Preschool and Business Directory
Explore preschools, early education, and family-oriented businesses serving Sonoma, California.
Art Escape
17474 CA-12, Sonoma, CA
Art Escape provides a creative sanctuary where youth, teens, and adults can gather to discover, explore, and develop their creative potential through a variety of classes, art kits, and community events.
We offer a variety of ways to learn with us:
• Self-paced art kits and craft instruction books for all ages available in our Shop;
• Our mobile art studio “Art Van Gogh” which delivers art programs and kits, and can be hired for private events;
• Our Fare Forward program where we offer teens a safe and free socially distanced space to study, and create art;
• A gallery featuring unjuried group exhibitions.
Hours: Office/Window Hours Tuesday & Thursdays 1pm - 5pm
For more information, please contact Alma Bastress: info@artescapesonoma.com or (707) 938-5551
Flowery Preschool
17600 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: no slots are available at this time; all children are participating in distance learning. Families are welcome to get on our waiting list.
Expected post-COVID capacity: 24 students
Hours: Half-day program 8:30am-12pm, M-F
Tuition: Tuition will change as of 7/1/2021. Please contact program directly.
Tuition assistance: Flowery preschool offers subsidized spaces for families who qualify at no charge. To determine if you are eligible or qualify for a subsidized space, please contact the preschool's case manager.
Registration deadline: Our registration for the following school year usually opens in the Spring.
Languages spoken: English & Spanish
Enrollment requirements: For a subsidized space at the preschool, the family must complete an enrollment appointment with the case manager. At this appointment the case manager will collect eligibility (income) and other enrollment/licensing forms, to determine if the family is eligible.
More information: Driven by Sonoma 4Cs’ intent to provide a supportive learning environment for young children, Flowery Preschool promotes each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, while responding to the needs of children and their families. 4Cs and Flowery believe that children learn and develop through play; all children are entitled to a safe environment; children grow and develop through interactions with warm, caring, and nurturing adults; a positive self-image enhances a child’s development; parents are the primary teachers of their children; parent education offers families the opportunity to grow and develop; collaborative communication and cooperation between parents and staff is essential to build relationships that support the child; and community cultures and values are respected and celebrated.
For more information, please contact Emi Zarate: ezarate@sonoma4cs.org or (707) 522-1413 ext. 187
Old Adobe School
252 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: 35 students, no current openings
Expected post-COVID capacity: 40-50 depending on schedules
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. We offer 3, 4, or, 5 days per week with the option of half days or full days.
Tuition: 5 Full-Day Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm at a flat rate of $1000 per month. 5 Half-Day Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-1:00pm at a flat rate of $515 per month. 4 Full-Day Schedule: Your choice of days 7:30am-5:30pm at a flat rate of $840 per month. 4 Half-Day Schedule: Your choice of days 7:30am-1:00pm at a flat rate of $450 per month. 3 Full-Day Schedule: Your choice of days 7:30am-5:30pm at a flat rate of $680 per month. 3 Half-Day Schedule: Your choice of days 7:30am-1:00pm at a flat rate of $400 per month.
Tuition assistance: We have a small scholarship fund, and also accept tuition assistance from state or county programs (4Cs, Sonoma Works, Human Services, etc.)
Registration deadline: No deadline, we enroll all year round. However, families should consider getting their child on our waitlist as soon as possible.
Languages spoken: All teachers speak English and one teacher in each room speaks Spanish. While Spanish is not a daily part of the curriculum, small words and phrases are taught during a child's time at Old Adobe.
Enrollment requirements: Currently, families need to be comfortable and able to abide by our Pandemic Procedures. Outside of COVID-19 children simply need to be age 2-5.
COVID precautions: an extensive protocol can be found by clicking on this link.
More information: For over forty years Old Adobe School has been dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education to a diverse population. OAS draws from a variety of early childhood philosophies and current educational research. We offer a flexible mostly play-based curriculum instead of adhering to a strict proscribed approach. This allows us to address the particular needs and development of each individual child. Our Preschool and Prekindergarten programs, though seemingly informal, are skillfully organized so that the children’s activities promote their total physical, cognitive, and social growth.
