Principle Auwae gets 1 star. Both our kids went here and we had to endure her dismissive, short…read moreattitude. It is your privilege to work for US, Ms. Auwae, trusting our children to you, yet she walks around projecting we are privileged to get her time. Literally every kid and parent we know is unhappy with her performance these last few years.

Bullying is tolerated at this school, Gen Ed teachers treat IEPs like a Burger King menu (picking…read moreand choosing which supports and accommodations they want to follow), and teachers are allowed to refuse use of assistive technology that's assigned to Special Ed students. My child has wheelchair support per his IEP and was denied access/ support on multiple occasions by two teachers. One teacher told him if his feet hurt from his impairment, he could sit on the ground during a field trip. Shame on you Parker Whitney and RUSD - Do better!! My advice for parents of children with IEPs: Trust your kids. If they come home telling you about unbelievable hostile and traumatizing events that happened in the classroom from teachers/ staff, believe them!

I think they have great staff, great teachers, and smart…read morestudents also the people that go to this school are great people.

Amazing school, amazing teachers, amazing staff, amazing principal! Would highly recommend the…read moreschool.

I used to go here from 2012 to 2023. I had a lot of fun memories here, although the curriculum Is a…read morebit intense, I usually had 3 or more hours of homework, The benefit of that is that now every other school is easy, but the workload definitely caused a lot of tears, and mental health problems, so If your kids are getting C's or below don't get mad at them cause their probably trying really really hard. I loved all my teachers, shout out to Mr. Hicks. The moms are terrible at driving, so watch out in the parking lot. Also, this school kinda has a gossip problem; the moms even gossip about the kids, and the kids also gossip a lot. The Bayside blaster will always be amazing. I still crave it. The main church's theology was kinda interesting, a little evangelical. Also, the school makes you pledge to the bible, the Christian flag, and the American flag, which felt like it bordered on Christian nationalism since you do them all in order, but do with that as you will. The visual arts are kinda lackluster, and sports are very favored at that school. To be fair, a lot can change in nearly 3 years; this is just my experience. I was also a bit of a menace at this school. The Bathroom parties were exquisite.

First year at ACS and all three of my kids love it! Best decision ever! The staff and teachers are…read moreall amazing!

Growth of our child. I will be honest I was not familiar with the Montessori method of teaching…read moreprior to our daughter attending the pre-school program at MMCA. It was an eye opening experience for me to watch her become confident and more independent. When I volunteered in the classroom I was blown away to experience such a calm group of children-- they were all engaged in their work and truly seemed to be enjoying themselves. I am forever grateful to the dedicated teachers who always took the time to help me just as much as my daughter during this experience.

Our family loves, loves, LOVES this school -- specifically, the Children's House preschool program…read more We originally had plans for our daughter to go elsewhere, but I attended last year's open house on a whim and it was immediately apparent that this was the spot for us! The Montessori curriculum combined with the four fantastic teachers would be unmatched elsewhere. Our daughter has had the most WONDERFUL past year here. She is learning an incredible amount -- academically, practically, and interpersonally. The teachers are absolute gems who are professionals in every sense of the word and foster the most warm and supportive environment for the kids. The Montessori curriculum lets kids thrive in their independence within a structured, orderly & prepared environment. I am in awe of what our daughter has been able to do, even at such a young age. This school is so special to us & I consider it a staple of our Rocklin community!

