Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Santa Rosa. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Santa Rosa. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Little Monarchs Preschool operates a dual-location infant-and-preschool continuum in north Santa Rosa, with an infant center at 3273 Airway Dr serving ages 6 weeks–18 months and a preschool at 3267 Airway Dr for toddlers through Pre-K. CCLD-licensed (License #493010364) with 57 children's capacity and weekday hours 7:00 am–5:30 pm, the center uses a play-based Montessori-inspired curriculum emphasizing individualized teacher observation, hands-on learning, and STEAM activities. Parent feedback on Winnie is uniformly positive, with reviewers praising staff friendliness and safety focus. The center has only been licensed since March 2023, and a review of CCLD complaint and inspection records shows three complaint investigations in 2025 and multiple Type B citations across recent inspections, suggesting parents should carefully evaluate compliance history before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Blended, play-based approach weaving together child development philosophies with modern learning theories, with Montessori influence. Incorporates simple sign language, emotional regulation techniques, and STEAM activities.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants (6 weeks-18 months), toddlers (18-24 months), preschool/two-year-olds, and Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4-5). Focus on hands-on learning, motor skills, language, literacy, math, and science.
What sets it apart: Two separate CA-licensed locations (one for preschool, one for infant/toddler). Friendly, multilingual educators and aides; welcomes families from all cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and belief systems. Personalized tours available.
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