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Open Arms Playgarden INC

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

939 B Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Visit website ↗(707) 364-5911Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/12/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Open Arms Playgarden offers an early childhood program inspired by Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf Education, providing a loving and gentle environment where children unfold at their individual pace. The program serves children ages 2 through Kindergarten with 3, 4, and 5-day options.

Philosophy
Inspired by the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf Education. Priority is social and emotional learning through self-directed play. Children learn best in a home-like setting as part of a loving community with experienced teachers and multi-aged groups. Emphasis on outdoor play and work, with indoor and outdoor environments carefully chosen to support healthy physical, emotional, social and cognitive development.
Ages served
2 years up to and including Kindergarten
Outdoor
Children spend much of their time outdoors at play and work. Outdoor environment provides space and ample time to run, dig, climb, swing, pull, push and carry. Garden and animal care activities included, with garden produce used in meals.
Meals
Garden produce is grown by children and used in meals

Programs

  • •3-day program
  • •4-day program
  • •5-day program

Highlights

  • ✓Waldorf Education approach
  • ✓Multi-aged learning community
  • ✓Extensive outdoor play and fresh-air learning
  • ✓On-site garden and animal care

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