My child attends the Early Engineer class during their school's after school time and she really…read morelikes it. This is her 3rd year taking the class and it is the only class she actually wants to participate in after school even though there are many other fun and educational offerings at her school (from Dream Enrichment Classes as well as other vendors/providers). This year has been her favorite b/c she really likes her teacher Ms. Tina. She says there's much more freedom to interact with other students and the noise level/interactivity isn't as much a concern with this teacher as previous ones so then the kids are more free to really get into their various weekly projects. Even though my daughter isn't especially into science/engineering/other STEM subject matters, she loves EE. She says it's just so fun and interesting. I'm glad for this program at her school and hope it continues. She enjoys it so much and the pictures they take show how much all the kids learn through all the weekly challenging projects. It is not cheap, per se, but for less than $400 for a whole school year's worth of classes, averaging out to less than $20 per class, my husband and I feel it's a good investment of time and money for our little one. We're glad she likes EE and hope she'll continue to grow in knowledge and understanding of STEM through this and other similar enrichment classes, even if she doesn't enter into a STEM career path, we still want her to be enriched through these experiences.

Specifically Folsom Summer Early Engineers. Not great. A LOT of kids crammed into one room with…read morevarying levels of instructor interest - my kids ended up with a guy who seemed always to be on his phone. It felt crowded and loud and there didn't seem to be much instruction or activities planned - kids played with some Lego, made a few things out of cardboard. It was basically daycare, with too many kids of varying ages in one space. Firefly Art in Fair Oaks was great. Lovely instructor, cute projects, small group. We have one more (stop motion animation) so will see. I doubt I would sign up for them again next year.

I don't feel that this place is ready to go yet. There's so much lacking of many different aspects…read morethat do not filled my expectations. I wasn't sure about staff or ratio, their communication was vague and incomplete at the time of our visit. My husband and I felt a little lost. There's no strict policies in place, basically like vaccination requirements, etc. They seem to be here and there with their philosophy and curriculum. Not really happy about it.

Alpha Acton Academy in Folsom is amazing. The school culture is strong, the Guides are intentional…read moreand caring, and the students are empowered to become confident, responsible leaders. It's a meaningful learning environment and truly stands out. Highly recommend.

As a former elementary principal, my standards are HIGH! I have two girls who have attended Busy…read moreBees - one who is still there and one in elementary school (but is ecstatic each morning to visit the school for little sister's drop-off). The teachers are warm, inviting, and truly care about the safety and well-being of each and every child. Communication with families is a strong suit of the teachers and owner. I always know what's going on in my child's class. Teachers truly care about the whole child - helping them learn but also encouraging and supporting their activities and interests in and outside the classroom. Our Busy Bees teacher even came to our girls' ballet recital and cheered on (and brought flowers for) all the Busy Bees students who performed. I have never questioned safety of my children while at Busy Bees. The curriculum is top-notch and has undoubtedly prepared my girls for TK and kindergarten. This preschool is phenomenal and I'm going to be sad when our littlest kiddo graduates and moves on to the next chapter. The way the school handled Covid protocols was very much supportive of the childrens' well-being and comfort level with face coverings, etc.

Busy Bees went through an ownership change in early 2022…read more Safety My kids came home scratched up and bruised multiple times, and I never got a report of the incident. When I asked what happened to my daughter to the main teacher, the teacher had no idea and the teacher said to follow up but never got a response back. COVID-19 response The staff never wore masks and never required kids to wear masks but one Monday all staff were masked up, it was eerie. Later that day, the school notified me that my kids were exposed to COVID-19 with no details of exposure, and the school was closed for a week. The tuition was reimbursed. Discipline Policy There was a child who is disruptive and harmful to other students, the school had no procedure to correct the kid's behavior. The kid was aware of no consequences for his behavior and bullied kids who were playing alone or kids who doesn't retaliate. Teachers appeared not responsive until kids scream, cry, or tell teachers for help. Basic manners such as taking turns, sharing with others, and being kind to others were not important to teachers and were not disciplined. If these are not taught in a school, why should I even bother sending my kid here? My kid got chased, sand over her hair, and her sand castle was destroyed by one kid. The staff never tried to stop the bullying behavior, they didn't even know it was happening. Teacher-to-Student ratio The school advertises a 1:6 ratio. One teacher and two assistant teachers for 18 kids. However, that's only in the classroom. When kids are outside at the playground, the teacher stays inside the classroom and only assistant teachers are monitoring the kids.