For more information, please contact Michaela Murray: staffoldadobeschool@gmail.com or (707) 408-2383
Robin’s Reading Room (Usborne Books)
Book Parties, Fundraisers, Book Fairs, Matching Grants, Reading Incentive Programs.
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For more information, please contact Robin Williams: robin.d.williams2011@gmail.com or (707) 890-0284 (voice)/(707) 350-9353 (text)
Sassarini Preschool
652 5th Street West, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: None, but accepting applications for Fall 2021
Expected post-COVID capacity: 24 students
Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm Monday-Friday
Tuition: No tuition.
Registration deadline: none
Languages spoken: English & Spanish
Enrollment requirements: Because this program is one year before kindergarten, Sassarini generally takes four-year-olds first.
COVID precautions: Sassarini Preschool follows district and licensing protocols.
More information: Preschool is a place where ALL children come to have fun, explore, try new things, and connect with others through sensory stimulation and high quality literacy focus. We believe children, because of their natural curiosity, will discover key learning foundations in reading, writing, math, and science. A stimulating and rich classroom environment provides valuable social skills through teacher role modeling and guidance.
For more information, please contact Lisa Bell: Lbell@sonomaschools.org or (707) 935-6028
Sonoma Gymnastics Academy
1620 Carneros Meadows Lane #108, Sonoma, CA
SGA offers recreational gymnastics classes, private pod classes, and private lessons for children ages 2-17 and day camps for ages 4-12. Enroll in an 8-week session for classes, or sign up for Summer Camps by the week. We look forward to seeing you at the gym!
Hours: Office Hours: 12pm-6:30pm M-F/ Classes in the AM and PM.
For more information, please contact Katelyn Watts: info@sonomagymnasticsacademy.com or (707) 343-1402
Sunshine School
109 Patten Street, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: Currently 33 children enrolled. Licensing total capacity 105. Due to COVID, no openings at this time.
Expected post-COVID capacity: 65+ children.
Hours: Operating hours - 7:30am-5:30pm. Morning preschool hours - 8:30am-12:30pm. We offer part-time, full-time, and extended day care.
Tuition: Sliding scale depending on the number of hours a child is contracted to attend school. Hourly price range - $5.60 - $7.70.
Registration deadline: The enrollment for our upcoming school year is created in the late winter, or early spring. Parents may call our office at any time and request to have their child's name added to our children's wait list.
Languages spoken: English
Enrollment requirements: Enrollment packet must be completed. Parent(s) must attend a Parent Orientation Meeting with school director.
COVID Precautions: Sunshine School follows the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, State of California, Sonoma County, and Community Care Licensing. Drop-off and pick-up procedures have been put in place to limit the number of people on campus at one time. Health screening procedure upon arrival has been implemented. Daily temperatures are taken of children, the adult bringing the child to school, and Sunshine's staff and faculty. Anyone with a temperature reading of 100+ will be excluded from entry. Adults must complete a written health questionnaire for the child they bring to school. Parents are not to enter into their child's classroom. All outside deliveries must be left outside of our school's front gate. Children are grouped into cohorts according to their age and remain with the same teacher for the entire day. Cohorts never combine with other cohorts. We have intensified our cleaning and disinfecting routine before, during and at the end of the school day. We practice social distancing and encourage children ages 3+ to wear a face mask when inside their classroom. Sunshine's staff and faculty must wear a face covering at all times while at school. Sand timers are placed at the children's sinks in the classrooms to encourage the children to wash their hands for 20+ seconds.
More information: We believe children need to play in order to learn about the world around them. Through play, children develop problem-solving skills, verbal expression of thoughts, social skills, self-discipline and independence. Our faculty is sensitive to the separation of parent and child and strives to build a trusting relationship by providing a safe and supportive atmosphere. Our teachers facilitate children's learning by planning daily developmentally appropriate activities which focus around a monthly theme. The classroom is arranged into "Learning Centers" with areas dedicated to blocks, dramatic play, table toy manipulatives, art, books, music and movement. Each of these areas allows the children many opportunities to have "hands on" experiences while using all of their senses.
