Excellent school for my daughter with dyslexia. She attended Read from summer school before ninth…read moregrade through tenth grade. They helped her get up to grade level in reading comprehension, writing and build her confidence back as a student. She was then able to make a smooth transition into a public charter high school. The small class sizes, supportive teachers and staff and teaching style and programs specifically designed for learning disabilities was a game changer for her. My daughter is now a full time college student and I have no doubt, her time at Read was a significant part of making that possible. I highly recommend Read Academy!

After years of advocating for my son and searching for a school that could meet his unique learning…read moreneeds, we had high hopes for READ. My son made meaningful progress in reading, and I am grateful for the school's evidence-based dyslexia instruction. However, our experience also revealed important limitations for students with co-occurring autism, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. As both a parent and an LCSW specializing in autism, I approached READ as a partner. I expected early collaboration around my son's strengths, challenges, and the strategies that had helped him succeed elsewhere. Before significant behavioral concerns emerged, I requested simple accommodations such as movement breaks and fidget tools but was told they would be disruptive to other students. To my knowledge, my son never had a proactive support plan. My experience was that my son's behaviors were addressed primarily through discipline rather than understanding their function or teaching replacement skills. As behavior logs became increasingly detailed, it became harder to distinguish meaningful concerns from age-appropriate immaturity or autism-related social differences. It was difficult to watch my son become increasingly discouraged, isolated, and unsure of how to be successful at school. Despite repeated efforts to collaborate, I saw little emphasis on proactive intervention, positive reinforcement, or identifying the function of behavior. My concern was never that READ had limits to the support it could provide, but that those limits did not become clear until the end of our experience. During our final meeting, READ told me they could no longer support my son unless he first attended a behavior program. That recommendation differed from those of the public school district and the professionals involved in his care. I was also told READ does not have a behaviorist, therapist, or behavioral specialist on staff. The end of our time at READ was especially disappointing. The focus was almost entirely on my son's challenges, with little acknowledgment of his strengths or growth. He was also excluded from the school's end-of-year BBQ as his placement ended. For autistic children, thoughtful transitions matter, and I wish his departure had reflected that he was a valued member of the community. READ can be an excellent fit for many students with dyslexia. I share my experience so families of children with additional developmental or behavioral needs can ask informed questions before enrolling, including: * How are autism- and ADHD-related needs supported? * What proactive accommodations and interventions are available? * What behavioral or mental health expertise is available on campus? * At what point does the school determine that a student's needs exceed the supports it can provide?

My children has been fortunate to experience some good teachers. Luhrsen has left with a new…read more principal on board. Is it me or Broyles not friendly with the students and parents? Just an observation. A little acknowledgment goes a long way.

Great school with professional teachers and staff. It had a great impact on my child's growth and…read moreintellectual development.

We had our 2 year old son here for less than a month, unfortunately our experience was unpleasant…read moreto say the least. They ask you to pack food for meals and will not heat up your child's food so be prepared to pack cold foods only. The staff just seemed annoyed more than anything at my son as he had a hard time adjusting to his new schedule. Just about everyday he cried upon drop off and pick up. Understandably there were growing pains, but even now at his current child care facility he adjusted within 2 weeks. The staff was avoidant when we tried asking questions and when we were able to talk to them (the little conversation we were able to have) they tried to keep it as short as possible with no elaboration. The worst came less than two weeks in. There was an incident that happened which ultimately resulted with my son needing stitches in his face from one of the teachers trying to pick him up from his cot before nap time to change his diaper. The story still is not clear and conveniently there was no video of what happened and no proper incident report was provided even after requested. Hopefully others have a better experience here and everyone can be kept safe in the future.

Choosing this childcare provider has truly been like gaining a second family…read more From the moment we moved our children here, we were welcomed with open arms. Every question was answered, and the staff took the time to give us one-on-one attention so that we could ensure this was the right fit for our children's needs. That level of care and intentionality made all the difference for our family. They teach and live by seven core values: compassion, gratitude, honesty, love, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. Our children are encouraged to demonstrate these values daily and receive positive praise in real time as well as our children receiving written recognition that is sent home so we can continue reinforcing those lessons as parents. It truly feels like a partnership. In addition, they work with my kids on educational fundamentals such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes. My children both have asthma, and the staff has been extremely attentive and responsive to their needs. It brings such a peace of mind knowing they are in caring and capable hands. Any time there has been a minor injury--like a bump or fall--we immediately receive a call, an email, and a face-to-face conversation with staff so we are fully informed. Their communication is outstanding. Now that my daughter is school-aged, they continue to support her with care - during breaks- and we feel incredibly blessed to still be part of this community. Since we don't have much family or close friends nearby, this childcare center has given us a sense of comfort and security that allows us to continue working without worry.

My 6 month old started attending discovery tree in April. I was nervous to leave my 6 month old…read morewith people she didn't know, but after meeting the teachers and director I was immediately put at ease. Most of the teachers have been at DT for many years, they all love my daughter, and she is well cared for. The classroom is clean and they even have a play yard for the infant/toddler classroom. I can always reach the director via email or phone to answer any of my questions and compared to other places in the area tuition was decently priced. We are very happy and look forward to many years at Discovery Tree!!!

