CASTLE Preschool & Child Care

PHOTO COLLAGE OF STUDENTS

Welcome to Park Side —

About Us

The mission of C.A.S.T.L.E. (Children’s After School Transitional Learning Environment) is to enrich the after school and vacation hours of the children in the Sebastopol Union School District through quality child care activities, classes and opportunities for learning and socialization.

Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which positive activities & relationships foster the social-emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child.

Learn More About Us

group of students

Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

Latest News

Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

January 15, 2026

Family Skate Night 2026 Is Coming!

SEF FAMILY SKATE NIGHT - 2026 Skate on over for an amazing night of memories! One of our most fun family fundraisers is coming up FRIDAY, January 30th! at CAL SKATE Rohnert Park. Join us! Be sur...

January 12, 2026

Grab Coffee with Us @ SEF's Coffee Cart - Friday, January 16th

GRAB COFFEE WITH US @ SEF'S COFFEE CART ~ FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH ~ Who doesn't need coffee or a pick-me-up first thing in the morning!?! Grab some delicious coffee for a great cause! Join us in fro...

January 12, 2026

Notice of Closure of Schools and Offices - Monday, January 19th, 2026

ALL SUSD SCHOOLS, OFFICES, AND CASTLE CHILDCARE WILL BE CLOSED Monday January 19, 2026 --- In Obse...

January 6, 2026

Parent/Caregiver Education Night - January 21, 2026

Dear SUSD families,We invite you to attend an upcoming Parent/Caregiver Education Night focused on how our school community addresses racism, discrimination, and the use of bias-based behavior/lang...

January 2, 2026

Mental Health Workshops for Families - January Session (Three Part Series)

SCOE's next Mental Health Workshop for Families is approaching: January 8th, 15th AND 22nd, 2025.January's session is a three (3) part series. 5:00-6:00pmLearn more about the series by visiting s...

November 25, 2025

Thankful For Our Community

Sebastopol Union School DistrictGiving Thanks For Our SUSD CommunityNovember 25, 2025 Feeling Grateful...

April 6, 2020

SUSD Family Support Survey

SUSD Families,We hope this note finds you and your families safe and well. It has been a huge transition into the unknown wo...

April 1, 2020

Sebastopol Schools Campuses Closed for Remainder of the School Year, Distance Learning Continues

SUSD Families,We recently received the information attached from the Sonoma County Office of Education. While we all may have been anticipating this site closure based on the news, our teachers, ad...

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Jan

19

CASTLE Closed - Legal Holiday

All Day

Feb

09

CASTLE Closed - Local Holiday

All Day

Mar

02

Spring Camp Registration Release Date

All Day

May

04

Summer Camp Registration Release Date

All Day

May

25

CASTLE Closed - Legal Holiday

All Day

Jun

04

CASTLE Closed - Summer Camp Set Up

All Day

Jun

05

CASTLE Closed - Summer Camp Set Up

All Day

Jun

19

CASTLE Closed - Legal Holiday

All Day

Jul

01

Fall Registration Release Date

All Day

View Full Calendar

Our Commitment

The district is committed to providing the following:

Comprehensive Educational Programs

that meets the needs of all students through diverse instructional practices.
Rigorous, Standards-based Curriculum

that is articulated through the grade levels and measured by formative assessments.
Student Services

that promote character development, citizenship, positive personal relationships, and healthy lifestyles
State-of-the-Art Facility

that encourages pride among its stakeholders, including classrooms that support the educational program and ensure the safety of all students.?
Collaboration

A genuine partnership with parents and the community.
Exceptional Staff

A highly trained, collaborative, and committed staff.
Effective Leadership

demonstrated by the Board of Trustees and administrative team, that empowers our dedicated staff.