My daughter, who is 9 now, went to Montessori Manor for 3 yrs. during COVID. Ms. Leslie Dillon, the…read moreDirector has run this school very effectively helping the kids and the community of El Dorado Hills. She is one of the greatest teachers I have experienced in my life knowing how well my daughter has progressed after she left the school. She has learnt to be independent while excelling at her studies at Lake Forest Elem. and thanks to Ms. Leslie and her awesome staff for everything. Now I have a 4 yrs. old son who is in his second year at the school enjoys every bit of his time and experience with the staff and his friends and has made tremendous progress just this past year. My wife and I have high regards and respect for what Ms Leslie and her staff has done for both our children. Hope you find this review helpful and do let us know if you have any questions.

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!

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!

Applebee Preschool is an outstanding environment that supports each child's unique journey of…read moredevelopment. Joanie has been an early childhood professional her whole life and truly understands what children need in a play-based program. She introduces academic concepts in a fun and engaging manner, but never pushes learning- which is developmentally appropriate in a preschool. She's also a great mentor for parents and knows how to support you and your family. I cannot recommend her program highly enough. All three of my children attended her school and they are thriving thanks to the great start she gave them.

I wish there were more stars to give! I couldn't be happier with the care and love provided by…read moreApplebee Preschool. Finding the perfect preschool is very challenging. I'm a mom of three and really struggled with the preschool decision. My daughters have very different personalities and Applebee caters to both of their needs. I love dropping my kids off at school and feel great while at work knowing they are getting amazing care. My oldest daughter - Madelyn. She's very sweet, slow to warm up, sensitive and loves to follow directions. She's a model student. I feel that Applebee really got Madelyn out of her shell and encouraged her to explore and make her own decisions. My younger daughter - Alexandra (we call her Aki). She's very outgoing and has a strong personality. She can be stubborn at times and likes to test boundaries. A true 3 year old. Applebee had a way of letting Alexandra be free spirited within boundaries that didn't feel too constricting. Aki had a hard time adjusting initially and would cry during nap time. The teachers were really caring and would hold, hug and rock Aki to sleep during nap time. Aki would come home smelling like sweet perfume and it made me feel so good to know that they really cared about her. She no longer needs to be rocked. Some quotes from my kids: - Mommy: Who are your best friends? Answer: Teacher Cecilia and Stacy. - Mommy: If you aren't good tonight then you can't go to Applebee tomorrow. Answer: WWWAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!! You can not find better loving teachers, educators, mentors and family than Joannie, Bev, Stacy and Cecilia!

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.

This is my 2nd year enrolled my 2 girls at Busy Bees. I am glad I signed them up for the STEM…read moreclass. I was skeptical at first worry that the curriculum is similar to the preschool class they are in. It is NOT the same. Ms Seema first year teaching the STEM class. She is amazing, very caring, and patience with the kids. The girls love her. I love seeing the girls get excited on the subject they learned and telling me about it when I picked them up. Their favorite is the binary code, electricity, technology & circuits.... Their dad was working on something over the wknd and the girls said to dad, "that is a circuit board". Melt my heart that they remember and talk about it at home.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Gift of Kids. The owner is present and cares. They…read morego above and beyond to ensure each family's needs are met. My child felt safe and happy. They made friends and learned so much. Homemade, healthy meals are provided. There were fun activities and arts and crafts. I highly recommend Gift of Kids to any parent. The option of part time daycare they offered was very appreciated. And they take children to and from the local schools for families that need before and after school childcare.

My niece goes here and the other day told me about how they left her outside alone for so long and…read moreshe got really thirsty and hot, I parked outside the next day to try and make sure it didn't happen again and thats when I caught some of the "teachers" scolding the children inappropriately. Then that same day my niece tells me they ate just plain tortillas for lunch. Nothing else just tortillas. I know my sister pays a lot for my niece to go here. Im tell my sister to take her out immediately this place is a joke and child neglect law suit waiting to happen. They don't hire qualified people at all. SAVE YOUR CHILDREN DONT TAKE THEM HERE!!

My 5yo attended Madrone for about 7 months in 2018 and it was a great experience. We enrolled her…read morefor half days because her public Kindergarten was over at 11am and I needed her to have a full day of school when I returned to work full time. (Also I didn't feel like half day K was enough for her inquisitive mind.) The school was flexible about our unusual attendance arrangement, though understandably, it didn't cost much less for a half day slot vs. full day. They always made her feel welcome when she came in mid-day. She really loved it there, despite being a kid who chafes at rules at home - she really thrived in that environment. Teacher Angela was fantastic and they quickly gave my child appropriate work for her level since she started already knowing how to read and being able to do basic addition and subtraction. Their written evals were detailed and helpful, and I felt like they really got to know my child in a short time. Their summer program was fantastic and their extended care option was flexible for the times we needed a little extra care. They also had a fantastic "Parents Night Out" where they also welcomed siblings, and we took advantage of that a few times. This is a true Montessori, where kids are expected to learn how to be self-directed. We came from less-rigid Montessori schools, so getting used to the strict dress code was hard for us as parents, but my daughter was fine with it. Our daughter entered a rigorous Mandarin immersion program the next year in 1st grade, and Madrone prepared her VERY well for it. I'd highly recommend it if you are open to a more academic environment for your pre-K/kindergartner and want to encourage independence.

Great school , great staff . Had nightmare experience before at kinder care , this place was a…read moremillion times better , really good teachers .

Froggy Frontier is an awesome family friendly, learning, safe and fun environment. They have…read morenumerous family events like the barnyard festival, Christmas pageant and summer camp, where the children participate and the parents and grandparents enjoy attending. They have a diverse, well-trained staff and an owner that really cares for and loves all the little ones. They are so well liked as the kids graduate, they are followed by their younger siblings. It is located in a Christian Church environment and a large countrylike outdoor playground. I highly recommend Froggy Frontier for your preschool needs.

Our 4.5 year old goes there, we moved to town mid-session and the teachers and students have all…read morebeen very nice and welcoming. She seems like she's getting a great amount of kindergarten prep and having a blast playing too.

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.

Exceptional, child-centered, high expectation administration and teachers. A highly collaborative…read moreschool with parents. Your child will love it at MVA - and, so will the parents.

My daughter attended Marble Valley Academy for 3 years. It was such a special place and I feel like…read moreit helped shape her into a more confident young lady! I really appreciate what Marble Valley gave to our family, so many fond memories!