About Us
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
~ B.A. - Early Childhood Education
~ Certified Behavioral Specialist
~ Council Member for Napa County Early Childhood Education & Planning
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Lic #283009627
Learning Environment
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
We have created an warm and welcoming environment in which children become confident and independent through our play based experiences. Through our child-based practices we hope to foster a love of learning and nurture our children into life long learners.
Come see Us!!
Meet Ms. Vanessa ~ Owner/Head Teacher
Come see Us!!
Come check us out! Your 30-60 minute facility tour will allow you to come take a look at our indoor and outdoor spaces as we determine together if Roo & Lou's Place is the right fit for your Child.
Why Choose Us?
🌟 Small but Mighty, Purposeful by Design 🌟
At our preschool and childcare program, we believe that childhood is not a race—it's a journey.
Serving children from 18 months to 5 years old, we provide a nurturing environment where each child is known, valued, and supported as an individual. Our small program allows us to offer both personalized attention and meaningful group experiences, helping children develop the confidence, social skills, and independence they need to thrive.
As highly educated early childhood professionals, we are passionate advocates for developmentally appropriate learning. We believe young children learn best through play, exploration, creativity, and social interaction—not through pressure or accelerated academics.
Every day, we create opportunities for children to build relationships, solve problems, develop language skills, strengthen their independence, and discover the world around them. Most importantly, we give them the freedom to be children.
As Transitional Kindergarten (TK) continues to expand, we remain confident in the value of high-quality preschool and family-centered childcare programs. The early years are foundational, and young children benefit from environments specifically designed to meet their unique developmental needs through play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and individualized care.
We are proud to be a small program with a big impact—where children come first, learning happens naturally, and every child is given the tools and support they need to flourish.
❤️ Because childhood matters.
🌱 Because play matters.
✨ Because every child deserves the opportunity to grow at their own pace.
Did you know, you could........
Place your Infant on the Waitlist Now!!
We know how difficult it can be to search for child care in our area. We have an extensive waitlist for families who recently have had a new baby. Although we do not accept children until they are 2 years old, we can provide some security for when your little one does reach that age. Join the waitlist now!