As a mother to a toddler and someone who grew up in a household impacted by addiction, I feel it is important to share information that may affect the safety and well-being of children. I recently came across deeply concerning public allegations regarding the leadership of this school and their handling of serious family safety issues.

​While I cannot personally verify these claims, the nature of the information—including photos and detailed accounts—is enough for me to feel that I could not comfortably trust this environment with my child. I believe parents have a right to be aware of these public discussions so they can make their own informed decisions. For me, the risk is simply too high when it comes to our kids.

When we moved from San Diego to Fort Bragg, I was so nervous about finding the right place for our daughter. We wanted somewhere she would feel comfortable, make friends, and actually look forward to going every day — and that’s exactly what we found with Deanna and her wonderful program.

From the very beginning, Deanna and her amazing teachers made our daughter feel right at home. She absolutely adored her teachers and all the other kids. Every afternoon she’d come home excited to tell us about her day — gardening, music, art projects, and even feeding the chickens!

I also really appreciated how much care went into the meals. The kids were always served healthy, delicious food, and it was clear that Deanna put a lot of love and thought into everything she did.

We feel so lucky to have found Polliwog. Our daughter thrived there, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend to any family looking for a warm, nurturing environment for their little one!