Cazadero, CA

Monte Rio Cooperative Preschool serves the Russian River area including Cazadero with a play-based, developmental approach to early childhood education. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and parent involvement in a cooperative model. Teachers hold early childhood education credentials and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, creative expression, and kindergarten readiness through structured play and nature-based activities. The facility features indoor classrooms and extensive outdoor play areas designed to encourage exploration and physical development.

Operated by the Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County, this center provides comprehensive early childhood education services to families throughout western Sonoma County, including Cazadero. The center implements a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, math readiness, and social skills development. All teachers hold California Child Development Permits and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and follows strict health and safety protocols. The center offers full-day programs with nutritious meals and accommodates various scheduling needs for working families.

Sebastopol Christian School's Early Childhood Center serves families throughout western Sonoma County with a comprehensive early education program that combines academic preparation with Christian values. The curriculum focuses on developmental milestones through structured learning centers, hands-on activities, and play-based instruction. Certified early childhood educators provide individualized attention with low student-teacher ratios. The facility includes secure, age-appropriate classrooms, dedicated nap areas, and safe outdoor playgrounds. The program emphasizes character development, social skills, and kindergarten readiness while maintaining rigorous safety standards and regular parent communication.