It saddens me to have to write this review. I am giving this school 2-stars for the appreciation…read moreand love for the teachers our child had. If it weren't for them, I would be giving the school a 1-star review. As a parent, we always want what's best for our children and for their safety to be the top priority. Which was the case for the 1.5 years we had our child enrolled. After looking for countless facilities, we found American Montessori Academy (AMA). We were hesitant due to sharing a campus with a church, not knowing if the school was religious based, however we learned that the only connection is that the school rents the space. As we toured the facility, we enjoyed the classroom environment and the Montessori approach to learning. We enrolled our child and began our journey in Red Class. All seemed well, until we observed some odd behaviors from our child. Our child demonstrated more anxious behavior and would plead to stay home (in a 2.5 year old way). We asked questions and learned that certain children in the class were being yelled at. Our child hit the point where feelings turned into fear of the teachers themselves. We addressed this concern with the Director, Michelle, and she agreed for us to switch our child into Blue Class. Blue Class was our saving grace. From my understanding Blue Class had a larger group of children due to one of the classrooms being renovated from a leak. Our child was weary entering a new classroom and needed adjusting but the fear was no longer present. It wasn't until we witnessed the care and attention the children received from these teachers that eased our minds. Fast forward to the 24-25 school year where Green class opened their doors and AMA now had 3 running classrooms. We decided to keep our child in Blue due to the connection our child had with the teachers. While the year progressed, our child was thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. We continued enrollment through summer and everything went downhill from there. We learned that children were alone with photography staff for their school photos and no school staff were present. When the Director was addressed about this, her response was "no one else has ever had a problem with this": https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=11 As many parents began to view other concerns relating to staffing ratios and teachers needing support ratios (specifically relating to 2 year olds and children with needs), emails were sent to the Director to address these concerns. The Director's response was dismissive as she minimized any concerns we had and her solution was for us was to find a new facility. On July 3, 2025 a parent found an incident report filed on AMA on the Department of Social Services website dating back to November 2024. The incident allegation was in violation of child personal rights: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=9 According to licensing every family was supposed to be notified if the incident fell under a Type A violation, however, that was not the case. Another complaint was filed about not receiving the incident and an unannounced visit was made by DSS. As a parent, I called DSS myself to discuss this incident and notify that I had not received any notification from the school. According to DSS, the Director informed him that she informed parents but she can't control if parents return the signed form. The notification of the incident was not distributed to all families and was not posted anywhere around the school. Parents began receiving the notification in other classes. When they addressed the Director, she responded by informing them that it won't be an issue because the staff that is in question no longer works at the school. On July 11, 2025 we received our letter informing us of an incident. When we addressed the Director about the incident, she told us a different story: that the child's parents requested staff to pat the child's back for nap time and whoever recorded and reported the incident did so in retaliation of not receiving a Head Teacher position. First, the stories are different. Does the staff who pounded the child's back work there or not? (By the way, the staff is still employed and continues to be rough with children). Second, if the child's parents were aware of the incident - why wasn't the report dropped and why go to such lengths to hide it. If you decide to enroll your child in this school - be weary. I honestly believe most of the teachers are great and care deeply for the children - especially Blue Class. But the administration needs to change. The way problems are handled leads me to believe it's more about the money than the children.

We treasured our time at AMA! My daughter went there for 3 years, and went into first grade at…read morepublic school doing well than majority of her peers! Our teachers Ms Sharlene, Mrs Cassie and aids Miss Madison, Miss Tate, Miss Nikki and many more, were each amazing! The easy ability to communicate with her teacher/ office is what separates them from other over crowded preschools. It was nice to view pictures of their day on the private school app. Helps ease my mind that the school is gated with a code as well. It is next to a church, but they do not have a religious affiliation. The picture company that does the school photos are AMAZING; SERIOUSLY not one hair was out of place! I was able to actually observe them during my daughter's first session and they are super kid friendly and hilarious! They learned all concepts of the Montessori curriculum as well as age appropriate academic skills, making sure they are focusing on the whole child. It taught my daughter to be independent with transitions and lunch for public school. The classrooms are very well organized, and had a cozy vibe with separate inside / outside shoes. They have annual field trips, theme days, and sweet Holiday traditions! Overall, it was like my daughter's second family, and we will miss it dearly!

My Stepdaughter attended Woodcreek High School her Junior and Senior year and just recently…read moregraduated this May 2014. We never had any problems at Woodcreek and find that it was a good school. It's better than the High Schools in the surrounding cities because of less violence, better group of kids, and bigger budget. We recently attended the graduation ceremony at the school this last week for the Senior Class of 2014 and had a good time. It doesn't really matter if you are sitting up front on the field, or behind in the bleachers, you will have a good view either way. Fortunately they had the ceremony positioned so that we were protected from the sun most of the time. Whew! Compared to other high schools, Woodcreek isn't very diverse; mostly Caucasian but it's in Roseville so it's not too surprising. It's a good crowd of kids though. +1 Star for the administrators letting my Stepdaughter stay at Woodcreek even after we moved out of Roseville.

Excellent school. Teachers are cool. Way better than west park or roseville high school.read more

Went here as a middle schooler and high schooler starting out with my grade average at a C. Because…read moreof the dedication, care, and support from the team, I now have graduated Magna Cum Laude. The implementation of their teachings have helped me tremendously throughout my academic career.

