This review is a long time coming and the praise I intend to share is well earned. Our daughter is…read morea typical COVID baby: over sheltered her and indulged. When looking for a day care we asked friends AND also looked for a place where we wouldn't feel judged (do all parent's feel they might be screwing up?) When we started her at Country Hill Montessori her language skills were mediocre, she wasn't very social, and both my wife and I were quite worried. Our worries were ultimately unfounded as from the first day the teachers and staff were extremely patient (both with us and our daughter). She was understandably upset but everyone went out of their way to reassure us AND console her. Over the next week or two she started feeling more and more comfortable and over a year later she actually enjoys going to "school". She has multiple teachers and teacher aides that she adores - and our experience is that ALL of the staff and teachers are wonderful and insanely patient. I'd mention them all but I figure they'll know who they are without mentioning them one by one. At present our daughters language skills have improved exponentially, she has "friends" that she asks about, and we couldn't be happier. While my wife looks forward to when our daughter will move on some day, I find myself wishing we'd never have to :)

We started sending our Grandson to CHM school when he was placed in our care. He started at…read moreKinderCare but we decided we wanted him enrolled in a Montessori program as he was in Pre-school and we wanted to continue with Montessori in the upper grades as well. We toured with Elizabeth. Elizabeth was so welcoming and we felt an instant connection with her and the Citrus Heights campus. It was clean, organized and was well staffed. Our boy has been there 8 months. He has had some ups and downs in making good choices while learning to become social with other kids. The entire staff has been kind, understanding, and true professionals at all times. They did not only treat our little guy with love and compassion, they put our minds at ease that this was mostly typical 5 year old behavior (its been many years since we raised a 5 year old. Lol) We all worked together to produce the best outcome for our little guy. Although there will be more challenges ahead, we our confident that our little guy is in the best place, with the right people to help us navigate through these roller coaster moment's know as "The Pre-schooler Years". We are very happy we can feel so at ease entrusting the well being and safety of our most precious gift, our grandson, with the staff at Country Hill Montessori. Not only is this a great place to send your children, it is priced much better than the previous places we checked into. I recommend CHM highly.

Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our daughter get excited…read moreabout going to school here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop in them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment . Very clean with great staff and teachers , very welcoming. My children have been going here for 10 months she never cry once's!! . We always get updated video on how much fun my daughter gets everyday !! She is learning English, Chine and Spanish , gym and kung fu!! And learning how to tell other kids sometimes she need her own space is so important!! I m glad it is not a day care it is a school that kids Constantly learning!! The pictures was 10 months Ago when she just start my preschool!!

i cannot explain how amazing this school has been for my daughter the past 2 years. My shy 2 year…read moreold transformed into an amazing and incredibly smart 4 year old. The teachers are caring, compassionate and dedicated. The trilingual program is amazing as well as the gym and the martial arts!!!!!i enjoyed the weekly emails and photos and videos as well. Covid changed a lot the past year, but they were accommodating in staying open for essential workers. They practiced covid measures as well. I definitely missed out on getting to volunteer, do any field trips, holidays, themed days which isn't their fault, but i was excited to do so as a first time mom. we're sad to leave, but we are confident enough for her to start the next grade.

We had our 2 year old son here for less than a month, unfortunately our experience was unpleasant…read moreto say the least. They ask you to pack food for meals and will not heat up your child's food so be prepared to pack cold foods only. The staff just seemed annoyed more than anything at my son as he had a hard time adjusting to his new schedule. Just about everyday he cried upon drop off and pick up. Understandably there were growing pains, but even now at his current child care facility he adjusted within 2 weeks. The staff was avoidant when we tried asking questions and when we were able to talk to them (the little conversation we were able to have) they tried to keep it as short as possible with no elaboration. The worst came less than two weeks in. There was an incident that happened which ultimately resulted with my son needing stitches in his face from one of the teachers trying to pick him up from his cot before nap time to change his diaper. The story still is not clear and conveniently there was no video of what happened and no proper incident report was provided even after requested. Hopefully others have a better experience here and everyone can be kept safe in the future.

Choosing this childcare provider has truly been like gaining a second family…read more From the moment we moved our children here, we were welcomed with open arms. Every question was answered, and the staff took the time to give us one-on-one attention so that we could ensure this was the right fit for our children's needs. That level of care and intentionality made all the difference for our family. They teach and live by seven core values: compassion, gratitude, honesty, love, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. Our children are encouraged to demonstrate these values daily and receive positive praise in real time as well as our children receiving written recognition that is sent home so we can continue reinforcing those lessons as parents. It truly feels like a partnership. In addition, they work with my kids on educational fundamentals such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes. My children both have asthma, and the staff has been extremely attentive and responsive to their needs. It brings such a peace of mind knowing they are in caring and capable hands. Any time there has been a minor injury--like a bump or fall--we immediately receive a call, an email, and a face-to-face conversation with staff so we are fully informed. Their communication is outstanding. Now that my daughter is school-aged, they continue to support her with care - during breaks- and we feel incredibly blessed to still be part of this community. Since we don't have much family or close friends nearby, this childcare center has given us a sense of comfort and security that allows us to continue working without worry.

