A great place to take your child. Staff are very kind and…read morecaring and children are always learning and having fun. I highly recommend.

Incredible staff very welcoming program very professional team. They have been extremely…read moreaccommodating, and reasonably priced.

Sierra Preschool is a top notch preschool. In fact, it's the best in Auburn by far…read more I toured about 10 preschools in Auburn and Grass Valley, and there were only two preschools out of the ten-ish that we loved. Sierra Preschool was one of them. The other was in Grass Valley and had a waiting list, so it wasn't an option because we wanted our son enrolled in classes sooner than later. That was a blessing in disguise. GENERAL INFO: Sierra Preschool is a cooperative school, which means that parent participation is required and thus the monthly tuition is reduced substantially. I initially was looking for a preschool where I could drop off my son and go about my business of shopping, working out, cleaning the house, etc., but as it turns out, I LOVE that I am so involved in his daily activities and learning. I love the other parents at the preschool, and I love that I know the kids there as well. It is such a family environment! The teachers are top notch and really care about every student. LAYOUT: The school itself is in an old house, fenced yard, in a convenient location. They have a lot of toys for the kids to play with, indoor and outdoor. There's a separate room for circle time, and a general area for crafts and snacks. There is a kitchen for food storage/prep and a large counter and sink. The office is located upstairs. CLASSES: The toddler class is fantastic and fun. Right now it's Tuesdays from noon to 1:30p. There is an hour of playtime, then 15 minutes of circle time (reading books, games) and then 15 minutes of snack time. The parents rotate bringing healthy snacks each week. The 3-, 4-, and 5- year olds can take a Tu-Th class from 9am to 11:30a. It also has a specific schedule of playtime, circle time and snack time. The class is limited to 18 students. And there's a 4- and 5- yr old class on Mon-Wed-Fri which is geared towards getting the kids ready for kindergarten. That class is from 9am to 1pm. The class is limited to 18 students. They also have summer school classes. In 2011, it's a 6-week program from 9am to 1pm. PHILOSOPHY: The philosophy of Sierra Preschool is "When I play I learn." And all the crafts and stories and outside play are great for these developing minds. My son can't wait to go to class each time. He's socializing and making friends, and I feel it's readying him for elementary school. It is such a relief to have found Sierra Preschool! LOCATION: Sierra Preschool is conveniently located off of I-80. Sierra Preschool is on the corner of Channel Hill Lane and Luther Rd. You can also get there easily by CA-49 to Luther Rd as well. PARKING: They have their own parking lot which fits about 6-8 cars. The parking lot entrance is on the side street, Channel Hill Lane; you can't get to it directly from Luther Rd. So, turn onto Channel Hill Lane and then make a quick right into the parking lot. Overflow parking is available on the neighborhood streets. TOURS: I recommend visiting any preschool before enrolling your child. Take your time; watch and listen while you're there. Take notes. Ask questions. See how your child reacts to the surroundings and the other kids. Talk to the other parents if you can. (When I was looking at preschools, I accidentally met a few parents of Sierra Preschoolers at different venues -- Mighty Mites class, the local library, and while I was there at the school), and every single one raved about Sierra Preschool and how we would love it. Now I know why and I agree!) JUST DO IT!: And if you have any reservations about being a participating parent, don't! It's not that big of a deal, doesn't take up too much time, and you get to meet wonderful people from the community. Message me thru Yelp (upper right corner of my review) if you have any questions.

My husband, myself, & daughter moved to Auburn and didn't have any references for preschool hunting…read moreso I turned to yelp! We lucked out!! My daughter has felt completely comfortable here at Sierra preschool from day one. She looks forward to seeing her friends and teacher Heather every week! When my kid is happy...I am happy. This is a co-op, family. I look forward to saying hello to all the kids, parents, & teacher Heather every time I walk through the gate. Everyone is welcome to come check out the school anytime:)

As a teacher at Bee Kind Preschool I can honestly say that this is my home away from home. The…read moreteachers all work hard to make sure we create a safe loving environment for every child. Our curriculum is thoughtfully planned out to keep our students engaged in learning while having fun. Every day is filled with new adventures! -Miss Abril

This is such a special and amazing school. The staff are so wonderful and our kids love EVERYONE…read morethere. They spend as much time outside as possible but also get a great deal of art and singing and educational opportunities too. Ms. Bree and Ms. Kami are amazing and have such a wonderful team. We did PreK here and started both our kids at 2. Wish we could stay longer!

I am so pleased with this preschool!! Robyn and her staff are so wonderful and supportive! I highly…read morerecommend bringing your kids here if you are looking for the best preschool in the area! My kid learned so much goodness and is so well prepared for kindergarten! Robyn helped teach the essentials and then some....making the new school transition a breeze!