I love this place. We've tried a lot of tutoring places (all the different chains you can think…read moreof!) and Rocklin's Tutoring Team is the BEST. The key difference is that they don't make your child fit into an existing program--they tailor a plan to fit your child's needs. Right down to pairing the right tutor with the child. And the tutors are brilliant. The owner takes a special interest in every child's academic needs. She is genuinely invested in my child's success. She introduced my younger daughter to a new way of looking at mythology that got her excited about learning! She helped my older daughter with conversational French. I can't imagine why anyone would go anywhere else just to pay higher prices for the same old generic approach.

UPDATE 2 - While I respect that some families may have had positive experiences, it is important to…read morerecognize that not every parent or child undergoes the same kind of treatment, communication, or support from lead teachers. One parent's positive experience should not be used to dismiss or respond to concerns raised by other affected parents. There is no need to invalidate someone else's experience when the focus should simply be on sharing one's own. In our experience, concerns regarding ADHD and behavioral differences were discussed, but what was difficult was how those concerns were approached. Sensitive matters involving a child's struggles should remain professional and parent-centered, rather than becoming discussion points in ways that affect relationships with other families whose children were friends with mine. I have heard two of the parents approach me and letting me know that my child's conditions were discussed with them and told their kids not to be friends with him. Despite being uncomfortable and concerned, they informed me about this so I would be aware of it. What became especially concerning was when my child began coming home visibly distressed, crying, and repeatedly expressing that he felt pressured by the green class teacher into accepting the blame for an incident he consistently said he did not do. From our perspective as parents, it appeared that instead of carefully understanding the situation, there were moments where he felt pushed to agree with accusations or accept responsibility despite insisting otherwise. Watching a young child become emotionally distressed to the point of crying at home and describing feeling pressured in this way significantly escalated our concerns and aggravated an already difficult situation. More importantly, identifying concerns should also come with meaningful support and guidance. Instead of collaborative strategies, accommodations, or support to help my child succeed, it often felt like the child was only commented on having ADHD and also blamed for behaviors -- such as moving quickly through activities or transitioning to another task instead of staying engaged in one work for extended periods. Expecting a young child to remain focused on a single activity for more than 30 minutes without understanding developmental needs or learning differences did not feel supportive. When I approached the lead Green Class teacher to discuss how we speak to and guide our child when he was not listening, I was told that she had significant experience handling children and did not like parents giving suggestions. I found this response dismissive because, during a meeting when we genuinely asked for suggestions or strategies to better support our child, we were told there were none and were instead asked the same question in return. However, when I attempted to offer open suggestions based on what worked for our child, this was the response I received. This felt particularly concerning when it already seemed as though there were ongoing struggles in understanding, handling, and supporting our child's individual needs rather than working collaboratively to help him succeed. Comparing a 6-year-old child to a younger child, such as a 4-year-old, was also unhelpful and discouraging. Every child develops differently, and comparisons do not provide constructive support or understanding for a child's unique strengths and challenges.

A year before joining RMA I started asking moms in the community where their children go to…read morepreschool and if they like it, and time and time again RMA came up as being the go to preschool in the area. They have a waitlist for a reason. The grounds are beautiful with open space for kids to play and there are two locked entry points w security codes to get in; the grounds are fenced to keep kids safe. The classrooms are clean and Montessori educational items are placed at eye level accessible for children to interact with. Montessori language, such as calling the activities "jobs," is used, along with the traditional "walk around the sun" ceremony that takes place on a child's birthday. The school uses an app to communicate with parents showing pictures of their child during the day so you know what they're working on. I made it a point to check in w teachers at drop off/pick up time so there was always clear communication and collaboration with the school. The staff were all professional and kind in our experience. Our child has grown so much in the years we have been at RMA. At a recent elementary school assessment we were told she scored a grade level above academically on the kindergarten readiness test. Our child loves science after having weekly hands on science experiments in the classroom; she mastered letter and number recognition; she can write her name and has developed critical thinking skills thanks to her teachers and a school environment that encourages curiosity. The performances the school puts on throughout the year are really precious. The kids work hard at learning the songs and a lot of care goes into the events. I don't know the circumstances behind the negative reviews here, but I fully respect that Ms. Janet does not air any dirty laundry on a public forum like this. All I know is that RMA has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children enrolled, and from our own individual experience, they have done so. Our experience with RMA has been nothing but heartwarming and positive and we will miss it.