This place is NOT a learning center for ALL kids, this place a learning center for kids who are…read morewell behaved and can follow instructions when given. However, if you're a mom, you know most toddlers are not like that. Classrooms are oversized with 24 toddlers per class, without a proper protocol to help the child de-escalate, self-regulate, and be reintroduced to the class. Although the teachers know the classrooms are oversized, all they say is talk to the owners. I would NOT recommend anyone to place their children here unless you have worked with your child to self-regulate, listen, and follow instructions.

I enjoyed working here. The kids were well behaved and the curriculum was easy to follow.read more

My daughter attended here for 3 years. The staff became like family. My daughter never wanted to…read moremiss a day @ school with her friends. Leaving your child at daycare isn't easy but it really helps when you 100% know your kid is in a safe, fun and loving environment.

My son has attended this daycare since he was two years old, and in those two years we have never…read morehad a problem with the staff, the other children, or anything really. The teachers and helpers are the best I have ever seen. They genuinely care about the well-being of every child. They are patient, kind, loving and can get down on the Childs level to help them learn and understand different areas in which the kids need guidance. My son asks each and every morning (weekend too) if he is going to school today. The fact that he loves going to school and learning social skills with other children and having such a positive bunch of role models around my son while I'm at work is priceless. One of my favorite aspects of this daycare center, is the fact that they pray with the children. They are a religious centered daycare, and for me and my family that is extremely important. When my son comes home from school and can pray at the dinner table without being prompted to, is such a heartwarming feeling. I can't say enough how much I appreciate this daycare center. I highly recommend this place.

My son has been at the lil school for 4+ years and my daughter is 1.5 years old. Both started as…read moreinfants, at 4 months old. We love this school. Great teachers. We love Ms Danielle, our 4.5 year old's teacher. She goes above and beyond. Ms. Debbie has been there since the beginning as well, and is great with the kids.

If you're a first time mommy who has no other choice but to put your baby in daycare & worried like…read moreI was.... Don't be! I was so so so scared to put my son in daycare because I have never left his side since he was born! The first day I went there I was terrified to let him leave my sight but the previous teacher named Dominique in the baby class was the most gentlest soul ever. She brought me immediate comfort & reassured me that he's going to be okay and I can call anytime and ask how he's doing. They also sent pictures & updates throughout the day. There was also a previous teacher named Brooke. She adored my son and I can tell because my son loved being with her. Every time I came to pick him up they would be stuck to each other like glue it really was such an amazing thing to see. Dominique and Brooke were really great teachers I even saw them as family as time went on. Unfortunately they left but Brooke has watched my son outside of school too. There was a whole staff change and just as I felt 100% comfortable I had to readapt to the new staff. My son especially had to adapt. However a few teachers stayed that were with the first staff named Ms. Kam & Ms. Debbie. They are amazing!! I love the way I see them interact with my son & how my son responds to them! When the whole staff changed I was very glad to still see their faces! There's also one other teacher who also stayed and alternates sometimes in the ones class and she's the sweetest too! I am totally forgetting her name and I'm so sorry if you see this but you're amazing & so caring. Don't take offense! We literally talk all the time I'm just so bad with names lol. Thank you for being such a great teacher and caring for my son the way you do. The new staff I was so iffy at first because I had no clue what to expect. It felt as if the staff I was super comfortable with just got ripped apart and we were expected to just be okay and move on from that. I was pleasantly surprised. They really got ahold of the bearings quickly and over time I've built a relationship with the new staff! They're caring, kind, you can tell they're great people even outside of working. They answer any questions I ask. I don't feel worried when I drop my baby off & I know they're always setting up fun activities for everyone & even field trips for the older kids. As much as I miss the old staff I'm excited and thankful for the new staff. I'm glad they filled the missing spaces & appreciate how organized and compassionate they are. Can't wait to see how far this school goes! If you're looking around for a good daycare for your child this is the one. Thank you everyone!

I would think twice about this place…read more I had my two year old son on the list here and was told I had a spot in their two year old classroom. My son has autism though, and so they said I needed an aide or they would not allow him to attend. So I went through hell to get the aide set up. It took weeks and hours and hours on the phone and filling out paperwork. And then I went to tour the two year old class with my son. I told them I wanted him to be with kiddos his own age to have the opportunities to learn the skills other two year olds were learning. And everything was fine, but when I was leaving after the tour they said they had decided it was a good idea to start my son in the younger classroom, which they said was 18-36 months. Even though he had a spot in the two year old class? But then when I asked for the pricing schedule for that class, it was listed as 12-24 months. My son is two and a half. So I called back and said why are you trying to put my two year old son in a class that's not for his age when you told me there is a spot in the two year old class? And they insisted there were two year olds in the class. But when I pushed to find out exactly how many, I found out they were actually moving all of the two year olds up to the two year old class right when my son would start, so he would not have any kids the same age in that class. And they had given my spot in the two year old class away to one of those kids. So now I no longer had the spot that existed for him anymore. As if life wasn't hard enough being a parent of an autistic child. It's hard as hell. And then you have to deal with people trying to deny your kid the same opportunities as other kids. My son is a sweet, gentle little two year old boy, no behavioral issues, loves being around other kids, and he was going to have an aide for the time he was there at their insistence. And he needs the opportunity to learn the same skills other kids learn in daycare. If you have an autistic child or know anyone who has an autistic child, think carefully about which businesses you want to support and which you don't.

