Information for Parents about Sonoma CA Child Care

Parent Ideas For Sonoma Child Care Centers, Daycare & Preschools

When considering child care in Sonoma CA, the best way to see what preschools and daycare centers are really like is to schedule a tour and meet with the Director and staff. Before you visit Sonoma child care centers, be sure to make a list of the questions you would like to ask. Here a just a few suggestions of items to cover: learning approach, size of class, hours and schedules (including vacation), admissions process, meals, parent participation requirements, program information, fees and tuition. If the child care in Sonoma CA already has a profile with ChildCare Smiles then you will be able to view and print most of this information ahead of time. This will then enable you to focus your attention on the visual aspects and gut feelings about the preschools and daycare centers that you visit. An important factor when visiting Sonoma child care facilities is to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, safe and clean environment, and teachers who are experienced and ideally have long tenure. When you visit a child care in Sonoma CA don't forget to take your child with you and observe how he/she reacts in this new environment.

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Sonoma County Head Start

(707) 996-5464

17600 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476

Most preschools and daycare centers that provide child care in Sonoma have an open door policy and invite parents to stop by any time. There are usually a number of opportunities for parents either to attend special events, or volunteer to help by donating time, talent and/or a snack or dish to ongoing school events. ...Enhance this Listing

The Little School

(707) 935-3922

991 Broadway Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476

When considering child care in Sonoma, the child to adult ratio is an important measure because it potentially impacts the level of individual attention your child will receive. Lower child to adult ratios are preferable. ...Enhance this Listing

Crescent Montessori School

(707) 996-2456

276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

Before visiting a Sonoma child care center, parents should make a checklist of all the items they would like to cover during the center tour. There is a checklist available in the Resources section of the ChildCare Smiles website. ...Enhance this Listing

Gingerbread House

(707) 938-1102

504 Calle Del Monte, Sonoma, CA 95476

Many daycare and childcare providers in Sonoma provide opportunities for parents to participate in their little one's world by bringing the events of that daily world to the parents through ongoing communication, and through periodic opportunities to volunteer to help or attend a special event at the school. ...Enhance this Listing

Little Shepherd Pre-School

(707) 938-4199

18980 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476

Many providers of child care in Sonoma offer flexible before and after school care options for busy parents. Local preschools and daycare centers will have their own guidelines for drop-off and pickup. ...Enhance this Listing

Sunshine School

(707) 996-2702

109 Patten Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

Most Sonoma child care centers provide hands-on, developmentally appropriate programs that foster a child's development in the areas of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language. This is particularly important to encourage children to become active learners. ...Enhance this Listing

Valley of the Moon Nursery School

(707) 938-4265

136 Mission Terrace, Sonoma, CA 95476

For child care in Sonoma parents should always visit the center, preferably with your child before making a choice. In most cases you should call ahead to schedule a tour and to meet the directors and staff. ...Enhance this Listing

Montessori School of Sonoma

(707) 996-2422

19675 8th Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476

4c's Sonoma Child Development Center

(707) 996-3494

620 5th Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476

Sonoma child care centers and preschools offer many different learning approaches and combinations for parents to consider including Montessori, Play Based, Developmental and Teacher Led, Waldorf, Structured Learning with Play, Reggio Emilia and Piaget. ...Enhance this Listing

Old Adobe School

(707) 938-4510

252 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

Faith Lutheran Church Preschool

(707) 938-9464

19355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476

There are many ways a parent can search for child care in Sonoma including finding daycare centers or preschools that are close to work, school or home. Be sure to ask about parking at the center. ...Enhance this Listing