Our son attended Bert & Ernie's Preschool in Dixon from the time he was 4 months old until age 3,…read moreso our family was part of this school community for nearly 3 yrs. During that time, he successfully transitioned through every classroom. When he moved to blue room, which has a much more structured environment, he struggled with the adjustment. Like many toddlers learning new classroom expectations, he had difficulty following directions at times. During one incident, a teacher physically picked up my son while redirecting him and he reacted by hitting the teacher. We were shown a video of this interaction during a meeting with the owner and staff. At that same meeting, the owner informed us that our son could no longer continue in the program, stating he was not developmentally ready for classroom structure despite being in their care since he was 4 months old. This was extremely disappointing after trusting this school with our child since infancy. We expected the school to work with us on a behavior plan or transition support rather than abruptly ending his enrollment. We later requested written documentation of the termination and received a letter from the director stating that we voluntarily withdrew our son, which is not accurate. The decision for him to leave the program was made by the owner. Since leaving, our son has transitioned to another daycare and is doing very well, which suggests that the issue may have been more about the environment than his ability to participate in a structured class. Parents should be aware of how behavioral challenges during classroom transitions may be handled. I hope the school reviews how situations like this are handled in the future so that families whose children are adjusting to new classroom expectations receive support rather than immediate removal from the program.

They tell you that they can't tell you who hurt your child because its another child and they dont…read morewant the parents to get upset. Yet a mother of a little posted about a boy biting her online and berated that little boy talking bad about a 2yr old. How ridiculous is this "daycare" if you can call it that. They let the kids hit each other they dont care. One kid hit my nephew on the head so hard he had a knot and a bruise. But we let it go, hoping it was an accident. Guess its not and the rules are only for a few of the parents and not the ones getting help by the state.

We had our son at L'Academy for nearly two years…read more His one year-old care was exceptional, and the school facility itself is brand new and clean, with bright happy colors, and some wonderful people. The school looks very appealing. Unfortunately, there has been much turnover within the staff, to varying degrees of quality. Recent months have proved very concerning. There has been a lack of control surrounding gun-related content among the children, which I never thought could be an issue at a preschool. One child had very specific, graphic violent language (my initial review included a few of his phrases and was flagged by Yelp). This child told me he was making guns from legos, and said other deeply alarmingly violent things to other children, observed by staff. We and other parents expressed our concerns over this issue for months on end, and the staff hemmed and hawed and sat on their hands. Many meetings were offered, but there was no corrective action taken. We left because we wanted to protect our child from gun-related content, but there were other issues. Despite touting otherwise, there is no "curriculum", no learning goals established week to week or month to month. The plan seems to be to survive the day, understandably. We had hoped for more kindergarten preparation, and less "daycare" as our son got older and more capable. There also was not one, but two, separate instances of teachers posting pictures of students to their personal Instagram accounts, obviously without parental consent. This school looks super sweet, but optics deceived us, as there clearly is no global plan. Every childcare facility will have its issues, and there will always be other families and staff members with different values than you - but it's up to the school to ensure there is a safe learning environment, which this school failed at, in our experience.

I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say about this preschool/daycare! My search for…read morethe right place for my children was incredibly stressful like many parents, I'm very particular about who I trust with my kids. When I came across L'Academy, I called to ask a few questions, and they immediately offered to schedule a tour so I could see if it was the right fit for our family. The moment I walked in, I knew this was the place for us! My daughter started at L'Academy when she was just over a year old in the baby room. She had never been cared for by anyone other than me or her father, so naturally, we both cried that first day. But the staff handled everything with such warmth and care. They welcomed her with so much love that her tears disappeared within seconds -- and mine soon followed. One of my favorite things about L'Academy is the parent app. It keeps us updated throughout the day with details on meals, nap times, diaper changes, and even adorable photos of our little ones (shared securely only with parents). Now, my daughter is over two and in the toddler room, and her development has been amazing. Her speech and knowledge have grown tremendously -- she can sing her ABCs, count to 20, and even count to 10 in Spanish! (Neither her father nor I speak Spanish, so I know she learned that from her wonderful teachers!) The staff is incredibly attentive and proactive. If there's ever a minor incident, they immediately intervene and document everything in the app for parents. I recently enrolled my second daughter, who is now six months old, and this time there were no tears at all -- from either of us! It's such a relief knowing both my babies are in a loving, safe, and nurturing environment while I'm at work. As parents, we all know how hard it is to entrust someone else with our children. As an admittedly overprotective mom, I can confidently say L'Academy has been the perfect place for our family. The teachers are truly amazing, kind-hearted, patient, and full of genuine love for these kids. Seeing the way they interact with the children often brings tears to my eyes. My daughter talks about her teachers constantly and how much she loves them. Thank you to the incredible staff at L'Academy for caring for my babies as if they were your own, and for giving this anxious mom such peace of mind. You are all truly a blessing!

