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!

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!!!

Please read if you're a parent considering this school!!…read more Today my newly diagnosed Level 1 autistic son was kicked out of The Goddard School in Roseville, and I'm honestly still trying to process it. I am heartbroken, angry, and deeply disappointed. My son is extremely high functioning. We have worked incredibly hard to support him -- I drive two hours twice a week to get him to occupational therapy, he will be receiving ABA support, and we've put countless hours into helping him thrive. Because of that work, he doesn't even qualify for speech therapy. He is a bright, loving, energetic three-year-old who deserves patience and understanding like any other child. Instead, we were essentially told he could not stay unless we provided a full-time one-on-one aide ourselves -- something that would mean paying tuition while also paying privately for someone to supervise him all day. As a parent, there is nothing more painful than watching your child start forming friendships and getting comfortable somewhere, only to be pushed out because he needs a little extra support. If a school is not equipped or willing to support neurodivergent children, families deserve honesty about that from the beginning. It would save parents and children a tremendous amount of heartbreak. Right now my momma heart is just broken. My son deserves a community that sees his potential and supports him -- not one that shuts the door on him. If you're a parent of a neurodivergent or high energy child, walk the other way. Thank you for reading.

We have had all three of our children attend Goddard School at some point over the past 4 years…read more our experience has been wonderful. From the moment we enrolled our oldest child, we felt welcomed and supported by the caring teachers and staff. I really appreciate the communication from staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the engaging educational activities provided each day. Highly recommend!

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!

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.

I can't say enough good things about Cadence! We currently have two kids there -- a 4 YO who…read morestarted when he was 2 and a 2.5 YO who started when she was 15 months. When our oldest started there he had a bit of a hard time adjusting because he was coming from a nanny-share at home with one other younger child. The teachers were caring, patient and supportive, and after a few months he really blossomed and came out of his shell. They also helped us immensely with potty-training which was particularly challenging with our son (Thank you Susana!!). He has since made his way up through several different classrooms and will be starting TK in the fall. His current teacher Racquel is absolutely incredible. It's easy to see how passionate she is about child development and how much she genuinely loves and cares about each of her students. While we will miss her dearly, she is has done so much to prepare him for TK and beyond, and we couldn't be more grateful! Since our youngest started a little earlier, we got to meet a new room of toddler teachers who impressed us so much from day one (Kenzi, Izabelle & Yer). Our daughter wasn't quite walking yet, but they had her up and running within weeks. She often had a hard time with goodbyes in the morning, but the teachers always helped me feel at ease and I knew she would be in great hands. I feel like we were truly spoiled. Beyond out kids' individual classroom experiences, I think the school as a whole is run very well. I've been impressed with the environment and culture in general-- it feels very positive, nurturing and inclusive. Highly recommend!!

Amazing staff and teachers! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! Our family is looking…read moreforward to returning for baby #2!

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.

Sierra Preschool is a top notch preschool. In fact, it's the best in Auburn by far…read more I toured about 10 preschools in Auburn and Grass Valley, and there were only two preschools out of the ten-ish that we loved. Sierra Preschool was one of them. The other was in Grass Valley and had a waiting list, so it wasn't an option because we wanted our son enrolled in classes sooner than later. That was a blessing in disguise. GENERAL INFO: Sierra Preschool is a cooperative school, which means that parent participation is required and thus the monthly tuition is reduced substantially. I initially was looking for a preschool where I could drop off my son and go about my business of shopping, working out, cleaning the house, etc., but as it turns out, I LOVE that I am so involved in his daily activities and learning. I love the other parents at the preschool, and I love that I know the kids there as well. It is such a family environment! The teachers are top notch and really care about every student. LAYOUT: The school itself is in an old house, fenced yard, in a convenient location. They have a lot of toys for the kids to play with, indoor and outdoor. There's a separate room for circle time, and a general area for crafts and snacks. There is a kitchen for food storage/prep and a large counter and sink. The office is located upstairs. CLASSES: The toddler class is fantastic and fun. Right now it's Tuesdays from noon to 1:30p. There is an hour of playtime, then 15 minutes of circle time (reading books, games) and then 15 minutes of snack time. The parents rotate bringing healthy snacks each week. The 3-, 4-, and 5- year olds can take a Tu-Th class from 9am to 11:30a. It also has a specific schedule of playtime, circle time and snack time. The class is limited to 18 students. And there's a 4- and 5- yr old class on Mon-Wed-Fri which is geared towards getting the kids ready for kindergarten. That class is from 9am to 1pm. The class is limited to 18 students. They also have summer school classes. In 2011, it's a 6-week program from 9am to 1pm. PHILOSOPHY: The philosophy of Sierra Preschool is "When I play I learn." And all the crafts and stories and outside play are great for these developing minds. My son can't wait to go to class each time. He's socializing and making friends, and I feel it's readying him for elementary school. It is such a relief to have found Sierra Preschool! LOCATION: Sierra Preschool is conveniently located off of I-80. Sierra Preschool is on the corner of Channel Hill Lane and Luther Rd. You can also get there easily by CA-49 to Luther Rd as well. PARKING: They have their own parking lot which fits about 6-8 cars. The parking lot entrance is on the side street, Channel Hill Lane; you can't get to it directly from Luther Rd. So, turn onto Channel Hill Lane and then make a quick right into the parking lot. Overflow parking is available on the neighborhood streets. TOURS: I recommend visiting any preschool before enrolling your child. Take your time; watch and listen while you're there. Take notes. Ask questions. See how your child reacts to the surroundings and the other kids. Talk to the other parents if you can. (When I was looking at preschools, I accidentally met a few parents of Sierra Preschoolers at different venues -- Mighty Mites class, the local library, and while I was there at the school), and every single one raved about Sierra Preschool and how we would love it. Now I know why and I agree!) JUST DO IT!: And if you have any reservations about being a participating parent, don't! It's not that big of a deal, doesn't take up too much time, and you get to meet wonderful people from the community. Message me thru Yelp (upper right corner of my review) if you have any questions.

If you haven't been in to see Sierra Preschool for yourself, you & your child are missing out! We…read morewere new to the area 2 years ago & each time I asked somebody about preschools, I was referred to Sierra Preschool. My daughter is in her 2nd year there & absolutely LOVES it! She can't get enough of Teacher Ramey & Teacher Heather. We'll be sad to leave next year for Kindergarten. The environment is so great with all the parent participation, we all get to know eachother as parents & we get to know all the kids too. I love that we are making lifelong friends. Go check it out, Today!!

My son has been enrolled here for the past two and a half years and I couldn't ask for a better…read moreteam to care for him. Very loving and growth inspiring environment. Everyday, my son comes home happy to tell me what he learned. 10/10 stars!!

My son had a hard time with a previous preschool and they were not staffed to accommodate for him…read more Someone recommended Something Extra Preschool and we're so glad they did! My son only took two weeks to become accustomed to the schedule and teachers but immediately connected with two teachers, Ms Mary and Ms Kay. Even though he enrolled later than his classmates, his short time with the preschool was such a great experience.