What a wonderful preschool! Truly, any parent would be lucky to have their child attend Little…read moreOrchard. From this parent's perspective, Little Orchard focuses on a holistic approach to early growth and development, including interacting with nature and animals, free play as learning, encouraging independence, learning to follow directions, etc. The director Susan is very approachable and easy to talk to. She is passionate about her work and maintaining a safe, healthy, engaging learning environment for preschoolers to prepare for elementary school. If you're unsure, ask about taking a tour!

I'd love to share this little gem of a preschool with all my fellow parents and teachers alike…read more I've had the pleasure of working here as a substitute teacher for the past month. My experiences with Little Orchard Preschool has been nothing but the best. As a mother of two, I highly appreciate their learning style and use of High Scope a active learning curriculum. Their attentiveness towards their students and family's is one you'll never forget. Everyone is greeted with a warm smile each morning, providing a loving environment for learning. If your looking for a preschool here in the Loomis area, look no further, Little Orchard Preschool is the BEST!

We love every single thing about this magical place. We searched for a long time to find a…read morepreschool that was truly play-based and centered on a true understanding and respect for developmental levels. The second we stepped inside with our (then) 2 year old, we knew we had found the perfect place for preschool. From the wooden open-ended toys, to the beautiful outside play space, LCP has so many opportunities for play based learning all day. We love the community that comes with a parent participation preschool. But what truly makes this school amazing is the incredible teachers- who are so patient, positive, supportive and fun. My two children talk about them all daily and are so excited to see them each school day. LCP has created a love for school in my kiddos that is such a wonderful introduction to education. I can see how it is laying the foundation for a lifelong love of school and learning, and we can't recommend it highly enough.

I LOVE this school. Our toddler was able to connect with his teacher and the kids. He is was an…read moreonly child, so this was great socialization for him. He got to PLAY and learn at the same time. We as parents were also taught how to be with our kids so that they learn how to share and participate in art, science, and other amazing activities. He always came home singing songs and couldn't wait to go back next week. We are looking forward to the following year. Even with the COVID outbreaks, the school handled the safety of our children perfectly!

I am so pleased with this preschool!! Robyn and her staff are so wonderful and supportive! I highly…read morerecommend bringing your kids here if you are looking for the best preschool in the area! My kid learned so much goodness and is so well prepared for kindergarten! Robyn helped teach the essentials and then some....making the new school transition a breeze!

Love Robyn's and Butterflies!! Highly recommend! We are so happy our daughter is here and enjoying…read moreher days.

This is the best preschool ever! All of my nephews and five grandchildren have gone here. We love…read morethe country farm setting with the chickens and other animals plus they learn so much. When my grandson started kindergarten he was more than ready because of this preschool. The director and staff are the best!! Very loving and happy and kind. Even new students who cry and are scared at first suddenly feel great and happy very soon into the school year season. It's fun to watch the kids become more confident and start to make friends. I would highly recommend getting on the waitlist fast.

My grandson attended this pre-school and liked it until a new teacher started and then he came home…read moretraumatized numerous times... he no longer attends this school but after 3 months he is still talking about this negative experience with this teacher.. if your child is neurodivergent this is not the school for you child. He is 3 years old.

I absolutely love this school. In my opinion, it is the best school in the area, my child is…read morelearning so much! It is small and in a country setting, there is lots of land to run, play climb and get dirty, and has lots of natural play, climbing areas with a plethora of materials to explore. The teachers are exceptionally qualified, and in tune with each individual child and their developmental needs. They are a true Montessori school. Every time I pick up my son he has learned so many new things. He is talking more, is happy, asks to come back, and is becoming a more independent, self sufficient, confident, well rounded child. Before attending this school we attended two other preschools (one was a co-op, and the other was a day care/ preschool). Neither of those programs were remotely as high of caliber as The Children's House. This school has really become a blessing for us as it provides an incredible amount of enrichment and exploration with individual attention and higher standards for our child. My only regret is not starting with children's house sooner!

The psychological damage this school has done to my daughter has carried into her adulthood. If I…read morecould give them negative stars, I would. DM me if you want details. Avoid at all costs.

Unless you'd like to pay an additional educational bill to Sylvan Learning to bring your child up…read moreto standards, skip Sierra Christian Academy.

This school is pure magic!! The owner is a total gem and all the teachers were fantastic while my…read morekids were here. My kids absolutely loved it and always had so much fun. This school is quite literally the only place/people who have taken care of my kids besides myself and my husband. We are picky about where they go and who watches them and this school exceeded all our expectations. I can't say enough good things about this school - highly, highly recommend.

I have sent all three of my kids to Pacific Oaks and it is the most wonderful preschool! My kids…read moreare so happy and I know every day they go that they are in such loving, patient, kind and caring hands! They have the opportunity to grow, get messy, make friends, be super creative and do countless unique projects in a play based environment where they are learning to get a long with other children! The teachers are absolute gems who my kids adore and the social emotional skills they learn caring far beyond the years at the preschool. I am so glad we have this special school in our neighborhood!

There is something really special about this school. My son attended preschool here and I still…read moreenroll him in the summer camp program. My daughter currently attends daycare full-time here as well. The Director, teachers and staff truly care about the development and safety for the kids. They teach them academics while having a lot of fun. As a working mom, I never have to worry about my kids. I know they are in great hands and the best part is they don't want to leave! They love this school, which relieves a lot of stress for us parents. It feels great knowing our kids thrive here!