My child has been at this school since he could barely walk. Now almost 5 years old, we deeply…read morecherish this school and community. We have found committed parents that share our ideals and we are excited to continue long-term friendships with, we have learned SO much about child development and how to support our child, and grown as a family through this family education experience. What a school.

We enrolled my son at 3 and he has been thriving here! Our second son has now joined him after…read moretagging along with me for my monthly volunteer days and loving it. The play-based outdoor curriculum and amazing Teacher Michelle have been invaluable resources for us. She has extensive knowledge in early childhood education and ideas for everything parenting related. We've made amazing friends through the community and love watching our children grow here.

My children attended Alphabet Soup Childcare from infant room until they were ready for…read moreKindergarten. The core staff turnover at the facility is very low as many of the teachers at all levels have been there for at least 5 years and watched my daughters grow from babies to kindergarteners. My children light-up when they see them outside the classroom. The infant room was great and full of very caring staff. They were able to get my difficult child sleeping longer than 20-minute increments while also following all safe sleep practices. We had one child in the infant room during the peak of the pandemic and the director adeptly balanced the strict stay home requirements at the time with the needs of parents, many of who were essential workers who could not stay home. The toddler room has a wonderful staff member who has been there as long as my children have. They are a joy, teach the toddlers all kinds of skills, and create a fun and interactive learning environment. They also assisted with potty training if the child showed interest, but they never pressured. They and the director worked with us and provided assistance and redirections when one child had a biting issue to ensure it resolved and wasn't an issue, rather than taking the easy route and kicking her out. For preschool the student-teacher ratio is low and the curriculum is excellent. My child went in to kindergarten knowing way more than what was required for shapes, numbers, some math, all her letters and sounds, some reading, using scissors, etc. The staff knew how to work with and adjust for both my children's personalities. I would absolutely recommend Alphabet Soup as an option to anyone looking for caring full-time childcare and/or preschool education.

Thank you ladies for taking great care of my daughter and helping her learn & grow. She says each…read moreand every one of you are her favorite. I appreciate you all very much!!

This facility is not the best fit to serve children with disabilities, especially those that are…read moreconsidered nonverbal. Staff is not trained in CPI and instead use punishment strategies to discipline the children. My child is longer at this school and his mental health has significantly improved. If you are a parent to a child with special needs, I strongly recommend looking at a different facility that will be fully transparent when it comes to your child's care. Homeschool them if you can; it's literally the safest option.

My son attended St Johns for 2 years...we really enjoyed it, I toured a few pre schools around…read moretown and this place was cleaner than most of the places I had toured. We loved all the teachers he had and now his sister will have those same teachers.

We've been at Peregrine School since 2021. We enrolled both of our children as soon as they were…read moreold enough. I thought it would be hard to go back to work and put my young children in daycare, but they were both so happy. I felt great knowing that they were having an amazing time at school. My older child comes home most days with layers of paint on his shirt and sunscreen on his arms, and we love it. The kids spend so much time outside, and the teachers are always setting up awesome activities for them. The play yards and the classrooms are beautiful. It's been an awesome introduction to school for the whole family.

My daughter has been in the Peregrine West El Nido (toddler) program for over a year. She…read moreabsolutely loves all her teachers. I have not seen teacher turnover since enrolled, which is a good sign. Their outdoor area is awesome. I love that they teach the kids about gardening and let them have lots of outside time, digging in the sand and dirt, getting messy and exploring, building their immune system and just being kids. Learning about growing food and tasting peas off the vine. It's such an enriching environment and my daughter has learned so much and developed her language skills (English and Spanish!) and vocabulary about bugs and colors and all that, as well as motor skills and social skills. I like that we get reports about her development and digital picture albums and blogs, it helps us feel involved. I see so many pictures of my girl painting and playing with water and making crafts and dancing! Right now due to COVID, they are being very careful with all adults and older kids wearing masks and sanitization and temperature checks every day. We also get updates about if anyone is testing and the results (anonymously). We toured lots of places before deciding on Peregrine West and will stay here as we love it. A major major benefit is the made from scratch balanced meals they give to the kids every day. It's nice to not need to worry about packing lunches and snacks. The teachers tell me if my kid tries veggies all the time. All I can say is they take good care of my daughter and I highly recommend!

