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!

I don't think I can say enough great things about this school!…read moreBoth of my kids have gone here and the staff is the best I've encountered anywhere. They truly care about every kid and get to know you and your family. They appreciate each child's gifts and let him/her shine. They also focus on making the day play based, while fostering growth in other aspects - social, emotional, physiological, etc. It's also amazing how the pre-K class has more "lessons" snuck into the curriculum, considering it really is all centered around playing. My kids (and my husband and I!) have made life long friends thanks to the community that UCNS nurtures.

Seriously could not be happier with UCNS. The teachers are phenomenal, kind, communicative, and…read morecompassionate. One of the amazing things about UCNS is the hygiene! They have such great hygiene policies that my two sons were so rarely sick from school it was incredible! Best choice we made for preschool!

My family loves Merryhill Preschool in Davis! We started our child in the infant nursery when he…read morewas 4 months and we've been very happy with the experience. Ms. Diana is an excellent communicator and has been especially helpful in making us feel comfortable leaving our son in the infant room. As first-time parents, we've really appreciated her guidance and thoughtful suggestions to help him adjust.

We love Merryhill! My son is turning two soon and has been at Merryhill since he was about 5 months…read moreold. I had a lot of anxiety as a new mom when he first started but the teachers were so wonderful and he loves school! Ms. Li is absolutely wonderful. She has been "with us" since he started and we are eternally grateful for her calm and helpful presence. She truly cares about the kids and it is apparent she loves her job. The activities and arts and crafts seem to be the perfect blend of fun and learning. The school itself is clean, organized, and welcoming, and the the principal, Ms. Alexis is very communicative. Highly recommend!

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.

Was charged assessment fee and then told there was no room in the class. Was told there was room in…read moreanother class I was interested in. Was told admissions/administration would call me back within day or two to answer my questions. Several days later and still haven't heard back from school. It's deceptive to charge assessment fee when admissions knows there isn't room available. Bad business practice not to return calls as promised.

Talked to Kelly by email many times. I was available 3 out of the 5 days they operate, in order to…read morehave a tour. Wanted to tour the campus to see if the school is right for my kids. Kelly could not set that up. But asked me for a multi-year commitment before I even had a chance to see if the school might be a good fit. It wasn't the only problem, but the the strangest. In my mind that sums everything up. A school with a sense of importance above the children and families they serve. It is not unusual for a school such as this to have this attitude. It is simple disappointing. Remember, if the person set up to interact with you when making an enrollment decision is unhelpful and inexperienced, think what the kids will get. Enrollment for the first time should be the honeymoon period.

I highly recommend this place. Although pricey, it is worth every penny. Those 1 and 2-star reviews…read morebelow are not consistent with the care my child has received in the last 5 months. They staff is all professional, knowledgeable, and attentive too all of the infants' needs. I've spent many lunches there visiting my little one and they do a fantastic job. There are no crock pots used to heat baby bottles. They use official bottle warmers. They are very systematic and have a lot of policies in place to ensure that children are attended to and are provided the best care. They have fun seasonal events and fundraisers. Their payment system is online and they utilize the tadpoles app which provides me instant updates and pictures of my child throughout the day. It's fun to see the activities they do with them. We even get art projects that my 6-month old has done. It's a pure joy to take my child there and my wife and I have every intention of keeping her enrolled there as long as possible.

