Our twins absolutely love this preschool! The staff here are truly amazing. Everyone here is so…read morecaring, patient and encouraging with every child. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing and fun environment for the kids. It's such a comfort as a parent knowing our children are supported, learning and excited to go to school every day. We're so grateful for this wonderful school and the incredible team who make it such a special place! Mrs Jozalynne has truly gone above and beyond to ensure she has an amazing staff/team and I think that's what makes this place so special. I'm also a huge researcher and this preschool was the only one in our area that had zero incidents, major or minor, on the state website, so I felt safer sending the twins somewhere with such a positive record.

My daughter attended this school for the last couple of years before the start of kindergarten. I…read moremust say , I'm beyond happy that I came across this academy for her. The best teachers. All so kind and your child will learn SOOOO MUCH here. Arys enjoyed her years here and she really has grown so much here ! Very highly suggested! I also referred my best friend and her and her son absolutely love it! Thank you to all the staff! We love you!

Running a pre-school is hard, and Merryhill has it down to a science. I didn't realize how amazing…read morethey were until my 5yr old started public school. They provide lunch to ALL the children, plate it and encourage them to eat it. In public transitional kindergarten my kid has to stand in the lunch line and figure it out herself. Merryhill wipes her nose, applies sunblock and helps her get her jacket on in the cold. The teachers at Merryhill watch the children attentively in the play yard, if it's too hot, I've seen Ms.Sandra and Faye spray water on them and keep them in the shade to stay cool. I am glad my 3 year old is still there. We picked Merryhill because of its proximity to our home, but my hubby like them over Tutor Time, or Little Blossoms, because they are more academically oriented. They follow an early development program and always update parents on your child's progress. They are nurturing to the children, admin staff works hard, the facility is always clean and they have alot of extras to keep the parents involved and happy. The front office staff is always hustling to meet compliance numbers and ratio's so it's nice to know they are sticking with CA's regulations. Christine F. the director, is ALWAYS there. If she isn't in her office, she is usually out doing something FOR the school or getting additional training. She has a sunny attitude and so does Ms. Nicole and Ms Angie at the front desk. They are really on top of it. I am a BUSY working parent (so is my hubby), they accommodated my travel schedule and always gave our kids as much attention and care as they others. My first child attended from 21months on, they really help encourage with the potty training. Of course she cried every day at drop off for a few months, but that's individual to each child. Once she bonded with a teacher she was fine. They do try hard to comfort children with separation anxiety while tending to the other children. I had both my toddlers in there for a year. Their baby care is amazing, you can come by during lunch to nurse your baby or leave your own milk. EXTRAS that we liked: they periodically do a Parent's Night Out where they watch your kids so you can have a date night. Around the holidays they do them more frequently so you can do Christmas shopping. Fall Festival, Spring Carnival, and Waterplay in the summer is always a treat for the kids. Here's a secret, some of the teachers will moonlight as babysitters and that's a huge benefit because you are bringing home someone your child is already familiar with who has CPR and all the important certifications. DOWNSIDE. It's one of the pricier pre-schools in the area, and you only get one week of vacation (waived), but you get what you pay for. And this is top notch. Keep in mind that they have really long hours so if you take advantage of the full day, which is almost 12 hours of child care, you are getting a good value.

Terrible. I still have couch regret and nightmares about what my baby could have been going through…read moreat this school. Don't let the nice building fool you. My child had injury after injury. They were definitely hurting him. So glad I got him up out of there.

My son has been at Garden School of Angels Preschool since he was six months old, and he absolutely…read moreloves it. Mrs. Firoozeh is always so kind, and his whole face lights up when she opens the door in the morning. Her communication is wonderful; she sends photos throughout the day, and when he was an infant, the daily take-home papers were such a comfort because I always knew how his day went. She made going back to work so much easier, and we truly have no complaints. We're so grateful for her and this preschool.

Everyone knows the hardest part of being a working mom is leaving your child(ren) with someone else…read moreall day. The guilt will not go away but what does help is that you find someone/place where your child is happy, growing and loved. DAYCARE DESCRIPTION: Basically the owner (Firoozeh) converted her entire downstairs home and outside area to a daycare. You take off your shoes when you go inside so it's clean for the kids and there is a separate room for them to take their naps. Some of the daycares I checked out when we first moved here had the play area convert into sleep area and just placed plastic mattes for them to sleep on - yukky. This place has a sleep room so the kids don't get woken up from any noise outside. WHAT TO EXPECT: Firoozeh does an amazing job with the kids. She is so professional, always wearing gloves to change their diapers. Each day I get a sheet informing me of when my daughter ate,slept, peep/pooped. Firoozeh always takes classes to keep updating her preschool and daycare activities and makes sure the kids are ready for school one day! The activities, toys and books are wonderful and all the love that Firoozeh pours into the daycare and the kids is visible. FUNNY NOTE: My daughter did not want to leave one afternoon when I picked her up a bit earlier than usual (thinking she would want to dash out of there) and that was when my guilt started fading (just a bit). I highly recommend this place and trust me I know it's good since I drive here from East Sacramento almost each day (my job is not here but it's so nice to know my daughter loves it and has fun so it's worth it to me!)

