magical mindset preschool - Petaluma, California

Rim ElChaki

We are so lucky to have found this really unique preschool for my son. It is a nature preschool which is mostly outdoors. My son is thriving. There is a perfect balance of free play and different structured activities that kids get to learn in a FUN way, including art day, science day, music day, and weekly cooking projects. The owners Amber and Ryan are lovely and communicate really well. They love the kids so much. My son is always happy at drop off and pick up.
Cannot recommend this preschool enough!

Danielle Donohue

We are so grateful for Amber and have been very impressed with the level of care she provides for our daughter for the past year. Her compassion and understanding for children is such a gift. Amber’s focus is a hands-on learning/play approach and is super creative and encouraging.
She communicates effectively with us about any concerns and shares highlights from each day. Amber and Ryan’s home feels very welcoming and safe. My little one loves to explore their beautiful property! The best feeling as a mother is knowing my daughter is learning, having fun, and truly being cared for.

Cody Oeser

We love Magical Mindset! My son has thrived at this school and has grown exponentially. He has loved being able to spend his days outside and truly experiencing the world the way that children are meant to. Ms. Amber has provided a kind, loving environment and given him the boost of confidence that he truly needed. They do weekly cooking projects with fresh ingredients from their garden, create meaningful projects to bring home to their families, and practice practical problem solving skills in a natural, supportive way. We will truly miss Amber and her family as we transition to TK this fall.

Monica Canning

This preschool is truly magical and I am so glad we found it for my boys. I have two boys, ages 6 and 3 and we homeschool. I started searching this year for a place my 3 yr old could go to, like a part-time preschool, while my oldest does his nature camp.

It was very important to me to find a place that cultivated life skills and character development. Thus is another way to facilitate and reinforce what we try to teach in our home. I wanted to find a place that wasn’t just a daycare for him, but instead a place where they would learn teamwork, cooking, gardening and just let their imaginations run wild. This is that place! They have learned so much from creative arts - like putting on a talent show, teamwork with field games, cooking homemade tortillas and helping with meal preparation, gardening and more teamwork. The school has such a cool setup too, with a mud kitchen, treehouse, small stage, huge garden, and much more. What really sets this place apart is the time and effort Amber and Ryan pour into the students. The teachers don’t just watch the kids but interact the whole day. I couldn't recommend Magical Mindset Nature Preschool enough!

Tara Fluitt

Every kid needs a Ryan in their life! It is so rare to have a man in a preschool setting, and the kids absolutely crave the fun, playful energy that he brings to the table! He also is attentive to their needs and the kids respect the boundaries that he lovingly puts in place. Our family loves Ryan, and we’re sure yours will too!

Carly Hadley

My little one just loves Amber and this preschool. He looks forward to going and comes home telling me all about it. Amber is great with the kids and the yard is heaven for kids. I am so happy to have found this gem.

Cassandra Allison

We love Magical Mindset Preschool! My toddler started here about a month ago, and we could not be happier. Amber is truly fantastic, and the program is supportive, thoughtful, and a lot of fun! We love the cooking projects, artwork, teamwork, and gardening, but most importantly, we love that our child is supported, encouraged, and excited about every school day!

Annie Campbell Huson

I feel so grateful to have found Magical Mindset preschool! My two daughters (age 4 and 2) absolutely love attending. Magical Mindset Preschool is situated on a beautiful property in West Petaluma that is filled with natural wonders for the children to explore. Every morning my girls run in excitedly!

The children spend much of the day outside where they are immersed in pretend play, gross motor play like jumping on the trampoline, sliding, swinging and gardening in the garden. The children come home with herbs, veggies, and dishes they have proudly helped harvest and cook.

My children have become so much more reverent and loving of the natural world since starting Magical Mindset and have lost their fear of bees and spiders. They often talk to me about loving and protecting mother earth. They do fun projects like build fairy houses, build robots, and lots of games, arts and crafts. My daughter has learned how to play board games that I thought were too advanced for her, but at school she is challenged and loves learning and stretching her skills.

Because of the smile class size, Amber is able to spend a lot of time with each child and help each child develop their personal strengths. She is very knowledgeable about child development and extremely patient, kind and loving. She sees the best in each child while helping hold necessary boundaries.

I can't recommend the school enough, it is a dream preschool that is both magical, homelike and fun. Amber goes above and beyond any typical preschool program to make the experience special.

Magical Mindset feels like your children are at a loving, patient, fun family home with teachers with so much energy and passion for education and the natural world.