We recently had my daughter's 2nd birthday here. Naomi was a fantastic, attentive and sweet host…read more She made hand made clay Minnie Mouse's for our daughter's sensory bin. This space is truly magical. & your kids will love it! Support this local mom! There are stay and plays that you can attend on Friday!

If I could leave 6 stars, I absolutely would! We celebrated my daughter's third birthday here, and…read moreit was pure magic from start to finish. Naomi is truly an artisan when it comes to creating beautiful, imaginative spaces for young children. I was completely blown away by the setup, the activities, and the thoughtfulness that went into every detail--and all at such a reasonable price! I had asked for a Frozen theme without the overly commercial feel, and wow, did she deliver. The space was enchanting and perfectly tied into our theme in the most tasteful way. The mud kitchen, sensory station, painting area, customized scented play dough, potion making station, fairy garden, child-sized table with custom mushroom stools, teepee house... there was something special for every single child. Even my ten-year-old had a blast exploring the sensory play stations! What I loved most was how intimate and personal everything felt. Our guests couldn't stop talking about what a wonderful venue it was. Absolutely perfect for a three year old's birthday party. This day is something I will cherish in my heart forever. Thank you for making my girl's birthday so incredibly special and helping us create memories we'll never forget.

My 6 month old started attending discovery tree in April. I was nervous to leave my 6 month old…read morewith people she didn't know, but after meeting the teachers and director I was immediately put at ease. Most of the teachers have been at DT for many years, they all love my daughter, and she is well cared for. The classroom is clean and they even have a play yard for the infant/toddler classroom. I can always reach the director via email or phone to answer any of my questions and compared to other places in the area tuition was decently priced. We are very happy and look forward to many years at Discovery Tree!!!

My little one has been going to Discovery Tree School for over a year now and they are been…read morewonderful! My son loves going to daycare. He really enjoys his friends and teachers. I was so impressed with how they are handling the current COVID-19. I feel confident that my son is safe while he is there. I can't recommend this daycare enough.

We love Building Kidz of Citrus Heights!!! It's a clean,…read moreopen, friendly environment. My daughter is 2.5 and has adjusted very well with never being in a preschool/daycare setting. I love the every day routine and structure. Mrs. Jenn and Mrs. Debbie have been so great! Every day I know she is in excellent hands and is learning, making friends and having fun!

My son has been going here for 4 months and he has learned so much. From manners, to letters, to…read morecolors. The teachers are very good in calming him down when he was just starting. They are also very good in giving updates on how my child is doing. They are approachable and flexible.

I felt inclined to leave a review, because my son has had an amazing experience here. I was shocked…read moreto see anything negative honestly. My son has learned better manners, compassion, better vocab, and all around better education. I can tell the school cares about my son, and gives him love when he's struggling. That's all I can ask for as a mom. I can tell the teachers and director care about planning fun activities. They make sure each child is on the right path to reach milestones such as potty training, completing sentences, fine motor skills etc. I love how the school updates me on incidents and day to day activities. No complaints here, just thought this could help a parent who is deciding where to send their child to. I'm not religious at all, and very much enjoy the school, teachers, and parents.

Little Friends is the best thing I ever did! The teachers…read moreare so friendly and caring. Ms. Cyndi has such a way with my son who tends to be unruly. She always knows what to say and do to snap him out of it. They do all kinds of activities like dr. Seuss story time, crafts, water fun during the summer. Each parent is required to bring snacks once a month which my son loves because he gets to be the line leader that day! My son can now write his name pretty clear and i feel confident he will be successful in kindergarten. Really can't find a bad thing to say! Oh and they now use the brightwheel mobile app, which is super cool! You can pay your invoices from the app, they post pictures and videos, all kinds of stuff!

My daughter had an amazing time at Rusch Park Preschool. Don't let the negative reviews sway you,…read moreMs. Kathy and her group of teachers are fantastic, they truly care about each and every student, and it shows. The weekly activities and extracurriculars are fun, thoughtful, and enriching. They truly went above and beyond our expectations, and we are so happy we took the chance on Rusch Park Preschool! Thank you to Ms Kathy, Ms. Frankie, Ms. Nicole, and Ms. Natallia for a wonderful Pre-K experience. We wish we didn't have to leave!!

