I enrolled my child here because it's close to my home and they had immediate openings. It has been…read morea great experience all around. My child is in the toddler classroom and I've noticed that since he has been here he has blossomed in his interactions with other children and has been much more verbal at home. My son loves his teacher! I love the app so that I can see how he's doing while I'm at work; it's always a treat to get a cute photo and a little insight into how his day is going! I feel confident, and so happy with the love, care and education they have given my son over the last 2 months. Love it here!!!

L'Academy staff has done a great job caring for our children. The staff genuinely care, are open…read moreto feedback, and it's evident they're working cohesively to create a good environment for children. Definitely a great turnaround from years ago with constant staff turnover.

This childcare is so great! My daughter loved her time here and asks to go back to play all the…read moretime. There is plenty for the kids to do and I love that they are learning as they play throughout the day. Mrs. Angela and her staff care so much and that makes me feel good about sending my children there. I definitely recommend you try this child care out.

Miss Virginia is an experienced professional, and we were so lucky to have our daughter attend…read moreOrchard Montessori until she was old enough to start school. Orchard Montessori offers a combination of experience, professionalism, and a structured curriculum that is nearly impossible to find, especially in a place like Fairfield! Our daughter now has the head start she needs to flourish in a classroom setting, from social behavior and manners to geography and history. We strongly recommend that anyone in the area in need of childcare reach out to Orchard and see for yourself. Ask for my contact info and I'd be happy to share more about our experience. Thank you again, Miss Virginia!

I believe that these early years of learning are so important for a child, possibly the most…read moreimportant. Ms Virginia does an exceptional job at cultivating a well rounded learning experience. The children learn effortlessly as the learning is done organically through changing monthly themes, pracical life activities, class pets, gardening, crafts, parties, play, music, cooking and so much more. The children are always treated with such great respect, respect for their needs, their differing personalities, their learning styles, and their health. Ms Virginia is a true leader and the children all reciprocate respect back to her. I wholeheartedly believe this was the best possible place for my son, and I only wish I found it sooner so I could have started him there earlier. He was already an amazing person but this school really fed his desire to learn; he is more creative, even more curious, and he has an incredible foundation to be a lifelong learner.

My child has been attending this childcare & preschool for the past two years and both my child and…read moreI highly enjoy the care they provide! The staff are kind, nurturing and trained. They're always doing fun activities, incorporating engaging and educational learning. I'm so thankful for this center!

VACAVILLE LOCATION Recommend: NO…read more Advice: RUN Appreciation to the director, Lisa and the Bumblebee teachers (Ms. Penny, Ms. Z, and Ms. Amanda) We have a young child and am speaking from our experience with the ladybug class (1 year olds). We are sharing from a place of flexibility, a understanding that mistakes happen, and that we are all ultimately human. However, it becomes concerning when it becomes a pattern. Some teachers presented as overwhelmed, stressed, unkept, careless, burned out and not interested in the child's well-being. Here are several examples: 1. At pick up, another child was wearing our child's change of clothes, despite the clothes being clearly labeled, inside of a clearly labeled bag, AND even inside a clearly labeled cubby that displayed a 8 x 10 photo of our child. 2. A teacher would gossip about other parents in my presence. 3. Our child came home dirty everyday. Let us repeat EVERYDAY. Dirty clothes, yes, but we are referring to filthy face and hair. Dirt, food, snot. Perhaps wiping a face of a child not old enough to do it themselves is not in their standard procedure? 4. Almost weekly, our child's pacifier was being used by another child. This was documented in their posted photos to sutterfly. Teachers did catch this and we understand these are 1 year olds. however, at times teachers have been observed talking among themselves and just sitting there not presently engaging the children and makes one wonder if there were times this was not caught. 5. MULTIPLE times we were asked to update the same paperwork within days to a week of submitting the original. Perhaps misplaced? Overwhelmed? Careless? 6. Eliminating the lunch service was a disappointment. On numerous occasions, teachers verbal report of our child's food and milk intake were inconsistent with the daily written report and even the food left in their lunchbox. We had to throw out perishable items from their lunchbox after we arrived home as numerously the items (yes, nutritious) were not offered to our child at lunch time. When inquired, it was not due to the child declining the item, the teacher took the initiative and decided to save the item for the child's snack. BUT the center provides a snack and the item was forgotten to even be served at snack time. 7. The director and teachers information to parents were numerously inconsistent and contradictory. Confusing. The center did not foster an application of individual development for the 1 year olds. Infants, less than 1, are able to nap based on the child's needs. However, the 1 year old class is structured for children to only have 1 nap at a set time and bottles are highly 'discouraged.' Not child-centered. The littles are forced to fit inside this one-size-fits-all box. Again, not focused on individual development. This may work great for some children but our child at 14 months sometimes needs 2 naps. They may 'say' they will offer another nap but some teachers are not attuned to individual needs and cues. When masks were required by the State and County, a few teachers wore masks inappropriately or even not at all. Unfortunately, they were maskless for the young children that at the time didn't have the option of vaccination due to their age. This was not a isolated experience as the department of social services licensing observed a staff wearing their mask below their chin in the preschool class when required to do so.