I am pleased to be able to give you my recommendation for Amber Towles and Blossoming Friends…read more When I first visited with Amber, I was impressed with her organization, her pre-school experience and the thorough way in which she was setting up her school. Now after several months and the addition of a few more students, I continue to be impressed with Amber and Blossoming Friends. The children are well cared for, taught skills commensurate with their age and slightly beyond. She is conscientious of both their physical and learning needs. She shares with parents continually throughout the day, adheres to healthy standards for the children, and follows guidelines precisely. I am very happy our granddaughter was "accepted" as a student- I can see positive changes in her in the few months she has been enrolled and feel she is truly in a learning, caring environment, not just a "day care". I do not hesitate to recommend Blossoming Friends to any parent looking for a safe and caring learning environment for their child.

When I started searching for childcare for my 3 year old and 1 year old, I really wanted somewhere…read morethat they could be together in a loving and educational environment. Blossoming Friends has provided just that! Amber has proved to be patient, kind and very communicative. I know my children are safe and cared for. Amber's experience in teaching is very evident, as she provides many educational activities and creates a school environment within her home. We are so happy to have found her. Not only is Amber great, she also has an amazing staff too! I highly recommend Blossoming Friends!

I have had the pleasure of knowing the Director for over 15 years, during which time we worked…read moretogether as co-teachers at a prestigious Montessori school in the Bay Area. She is an exceptionally dedicated and conscientious educator who consistently prioritizes the wellbeing and development of her students. With extensive teaching experience in Australia, Sri Lanka, and Canada, she has honed her skills and is passionate about providing high-quality education. Her dream of establishing her own Montessori school is a testament to her commitment to early childhood education, and I have no doubt that she will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for your children, upholding the Montessori philosophy with dedication and expertise.

This was the 1st Day for Nalu's Toddler Program, and it was an Amazing Experience! The North…read moreHighlands Toddler program opened up today and my little guy did great with engaging in the new environment. The toys, materials & children's furniture is all New and the space is perfect for tiny explorers. The teachers made sure to assure children when they cried as parents left, first days are hard...but the staff managed it so well that it seemed natural for them. I feel very fortunate that this center is open and Ready to Help Enroll more families. Definitely get on the wait list if you are in need of childcare services. Link to website: www.beanstalk.ws

One star is too high a rating for a place that contracts child abusers and then instead of helping…read morethe victims, they terminate them from the program. My children were physically, verbally and emotionally abused by a caregiver contracted by Beanstalk. I use to believe that a place who receives support from the board of education would be the best option for my children due to their high educational standards, however, I was wrong. Beanstalk contracts people who not only cannot speak, read or write in English, they do not have a clue there are other cultures and religions in the Sacramento area. E.g. on top of being physically abused, my children we're asked if they believed in God and if they didn't, they should. Not a very reliable place to leave children!

We were able to stay for a full 8 days before taking our child out of this school! STAY AWAY FROM…read moreTHIS SCHOOL!!! I will begin with stating that our child was 6 years old in 2nd grade, which is young. He started a new school and we were getting a phone call every single day. EVERY SINGLE DAY. He is not that bad as he has had perfect days in his new school. We had already told them that he would need a transition time adjust to this new school and older schoolmates. The story begins..... The principal, Kelvin Jackson, told our child to "Shut up and come with me." after a particularly tough day at school. He did sent us an apology letter. As his father, I could accept that, but we knew that this wasn't the school for him to grow in faith or academically. We did pay over $600+ for him to be in school for a whole 8 days. We spoke with the on-site superintendent, Jason Yarbrough, (the only other review for the school, see below) after initially getting blown off by him the week before. He stated that we HAVE TO PAY $65 FOR AN EARLY TERMINATION FEE!!! We respectfully let him know that we had pulled him out from the principals actions, but that didn't matter as he continuously pointed out the behavior of our child and justify his principal. Of course we are going above and beyond to let parents know and are getting in contact with the school board. Charles

Let me first say that nobody is as cautious as me when it comes to deciding what school I was going…read moreto put my son in to begin his school life. I am so happy I picked Natomas Christian School (NCS). Prior to my son starting school in August-2015 my beautiful wife and mother to my son died from cancer in January-2015. Needless to say we were still deep in our grief. I was faced with having to decide on the best school for my son that would understand the emotional trauma he was in and would work with me to make his transition as smooth as it could be under the circumstances. I looked at both public school and private schools. I quickly knew public school was not an option. My son needed a school that shared the same Christian beliefs as me, promoted prayer in school, did not use the Common Core curriculum, was affordable, had extended care, had a summer program and had small class sizes. NCS met my expectations to the letter. My son's kindergarten teacher (Mrs. Flowers) was the perfect teacher. She had a background in Psychology and was an experienced teacher. My son's transition was rough in the beginning but his teacher and school prayed for him and worked with him. In time he adjusted fine and was reading by Christmas! He is also good at double digit math and his overall confidence level has improved tremendously. I highly recommend NCS to anyone looking for a new school with small class sizes who view educating kids in the way it should be done. The staff and teachers are top notch and I'm very happy with where my son is emotionally, spiritually and academically. God Bless NCS!!

We absolutely love this school, 2 of 3 kids went here and I still regret not enrolling my eldest…read morehere instead. The growth and development in our children not to mention the confidence is unmatched. They are like family, very easy and accommodating. The curriculum is the best in my opinion, it gives them a range to choose what they like to do while it gives them a chance to learn on academics and or life. Thank you Ms. Situ for all your hard work and dedication in supporting my littles educational growth. And special shoutout to Ms. Priyanka for caring and nurturing my little man as your own.

I want to mention how amazing this school is. As a fellow parent I can say that this school is…read moreperfect for the development and growth of my girls. I'm very glad even though my oldest is leaving for kindergarten I'm excited for my youngest to keep attending. Thank you.