I'm relatively new to Bayside and I understand there's been recent changes to the ministry team. I…read morerecently moved to the area and went to several churches in the area which simply did not sit right with me in word or atmosphere. I went to a coffee shop at the Fountains working while I sat outside. My attention was peaked when I overheard two woman nearby speaking about thier faith and I resonated with what they were saying so much that I had to ask them what church they went to as I was currently looking for a new home church. They happily invited me to sit down with them and get to know them briefly as they told me about their church. Then I tried their church at Bayside Adventure. I didn't tell them I was going as I didn't want special expectedness. I went wanting to see the real people involved at Bayside & I was genuinely, tentatively impressed with such a warm, compassionate filled presence. I love that I'm not attending a rock concert in the dark! I love that the pastoral team actively encourages you week to week to follow along in your own Bible, not just expecting you to passively listen to them. I will say, you receive what you put out, if you want to get connected- connections are easily made. If you want to keep to yourself, no intrusion is put upon you. Ive been attending, skipped a couple weeks and each time returning to happy faces that genuinely seem happy to see me and continue to be welcoming. I highly recommend this church, the children's ministry is a huge part of this church too, welcoming families, singles, empty nesters, seniors, men, and women. I would easily say there's something for everyone.

The last few days have hit us conservatives hard, been quite emotional and hopeful for God to heal…read moremy heart - so I visited Bayside church on Sunday in hopes of getting the support and prayers. That did not happen: Bayside leaders messed up big time - they did not say a prayer for Charlie Kirk's family or at least have a moment of silence to honor his memory - I left sad and heartbroken... My friends said even Catholic Churches recognized Charlie. Bayside worship leader and pastor did nothing to honor a great Christian who was martyred - I watched the memorial service on YouTube and was so touched... I haven't been to church for awhile, so the visit was truly disappointing- from worship being a performance (overly loud music, lights and video on side screens focused on drummer, etc), this was clearly not about Jesus. Too many inconsistencies in pastor's message, from saying there's true evil in this world and then saying that it's also in all of our hearts: speak for yourself dude... Pastor even joked that he was giving a Ted talk - yeah, it felt like rehearsed speech that he's getting paid for, I didn't trust his words like I believed Charlie Kirk; being a young man trying to find God - I was quite disappointed, didn't feel like this church cares about me.. At one point the pastor said that we're all selfish and our circle of friends are people who like us: does he want us to surround ourselves with people who hate us? Besides few welcoming faces at the entrance- no one came up to chat or cared enough to pray for me. I won't be back and can't recommend this church. I'm sure some churches actually practice what they preach- but not bayside leaders - they are woke liberals, as I'm sure many members are here... From 2005-2020, I served/volunteered and donated a lot of time and $$ to Bayside - no pastor ever recognized my service and donations(even Ray Johnston or Kurt Harlow whom I met) and I came to realize that this liberal mega-church business model is focused on raising $$, not care about people - it's truly a disappointing and heartbreaking experience. Mark Driscoll is right: the Gospel is going everywhere except the church - https://www.instagram.com/share/BAaI7MC-80

The best school around! My son started in preschool and has stayed into elementary. He is thriving…read moreand learning so much! The teachers are dedicated and loving. A true gem of a school!

Destiny has great teachers/staff, curriculum, and learning environment. Our child was always happy…read moreto go to school here-the hard part was getting her to leave! She learned so much here and enjoyed it! They offer summer programs and opportunities to add days to accommodate parent's schedule needs.

Casa kid is the best preschool you will ever find. Both my daughters have come to school here. One…read morewas painfully shy and she thrived, made friends and left bilingual! My youngest is currently enrolled and loving every minute. You cannot find a cleaner, nicer space for your kids to learn. the teachers are warm and incredibly loving and there is no staff turnover. I cannot recommend casa kidz highly enough. Codi

Casa Kidz is such an amazing preschool!! Both our sons have been there for almost two years now and…read morewe cannot say enough good things about it. Ms. Adry works incredibly hard to create such a great curriculum that is both enriching and fun - I am always so amazed by all the different activities the kids do each day. All of the teachers there are incredibly warm - we love that they have all been there for a long time and it really feels like we're dropping the kids off at a family member's home. We trust them 100% and know they are always watching out for the kids. The boys absolutely love going to school there and are so excited for it each day. They have learned an immense amount and made great friends - we love the community that Casa Kidz builds with the other families. We can't wait to start sending our youngest there. 10000% recommend this preschool!

