I heard a nasty rumor that they are closing down my former elementary school!…read more If this is true, I am going to knock someones block off.

A very warm and close-knit community of like-minded teachers and parents. I am alway confident that…read moremy child is well cared for and given love and attention while he is at school. The children are given the freedom and courage to grow and explore. We have had a very positive experience at WSMC and would highly recommend.

My daughter has been attending WSMC for 4 years, and it has truly been an exceptional environment…read morefor her. Despite the global pandemic, the care and safety afforded to each child has really made a difference in my daughters' development. I commend the passionate faculty and staff.

My son has really enjoyed his 3 years at Sherwood. His teacher, Sheng (same for 3 years) has been…read morewonderful. It's a small, caring, community and my son looks forward to school each day. Traditional school models are not a good fit for him, and he enjoys the work at your own pace Montessori method. He is able to quickly do his work then earn free time and help others.

Wonderful learning environment and community. So greatful my son has this experience!read more

There is a phrase that gets overused these days but is no less true in this instance: Game Changer…read more This school has been an absolute game changer for our family. We started with the preschool (which I encourage any family to try) and fell in love with the educational philosophy, the classmates and their families, the campus, and what our own family has become. If you are looking for a preschool stop your search now, it's absolutely wonderful. Continuing into grade school might be something to evaluate, but the preschool is a no-brainer.

I brought my children to Live Oak 20 years ago, moving to the foothills from Davis where my oldest…read morehad attended Davis Waldorf. She entered 3rd grade, my son started Kindergarten, and my littles were still... little. Since then, all four of my children graduated from Live Oak and have moved on to become heart-centered, insightful, intelligent adults. Through family ups and downs (including the loss of my husband), the Live Oak community has been the solid rock under our feet. In fact, my children often remark when they think of "home" or their "home town," they think of Live Oak Waldorf School.

The principal here is the best. I have never, ever seen a principle that is standing outside the…read moredoor every single day, year after year greeting each and every kid and waving to the parents with a smile as they pull the car right in front of him. Ms. Robin seems a little frazzled sometimes. The attendance secretary Pam is the sweetest, most caring person. My son has been attending Rio for 5 years now and I have never had a complaint. I'd had my teenage son in Cobblestone for 4 years was unsatisfied. I very much recommend Rio instead.

I have a student at Ipakanni who has gone full force ahead on her schoolwork, thanks to one of her…read moreteachers, Mr.Free. My daughter had previously struggled academically at another local public school. We had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Free about her difficulties, in which he in turn explained the possibilities for her at Ipakanni. She started school at Ipakanni the very next week. Because of the school's model, my daughter has had the opportunity to complete two history books in just two months. She is on target to graduate next year, which is a year earlier than if she were in a typical public school. Now, I obviously owe a huge (loving) thumbs up! to my daughter who has taken responsibility for her education, but I'd also like to thank Ipakanni for being there and giving students an opportunity to excel and succeed. Ipakanni is positively changing the lives of many students, who elsewhere may not have the same encouragement and unique opportunities that only Ipakanni offers. Thank you, Ipakanni!