For more information, please contact Mary OHern: sunshineschoolsonoma1@comcast.net or (707) 996-2702
Crescent Montessori School
276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: 14 children, no open spots anticipated until July 2021 (summer camp) and start of new academic school year beginning August 2021
Expected post-COVID capacity: 23 students
Hours: M-F 8:30am-11:30a/12:30p, or M-F 8:30a-3p
Tuition: $800-$1,200/month
Tuition Assistance: Scholarships are available.
Registration deadline: Registration for summer camp (July 2021) and academic year 2021-22 opens up for new families beginning on March 12, 2021. A private tour of our school is recommended to understand the Montessori curriculum - please email them to set up an appointment. Crescent Montessori School also welcomes you to view their website for more information.
Languages spoken: English; Spanish as a second language is taught and interwoven into the curriculum.
Enrollment requirements: Children accepted ages 2-5, however children are most successful in our Montessori classroom beginning at age 2.5 or 3.
More information: Crescent is in its 26th year serving children in Sonoma. We are proud to carry on the legacy of Dr. Montessori for the families and community of Sonoma. We create an educational choice based on a time tested and proven approach to learning that is unmatched for its effectiveness. It is the Montessori method that forms the root for the Crescent Difference. Our curriculum and classroom are curated to encourage the individual learning styles of our children. Through our heirloom/authentic Montessori materials, our children are guided towards lessons on practical life, reading/writing, math, science, music and art. Spanish As a Second Language is woven into the curriculum and our new gardening program (with new greenhouse, composting station and tools) keep our children busy outdoors in our play yard. We warmly invite you to visit our website for details on our unique and thoughtful curriculum, and request a tour today.
For more information, please contact Kinh O’Brien: info@crescentmontessori.com or (707) 996-2456
Joanna’s Nannies
We provide temporary, part-time, and full-time nannies. We service all of Wine Country (Sonoma, Napa, Marin counties) as well as the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Los Angeles. We have experienced childcare providers on staff to assist with occasional babysitting and regularly scheduled nanny services. Our providers have at least 3+ years experience, are CPR & First Aid Certified and thoroughly vetted and background checked. Check out our website for nanny profiles, pricing, and more details.
Hours: We provide in-home childcare typically between the hours of 7am-10pm every day of the week.
For more information, please contact the Scheduling Coordinator: booking@joannasnannies.com or (415) 834-8216
Montessori School of Sonoma
19675 8th Street East, Sonoma, CA
Hours: Pre COVID - 7am - 6pm. During COVID 8am - 4pm
More information: The Montessori method aims to build the child’s self-discipline, self-motivation, and self-confidence to allow him to fulfill his own potential. The methods and materials are based on the young child’s unique aptitude for learning, which Dr. Montessori identified as the “absorbent mind”. In her writings she frequently compared the young mind to a sponge, literally absorbing information from the environment. The environment is attractive, orderly, with attention to quality and detail, and easily accessible to the child. Acquiring information in this way is a natural and delightful activity which will lead to a future curiosity and a desire for learning. The hand is the chief teacher of the child. In order to learn there must be concentration, and the best way a child can concentrate is by fixing their attention on a task s/he can perform with their hands. All of the equipment in a Montessori classroom allows the child to reinforce his impressions by inviting him to use his hands for learning. It is easier for the child to learn a particular skill during the corresponding sensitive period than any other time in her life. The Montessori classroom takes advantage of this fact by allowing the child freedom to select individual activities, which correspond to his own periods of interest. Our childcare enrichment program is play-based.
For more information, please contact Cathy or Sarah: info@montessorisonoma.com or (707) 996-2422
Le Petit Jardin French Immersion Preschool
542 1st Street East, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: 16 students. -- spots available! --
Expected post-COVID capacity: 24 students
Hours: Full days, 8.30am-3.30pm; half days 9am-1pm
Tuition: $1,200 per month
Tuition assistance: Le Petit Jardin works with tuition assistance programs awarded through 4C’s Sonoma County, Financing options via Jump Start Finance, and partial scholarships through CILA (based on eligibility and availability of funding).
