Schools near Ross, CA

“Ross Cottage Nursery School has provided a wonderful first school experience for our child. The entire staff is experienced, caring, and cooperative. Communication with parents is really excellent and the small size of the school allows great individual focus and makes RCNS feel like a real community. The facility is safe, enriching and wonderfully warm. Our child comes home from school and shares all kinds of amazing details about their friends, activities and adventures. We are grateful to be a part of the RCNS family and recommend it very highly.”

“I moved to Novato in the middle of the Covid global pandemic. It was lonely as a stay at home parent to a young child, isolating. So when I was looking for a preschool for my daughter, I was also looking for a community for myself as well as for her, and I found that at NPNS.

It is truly a unique and incredible school with an amazing director (Clare) who brings kindness and calm and wonder to every moment, kind and caring teachers (Lauryn and Lindsey - who both have children at the school!) and a community of caregivers - parents, grandparents, and other guardians - who all believe in the child-led, play-based philosophy of the school and who care for your child as if they were their own.

I've made friends I know will last a lifetime - and so has my daughter!”

“Erwin truly provides the best service for his customers. I went to him with a silly request and he took the time to show me the best options possible for what I wanted. He is such a kind person who really cares about giving you a quality result. He was swamped with orders but made time to rush my order since it was going to be a surprise gift. I highly recommend Diaz Screen printing and Embroidery and will definitely be going back! Thank you Erwin!”

“Our daughter had a wonderful experience at Golden Poppy! She just started Kindergarten and still asks regularly to go back there:) She started as a Lion and graduated as a Bear (they had the most amazing graduation ceremony and party for the graduates!). She had kind, loving and thoughtful educators throughout her time there. We loved all the teachers (Kayleigh, Fadia, Giselle, Kim, Moses). The director (Kelly) is very invested in the school and the success of the children's early education. They have contracted with Amazing Athletes and Jamaroo Kids for super fun extra activities. They also had many opportunities for families to visit the school for Holiday parties and special visits on Mother, Father and Grandparents days. We loved the celebrations and visits! They also have an amazing outdoor space with nice play structures and tire swing. We also loved how they used the Procare app to communicate throughout the day with pictures and info of how and what your child is doing. It's very easy to "check in" and "see" the day and also text messaging when needed. They have an amazing schedule and are OPEN more days than many schools. So reassuring and helpful for working parents. Overall a perfect early education experience. Highly recommend!”

“Kind and engaged students, excellent faculty, thoughtful administration, rigorous and progressive academics, beautiful open campus, strong financial aid and friendly relatively down-to-earth family community. Our creative social daughter loved MA -- she just started college out east and says MA prepared her well -- and our scientific geeky sophomore son thrived right from the start. The kids, faculty/administration and parents get along well -- very collaborative, no competitive vibes. Highly recommended.”

“We loved Montessori in Motion from our very first experience with Josh and Crystal. Our daughter spent two amazing years at MIM and we watched her thrive under the guidance and nurturing of Josh and Miss Aliyah in the blue classroom and in the playground will all of the MIM staff. All the staff are very thoughtful and creative in their approach to each individual student. They are very patient and kind especially during the morning drop offs. Their educational programs within the classroom are fantastic with a big emphasis on creativity and learning in a fun environment. The wild care program and onsite gardening are also brilliant additions! Josh and Crystal were always available for parent - teacher communication. Our daughter graduated this year and transitioned so smoothly to kindergarten - her experience at MIM was integral in that process. She blossomed at MIM as all the staff encourage the kids to be the best versions of themselves whilst being able to express themselves and interact with others - big and small!Montessori in Motion is a great community of staff, kids and parents. We miss it, but are so thankful for our experience there.”

