Parking here is an absolute nightmare. The passenger loading zone is only for older kids but…read moreparents with small children are expected to find parking elsewhere (often times deep into neighborhoods or far down Anderson) and walk in. So you have two options, show up very early to find a decent spot and stand around for doors to open or risk being late.

The only thing I agree with the previous Yelper on is the chaos regarding traffic and parking…read morearound the school during pick up and drop off times (which I have seen to be a common problem around most schools). So it does get quite frustrating in the morning when people are double parking or parking where they are not supposed to. The easiest way, and what I usually do, to avoid this is to get to the school earlier if you can. One of the reasons this school has more traffic congestion is that the students who go to Cesar Chavez Elementary live throughout Davis. This means that unlike most other schools in town, most students do not walk or ride their bikes to school. In terms of the school itself, the Spanish immersion program and teachers are great! Whether the parents speak Spanish or not is not an issue, it is the children who benefit from the program and the teachers are very supportive. The school has a library, computer lab, science labs for the 4-6th graders, and the usual district music programs for the 4-6th graders (strings and band). I believe they even started a choir that meets in the mornings. My oldest is in sixth grade here and she loves it. She can now speak, read and write ver well in Spanish! However I have had friends who decided that Chavez was not a good fit for their child after a year or two.

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.

Both of my children have been at the Davis Waldorf School since kindergarten. Initially we were not…read morequite sure what we were signing up for, but we knew that older children that had attended the school could speak to adults in a coherent and mature manner, making eye contact and speaking with clarity and confidence. Each time we met a Waldorf teen, we were impressed with their intellect and demeanor. So, we thought we'd give it a try. Now that our children are in the upper grades, and I can look back on this journey, I can't say enough about this school. We heard grandparents worry that the children wouldn't learn to read or spell. Yet, as it turned out, both boys are avid readers and devour books because they learned to read in a supporting and nurturing fashion, the way Waldorf teachers bring all their lessons. And of course, because they read so much, their spelling is incredible and effortless. Math, science, Spanish, music, cultural studies, art, etc are all presented in a way to ensure each child can learn the material and excel. The children have the opportunity to learn with hands on projects, field trips and by engaging together and collaborating. At Waldorf, learning goes well beyond worksheets and rote memorization. The teachers have all been so amazing, not just for the children, but also in the they way they engage the parents. I am writing this now because last night I had one of those wonderful parenting moments where I got to see my 7th grader glow with pride as he figured out what he needed to do for his Rube Goldberg physics project. As I see both children grow, I am endless grateful for our wonderful school.

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.

Excellent preschool - we enrolled both of our children here, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision. We recently completed our family's journey at Guidepost after about five years there, and we can confidently say it was one of the best investments we made in their education. From the caring guides and dedicated staff to the engaging, nurturing, and enriching environment. The guides do an exceptional job of fostering independence, curiosity, and confidence while instilling the values of grace and courtesy. We truly enjoyed partnering with our children's guides over the years, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and support they provided.

My two boys began attending this school in Sept 2023 and it has been a tremendous place of…read morecommunity, support and kindness from how the staff have cared for my kids to how they helped shape them into independent learners :) We experienced Toddler room, CH4 and CH5 throughout our 3yrs here. Thanks Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Kate, Ms. Brittany, Ms. Eva and Ms. Lekha especially, for all of the love you showed to our family and to the school community overall!

Yard Duty 10/10! I'm constantly on my kid about leaving his gear at Football Lax Baseball etc, AND…read moreguess what...DAD left his glove and turf shoes at Oak Meadow post practice! I didn't realize until a week later, then ski week took place! The incredible Yard Duty Staff kept my glove and shoes for weeks in a safe spot for me! Could not be more grateful! I know it's silly but this is a great glove! THANKS OM STAFF! PS front office staff ALSO AWESOME!

I love Oak Meadow. I noticed someone else mentioned something about this school not being inclusive…read morewhen it comes to households.....that is absolutely false. I am a single mother and have never been made to feel "less than" I never worry about my child when I drop him off at school. The teachers are wonderful and very committed to helping us raise intelligent, compassionate human beings. I could have him in a private school if I wanted to do that but I'm very doubtful that he would get a better education. My advice is...... Put your children in public school and support the teachers and staff who care and educate them.

I have 2 kids that go to Loma Vista. We have been here since TK. The dual language immersion…read moreprogram is impressive. Both of my students have done well learning a new language and culture. The PTA is active and works with the administrators to provide a well rounded fun experience for the students. There are lots of family events to embrace the community. Every teacher we have had has been kind and caring and teaches to the child as an individual.

Kinder parent here! So lucky to have a school like Loma Vista where kids and families from all…read morebackgrounds and cultures are included. The dual immersion Spanish program is close to incredible! Giving my kids the gift of a second language while understanding and experience other culture is invaluable.

It's unconscionable that a children's school would use a rodenticide on California ground squirrels…read moreduring the season when their babies are being nursed. Walking on to the field with my dog and finding 4 - 6 week old babies running up to me, emaciated, crow attacks, and dehydration because the parent is dead!!! This is cruel!

This is for the Spanish/English immersion program. I had my worries and doubts about this program,…read morebut finally my child is actually communicating in Spanish! It took a lot of effort outside the classroom with an hour a day of Spanish focused practice and more relaxed activities like singing and playing board games in Spanish, but it has worked after 1.5 years! I couldn't be more impressed with the teachers' genuine concern for the students. Also, she is above the grade level for reading in English as well, so I can see it is nicely balanced.