Registration deadline: May 2021 for school year starting in August
Languages spoken: French & English
Enrollment requirements: Students must be 2 years old and up to date on all required vaccinations
COVID precautions: LPJ is a very COVID-catious campus. Enrolled students may not be simultaneously enrolled in any other preschool or organized group activities (as of Spring Semester 2021).
More information: As a play-based preschool, LPJ offers traditional skill-building opportunities, early, age-appropriate academics, and an opportunity to learn the French language and culture through immersion. No prior experience with French is necessary.
For more information, please contact Amber Smith-Lopata: Amber@lpjkids.com or (707) 935-5815
Sonoma Community Center
276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
Join us for summer fun! The Sonoma Community Center is launching a summer program to engage and entertain kids of all ages. Options include weekly art classes and outdoor fun.
Hours: M - F 10am -4pm
For more information, please contact Lexi Bakkar: lexi@sonomacommunitycenter.org or (707) 938-4626
Sonoma FarmTots
Current capacity: none
Expected post-COVID capacity: 14 students
Hours: 9:30am-12pm
Tuition assistance: Yes
Languages spoken: English & Spanish
More information: Montessori-based outdoor program on family farm
For more information, please contact Cindy Studdert: Cindystuddert49@gmail.com or (707) 815-3098
Sonoma Pediatric Dentistry
248 Perkins Street. Sonoma, CA
At Sonoma Pediatric Dentistry we specialize in comprehensive dental care for children of all ages and children with special health care needs.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
For more information, please contact Dr. Lynne Hsia: info@sonomapediatricdentistry.com or (707) 938-7660
Valley of the Moon Nursery School
136 Mission Terrace, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: 14. No spots available currently, but taking applications for the Fall.
Expected post-COVID capacity: 30 students
Hours: Half-day Program 8:30am-1:00pm
Tuition: Range from $335 (2-day program) to $560 (5-day program)
Tuition assistance: We work with 4C's to allow scholarships to families who need scholarships.
Registration deadline: We have already begun our Fall Roster - the sooner the better!
Languages spoken: English & Spanish
Enrollment requirements: Our program is available to potty-trained children aged 3-5 years old.
COVID precautions: Limited class sizes provide more space for social distancing: children sit two at a table spaced 6 feet apart; hand washing is a routine practice throughout the day and all staff and students wear masks whenever indoors. Sanitation practices are upheld by staff, cleaning between students using restrooms, and during transition periods of the day. A deep clean is performed at the end of each day.
More information: Our philosophy is to provide a secure, stimulating, and educational environment for your child, where they can: learn through play, build self-esteem and self-confidence, develop social skills and further their emotional development, prepare for Kindergarten, and have fun! Our goal here at Valley of the Moon is to promote a love of learning for all children. All programs offer math, reading readiness, arts and crafts, sensory activities, music, manners, cooking, outdoor play, gardening, yoga, science, and nature study. Carefully planned schedules provide a balance of structured learning and free play.
For more information, please contact Amy Gallagher: vomnsteachers@gmail.com or (707) 938-4265
El Verano Preschool
18606 Riverside Drive, Sonoma, CA
Current capacity: 38. -- We have 8 spaces available! --
Expected post-COVID capacity: 48 students
Hours: Half-day program, choice of AM or PM, 8am-11am or 12pm-3pm. Some virtual programming currently due to COVID.
Tuition: No tuition.
Registration deadline: We are starting to make a list for next year. The sooner the better to get all the paperwork together.
Languages spoken: Director speaks English & Spanish. The main teacher speaks English to the children but if the children don't understand we also have spanish-speaking teachers available.
Enrollment requirements: Children need to be 3 years old or older.
More information: El Verano Preschool offers a high quality program for three- to five-year-olds in Sonoma Valley. We offer hands-on and play-based experiences and curriculum. Our classroom teachers provide a caring environment that meets the individual needs of your child.
For more information, please contact Sonya Valiente Mc Entee: svaliente@sonomaschools.org or (707) 608-8788