A Montessori-inspired, play-based preschool tucked in the heart of Saratoga. Tiny classes, big hearts, and a curriculum built around the way your child actually learns.
Our play-based, emergent curriculum draws from Piaget, Vygotsky, Dewey, Montessori and Reggio Emilia. We meet and exceed California's Early Childhood framework while keeping every day full of wonder.
Vocabulary, storytelling, letter sounds, phonetics, and reading readiness through daily story time and dramatic play.
Number sense, counting, patterns, spatial concepts and problem-solving — built into every block, puzzle and game.
Hands-on inquiry, sensory experiences, gardening, and weekly explorations of the natural world.
Drawing, painting, clay, movement and music. Open-ended studios where the process matters more than the product.
Weekly yoga, mindfulness, hourly water breaks and a no-outdoor-shoes policy. We take care of small bodies with intention.
Confidence, cooperation, empathy and leadership. Mixed-age classrooms where older friends mentor younger ones.
Children thrive on rhythm. Here's how a typical day unfolds — flexible enough to follow your child's curiosity, structured enough that they always know what's next.
Warm welcomes, hand-washing, free-choice play in the studio.
Songs, weather, sharing, the day's plan in pictures.
Open studios — math, language, art, sensory, practical life.
Garden, climbing, balance, water play, nature walks.
Family-style. Children pour, serve, clear, and converse.
Story, soft music, nap or quiet bookwork for older friends.
Long-form study — science experiments, building, dramatic play.
Yoga, music, group reading, soft pickup until 5:30 PM.
We share our rates openly because every family deserves to plan with confidence. Effective September 1, 2025. Sibling and corporate discounts available — just ask.
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Mon–Fri · 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
June – August
We accept check, cash, Zelle, and partner with CalWorks, GoKids and Choices for Children.
Tours run weekday mornings and afternoons. Pick a slot that works for your family — we'll confirm by text within an hour.
See our studios, the garden, and how a real class flows.
Ask the questions only a teacher can answer.
We'll send a digital enrollment packet — no printer required.
Most families take a few days to decide. We're here when you're ready.
Our average teacher-to-child ratio is 1:6. Mixed-age classrooms run 12–15 children with two qualified teachers. Smaller than most. Always.
Montessori-inspired. We blend Montessori practical-life work with Reggio Emilia, High Scope, and Project-Based Learning — what we call "Educated Entertainment".
Yes — we're approved for CalWorks, GoKids, and Choices for Children. We'll help you with the paperwork.
Snacks are. Lunch is family-style — children bring a packed lunch and we eat together with our teachers.
Our 4+ rates assume potty-trained children. For 2–3 year-olds, we partner with you on potty training and provide a fully equipped bathroom.
Today: a class WhatsApp group, daily photos and videos. Coming soon: a dedicated Butterflies app with per-child daily reports.
Absolutely. We love meeting them. Tours typically last 30–45 minutes.
Often, especially for full-day. Touring early — even a year ahead — helps us hold a spot for you.