Business services in Corte Madera, California, the US.

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• Review of "Twin Cities Cooperative Preschool" at Corte Madera
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  We did a lot of research on preschools, and eventually settled on TCCP because of its parent participation aspect. The basic idea is this: A few mornings a month, you go in to school with your child and help the full-time staff with the kids. It's a simple idea with tons of upsides: * With 3 to 4 full-time staff and 4-5 parents each day, the student-to-teacher ratio is fantastic (usually 3-to-1). That means each kid gets lots of individual attention--no child ever gets left behind or ignored. * There is no better way to keep on top of your kid's social development than to regularly see them in social situations. It's fascinating to be able to compare them with their peers, and by participating in their education, you can step in and guide them as needed. * Ever hear that it takes a village to raise a child? Well, TCCP is like that village: There are 25 other local families that know my kid very well and are personally invested in seeing her succeed. Likewise, I know 25 other preschool kids and I'm invested in seeing them doing well. It's an indescribably wonderful feeling to be walking in the neighborhood or at the store and have another parent come up to me and tell me what funny thing my child did at school that day, or something new my kid learned, or some difficulty she encountered that I might want to discuss with her. This is probably the biggest upside to the school, now that I think about it. * The school is focused on helping good parents become even better parents. Each day you go to the school, you learn new parenting tricks. Outside of school, there are lots of (free!) parent education opportunities, such as CPR classes and talks from child psychologists on stuff like sibling rivalry, conflict resolution, etc. The staff is also really good about offering gentle, appropriate tips as needed. * In some ways, parenting can be a lonely experience, but this preschool is a great way to meet other local parents. My wife and I have made lots of friends through the school, and I feel like these are meaningful friendships, gained through time and shared interests. * Considerably less expensive than other preschools--you "pay" for the school by donating some of your time. Other than the parent participation, TCCP has good facilities, a huge outdoor play space, and numerous indoor play rooms. Each week sees a new theme in each room, so the kids never get bored. Downsides? Just one: Time commitment. My wife and I work full time, but we have enough flexibility to take some mornings off as needed. It's not easy, but we make it work because we believe that TCCP is a great opportunity for our children. We could afford more expensive drop-em-off-and-pick-em-up schools, but I view our time spent at the school as an investment in our family and parenting skills. That said, if you can find the time, it's a no-brainer.
  By Kurt M, January 25, 2018
• Review of "L'Ecole des Petits" at Corte Madera
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  We met with Tina at L'Ecole des Petits after a bad experience at another preschool. Our son's previous preschool teacher told us our son had a hard time making friends and paying attention. She never spoke to us about why he might be acting this way before making these judgements. When we met Tina our entire family felt instantly at home. We told her about our experience and she asked us questions about our son and family life that gave her a better understanding about our son's behavior. We speak 3 languages at home, and she walked us through the language frustration our son might be feeling. Since he's been at L'Ecole des Petits our son has excelled in both French and English. He's also more confident, social, and happy. Tina has also been instrumental in helping us understand our son's talents as well as his needs. She also has him eating veggies thanks to her delicious home cooking! I also don't want to forget to applaud Tina's assistant Anya. She has a very nurturing spirit that we very much appreciate. We feel fortunate to have found what we feel was the perfect preschool fit for our family.
  By Rona Vergne, December 24, 2017
• Review of "Chase Bank" at Corte Madera
  ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
  I asked for a 50 cent coin and the lady looked at me like I was crazy. She asked me what that's was and I said the one with Kennedy on it. She didn't know who Kennedy was. Such shame.
  By Stacy Ford, November 16, 2017
• Review of "Twin Cities Cooperative Preschool" at Corte Madera
  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  Amazing coop preschool! Best teachers, tons of great outside space, endless play options each day for kids, and more affordable than any other school you’ll find. Parents volunteer one morning each week and it creates a real communty for you and your child. Best preschool you’ll find in Marin - seriously!
  By Kari Reston, August 29, 2017