I am a mother of 4 from NY now living in El Dorado Hills. I am away from family which, up until 6 years ago, were the only people I trusted to watch my kids. Ms Sherri and Ms Freda are just like leaving your kids with family. You can trust them to show your child love, compassion, humor and the values you strive to show your child at home. I would recommend THE BERRY PATCH to any mom looking to have nurturing partners in teaching their child their abc's, 123's plus so much more!!! I brought my son to THE BERRY PATCH because I wanted him to socialize with kids his age as well as to prep him for kindergarten. I didn't want him to be the unruley boy in class. He has learned more than I could have ever imagined. Ms Sherri and Ms Freda are a fantastic duo who have just as much fun with the daily activities as the kids do. Ms Sherri doesn't do anything half way. Whatever the lesson of the week is, the kids are 100% involved and enthusiastic. The rates are unbelievably fair, the hours are great/flexible & there is a park literally 1 house away from the preschool. My son loved going to school. He went 3x a week and he'd ask to go on his days off so often that I signed him up for an additional day this last year. After almost 3 years at THE BERRY PATCH, I am excited for my son to go to kindergarten because he's very well prepared but I'm also sad he won't see Ms Sherri's and Freda's smiling faces every morning. read more

If you are looking for a preschool to give your child the ultimate pre-K experience then you need to enroll here at the Berry Patch. We just finished with our second child at this school and we will miss Ms. Sherry and Ms. Freda tremendously. They have prepared both of our kids to move on and did it in a fun way where they wanted to go to pre-school every day. This school is so much more than just a preschool or day care. Ms. Sherry has a magical way with kids and makes learning fun and creative. You will have to see for yourself, but Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patt's Day, the Olympics, Soccer Cup, --and the list goes on---is every bit magical to her and each child, and everything is about exploring and learning. You get the total package here, a tremendously educated, caring, patient, and fun lead in Ms. Sherry. Ms. Freda is a nurturing side kick that all the kids love. There is a park next door to her and her hours are flexible, rates are extremely reasonable. It seemed like we vetted almost every preschool in Folsom and we take our kids education very serious. After putting both kids through this program, I know that we made the right decision. Thank you Ms. Sherri!! See you in two years for #3. read more

Both my husband and I work fulltime, so it was important to me that my son goes to a preschool that was open all day. I really wanted him to go to a preschool that was in the home and not in a facility with many teachers. I love that the Berry Patch is located in a neighborhood close to where I live. Ms. Sherri has provided my son with the tools he will need for Kindergarten along with a warm and nurturing environment. He loves going to school everyday. The programs that Ms. Sherri provides are wonderful. My son comes home with the most creative projects that I am happy to hang on my fridge! I get to see all his school work and how well he is doing by the assessments that she does on him. He can write his name, count, spell, do some addition and subtraction. I am so happy with the preschool that I started my youngest this Summer and he will continue until he goes to Kindergarten. I am really happy that I will get to see Ms. Sherri and her helper Ms. Freda for another 2 years! read more

The Berry Patch is a warm, inviting place for children to learn and grow. Both my children attended the Berry Patch and learned all the skills they needed to be successful for Kindergarten. Sherri's passion to educate children comes across clearly in every unit that her students are studying. Students have the opportunity to create, write, sing and attend field trips to enrich their learning. She engages every child and meets their needs in fun and unique ways. Sherri has the ability to make every child feel special and reach their full potential. I have so many wonderful thoughts and feeling about Sherri, and the Berry Patch. I hope that everyone has the chance to give their child the same experience. You will not be disappointed. Education is one of the most important things we can give to our children; The Berry Patch lays a solid foundation and the love of learning. read more

I met Sherri ten years ago and I instantly trusted her and her family. I have two girls and they both attended the Berry Patch Pre-school. Not only is Sherri an expert with handling all types of pre-schoolers, she manages to give each child the attention and care that any mom would give their own child. My daughters were well prepared for kindergarten with knowing the entire alphabet, how to read at grade level, write their names, she also prepared them for math and social skills needed to be successful in that very first year of school. Socializing children to be able to be respectful of others, to share, to wait as well as understand how to use scissors, crayons, glue and other medium really helped propel them into that first few years of school. I recommend the Berry Patch to every family with young children. Kim Shultz read more

The Berry Patch has been an incredible pre-school for my daughter the last two years. Being a credentialed teacher myself, I know the incredible value that Sherri's education and experience brings to her business! Each day is filled with fun and inventive projects that help prepare your kids for the vigorous demands of their upcoming elementary school years. My daughter is well prepared for Kindergarten with a great knowledge of letter sounds, numbers and basic writing skills. The Berry Patch manages to set your child up for success in school by teaching them important social skills as well, all while making it fun and entertaining for your child! I can't say enough about this amazing pre-school! read more

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed one preschool year at the Berry Patch. Sherry was always enthusiastic about each and every day. She would greet us each morning with a contagious smile. I often heard, "I can't wait to show the kids what we're doing this month! They are going to have so much fun!" Each month is a full emersion experience. It's hands on, educational, child centered fun. I don't know of one school in this area that I would have chosen above the Berry Patch and after experiencing it, I wished I had sent my older son there, too. My daughter says, "Miss Sherry Berry is the nicest teacher I have ever had! There's just too much I love about her I can't say all of it!" read more

I've known Sherri since high school and both of my kids went to the Berry Patch for their entire preschool experience. I can't imagine a better educational and developmental start for my kids. My kids are in 3rd and 6th grade now and both are in San Juan's Rapid Learner program. Sherri's approach with structured days, strong educational base, hands-on learning and field trips gave my children a rich and solid foundation for their education. She also has so much kindness and love for the kids. It shows in how she treats them and what she models to them. Additionally, she is always open to feedback and very approachable for parents to discuss anything with her. read more

I originally heard about Sherri and her Berry Patch school through a friend, and after looking around and visiting the many different preschools in Folsom we decided on the Berry Patch and couldn't have made a better decision. My little daughter has just finished 2 years with Sheri at the Berry Patch and she has had an amazing time there. Sherri is a great teacher and nurturer, and she has great skill at handling all types of kids. My daughter is very well prepared for kindergarten; she knows the alphabet, can write her name, is already learning how to read and more. Sherri truly has a gift and I wish my little daughter could stay with her longer. read more

I was referred to this preschool by two separate families! My son has been going for almost two years now and has had a great experience! Mrs Sherri and Mrs Freda provide a nurturing, fun loving environment that my son thrives in! And during the summer both of my boys love the soccer camp provided by coach Rick! They look forward to going to learn and play! The hours are great! They enjoy a full day of learning and fun followed by a well balanced lunch and a nap! My son is exited to show me his artwork, talk about cool science stuff he learns and is proud of his good manners that are reinforced. It's just an overall great preschool! read more

Both of my kids went to preschool at The Berry Patch and absolutely loved it! They learned so much through exploration and imaginative play, and little fun directed lessons given by Sherri herself! It's the PERFECT balance! The care and love given to both of my kids was priceless! Sherri treated them as her own! I love all of the music, silly but educational games they play...and oh, the holidays! She goes all out celebrating all cultures! So much fun! I wish I went there as a kid! read more

What a wonderful experience Berry Patch was for my son...and our family! Sherry is truly an educator and more -she is a wonderful role model and nurturer. My son was ready for Kindergarten in all aspects. The summer program provided the added bonus of excellent soccer training -which showed up big time his first year in soccer! The Berry Patch way is filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and fun in learning. My only regret is that my son couldn't stay there longer! read more