Love Robyn's and Butterflies!! Highly recommend! We are so happy our daughter is here and enjoying…read moreher days.

What a wonderful preschool! Truly, any parent would be lucky to have their child attend Little…read moreOrchard. From this parent's perspective, Little Orchard focuses on a holistic approach to early growth and development, including interacting with nature and animals, free play as learning, encouraging independence, learning to follow directions, etc. The director Susan is very approachable and easy to talk to. She is passionate about her work and maintaining a safe, healthy, engaging learning environment for preschoolers to prepare for elementary school. If you're unsure, ask about taking a tour!

I'd love to share this little gem of a preschool with all my fellow parents and teachers alike…read more I've had the pleasure of working here as a substitute teacher for the past month. My experiences with Little Orchard Preschool has been nothing but the best. As a mother of two, I highly appreciate their learning style and use of High Scope a active learning curriculum. Their attentiveness towards their students and family's is one you'll never forget. Everyone is greeted with a warm smile each morning, providing a loving environment for learning. If your looking for a preschool here in the Loomis area, look no further, Little Orchard Preschool is the BEST!

Fantastic preschool my daughter loves going here. The teachers are very caring and kind. Nice sense…read moreof community. The playground is huge and shaded by trees. I like that they spend so much time outside including eating snacks and lunch.

Our oldest daughter currently attends Smart Start and our youngest will be there for another 3…read moreyears. We are BEYOND happy with the care, dedication, and kindness of all staff members. Get on the waitlist early as this is the most desirable preschool in Auburn!

My son has been going to hugs and kisses daycare for almost a year now and absolutely loves going…read more Mrs. Robyn and her staff are truly amazing with the kids! It's not just a day care where the kids just spend all day playing. Mrs. Robyn and her staff plan educational games/activities with the kids. Her house and yard are very well maintained and exceptionally clean. You can tell she truly loves what she does and the children she cares for. If I could give her more than 5 stars I certainly would!!

We love Hugs and Kisses! I currently have two boys attending this Day Care and Preschool ages 3…read moreyears old and 1 year old. This place came highly recommended to me when I was looking to go back to work full time but hesitant of taking my kid to a daycare. I toured the facility and it was perfect for our needs. Robyn and her team are amazing. This daycare and preschool provides the kids a blend of home and school environment. I enrolled my oldest when he was 9 months old, and my youngest when he was 3 months old. They both love it! They learn so much through group activities and games. I enjoy hearing from my oldest about what he learned with teacher Robyn as he brings home a craft he did during the day. And Alyssa has a way with kids as well. She is so kind and sweet and my kids love her! My children are my greatest treasure. I wouldn't recommend Hugs and Kisses for your little treasures if I didn't trust Robyn and her wonderful team with my own.

I absolutely love this school. In my opinion, it is the best school in the area, my child is…read morelearning so much! It is small and in a country setting, there is lots of land to run, play climb and get dirty, and has lots of natural play, climbing areas with a plethora of materials to explore. The teachers are exceptionally qualified, and in tune with each individual child and their developmental needs. They are a true Montessori school. Every time I pick up my son he has learned so many new things. He is talking more, is happy, asks to come back, and is becoming a more independent, self sufficient, confident, well rounded child. Before attending this school we attended two other preschools (one was a co-op, and the other was a day care/ preschool). Neither of those programs were remotely as high of caliber as The Children's House. This school has really become a blessing for us as it provides an incredible amount of enrichment and exploration with individual attention and higher standards for our child. My only regret is not starting with children's house sooner!

We love every single thing about this magical place. We searched for a long time to find a…read morepreschool that was truly play-based and centered on a true understanding and respect for developmental levels. The second we stepped inside with our (then) 2 year old, we knew we had found the perfect place for preschool. From the wooden open-ended toys, to the beautiful outside play space, LCP has so many opportunities for play based learning all day. We love the community that comes with a parent participation preschool. But what truly makes this school amazing is the incredible teachers- who are so patient, positive, supportive and fun. My two children talk about them all daily and are so excited to see them each school day. LCP has created a love for school in my kiddos that is such a wonderful introduction to education. I can see how it is laying the foundation for a lifelong love of school and learning, and we can't recommend it highly enough.

I LOVE this school. Our toddler was able to connect with his teacher and the kids. He is was an…read moreonly child, so this was great socialization for him. He got to PLAY and learn at the same time. We as parents were also taught how to be with our kids so that they learn how to share and participate in art, science, and other amazing activities. He always came home singing songs and couldn't wait to go back next week. We are looking forward to the following year. Even with the COVID outbreaks, the school handled the safety of our children perfectly!