My little one has been going to Discovery Tree School for over a year now and they are been…read morewonderful! My son loves going to daycare. He really enjoys his friends and teachers. I was so impressed with how they are handling the current COVID-19. I feel confident that my son is safe while he is there. I can't recommend this daycare enough.

As a parent of a future lifer at Sacramento Country Day, I can not express how happy we as a family…read morehave been over the past 9 years (so far Kindergarten through 8th, already signed our contract for HS!), with all of our experiences at the school. Academically, we could not find a better fit for our child. Country Day has allowed him to explore beyond a classic school day. With trips to the River, visits to the Crocker, exploration of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center as well as some of the great field trips out of town. In class experiences included dissection introduction in Lower School by the head of the HS Science Department, introduction to French and Spanish, daily PE, multiple art projects throughout the year that would often times tie with the main class curriculum, music programs to fill all of our parent hearts. Middle School (which any and every grown up knows can be the roughest time for kids, multiplied by covid for my son's experience) included Poetry competitions, March Madness - ping pong, electives to enrich and inspire your childs interests - pod casting, farm to fork, chess, knitting, finance, etc... Our son has had the opportunity to explore and learn with depth and creative teaching. Socially we have made lifelong friends, as the school truly gives families the opportunities to gather, whether those are through all school social events, parent events, volunteering (optional) with other parents to decorate for school events or even at morning coffee before a PA meeting. The school is more than a school, we are a family. I look forward to the next and final stage of our Country Day journey. HS is filled with opportunities for academic challenge, internships, community support (students, teachers, parents and grandparents), non-academic experiences - whether it's the Mock Trial team, Octagon newspaper, each year a week field trip, basketball with a retired professional, cross country with some of the most talented runners and coaches. The most important thing I can share is that the confidence our son has gained through the support of his teachers and his peers are what we as a family have always hoped for. He has no problem going to any one of his teachers or heads of school, to ask for help, share in his successes, and advocate for himself. A Country Day education is what your child and you want to put into it, the school is filled with opportunities.

I went to this school and it was so fun. They teach all aspects of social and academic side of…read moreschool. It also is Pre K - 12th. Which means a student of any age can attend. This I believe is the best school in the area.

My child been in 3 different school after he attended third and forth grade in cottage but he can't…read moreforget how awesome his experience was with cottage school. The staff are so kind and friendly. Teachers are caring and professional, especially Mrs. Hale that the best teacher my child ever had.

Great school, hardworking staff, and peaceful environment. Great place to be. As a Montessori…read moreschool, the program is child centered, following their current levels and appropriate stages of development. The staff puts in a lot of effort to promote peace education.

Out of all the preschools and in-home daycares we visited in Natomas, Learning Pointe had the best…read morelearning environment for our child. Plenty of outdoor space to run around, lots of natural lighting, excellent, loving teachers, and a balanced weekday schedule. They send you pictures daily so you can see their progress! One of my favorite things has been going to their seasonal musicals in Easter and Christmas. Our child has made so many good friends over the last year and the other parents have are really friendly, and made it easy to call the place a community!

Learning Pointe Preschool rocks!!!! There are so many…read morewonderful things to say about this preschool!!! As Parents we always want what is best for our child, and like every parent I was hesitant to put my child in preschool which has a before and after care as well! Honestly, my wife and toured all the preschools in Natomas and LP was the cleanest BY far and they have the coolest and supportive staff! They do wonderful things with the children, from circle time, to sensory bins, to handwriting, to art, to counting, to calendar practice, to motor skills, and more! They also have jobs where students have a specific job for the week! Leadership is awesome! Ms Vanessa and Ms Dulce are top notch and make sure parents are happy and they are very supportive of their teachers! Infant teachers Ms Erica, Ms Tracy, and Ms Miranda are awesome and will care and love your infants! There infant Room is always clean and they are always giving those babies the attention they deserve! Teachers like Ms Taylor, Ms. Kendall, Ms, Toni, Ms. Lindsey and Ms Jahmory are all loving teachers!! The teachers always say hi and communicate how your child did for the day via the school app! Lastly, pastor John is a cool dude, he will greet you and say some cool things before each school performance! They put on excellent performances such as Spring Musical, Christmas performance and amazing graduation ceremonies!!! If you need a preschool, enroll your child here! You will not be disappointed!

I'm very disappointed with our experience. It's a very…read moreimportant first experience for children especially. The teacher and a parent volunteer had made my son feel self conscious about himself and going to school. I had 2-3 meetings withe the director, sue jas, and 1 appointment with cynthia w the school board somebody who was not concerned with how my son was treated. She had a very greedy attitude. They tried to sweep it under the rug and we're parents that aren't having it. So now i have to find another school or homeschool. They did not have a "CHRISTIAN" attitude. Soooo disappointed with the problem solving skills. They are entrusted with peoples children.

I've had 4 going on 5 great years with my kids at LMS! Both kids started at 18months and have…read morelearned and progressed so much both educationally and socially. The teachers really care about the kids and strive for good communication between themselves and the parents. The campus feels safe and is constantly updated with new toys and play structures for the kids. The parent participation aspect allows you to be involved in the everyday activities of class and watch your child in a different element as well as keeping the cost affordable. I would highly recommend this school/program to anyone!