This is a very modest school but what they lack in size, they more than make up for it with…read moreexcellent, caring staff and teachers. They really work with parents to ensure your child's every needs are met. Both of my kids attended VCA (coming from another school) and it was the best decision I ever made and I wish I would have moved them here sooner. My kids had attended other Christian schools and I found VCA was by far the "true" Christian school in though,deed, and word.. In regards to the other parent's negative review, I have this to say: You will find your child exposed to drugs, etc. in ANY school and all you can to do is try to prepare and armor them with Truth the best you can. I know VCA to have a ZERO tolerance policy concerning drugs. They simply do not put up with it. They believe in love with boundaries. The administration of this school has raised 3 boys of their own who in turn are staff members that are well versed in life and in dealing with teens. I am sorry your daughter got mixed up with drugs but don't blame the school. In fact, my son had attended a couple of public schools in before coming to VCA, one supposedly one of the best public schools in Placer and the rampant drug and alcohol use at that school blew my mind. Sadly, it is a sign of the times.

*BEWARE* Very small and run down school. Almost all the staff is related, so no one ever gets…read morefired. There is a specific teacher (probably the same one mentioned in other posts) there that has a reputation of saying inappropriate things and also is constantly harassing the Asian international students. He gave those students a hard time about wearing masks during start of the pandemic, by mocking them for wearing one, and constantly pushing his political views..... sadly nothing happens (Family business).

Mrs. Spiers is very cheerful, enthusiastic, energetic, and very kind and took me in to show me…read morearound as a walk-in and start the application process, having simply driven over there because I was very pressed to switch my almost 4 yo daughter's preschool for their extended hours on a short notice. All the teachers were just so nice and warm and the place was full of light, love, and happy joy. I must admit I am a scaredy cat when it comes to leaving my child in any school. I've had a wonderful experience so far with prior locations but one was just too far and the other one did not provide extended hours. But this school seems like the perfect step-up for her level and it seems so happy and colorful, just the right place for my happy child. I love the chapel with a stained glass of Jesus. Art is infused throughout the school with pictures and hand-painted bible story pictures, animals, and scenes. There is a cute playground outside with a large tree. It is a true gem for many reasons. I know she will love just love it. It is a much bigger school in terms of the space she will walk around it, and I think it's perfect that they have a full curriculum for Pre-K and she will attend chapel also. I am excited that she is back in a church school where they talk about Jesus' love. Ages 3-5 is a critical time and the brain is still growing. I am hoping that when the child is taught in the ways she should go, she won't depart from it when she is older. That bible quote was on their website so I thought it was wonderful, just my thoughts exactly. Thank you for all your wonderful care, Centerpoint Christian Preschool!

Centerpoint is such an amazing preschool and kindergarten. They recently added kindergarten and I'm…read moreso glad they did because we are excited to stay an extra year. I've spoken with other parents in that class and explored the curriculum with the teacher, and can see that the kindergarten is doing such a great job of preparing the kids for elementary school. The whole school truly treats the kids with Christ at the center and the culture is so welcoming and caring. I personally love that they provide lunch and snacks. Parents also bring in snacks for the class about every other/every month. The place is clean, safe, and vibrantly decorated. They send pictures, videos, and updates to parents, maintaining transparency on what's going on each day. They have a big and little kid playground with bikes for the kids to get plenty of outdoor activities as well as a big gym the kids get to play in on rainy days. My kids have learned how to pray before meals, who Christ is, and how we are saved through him. I love that my kids are excited to know Jesus, learn Bible stories, and sing their Bible songs. The teachers have also met with us to discuss the educational and emotional development of our kids. I feel 100% confident that, thanks to the love and support of the teachers at centerpoint, my kids will be educationally, spiritually, and emotionally prepared for wherever we decide to enroll them after they graduate from centerpoint preschool and kindergarten.

Love this school!!! Absolutely amazing education and such lovely teachers and administrators. The…read morefaith based education teaches a real education of math, science, reading ect. They also have PE and music! A real education for children.

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.

Great community! Lots of community events, professional events, etc. It really is a holistic place…read morefor your life.

Two stars just for the prayer aspect only I don't know anything else about this Institute. Went to…read moremake salat and nobody was there, not sure what if any prayers are held here, will change star rating once prayers are available

Bayside Church has been life changing for me. My son was…read morebaptized there a year ago. I have been in some bad financial situations and they were able to help me save my home They have a lot of resources and programs more than willing to help. Mark Clark the pastor there has been a blessing. Since he has been preaching there, I have been inviting a lot of friends who enjoy him and family that are now consistently going. I have also done the women's Bible study there, that was very enjoyable meeting more women and I plan on going again ! Thank you Bayside Granite Bay !!

