STEM learning in our curriculum. Founded in 1994, the school is located in Novato and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. We encompass ideas past and present that can truly enrich a child's educational and social experience.
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

1370 South Novato Blvd NOVATO, CA

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14 mi

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We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore in a safe, fun, and loving environment. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and a large, beautiful private play yard. At Noah’s Ark Preschool, we are dedicated to providing families with a quality program that builds strong relationships between school and home.
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Care Member says "Our family absolutely loves this Preschool! Our daughter is in her third year there, and we have another little one starting in January. Every classroom and teacher she’s had has been wonderful. She’s learned so much since starting and always feels loved, cared for, and excited to go to school. The staff truly knows and cares for each child, creating such a warm and welcoming environment. The classrooms are safe, fun, and full of opportunities for the kids to learn, grow, and…
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Academic
Kindergarten
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

1370 S NOVATO BLVD NOVATO, CA

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15 mi

NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL's photo
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore in a safe, fun, and loving environment. Our teachers have many years of experience, and are highly qualified and committed to providing a preschool rich in arts, reading readiness, math, science, and language arts. By introducing simple Bible truths such as love, honesty, and respect for others, we believe these truths help round out the education of the child’s spirit, soul, and body.
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Ms. F. says "I have 3 kids who went to preschool at Noah's Ark. The most impressive thing is how caring and flexible they are. They cover all the important things like academics, potty training, discipline. They are are so fun and creative!"

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents

Preschools are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 37 listed preschools

Rise and Shine Child Care - RP

Rise and Shine is A Wonderful Home Away From Home!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this daycare! From the moment you walk in,…

- Care member

ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY LLC

My experience has been about 90 % positive. With the caring, safety and love aspects, they are beyond wonderful. We have been there for 2…

- Kathern F.

7231 - La Petite Academy of Santa Rosa

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Petaluma, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Petaluma, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Petaluma, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Petaluma, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Petaluma, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Petaluma, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Petaluma, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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