It's hard for me to rate this place because there are so many factors. I give it two starts for…read morethese reasons: 1. Staff turnover. In the seven months that my child has been in the toddler room, two teachers moved to a different room, one teacher quit, another retired, they hired one who they allowed to move out of the toddler room into another room, and they hired another. Not to mention that there are so many RANDOM resource teachers that your child doesn't have the opportunity to form any sort of relationship with an adult. These caregivers need to be more permanent because it cause anxiety in these children. Daycare needs to be a safe, stable environment....this isn't happening in the toddler room. 2. Biting. This makes sense considering the aforementioned problem. There is a little boy who I've witnessed bite twice and know that he has bitten more than three times now who is STILL there. How are parents supposed to feel about leaving their children in a room where there is a child who is biting. There have to be consequences.... 3. Accounting. The accounting system is awful because only one person knows how to access the information....give me a break. That is not how admin should be ran. One person shouldn't have to handle everything like that, especially when she is not the director. 4. Crappy Nutrition: fish sticks, hash browns, canned fruit, cream cheese....among other abhorrent thoughts for food. Not a single child in the world deserves to be fed crap. For the amount of money that this place rakes in from us parents, they could have the decency to feed our children fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. 5. No curriculum. Okay they are one-two years old, but don't cite a program if you aren't actually doing it. 6. So MUCH CRYING: If this was a high quality daycare as it claims to be, these children wouldn't be crying all day (not just the toddler room). I watched a little boy bang his head against the door, screaming and it took over ten minutes for a teacher to respond. The Pros: 1. The staff that are there consistently are wonderful, but they cannot sail the ship alone. 2. Proximity to everything. IT is in a decent location. 3. The older children seem to have a great time, but the youngest of the kids are not having a stellar experience. 4. Decent hours. In all, I don't feel that my child is taking anything away from this place. If I could switch, I would, but unfortunately I do not have the time (at this moment) to look for another place. Daycare is very expensive in Davis and sadly, much of it is in East or South Davis, which for many parents is very out of the way.

This was our first time here today. My daughter, who is autistic and has sensory sensitivities, had…read morea meltdown triggered by the ticket/check-in process when we first entered. The other mothers were incredibly understanding and supportive, which meant so much to me. The staff was also very kind and helpful with my other daughter who was excited to explore. After some time, my daughter began to feel comfortable and settle in. We will definitely be back. Places that show this level of patience and understanding truly mean a lot to families like ours.

I recently held a group event at Sunshine Sensory Gym on Saturday, and it was such a great…read moreexperience for the tweens I brought. It's an amazing place to play, and even their private events are very affordable. The older tweens had a blast jumping, climbing, and running around the space. I highly recommend this resource for all kids--not just those with special needs. It would be a fantastic and budget-friendly option for a younger child's birthday party as well. They offer tables upstairs where you can set up cake and food, which makes hosting even easier. One thing to keep in mind is that the gym is designed for a smaller group, so their limit is around 10 kids or fewer. But overall, it's a wonderful place to let kids have fun, explore, and get their energy out!

This review is for the adult classes, and for anyone like me that has anxiety about coming and…read moreneeds to know exactly what to expect. I did my first class last night. I have no gymnastics experience whatsoever. I wore jogger style pants (the ones that get tight at the ankles), a tight tank top, and a polyester shirt. My outfit worked well for what we were doing because it was breathable but also tight enough to where it wasn't flying in my face when I went up side down. You can also wear shorts and any regular t shirt. Just wear something comfortable Barefeet on the floor and also a mask required at this point. Months back I bought an UnderArmour face mask that is perfect for working out in, and it was perfect for this. Also, being a water bottle! Parking is fine (at least at night), there is a parking lot in front of the gym with plenty of spaces. And if it were to fill up there is a neighborhood(on Albany Ave at Donovan Ct) that you could park in and just walk through a little walkway that leads directly to their front door. I walked in and met coach Shawn and one of the other participants. My classmate showed me where to put my belongings (there's benches that are visible from the floor of the gym). As a class we did some conditioning to warm up - that night it was push ups, planks, toe raises, some jumping. It was very doable; my classmates told me that in past classes, conditioning is more challenging (something to expect). Then we did basic stretches. After that, the coach tells the class where we are for the day (floor, bars, beam). This night we were on bars. The coach demonstrated the different stations and then we rotated between them as a class (one person on each bar doing something different). My classmates were amazing; they helped me and encouraged me. After a while on the bars it became open gym where you can practice anything. I just jumped around a lot and also practiced falling backwards into a mat. So thankful that Davis Diamonds has an adult class! If you're thinking about trying it but a little anxious, I say give it a chance! There is a range of skill levels among the adults and no judgement; just a lot of fun. ‍

This review is for open gym only. I have a 10 yr old who…read morelikes free style gymnastics aka PARKAUR Pro- new place, airy, clean and like the setup as it feels very roomy Cost-$10 cost for 12:15 to 1:45 I think are only day could be wrong reasonable priced Snacks- limited but reasonably priced like water, juice boxes, chez it's, cheese sticks more healthy type Staff- nice and pretty friendly and extra shot out to Andrew who hung out with boys Birthday party setup- didn't use Location- right off freeway