“This was the most expensive tutoring service we looked at. It was recommended by our child’s teacher. It is on a different category from the others and worth the cost.I felt like the team was very well trained. The assessment was very thorough and accurate. They really broke down reading into all its components and did a great job checking each individually to pinpoint where my child needs help. They were able to keep her engaged and made the experience positive for her. They spent over an hour explaining to us (the parents) what their findings were, how they were determined with specific examples from the assessment, and what they recommended to help our child. My husband and I were both impressed. None of the other tutoring services we looked into offered an initial assessment. We can see how this is critical to knowing what to focus on with the child and how to approach tutoring to make it effective.”

“Sausalito Nursery School is truly a special place. We are so grateful to have been a part of it with both of our girls. The teachers and faculty are kind, patient and talented. The childcare is exceptional. The community of friends that my husband and I have made is life-long. I don't know who will be more sad to move on, our girls or us.”

“Heidi's Kinderhaus is a great place for little ones. We needed to enroll our kid during summer to a daycare but couldn't find anything in or around our town at that time (Petaluma), luckily we found Heidi's Kinderhaus. Our son supposed to stay there only 3 months because he had a spot reserved close to where we live (once he was about to turn 2y). But if the commute wouldn't be so bad, we would leave him at Heidi's. He truly loved it there, teachers, other kids, everyday activities, the place. Teachers were always very helpful and accommodating to our son's (or ours) needs. So at the end, it was really hard for us to leave.
Highly recommended!”

“I have been a member for many years. Still now I find it very pleasant to be part of it. Everyone is friendly. The place is very clean, great swimming pools. The whole building is beautiful, very relaxing atmosphere, other members are nice and friendly , who can ask for anything else.! Great place to be a part of .”

“I wholeheartedly endorse Noah's Ark Preschool as both my girls went through their program. The staff members are not only caring but also incredibly knowledgeable, fostering an environment where children can thrive. Communication is seamless - they send reminders of upcoming events and photos of the kids doing activities via an app almost on daily basis. It gave me peace of mind to see a pic of my 3-year-old among other kids having fun. The classrooms are consistently clean and well-organized. One aspect I particularly appreciate is their secure entry & exit system, ensuring safety for all. The well-structured curriculum played a pivotal role in preparing my kids for kindergarten, a testament to the school's dedication to quality education.For parents contemplating enrollment, I strongly encourage you to schedule a tour by calling the school. I am confident that, like me, you will find it to be an excellent choice for your child's early education.”

“Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers and friends at Caterpillar Academy! (She's all smiles when I drop her off and cries when it's time to go home.) The teachers are so loving and attentive to my child, and it's so clear that they care so much for every kid there. They plan cute activities for the kids of every age -- from music to art to playing outside. In addition, the school has done a good job managing COVID and we've felt safe sending our daughter there. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Caterpillar Academy for any families looking for a fantastic daycare option in the San Anselmo/Fairfax area.”

“CMLC is a gem of a preschool. The teachers are empathetic and supportive; they nurture a love of learning and discovery in the children -- whether it be mixing paint together to create new colors, or identifying plants and animals during Friday's "natural classroom". The summer camp is also wonderful, with a different theme each week, and the opportunity to pick non-consecutive weeks. The school community is great, and we feel engaged and well-informed as parents. We receive an email summarizing each week, with photos. Parents have a conference with teachers twice per year, and the teachers write beautiful letters to each child about their personalities, strengths and growth. Additionally, there are class playdates and family activities throughout the school year. We love CMLC and can't imagine a better preschool for our children.”

“Marin Waldorf has been an incredible experience for my children. We joined Marin Waldorf in preschool and my children have excelled in early childhood classes. My oldest is in kindergarten and has gained so much confidence, curiosity and eagerness to learn. The care and guidance provided by the early childhood teachers and staff is phenomenal. The teachers' guidance and care is individualized to fit my children's needs. I am amazed by the bonds that have been created and nurtured by the teachers, staff, community and students. The Marin Waldorf community is welcoming, supportive, and fun. I'm excited to see my children continue to thrive at Marin Waldorf.”