Re: Looking for Healthy, Loving Preschool for Son
We have had a very good experience with a small home-based preschool in Piedmont called Growing Circles. The food is lovely, organic and often from a farmers' market that the children visit. Breakfast is cooking in the kitchen when the children arrive in the morning and my boys always charge the kitchen to find out what's in store. There are science and art projects and lots of local walking outings and explorations. The 6-8 children get to know each other and become very much like a family. After going to a larger Montessori program with a great reputation and having my boys run over by older children and ignored in the herd, I was so glad to happen upon this happy, cozy little gem. I believe that Sara Jean, the owner/director has at least one opening starting in August. It is 3 days per week, MWF, 8:30-5:30. mama of 2 preschool boys

I would like to recommend Growing Circles Playschool to parents of children aged 2-5. My daughter has been attending this program for 8 months now. Sara Jean Schweitzer, the program director, provides the children with a loving and stimulating environment. It's a home based program that is small enough to give each child lots of individual attention. Sara Jean also brings in art and music teachers, schedules fun field trips and cooks delicious, mostly organic, vegetarian cuisine. Her approach is very professional, fun and educational. You can contact Sara Jean at: 510.428.1344
Iris