My kids have been at Wild Roots in Folsom since they first opened during COVID. Back then, my kids…read morehated wearing masks in regular classrooms. Wild Roots was just what we needed! The teachers here are amazing! My middle schooler even had a teacher from his old public school, which was super helpful since he planed to go back to public high school later. This kept him on track (and even ahead) with what he needed to know. Something that I love is that the kids are outside ALL THE TIME! They have class outside, eat lunch outside, and do pretty much everything outside unless the weather is really bad. In summer, they sit under shady trees with nice breezes. In winter, they bundle up with jackets and blankets near space heaters. It reminds me of how European kids spend way more time outdoors instead of being stuck inside all day. My kids have learned tons and made great friends here. If you've read the book "Wild and Free," this school follows that idea perfectly. Kids learn, play, and grow at their own speed. Even if your kids go to regular school, Wild Roots has awesome summer camps that cost less than a babysitter! The kids learn cool stuff while having fun outside. I tell everyone looking for homeschool help around Folsom to check out Wild Roots. It's been such a great place for my family!

My girls loved their recent experience in Summer camp at Wild Roots! The weekly themed camps were…read moreengaging, fun, and helped them express their creativity in a unique way. They came home proud of their new projects, which were full of ideas I know I would never think of. I felt safe dropping them off and knew they were in good hands with the staff. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I are so happy we placed our 2 yr old son at Cadence Academy…read more He was previously in an in home daycare and our experience did not go well. He was constantly upset at pick up and when we got home he would refuse to be put down. Multiple times we were asked to pick him up because he would not stop crying. We realized he was not receiving the care and attention he needed to grow as well as his needs weren't being understood. Needless to say after that experience we incredibly hesitant in placing him anywhere else. I found Cadence Academy online and decided to take a tour of the facility and was luckily enough to meet some of the staff as well. We decided to move forward with going here. We enrolled him at Cadence Academy at the beginning of September and he's come so far under the care of the amazing staff there. His teachers Ms. Kristina, Ms. Liz, Ms. Emily and Mr. Bran have been absolutely wonderful with him and assisting him with his adjustment to daycare. They are patient, understanding, kind and caring. Everyone works together as a team to help each other with all the kids. Even the director, Rebecca steps in as needed as does Jeannette. Everyone is so communicative and provides updates on his day during pick up. We also love the schedules the kids have and they release a monthly calendar with different events for the month (this week is spirit week and I love it!). This I believe really will help my son with getting used a regular school setting when the time comes. Not to mention we get a weekly food menu for the kids as snacks and lunch are provided. The staff also use an app to communicate with parents and provide daily updates as well as pictures! We get a weekly update on what the kids did for the week. I love seeing the updates and seeing my child learn. The tuition at Cadence Academy is more than fair considering everything they do and provide. It's true when they say, you get what you paid for! We truly appreciate everyone at the facility and cannot thank them enough for how great they have been with our son.

We have been thrilled with the care our boys have received at Cadence academy - Prairie city. They…read morehave huge, fun outdoor spaces filled with great activities to keep kids moving. The rooms are big, clean, bright, and decorated in a warm and welcoming way featuring the art projects the class has completed. We get detailed updates from teachers every day that help foster a ton of fun dinner time conversation. The director Ms Becca runs a tight ship and does a great job helping to build community amongst families ( waffle Wednesday, trunk or treat, st Jude's trike-a-thon) all while making the kid's day safe, fun, and full of collaborative play -based learning opportunities. So happy we landed here!

My teenager is introverted and does not care much for new experiences. Coming to Fusion brought out…read morea new side of her. During the summer she attended weekly art classes 1 on 1 with Mr. Ben who is grounded, easy to talk to and makes learning fun again. She loved coming on Mondays and is so sad that it's over! We will definitely sign up for some extra classes or tutoring during the school year. Thank you Christa, Brittany and the rest of the team for being so wonderful!

My children are the most important thing in my life. Therefore, when it came time for me to pick a…read moreprogram for them, I visited every (literally) local school/daycare center and ultimately decided on American River Montessori. One of the many reasons why I chose this program is because the low student to teacher ratio allows my children to have the guidance and attention they need and deserve. The result of this is that the teachers really take their time to communicate, teach self regulation, and redirect my kids. Parents always think my kids are much older than they are because their communication skills are incredible and they have really learned how to self regulate, thanks to the teachers! American River Montessori has a wonderful outdoor space where my kids can learn all about gardening, have the space to run and creative play, work on art projects and have outdoor picnics. They are always creating something new and unique for the kids to enjoy. Oh and they have chickens so my littles love learning about animals and gathering eggs. They also spend a considerable amount of time working with my kids on different subjects (with a hands on approach) such as math, sciences, language, and different cultures. American River Montessori offers a well balanced program and I couldn't ask for anything more.

So thankful we came upon this school for my granddaughter…read more Staff is excellent and Hannah loves it

We just took the beginners class with Dan and it was so fun and informative! Highly recommend!read more

Took two jewelry crafting classes through Studio 26, and can confirm that this is an EXCELLENT,…read moreOUTSTANDING experience. Ruban and Dan are truly fantastic teachers who encourage and inspire. My husband and I frequently share with others how fun taking the classes are. Their gift of teaching us has led to both my husband and I creating our own gifts and jewelry. I highly recommend taking classes and checking them out.