Our three-year-old daughter has been in the excellent care of the team at Millennium since she was…read morean infant. They are absolutely outstanding. The teachers are very caring and programming is fantastic. They are essential partners in raising her. She has a blast and learned her ABCs by 1 1/2, how to count to ten, share and more. They did the heavy lifting with teaching how to eat, use a sippy cup, and even potty train. Another upside is they prepare healthy and delicious meals on site.

Barbara Dwyer has been absolutely amazing with our daughter, who has dyslexia. In just a short…read moretime, we've seen progress we never thought possible. Barbara is patient, encouraging, and truly understands how to teach in a way that builds confidence and makes learning feel positive instead of overwhelming. Watching our daughter learn to read,and actually enjoy it, has been the biggest blessing. We are incredibly grateful for Barbara's dedication and expertise. I highly recommend her to any family looking for compassionate, effective tutoring support.

I paid $1000 after being promised pre- and post-program testing to measure my daughter's progress…read more After the program ended, I learned that her initial testing had never even been completed. I received no pre or post progress report. As the one bed Barbra was able to print she was unable to verify the date completed. We had two meetings during this process. At the first meeting, I expected an update on my daughter's progress, but instead the conversation focused on paying for additional services, with no update on how my daughter was doing. At the second meeting, Mrs. Barbra, the owner, threw her hands up and asked why I was there. Once again, I received no update on my daughter's progress. I was also never given the opportunity to speak with the tutor who worked directly with my daughter. Mrs Barbra only wanted to read vague notes. Before I paid, Mrs. Barbra spent a significant amount of time speaking with me on the phone--even on Christmas Eve. She was attentive, friendly, answered my questions, and reassured me about enrolling my daughter. After receiving my payment, however, my experience with the communication and level of attention was noticeably different. I called and emailed multiple times seeking updates after program completion, without receiving a response. It took 2 months to get a meeting with the wonder after my daughter finished. When I requested either an additional seven weeks at no charge so the promised services could be properly completed or a full refund, Mrs. Barbra declined. During that conversation, I experienced eye-rolling, shrugging, exaggerated body language, laughing, and an overall dismissive response. I attempted to speak with two other staff members as well one named Rob, but unfortunately all staff was rude and dismissive. I paid $1,000 expecting measurable information about my daughter's academic progress. Instead, I finished the program without completed testing, measurable results, adequate communication, or a resolution. At this point, I am requesting a full refund. I believe this is a fair and reasonable resolution considering the testing, progress reporting, communication, and follow-up I was promised were not provided. Most disappointing was the way my concerns were handled when I attempted to address these issues directly. I expected a professional conversation and an effort to resolve the situation, not to leave feeling dismissed and degraded.

VCS has been such a blessing to our family, and honestly, there aren't enough words to adequately…read moreexpress what this school community has meant to us. Our daughter started 5th grade at VCS last year, and has transitioned into VCS middle school. We have seen her grow in ways that go far beyond the classroom. The families here genuinely support one another and are deeply invested in the personal, social, academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of our kids. It truly is a VCS community. VCS has also given our daughter the courage and confidence to try new things and put herself out there in ways she never had before. Last year, she was introduced to musical theater for the very first time. She was nervous and hesitant to try it, but she quickly fell in love with her instructors and made new friends. She has even chosen to take it as one of her extracurricular courses this year. She also joined the cross-country team for the first time and is planning to try out for the soccer team. Watching her become willing to try new things and discover what she loves has been incredibly meaningful to us as parents. We have also been so impressed by the teachers and staff. They are unbelievably supportive. Our daughter knows she can ask seek help and be herself without fear of judgment. Teachers take the time to make sure their students feel seen and supported. We appreciate that VCS is helping our daughter grow not only as a student, but as a young person who is learning to live out her faith, develop confidence, build meaningful relationships, and discover the gifts God has given her. We are incredibly proud to be supporters and advocates of VCS. We have found a place where our daughter and son are growing and thriving, and people who genuinely care about our family. We quite literally can't imagine our lives without VCS now, and we are so grateful for everything this school has given our daughter and our entire family.

After careful consideration we decided not to move forward with this school. I Would not reccomend…read morethis school. Lacks diversity& inclusion practices. They don't seem to be genuinely interested in helping new comers grow.

I have attended community events that Ms. Smothers has organized at the elementary schools she has…read more worked at and that the kids always had a bunch of fun and were able to demonstrate their newly learned skills to my husband and I. My favorite event that I attended, that she organized and prepped the kids for, was a "book crawl" where all grades 4th and below participated in a unit of study where each grade picked a theme and put together their own individual class books over the course of the unit and parents got to go listen to their students read their books aloud in their classrooms. I have twins that were in kinder, and their theme was how to be community helpers. I highly recommend Ms. Smothers, she has had many years of experience in all facets of the school system.

We are so happy with this preschool. Our daughter has improved her vocabulary, social skills and…read moreshe is more comfortable playing with other kids now (in less than a year!). Janae is the teacher/director here. She really showcases all of her experience in grade school education and administration. I highly recommend this school. They do gardening projects, field trips, and so much more.