Growing Curious Minds with Messy Hands

Arroyo Grande Play-Based Preschool for Ages 18-months to 5 years

From first-day nerves to “just five more minutes,” Rooted Preschool is where children learn to love who they are and trust who they’re becoming.

Rooted on the Central Coast

If you’ve been looking for a preschool built around the idea that children don’t learn with a “one-size-fits-all model,” hi, you’re in the right place.

2x Best of SLO Winners

45+ Families & Growing

1:4 Teacher-Child Ratio

Family Owned + Operated

Where little humans grow big confidence

Some days, children head home with paint in their hair. Some days, they forget their shoes in the yard. And most days, they ask if they can just stay a little bit longer.

Notes from our lunchbox

"If you're looking for the best Preschool in Arroyo Grande, look no further than Rooted. The teachers are incredibly kind, attentive and creative and update me throughout the day with photos. My daughter has flourished since joining Rooted and LOVES going to school every day to see her friends. I am forever grateful to be part of the Rooted community."

"Started our son here just before he turned 2. Mckyla and Gabe have created a fantastic environment that truly feels like a community/extension of him. Love that we can send our kid to school barefoot, and he can spend his mornings outside running around exploring! Was nervous to start a daycare/preschool, but now can’t recommend it highly enough!"

"Rooted Preschool is the best! Our son was nervous to start preschool but they made the transition so smooth and he loves it now. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone."

"The best preschool with the best team!"

Planting our roots

What started as one big idea (and a growing collection of trinkets) turned into a preschool built around curiosity, connection and letting kids be kids.

Ready to join the Rooted community?

If it feels like you’re in the right place, we’d love to welcome you into our community. You can start by clicking the link below and we’ll send you our enrollment packet and set up a walkthrough.