Montessori Manor has been wonderful for our son in his first year of half-day preschool. He…read moreabsolutely loves all of his teachers and talks about them constantly. The Montessori program with its hands-on approach has been so good for him. His fine motor coordination skills have improved so much, and he's singing all the time now. The calm, prepared environment immediately put him at ease, and we've watched his confidence, focus, and independence grow every day. We especially appreciate Miss Leslie's leadership. As the director, she's created such an amazing program--her experience and passion shine through in how she trains the teachers and connects with every child. We're so happy he'll be returning next year for full-day. We're truly grateful for such a nurturing start to his education--highly recommend!

So amazed at all my little one has learned here. He's completely prepared for elementary school-…read morehe's reading, doing addition/subtraction, and has gained invaluable social skills. I highly recommend Montessori Manor

I love this center and all the teachers are amazing, they take care of my children with so much…read morelove. My daughter is constantly talking about what she learns at school each day. 10/10

My daughter has been attending for a little over 3 years and I couldn't be more happier with the…read morecare they provide for my baby. They have always been so loving and kind. Melissa the director is AMAZING, she has always gone above and beyond for these babies including my own. Shes currently is in miss Morgans class and my daughter is obsessed with miss Morgan. She is so thoughtful, loving and kind to all the kids I cant blame my daughter for how much she love her. My daughter turns 4 this year and it will be a very sad day when she leaves in the next 2 years. Until then we will continue to enjoy her time here

We moved to EDH last year and visited many potential preschools. Lil Scholars was the only…read morepre-school my daughter walked in and felt immediately at home. Kristin and her staff are definitely the type of teachers that are just made to be around kids. The environment is fun, and educational; a lot of hands-on activities, and my daughter absolutely loved attending here. I feel this school helped her prepare for kindergarten and introduced her to a great group of little friends.

Excellent preschool. I've had children here 4 years. My kids love it. Ms. Kristen and Ms. Jenny…read moreare the best teachers and very loving to the children. They do fun activities and personalize the experience for each child. Highly recommend.

Both of my children (boy and girl) attended El Dorado Hills Preschool and I cannot speak highly…read moreenough about the program and the teachers! My children developed their social skills, acclimated to structure and were academically prepared for kindergarten. I volunteered extensively in both of my children's kindergarten classrooms and was pleased to see that El Dorado Hills Preschool had them at an academic level (knowing letters, numbers and some basic sight words) that put them at the top of their classes. While this is wonderful, what makes the program exceptional, is that they were always having fun and it never felt like work. Their imaginations and creativity were encouraged! EDH Preschool made learning fun so they loved to learn, which continues to serve them well in elementary school. Miss Kim and Miss Stephanie are nurturing and gifted teachers. They have endless energy and their passion for children and teaching is evident. There is no one I would recommend more than these two to help mold my children and prepare them for elementary school.

Miss Kim and Miss Stephanie are amazing teachers. My daughter had lots of separation issues, but…read morefell in love with her warm, nurturing, and kind teachers immediately. It was always nice dropping her off and knowing that she was well loved and would be taken care of. The classroom setup is perfect for little ones. They do education based activities, but in a very age appropriate way...lots of singing, arts and crafts, and hands on activities. Their hours are better than most preschools that I looked into and the cost was very reasonable. As a former teacher, I could not be happier with my decision to send my daughter to El Dorado Hills Preschool. Stephanie E.

Our preschoolers love Country Days! Miss Teri and Miss Brittani are awesome teachers. They are…read moreenthusiastic and patient. They have a really cool set up- a traditional classroom, with an outdoor playground flanked by pens with chickens, goats and horses. We love how the kids get exposed to nature and fresh air while getting prepared for kindergarten.

My daughter attended 2 years at Country Days and loved it. Miss Terri and Miss April are great with…read morethe kids, my daughter is 6 and still talks about them. It was a fantastic environment and bunch of great parents. There was never a morning when my daughter didn't want to go to school, she usually ran into class, barely saying good-bye to me. I have only good things to say about this preschool and good memories.

We have loved Bergamo! Our daughter has been at the Serrano campus since she was two years old and…read morehas grown in so many ways over the past three years. It is such a wonderful and welcoming community. All the teachers and staff know our daughter and us and it feels like dropping her off with extended family in the mornings. The mixed age class has been such a great way for our child to learn when she was younger and, now, develop into a leader and teacher. Her teachers have been amazing at developing a relationship with her and honing in on how she likes to learn so all the learning feels fun for her. We are so thankful for the past four years and sad to move on!

I would give Bergamo at Serrano 10 stars if I could! It has been a fantastic experience for my…read moredaughters, 2 and 4. They are in the Primary and Toddler rooms and have learned so much just in the year they have attended! I am constantly in awe at their growth, independence, learning of life skills and respect for others, themselves and the environment. They immediately felt right at ease here and are excited to attend each day. This school teaches all the right things at this age! My 4 year old is on the verge of reading already and my 2 year old's language skills are exceptional with her communication skills and ability to make connections. The guides, assistants and entire staff are all phenomenal and so caring and attentive to my little girls. The school really feels like a family and I am so grateful they attend here. I wish the programs extended to elementary and middle school as it will be a sad day when they have to leave this caring nest! Bergamo is Worth. Every. Penny!

We love My Little Milestones! My daughter adores Miss Stephanie and Miss Michelle, and she has…read moregrown so much in the last year since starting with them. She comes home from school and surprises us with knowledge we didn't know she had that she clearly learned from school. Her social skills have shown tremendous improvement, as well. As a teacher myself, I appreciate that they keep the learning differentiated. There is also a nice balance of academics and social/emotional/play. We will be back for pre-K next year!

My Little Milestones is simply the BEST! Both of my kids…read morehave thrived attending this preschool lead by Miss Stephanie and Miss Michelle. They do an amazing job to ensure the kids are having fun, learning, and growing their social skills. It is very easy to see that both teachers love what they do, put a lot of effort into the curriculum, and genuinely care for their students. My youngest graduated this past spring, it was very hard to say goodbye after such an amazing experience these past 4 years with both kids. This preschool is very well run, warm and inviting and is simply an amazing place for kids to grow and thrive!

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.

Our son attended Discovery Days for two years and he absolutely loved it. We did tours of many…read morepreschools and knew this would be the best fit for our son. The 3 teachers Miss Lisa, Marla, and Suz are high energy and provide a good balance of play and learning. He was well prepared for pre-kindergarten this year! They loved our son, and made us all feel like family. Our daughter will be going there next year.

From the owner: A developmental, hands on preschool in El Dorado Hills where play is valued and balanced with…read morecarefully chosen activities and materials. We offer a 4 hour preschool program in a comfortable home environment with small class sizes and a 6:1 student:teacher ratio. Our theme based curriculum allows us to "set the stage" for learning and discovery that promotes social, emotional, academic and cognitive development.