Let me start off by saying my kids did learn and excel in this program. But the director Kathy has…read moreno regard for the parents and no respect multiple times, She made unfair comments, in front of other parents. She likes to call people out when it is uncalled for. For example, being upset that one parent brought " too much birthday treats" which there is no policy on how much to bring or not to bring. During this speech she call me out saying I should not do this. Let me tell you why this was strange for her to say. My twins have summer birthdays so I had not brought in and treats. When she said this, every single parent stared at me which made things very uncomfortable. She also discussed another child to me (that was not one of my children) that was four years old and said "he would cry if his shoe was not tied" My other issues I have is Kathy calling children too emotional or over emotional mind you all these children are 3 to 4 years old. 3 to 4-year-olds have big giant emotions. Many of these children have never been away from their parents so the response to that is a normal developmental response for that age. I think that's a unfair assessment especially regarding crying at that age as so many children do now let me add. She had never said this about my children but as a parent, I don't like hearing about anyone's children at that age. It took me along time to make this review I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. But now that my children are in a school setting, where the teachers have respect do not say negative comments like that I realized how wrong that was and how many times I let things slide when I was just trying to keep the peace in thinking maybe it was me. All the other teachers here are great . Kathy herself I believe is a good teacher, but I had some very negative times interacting with her. I wish there was a review like this before I signed up for this program so I would have been aware. I did bring this up to hire management and directors more than once through the school year last year. The reason I didn't pull my children out were they were doing very well in school they made friends and the other four teachers were all fantastic.

Love this Daycare!!! They give each of my kid's attention and build genuine connections with them…read more They know me by name and send me pictures of my kid's daily. My kids love all the staff and feel very comfortable. They have even called to check on my kids when they were sick. Would recommend SJKC to everyone!!!

After working at the school my infant attended (not KC), I discovered what it felt like to truly be…read moreone of my parents. I had worked with the ladies who were to be my son's caregivers, so I had no fears about leaving him with them. But then we moved him here, to KC San Juan, and I found myself terrified to leave him with complete strangers. I needn't have worried. My son LOVES his teachers, especially Ms. Tay-Tay (Taylor). Tiffany, Teanna, Gina, and Caryn are also wonderful, and it's clear how much they love him and what they do. Taylor always gets the BEST smiles out of my son and they send us so many pics throughout the week (at least 3 a week). Sure, he's been bitten a few times, but that's bound to happen when you put 12 one-year-olds in a room together. The classroom is large, but not overwhelming. It always smells and looks clean (floors mopped, tables wiped, no constant poopy smell, etc.). The kids are usually pretty happy, and the teachers engage with them. My son is always excited to come to school, and we couldnt be happier!

My son has been at the lil school for 4+ years and my daughter is 1.5 years old. Both started as…read moreinfants, at 4 months old. We love this school. Great teachers. We love Ms Danielle, our 4.5 year old's teacher. She goes above and beyond. Ms. Debbie has been there since the beginning as well, and is great with the kids.

If you're a first time mommy who has no other choice but to put your baby in daycare & worried like…read moreI was.... Don't be! I was so so so scared to put my son in daycare because I have never left his side since he was born! The first day I went there I was terrified to let him leave my sight but the previous teacher named Dominique in the baby class was the most gentlest soul ever. She brought me immediate comfort & reassured me that he's going to be okay and I can call anytime and ask how he's doing. They also sent pictures & updates throughout the day. There was also a previous teacher named Brooke. She adored my son and I can tell because my son loved being with her. Every time I came to pick him up they would be stuck to each other like glue it really was such an amazing thing to see. Dominique and Brooke were really great teachers I even saw them as family as time went on. Unfortunately they left but Brooke has watched my son outside of school too. There was a whole staff change and just as I felt 100% comfortable I had to readapt to the new staff. My son especially had to adapt. However a few teachers stayed that were with the first staff named Ms. Kam & Ms. Debbie. They are amazing!! I love the way I see them interact with my son & how my son responds to them! When the whole staff changed I was very glad to still see their faces! There's also one other teacher who also stayed and alternates sometimes in the ones class and she's the sweetest too! I am totally forgetting her name and I'm so sorry if you see this but you're amazing & so caring. Don't take offense! We literally talk all the time I'm just so bad with names lol. Thank you for being such a great teacher and caring for my son the way you do. The new staff I was so iffy at first because I had no clue what to expect. It felt as if the staff I was super comfortable with just got ripped apart and we were expected to just be okay and move on from that. I was pleasantly surprised. They really got ahold of the bearings quickly and over time I've built a relationship with the new staff! They're caring, kind, you can tell they're great people even outside of working. They answer any questions I ask. I don't feel worried when I drop my baby off & I know they're always setting up fun activities for everyone & even field trips for the older kids. As much as I miss the old staff I'm excited and thankful for the new staff. I'm glad they filled the missing spaces & appreciate how organized and compassionate they are. Can't wait to see how far this school goes! If you're looking around for a good daycare for your child this is the one. Thank you everyone!