Welcome to Natural Bridges Children Center 
Owners Note
By: Jonnie Cardinale

I’m so happy you’re here visiting our website. I hope you find everything you need to help make your preschool decision easier. I understand how overwhelming it can be—beyond scheduling and affordability, you’re also considering educational philosophies, teaching styles, and curriculum approaches.

When touring preschools, you’ll likely have many questions. I recommend holding these foundational considerations as your baseline:

How does the school prioritize safety?

Have administrators and staff participated in “incident command” training?

Is the school prepared for emergencies, and how does it communicate with families during those times?

What are the staff’s qualifications in child development, neuroscience, and developmentally appropriate practices?

Does the school culture foster emotional intelligence and encourage kindness and inclusivity?

Do the children seem happy, engaged, nurtured, and inspired?

And finally—does the school see children as the unique individuals they are?

When you can confidently answer yes to all of these questions, and the school also meets your family’s specific needs, you’ve likely found the right place.

We would love the opportunity to talk with you about our school—our brain-based curriculum, our approach to early childhood education, our emergency preparedness, and how we support children in their transition to kindergarten.

Everyone at NBCC is deeply passionate about working with young children and committed to providing exceptional care and enriching experiences.

Please take a look around our website. If you’re inspired by what you see, give us a call to schedule a tour!

And if NBCC ends up not being the perfect fit, we’re still happy to help guide you toward one of the many other wonderful preschools in Santa Cruz County.

We look forward to hearing from you!

With warmest regards,
Jonnie Cardinale
Owner

Inspiring Children – Creating Community – Building Bridges