Readers' Choice Winner: TLC Preschool

The results are in and was named the best preschool in town in this week's Readers' Choice Gilroy Patch poll.

, edging out , which also had a strong showing with 47 percent of the votes.

The poll included six local schools that are serving children ages 2 to 6 years old.

Of the 212 votes received, TLC Preschool took 104 of them, followed by Creative Play Learning Center with 101 votes.  received five votes, and  got two votes.

Here's what some readers have to say about TLC Preschool:

"Dana and Kim not only prepared my son for kinder, but also loved and cared for him like he was one of their own! This is a great place for your little ones! Love TLC!" Amy Graves

“TLC is the best preschool in Gilroy. Ms. Dana has created an amazing program that not only teaches the kids about making good choices, [but it’s also] spiritually uplifting and academically unmatched. My son loves it and is totally prepared to start kinder in the fall.” Colleen Avey

“TLC preschool is the best preschool! Miss Dana, Miss Kim, Miss Debra and Miss Karen are the most caring, welcoming and sweetest teachers. The teacher-to-student ratio is low which enables more individual and focused teaching times. Each week the students focus on a letter with many art projects, [like] ‘cooking’ lessons, books and bible stories that tie into that letter. TLC even has special ‘date nights’ for parents. Plus, you can't beat the beautiful country setting. All the children love to feed the horses after school. We are so lucky to have a gem of a school in Gilroy.” Kellie

Please review TLC Playschool or any of the other preschools listed in the poll on Gilroy Patch's Places page.

Coming Monday: Gilroy Patch is looking for the "Best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day." The voting begins at 9 a.m. on Monday.