Contacted the school to set up a tour and was provided a link via email to do so. I scheduled a…read moretour and the next day received a phone call to schedule a tour. I explained I already had one scheduled and received a confirmation email. The director said "okay see you then" and hung up. I ended up needing to cancel the tour and replied via email that I needed to cancel (as the email instructed) and stated I would contact the school when I needed to reschedule. I've received phone calls almost everyday for the last 2 weeks asking to reschedule and every time I've answered I've explained and made it explicitly clear that I would call to reschedule and they did not need to call me so frequently. I've started letting their phone calls go to voicemail.

We are so incredibly grateful to have found Turkey Creek Montessori school--it's truly been the…read morebest experience for our family. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, supported, and confident that our son was in the right place. Ms. Amanda and Ms. Emma have created a nurturing, thoughtful, and engaging environment where each child is supported as an individual. Our son absolutely adores them and genuinely loves going to school every day. Ms. Amanda's depth of experience is truly remarkable--22 years in education, a BA in Child Development, an MA in Education, a Montessori credential for ages 3-6, and she's even a certified Positive Discipline coach. Her knowledge, paired with her warmth and intentionality, is reflected in everything she does. She meets each child where they are and helps them grow. We couldn't ask for a better start to our son's education. We only wish we could stay here forever! My husband and I highly recommend Turkey Creek Montessori.

As an educator, I was quite particular about where to send my kids to preschool and Turkey Creek…read morewas the third preschool my older son attended. The first was more of a daycare than anything else and the second one had questionable approaches to managing the behavior of little ones. The third time is a charm because we've loved our time at Turkey Creek Montessori! When our second son was ready for preschool, we went straight back to that teal door. Both boys grew so much academically and emotionally under Ms. Amanda's guidance. I love that she supported them in their interests and in the way they like to learn. There is so much research and thought that is put into everything the kids do. This isn't a daycare, it's a quality educational program. We're going to miss this wonderful school as our little guy moves on to the same "big kid school" his older brother attends.

As a parent, there is nothing more important than knowing your child is safe, loved, and genuinely…read morecared for. I can honestly say this school has exceeded every expectation I had. From the moment you walk through the front doors each morning, you're greeted with smiling faces and a warm "good morning." They know every child by name and make each family feel welcome. It's such a wonderful way to start the day and immediately gives you peace of mind. The teachers are truly incredible. They are patient, loving, attentive, and take the time to get to know each child as an individual. I've never felt like my son is just another student in a classroom. They celebrate his personality, encourage his growth, and genuinely care about his happiness and development. I also really appreciate their student to teacher ratio. There are more teachers in the classrooms than I've seen at many other childcare centers, which means the children receive so much individual attention and gives me peace of mind. My son started in the First Steps classroom and has now moved into the Young Toddlers classroom, so we've had the opportunity to experience three different classrooms and many different teachers. One thing that has remained consistent throughout every transition is the genuine love and care the staff has for the children. Even teachers he no longer has still stop to say hello, give him high fives, and ask how he's doing. Seeing that they continue to care about him long after he's left their classroom speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. It never feels like they're simply doing a job, they truly build relationships with the children and their families. One of my favorite things about the school is how much they do to keep learning fun and engaging. As a STEM school, they incorporate hands on learning while also offering so many exciting activities throughout the year. My son looks forward to Music Mondays with Matt, art days, water play days, pizza Fridays, and the creative themes they change throughout the week. Over the summer they had a train come to the school and the kids got to ride on it, my son loved that! They even had an outdoor Robo Dance Party that came to the school. They are always thinking of the next fun thing they can bring to the school and it's truly amazing! They even have Soccer Shots as an added option for kiddos. They also host so many family events and holiday celebrations, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents Day, Aunt & Uncle Day, and more. They truly make families feel like they're part of the school community. Safety has always been a top priority for me, and this school takes it seriously. The secure entry with double doors and coded access, along with locked and alarmed outdoor gates, gives me confidence every day that my son is in a safe environment. The playground is always clean, well-maintained, and a place where the kids can play safely. The communication is another huge reason we love this school. Through their app, I receive updates throughout the day with photos, what my son has eaten, diaper changes, water refills, nap times, and more. It makes such a difference knowing exactly how his day is going while I'm at work. I am so grateful that my son gets to grow up surrounded by teachers and staff who love him so well. If you're looking for a school where your child will have lots of fun, learn new curriculum each day, be safe, encouraged, celebrated, and genuinely loved, I cannot recommend this school enough. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this amazing community!!!

My daughter has been at this school for the 3.5 years now and we absolutely love it! It exceeded…read moreour expectations with an amazing curriculum full of fun learning activities, wonderful admin staff greeting you at the door and helping each parent along when needed. The teachers are all truly amazing they really pay attention to each kids needs and just so engaged and loving. It truly has been a community for us with so many events for kids and parents throughout the year. The facility is very safe, clean, and organized. I absolutely love the app to use for all the reminders and pictures of what's going on and what she ate or if she napped. The communication is very open and ongoing of what's going on. The owners Millie and Ash are very present at the events hanging out with the kids you can feel the love and commitment they have for the school and the kiddos. I recommend Goddard to friends and family I can't thank their team enough for how much they have taught my daughter to be confident and grow along with learning social skills for making friends. She is so happy to go each day to see her teachers and classmates and comes back with so many stories about fun activities she learned from!