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About Us
Founded by Petra Collamer in December 1997, Petra’s Playschool has proudly served families in Placer County for nearly three decades. We are a California state-licensed preschool nestled alongside a beautiful, whimsical oak tree reserve, offering a unique and inspiring setting for early childhood learning.
Our half-day educational program serves children ages almost 3 to 5 years and emphasizes hands-on, play-based learning in a warm, nurturing, and creative environment. We believe children learn best through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration, imagination, and discovery.
Petra’s Playschool maintains a low child-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention and meaningful connections with each child. Miss Petra holds a four-year university degree and Child Development Permit issued through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, bringing a strong foundation in early childhood education and a commitment to each child’s growth and development.
At Petra’s Playschool, we are passionate about creating a place where children feel valued, build confidence, develop a love of learning, and grow socially, emotionally, and academically as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.
"When you come into our school, please remember - it is a child's world! These activities are their ideas, their work, their fun! Sometimes a child's idea of decoration, beauty and good housekeeping does not coincide with adults. A child's imagination is great! Children can do wonderful things - paint the wind, dance like a leaf, and find joy and happiness in performing simple tasks. These are abilities that adults may have lost along the way. Enter and return for a brief visit to the wonderful world of young children. Enjoy their enthusiasm for living and learning." -Unknown Author