When we first moved to Davis, we assumed our kids would go to one of the great public schools here…read more-- that was part of why we chose this area. After the first few months, with 27-30 kids in our son's class, we observed that it was hard for him to get individual attention, and during our first parent-teacher conference, it felt like his teacher didn't really know him. A friend mentioned Peregrine, and at first we weren't sure -- especially because of the tuition. But when we visited, the campus immediately stood out. There were tree forts, gardens planted by students, zip lines, hay bales, and ample space to run. It just felt alive. Our son absolutely loves it there. Every morning he sprints onto the playground before we can even say goodbye. The teachers know him -- really know him. Within the first two weeks, they even noticed he was having trouble pronouncing certain words and suggested we check with our pediatrician about a speech evaluation. That early attention made such a difference. We've also been amazed by how intentional the academics are. He has one-on-one reading time twice a week, small group literacy sessions, and a class library full of graphic novels like Dog Man and Zita the Space Girl that keep him excited about reading. His progress has been incredible. He learns outside -- rain or shine -- with teachers who guide gardening, cooking, ceramics, and project-based lessons. The school celebrates different cultures through music, food, and dance, and the meals are cooked right on site and actually healthy. What stands out most is how much the teachers care. They communicate proactively, notice social dynamics, and address things right away. It's clear that he's seen, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about his growth. After his first week there we received a detailed assessment of his reading and math levels with handwritten notes explaining areas of improvement and where we can help him further. This sort of detailed individual feedback really showed how they truly took the time to get to know our son. We also really appreciate the weekly class emails we get from his teachers. They summarize what the kids learned that week in reading, math, and other subjects -- along with photos and little anecdotes. It's such a thoughtful touch, and it makes us feel connected to what's happening in the classroom day to day. In addition the teachers are always accessible before and after class for us to discuss concerns and questions that arise. As the more financially cautious one in our family, I wasn't sure how we'd feel about private school -- but seeing how happy and curious he is now, it truly feels worth it. Watching him grow, ask questions, and grow his love of learning has been such a gift. One thing we've learned is there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to school. Davis has so many great options -- I'm just glad we found one that fits our son so well. We ended up enrolling our daughter there at the preschool as well!

This is our forth year at the Peregrine school: my daughter started at 3 years old in their…read morepreschool and now she is in their elementary school. I wanted to share our experience from this most recent school year. The school's full-day kindergarten program has small student-to-teacher ratios, a nurturing environment, a terrific teaching team, and an immersive project-based curriculum. My daughter was in a classroom of 12 children and three teachers. Two of the teachers swapped places depending on the subjects that were taught that day, so there were always two teachers with the kids. The school created a trilingual program where the kindergarteners were learning a bit of Spanish and Mandarin in addition to having the core curriculum in English. What I particularly appreciate about the language component is how the teachers wove in cultural literacy into their lessons along with language instruction. There are many things that set apart this kindergarten program from others. Six hours of daily programming allows teachers to create a rich experience filled with language arts, math, science, gardening, cooking, music, and movement. The program allows you to drop off your kid at 8:30 am and pick them up by 3:15 pm with before and after school care available to those who need it; instruction takes place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Children are served healthy, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are prepared on site and given at snack time and lunch. The food is so good that my child begged me to get a recipe from the school chef for a "lentil dish that is better than candy." The school's acre of gardens and play space allows the children to learn and play while being surrounded by beautiful nature. Kindergarteners spend at least an hour outside each day. Additionally, the school has three teacher specialists who work with the students weekly in the areas of gardening/cooking, music, and movement. The incredible food program coupled with the gardening lessons exposed my child to lots of new food that she was resistant to try before. My daughter particularly enjoys the kale and peas she gets to eat straight from the school garden. This past year the class got to go on five field trips to visit the Davis food co-op, a farm in West Sac, and attend three events at the Mondavi center. (This does not include many smaller trips to the playgrounds and parks near the school.) The Peregrine school also arranges for performances around Chinese New Year and other holidays on the school site. Towards the end of the school year, as part of their science unit, the class got to watch caterpillars hatch out of eggs and transform into butterflies. Children also witnessed the entire lifecycle of silkworms ending with moths laying eggs. I feel lucky to have this kindergarten program available in our town and I wanted to share our experience in case this may be a good fit for other families in this group. The Peregrine school offers instruction at all elementary grade levels through sixth grade in case you have an older child and you are interested in their program.

I cannot say enough good things about Millennium CDC in Dixon. Our son is in Butterflies and he is…read morethriving and doing so well. The teachers are the sweetest, they really care about the kids and what they do and they have a great program with lots of outside play time and educational curriculum as well as fun activities. The center and the program are definitely a preschool and not just a daycare. Vicki and the rest of the staff are all so caring, loving and professional. They truly love what they do and treat everyone with respect. They have handled staffing challenges as well as they can (and anyone can in this weird environment) and I have no complaints about it. The facility is amazing, clean and has lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the kids. They do a lot of fun, special days (pajama day, Dr. Seuss week, etc) and have a great communication system for the parents. I would absolutely recommend Millennium for any age child and I have always been someone who scrutinizes and does my due diligence on a program before we decide to send out child there.

I would give MCDC more stars if I could. My husband and I were really nervous sending our two year…read moreold to his first school outside of the home and it was the best decision we could have made from him. It is such a safe, loving and educational environment. All of the teachers are so wonderful. They have made such a positive difference in our son's development. They really care and each child. Our son looks forward to going to school every single day because of how great the program is. I would highly recommend to any family.