Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Petaluma. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Petaluma Village Preschool is a CCLD-licensed day care center located in downtown Petaluma, California, serving children during weekday hours with a capacity of 38 under License #493007916 (issued January 2010). The small class sizes—capped at 38 children—support an intimate learning environment aligned with the center's philosophy that children deserve a rich, dynamic educational setting. The most recent inspection in November 2025 included one Type B citation in the center's history. Public information about the center's specific curriculum and programming is limited, making parent reviews and direct inquiry particularly valuable for families considering enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: States: "We believe that children have the right to a rich, dynamic learning environment." No specific named philosophy or curriculum model is described.
What sets it apart: Directory listing for a licensed day care center (License #493007916, initial license Jan 19, 2010) with a capacity of 38 children. Open Monday-Friday; not enrolled in subsidized child care; most recent inspection Nov 12, 2025 with one Type B citation in its history.
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