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Gnomies

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

7985 Valentine Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Visit website ↗(415) 515-8178Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
8/11/2025
Total visits
6

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

Gnomies is a play-based, nature-focused preschool in Sebastopol, California with two campuses offering morning and extended care programs. The school emphasizes child-centered, hands-on learning through emergent curriculum, outdoor education, and creative exploration.

Philosophy
Child-centered, holistic learning environment with focus on nature, creativity, and play. Children's interests drive an emergent curriculum with thought-provoking, project-based learning. Teachers act as facilitators who yield to the child's lead. Heavy emphasis on outdoor education and ecological literacy through weekly visits to Ragle Ranch Park.
Hours
Morning program 9am-1pm, aftercare program 1pm-5pm
Outdoor
Weekly walks to Ragle Ranch Park with unstructured lessons including exploring redwood groves, climbing oak trees, hiking Blackberry Trail, wildlife study, and fort building. On-site yard with trikes, sandbox, water play, and wooden ship for climbing and sliding.

Programs

  • •Morning program (9am-1pm)
  • •Aftercare program (1pm-5pm)
  • •Summer camps

Highlights

  • ✓Weekly Forest Friday nature immersion at Ragle Ranch Park
  • ✓Play-based, emergent curriculum driven by children's interests
  • ✓Art, music, movement, yoga, and meditation incorporated daily
  • ✓Teacher-to-child ratio of 1:7

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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