Oh Lord! That was pure torture. Are they trying to ruin peoples hearing?! It was unbearable. It…read morewas hard for me to see babies in there. The walls felt like they where shaking . They gave me earplugs and then earphones. It did very little to help. I left feeling rattled and stressed. The pastor spoke about Jonah not obeying. Then went right into- Do you have land? Do you have money? Do you have property? Maybe you need to give it up and donate it etc. etc.. I was very disappointed on numerous levels. The older Asian lady in the cafe was cold and rude. I could say more but instead, I will find a different place to worship.

It is a true gift to give your child the opportunity to grow up at St Albans. The school gives my…read moreson everything he needs to be set up for success going forward and is continually upgrading their curriculum to meet the needs of the children and go beyond that. I personally appreciate that they focus on my child's social and emotional development as well as his academic needs with the ultimate goal of having a child who can enter high school not only as a strong academically, but as a confident individual who can be an independent learner, think for himself and know how to collaborate with others. Aside from the academics and personal growth, the school offers enrichment courses including Spanish, computers, music, drama, PE and art that are included in the curriculum. Because this is part of the regular curriculum, your child really has the opportunity to build on these extra activities since it is included in their program all the way through 8th grade. Another advantage of choosing a school like St. Albans is it is a small school, everyone gets to know your child very well (both students and faculty), which makes it a very comforting environment for your child to grown up in. You can be assured that no student will "fall through the cracks" at St. Albans and you will find that they truly want what is best for your child and will help them reach their full potential. The head of school always puts the needs of the children first. The school is very lucky to have her. She is intelligent, knowledgeable, hard working and very involved in all that goes on with the school. Mrs. Bernauer sets the bar high for both the students and the school, which is what makes St. Albans continually grow and meet the highest of educational standards. Our family feels that we have made the best choice in choosing St. Albans for our children's education. We have no doubt that this school is setting our children up to be the best, well-rounded individuals they can be.

A damaging experience I would never repeat…read more I am deeply sorry to hear that children are still having experiences similar to what my son endured at St. Albans more than twenty years ago. Our family's experience with the school could not have been worse. What we were told during the enrollment process did not match the reality we encountered. In addition to tuition, families were expected to make substantial financial contributions and fulfill significant volunteer-hour requirements. As a single parent, I was unable to meet all of those demands. As a result, I felt my son was singled out and ostracized--not by the other students or their parents, but by the school administration itself. My son was labeled "too active." In his class, I felt that boys were often judged more harshly for displaying normal childhood energy, while children who could immediately sit quietly and conform were treated as the ideal. Although my son was not expelled, I ultimately and willingly removed him because I believed the environment had become toxic and damaging to his confidence. In my experience, school officials were unwilling to work constructively with children who did not fit their narrow definition of the "perfect student." The culture felt arrogant, inflexible, and dismissive of individual differences. The academic expectations were also unreasonable. No fourth grader should routinely be assigned three to four hours of homework each night. I was also extremely unhappy with the poor-quality, unhealthy food served during after-school care. My strongest advice to parents is to find a school that leads with kindness, patience, compassion, and a genuine willingness to support each child as an individual. Based on our family's experience, St. Albans was unequivocally not that place.

Marlene and her team are wonderful! I was nervous about finding a location that I would feel…read morecomfortable dropping my son off at because it can be such an emotional and heavy decision. But Marlene's day care has been a great fit for our family and i am so happy that we found such a loving and kind place for our son to learn and grow. Her home is beautiful, very clean, and has all sorts of toys and activities for the kids. Her backyard has jungle gyms and play areas, all canopied by big beautiful trees. She has chickens that the kids can learn about and fruit trees that feed the kids during certain seasons. She feeds the kids organic foods and her home is very clean. I was nervous about finding a day care that would meet my preference of cleanliness and Marlene and her team definitely meet that expectation. They are all so loving and kind and I can genuinely tell that my son loves them too. They are also teaching him Spanish, which I love! I feel we pay a fair price for what we receive. Overall, I HIGHLY suggest Marlene's day care. We have had a wonderful experience!

Our kids have been going to Marlene's Childcare for many years. Marlene and her helpers have become…read moreour extended family. Marlene and her helpers truly love the children and the children love her and her helpers right back. The time spent at Marlene's is enjoyable and enriching for my kids. They have fun, but also learn so much. My kids were more than prepared for public school after learning and playing at Marlene's school. I highly recommend!