The virtual classes are open to all families. The classes are free, but we are asking for a $50 materials fee. Materials packets will be available for pickup approximately once a month. A play-based, parent participation preschool where children develop a lifetime love of learning in an engaging environment with nurturing teachers and parents.
Our students learn through a variety of activities including songs, poems, crafts, cooking, gardening, writing and counting games, seasonal parties, special guests, field trips and sharing time. We strive to foster independence in our students, while giving parents an opportunity to engage and participate in their children's education.
Our students learn through a variety of activities including songs, poems, crafts, cooking, gardening, writing and counting games, seasonal parties, special guests, field trips and sharing time. We strive to foster independence in our students, while giving parents an opportunity to engage and participate in their children's education.
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Laurelwood Preschool strives to foster independence in the students, while giving parents an opportunity to engage and participate in their children's education. Being a parent participation preschool, parents work in their child's classroom on a rotating basis, alongside the teacher, creating a warm, cohesive home to school transition.
3-year-olds in the program engage in a variety of activities including songs, poems, crafts, cooking and gardening. Special activities are planned throughout the year and include neighborhood walks, seasonal parties, special guests, field trips and sharing time. Carefully review our registration information to begin the process of applying to Laurelwood Preschool.
Kristi earned a bachelor's degree from Sonoma State in Business Administration. After starting her own family she left the business sector for education. She worked as a paraeducator with special education students for a number of years. Kristi is a former preschool parent who loved her time so much as a parent at Laurelwood Preschool and jumped at the chance to join our staff in 2014.
Angie DeShera has been teaching and working with preschool age children since 2002. She has a strong background in special education. She graduated from CSU East Bay with her Bachelors in Human Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Development. Her goal is to provide children with a love for learning, and give them a strong educational foundation for their future.
Rebekah Pike has been working with preschool aged children for the past several years, while in pursuit of her Bachelor's degree at San Jose State University. She graduated from SJSU with a major in Child and Adolescent Development, with a focus on teaching. Working in her eldest daughters' classroom at Laurelwood Preschool inspired Rebekah further, and she jumped at the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful teaching staff in 2019.
Reviews (7)
Stephanie La Plume
Dec 17, 2018
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My daughter & I absolutely love this school! Our teacher Ms. Bonnie is so warm, vibrant, and kind. It has a great community feel because it is a co-op, so parents work in the classroom 1-2 days/month & hence is so nice to get to know all the students & parents from the class. My daughter loves going & she wishes she had preschool every day. It has just the right combination of structured learning, arts & crafts for developing fine motor skills & play time for kids to grow. I was worried at first about the scheduled work days since I work full time (though some off hours) but I’ve had no trouble
Cristie Connors
Jan 09, 2018
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I LOVE Laurelwood Preschool! 2 of my 3 kids have attended over the last 3 years and we have loved everything the school offers. It is a great mix of parent participation and drop off. I get to be in the class about 2x per month and drop off the remainder of the time. The teachers are great, they sing songs, play games and do adorable crafts. My favorite is the calendar my 3 year old brings home monthly. We go on monthly field trips which I have the option to attend or not depending on my schedule. We have been very happy with Laurelwood Preschool and will continue with our 3rd child in a few years
Brad Sitton
Jan 03, 2018
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Eileen Lindsey
Dec 16, 2017
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All three of my girls went to Laurelwood preschool. It was a wonderful experience. It gave me and my family a wonderful community to be involved in for six years. My girls are now all academically and socially successful in elementary school. The parent requirements are not overly demanding and the cost was the most affordable I could find at the time.
Carrie Padgett
Dec 06, 2017
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Jul 03, 2017
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Aug 27, 2016
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