Love this school! My son started in the infant room and the infant and toddler teachers are more…read morethan welcoming, warm, and accepting of all their students. I know he is well taken care of while I'm at work and I don't worry about his safety and well-being knowing he is in great hands while I'm away. Couldn't have found a better school than Cadence Academy - El Camino!

Lotus Child Montessori has been a dream come true for our family after a friend's recommendation…read more My friend's kids had both attended and were so well adjusted. The teachers are nurturing, attentive and invested, the learning is play-based and meaningful, and the environment feels like home. You even get updates and photos throughout the week through Brightwheel...the photos are such a highlight to see them playing with friends. From emotional development to manners, independence, and outdoor play--LCM does it all with heart. Our children have thrived here and we are so grateful to have found such a gem of a school! Pricing is very competitive. Just give it a tour.

The staff are like family and my 3yr old asks to go to school even on the weekends because he loves…read moreit so much! They basically potty trained my child, taught him how to make his own snacks, pour drinks without spilling, get dressed and even help mommy do laundry and clean up. There is so much love and happiness in this environment, I can see why my son feels so safe and comfortable. I highly recommend!!

I normally don't post things like this, but I want to share our experience in hopes that it helps…read moreanother family. Please trust your instincts. I had a bad feeling from the beginning, but because of an emergency, I needed childcare and enrolled my son at La Petite Academy in Gold River. My son is high-functioning autistic, and I disclosed his autism multiple times during the tour and again when we completed the enrollment paperwork. On his very first day, he had one of his autistic meltdowns. Instead of working to help calm him or using strategies to support him, I received a call from the director. When I reminded her that he is autistic, she told me she didn't know, despite me sharing that information before he started. During that conversation, I was told they don't work with children like my son, and he was immediately disenrolled after his first day. Since then, I also spoke with another parent who told me she was unable to enroll her autistic son there. I was also told about an incident involving my older son, where a teacher allegedly yelled at him because the teacher's own child wanted the toy he was using. My son had said he would share it when he was finished, but I was told the teacher insisted he hand it over immediately. Every child deserves to be treated with patience, respect, and compassion. Families of children with autism deserve honesty and support--not to feel unwelcome. This was our experience, and because of it, I cannot recommend La Petite Academy in Gold River. Always trust your gut. I wish I had listened to mine.

First off, the 1 star reviews from people upset over initial tours has nothing to do with the…read morequality of care this place actually provides. If reading reviews, at least make sure it's from people who actually send their kids here. Our son started here at 6 months old in the infant room and is now about to turn 4. Over the past 3 years we've been happy with the teachers that we've had. The staff is always friendly, they communicate often, and have helped our son reach development milestones throughout the years. They also do a great job at keeping the place clean considering the amount of children. However, our favorite perk is the live camera feed that allows us to keep an eye on our child whenever we'd like. There's been intermittent challenges with staffing but they've always made sure that it's had minimal, if any, impact on the kids daily routines. We'd recommend this daycare to any friends, family, or anyone looking for a place to send their child.

We love Apple a Day The play-based approach makes learning fun, and the teachers are warm and…read morecaring. Our son has grown so much in confidence, creativity, and social skills. Highly recommend!!

I can't say enough about the Teachers & Director of Apple a Day!…read moreThis is not our 1st day care... we had tried a fancy big Day care prior to coming to Apple a day & toured endless other day cares before coming to Apple a Day. The infant teachers are so kind, so patient that it's unreal! I don't know how they do it but my child is so attached to them that even when having a bad day, when we get to school so excited & immediately happy... then we have a hard time leaving because of the love for the teachers! The piece of mind we have when we leave our child there is priceless!

My son has been at this daycare for almost a year now, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. Every teacher he's had has been absolutely amazing. You can truly tell they care about the children as individuals. Prior to this, he attended another daycare where it felt like the teachers didn't really know him or pay attention to his needs and as parents, we could feel that. The difference here is night and day. My son is happy, comfortable, and clearly feels safe, which means everything to us. The teachers are always communicative and collaborative, working with us on what's working (or not working) for our toddler. We genuinely feel like we're part of a team when it comes to his care and development. The front office staff also deserves a shout-out, they are consistently kind and understanding whenever we have questions or special requests for our son. I appreciate their attentiveness to us as parents. We're so grateful to have found this daycare and would absolutely recommend it to other families looking for a caring, supportive environment for their child.

Our son has been at Goddard since he was 6months old and now he is in the Pre-K class! We have been…read morevery happy with the quality of the facility (fairly new), admin staff and teachers. Every school will have critique coming from families, including from us. But, admin staff and teachers have always been open in having discussions on ways they can improve, how they can correct an issue, and how they can support our family and son's learning and social development. Open communication and a plan of action or improvement are wha we seek with any issues that we bring up, and the staff has always met these expectations. Our son has grown attached to his pre-school and pre-K teachers. So much so that he says goodbye to his old teachers everyday during pick ups. We look forward to enrolling our youngest son sometime in the future!