I used to have my child attend this school for 8th grade and it pains me to say that his experience…read morehere was just horrible. There's a lot of things that this school can improve on, specifically for the older kids. The teaching left my son way behind academically during freshman year. The education here is not well and the school is poor, with fundraisers popping up often. The faculty is negligent as well. I've heard that the junior high teachers make students stand outside and wait outside for long periods of time as well. The school mostly does fun things for the younger students, completely ruining the fun for the older kids. This school claims it's inclusive, but my son's comments say otherwise. I would not send my kids here at all, poor teaching and clearly does not care for the older children.

My daughter was in TK this year with Mrs. Riegos and we loved her first year at St. Philomene. She…read morehas learned so much academically and is thriving thanks to the care of Mrs. Riegos and the other staff. The principal Mrs. Bray is approachable and I love that everyone at the school knows my daughter and takes their part in her education. I love the TK-8 environment and that the older students help take care of the littles. The older students are very respectful and the academics are exceptional. We are looking forward to our daughter thriving, learning Spanish and having a faith filled education during her K-8 years.

We initially chose EBI for its Spanish immersion program and were soon delighted to discover it's…read morealso an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. While raising bilingual children is important to us, the IB curriculum has become the most enriching part of our experience. Its inquiry-driven approach inspires curiosity, deep thinking, and a genuine love of learning that keeps our children engaged. Our top priority was to find a school where our kids would enjoy learning, ask big questions, and develop a global perspective--and EBI has exceeded our expectations. The teaching at EBI is high quality. The educators are thoughtful, skilled, and dedicated to helping each child succeed. They create a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic and social-emotional growth. Group work and collaboration are central to the school's approach, helping students build important interpersonal and problem-solving skills. EBI has been a great fit for our child with a learning difference, and also the one that doesn't have a learning difference because of their commitment to differentiated learning, which supports all learners! The inquiry-based model allows them to engage with the material without relying on memorization or worksheets. We appreciate the strong Learning Differences and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) support team as well! The EBI community--teachers and parents alike--have been fabulous!

I absolutely adore EBI. My daughter started last year in kindergarten and spoke zero Spanish. I…read morewatched her this morning give a full report, in Spanish, from the beautiful book that she had made in her first grade class. She is absolutely thriving! She is greeted each day with smiles from her peers, the staff and her incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, Maestra Rosy. She has even requested to be enrolled in the aftercare program a couple days a week to stay even longer at school! I think that really says something. EBI is more than just a Spanish Immersion school. It's a beautiful community full of incredibly interesting parents and staff from diverse backgrounds who have all converged for the purpose of raising "Global Citizens." The IB education looks at how we are all connected and teaches our children to be critical thinkers. I feel blessed to be a part of this community and would highly recommend them to perspective families. My only regret is that we didn't enroll her starting in PK!

My son has been attending St. Peter Elementary School for the past couple of years, and I truly…read morecannot overstate the positive impact it has had on our child and our entire family. The school has helped our son grow not only academically, but also as a person, bringing a sense of light and joy into his life that carries over into our home every day. St. Peter provides an excellent balance between strong academic standards and the development of character and values. The foundation of faith is thoughtfully integrated, helping students build a moral compass rooted in kindness, respect, and compassion. Even for families who may not be particularly religious, the emphasis on values and personal growth is incredibly meaningful. The school nurtures children to become happy, loving, and thoughtful individuals who understand what truly matters. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the St. Peter community. It has truly been a blessing for our family, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Long story short, DO NOT bring your kids to the tour if you want to be offered enrollment. I'm…read morewriting this to inform and share my experience I had with St. Peter's administrative staff. I am not a parent at St. Peter's just tried to enroll my kids because our school shut down. I scheduled a tour for a Friday with Terrie Hinders and I brought my two kids with me so they could see the school also. They were very excited to meet new staff and see potential classrooms. As we were touring their future classrooms the girls were checking out all the fun stuff that the classes had to offer including touching items in the classrooms that would be available to them next year. We then scheduled to come back and take the assessment test on Monday. Terrie also informed me that the assessment test is not a make it or break it. There's two different classes for elementary school and they split the classes by gender and intelligence. Staff will also move your child halfway through the school year if they feel they aren't excelling in the class they started in. We came back Monday went through with the assessment test and she said we would know the results tomorrow. Tomorrow came and no call or email. Throughout the week I called and emailed with no answer about the test. It took over a week to get voicemail back informing us that we were not going to be offered enrollment . So of course I want to know why so I called and actually got to talk to her finally after a week. The reason my kids didn't get accepted is because when I went on the tour with them on Friday they touched stuff in the classrooms that wasn't theirs. Items available to students if they were in said classroom. So technically playing with toys in future classrooms they were viewing/touring. They're 5 and 7. She also mentioned touching something on the teachers desk that wasn't theirs while the teacher was in her classroom talking to girls at her desk. So if that wasn't enough, if they decided that Friday why would you waste our time and string us along including coming back on Monday to take an assessment test and waiting over a week for results when you already made a decision. Then telling me if I didn't bring them to the tour this would probably be a different outcome. So just a warning to all future parents of St. Peter's if you're going in to tour the school don't bring your kids. The minute that you walk through the doors they're judging you so tread lightly.