My wife and I are thrilled with the care and overall development our two children received during…read moretheir three years at Building Blocks. We were especially impressed with our son's readiness for pre-kindergarten as he entered this next level of education. He is currently in the top 3% of his class, which we strongly believe is a result of the strong educational foundation and overall development he gained at Building Blocks. After being tested to assess his academic levels, he showed a high level of acumen in vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. In addition to his academic growth, we have also noticed significant development in his social and emotional skills, particularly in how he interacts with other students in his class. We are extremely grateful to have had Building Blocks play such an important role in our children's early years, and we feel very fortunate to have been part of such a supportive and nurturing environment. Sincerely, Kenny & Rea McDaniel

Building Blocks Daycare has been incredible! As a nervous first time mom, it can be scary trusting…read moreanother individual with your baby. But Sandra and her staff have been so caring, helpful and communicative in my daughter's care. At the end of the day when I pick her up she is always happy! I love seeing her report card for the day detailing her eating and sleeping habits (it's such a bonus that she sleeps so well there!). Her prices for care are very reasonable and I also just prefer supporting a small business over those huge daycare centers. Although it's a daycare, Sandra operates just like a preschool with great crafts, lessons and social emotional learning that makes all the kids so engaged. Simply said, we're big fans!

GODSEND! We toured other facilities before choosing First Steps. As soon as we walked in, my…read morepartner and I felt a sense of ease and safety. Tia Iara's home is extremely clean; the children's areas are large, bright, clean, and organized. Tia Iara has a lovely and safe backyard playground for the kids, meals are fresh and healthy, and the entire home is safely monitored with cameras. Not only is it obvious that Tia Iara LOVES ALL the kids, but Miss Sara and Miss Karina also love them just as much. The greatest value of all is PEACE OF MIND, and that is exactly what First Steps Daycare provides. My family is forever grateful.

Could not recommend Iara and First Steps Daycare more! Our son has been attending for almost a…read moreyear now and he loves it! As working parents it is such a weight lifted off our shoulders to know our little one is so well taken care of while also learning and growing so much. We love getting photos throughout the day, it definitely makes being away from him easier to get to see all the fun he is having. From the first day our family met Iara she has put us at ease and our son immediately took to her, even wanting her to hold him during our tour. Now almost a year later, our son gets so excited to go to daycare and Iara has been a dream to work with. So thankful to have found them!

This is an absolutely magical place. The setting is perfect for early education. There are times…read moreduring the day that are very structured, and other times that are child guided in terms of interest. Parents/guardians participate one day a week in the classroom, and learn valuable lessons about child development. The classroom becomes a community. The teacher is amazing. The school offers monthly field trips and special events through out the year that are full of wonder (pancake and pajama day, Lunar New Year parade, Leprechaun hunt, spring celebration, and even a dinosaur day where students dig for bones in the tan bark!). I have loved every moment at Edward Kelley!!

Brighton School was built in the early 1850's in the community of Brighton, which is now known as…read moreEast Sacramento near California State University . The school officially became a member of the Sacramento School District in 1858. Originally the school had a single classroom & a small library. But as time went on and the need for a larger school , new classrooms were eventually added. After two fires that almost destroyed the school (1874/1878) the school was moved it current location in 1924. The name Change from Brighton School to Edward Kelley School was in honor of the person who had donated the land on which the school stands. The school is still in use today as an parent participation preschool and is the oldest operating school in Sacramento County. Historic Plaque can be found at Bradshaw Road/ Lincoln Village Drive. "Ding! Ding! Ding! " time to go to school ! Thanks for reading!

My son has been going to first steps for a year now, since the age of 2 months. The place is safe…read moreand it's inside a safe secured depot park. The open door policy makes it comfortable for me, I can check on my child at any time without calling ahead. Their lunch menu for kids is wonderful, they offer variety of wonderful foods that children love. My child eats better in school then at home. My son gets to play outside everyday. All the staff are very nice, and if you have any questions they are quick to answer.

This is hands down The Best day care setting for my daughter. She has been going here for a year…read morenow since she was 7 months old and she loves it so much she doesn't want to leave at the end of the day and can't wait to go the next day. The food is all prepared by the wonderful restaurant next door (Plates) and it's good food. The activities they do with the kids and the love and care from the teachers are incredible. People comment regularly at how many skills my 19 month old has like social skills, using please and thank you, ability to eat independently with utensils, love of books and music. It's been a very positive experience for her which gives this mama great peace of mind.

After months of searching, my wife and I finally found an exceptional daycare. Thank you Ms.Elza…read morefor always making sure our kiddo is safe, loved, well fed, and clean! Thank you for all the fun arts and crafts you have the children bring home. We appreciate you and highly recommend you to any parents that want their kid to have such a wonderful experience in daycare.

My child was in a small in-home daycare which closed prior to attending Little Heartbeats with Mrs…read more Elza. It was very nice to have a safe, clean, and convenient daycare close to home, and she was much more affordable than most other daycares. My child has now moved onto preschool, but she thrived with Mrs. Elza and the other children. She was well-fed, cared for, safe, and clearly got lots of play and quality stimulation. We could trust Elza, and that is so important when leaving your child with someone else for the day.

We have attended CMP Capitol for 3 years and have been so impressed with the school. The teachers…read moreare smart and friendly. The staff is helpful and professional. If I have a concern it is addressed and handled well. We love how emotionally informed everyone is. I highly recommend this school!

An administrator at the Capitol Campus forced my daughter to sit on a stool in her office for…read morehours. Ms. O said she forgot my daughter was in there. Forgot. My child. She left her and went outside. She left one voicemail message for me stating that my daughter was in trouble and I needed to call the office. No other attempts to reach me were made, even though I have 5 different emergency contacts available and the school readily called them all if one of my children was ill. I showed up to the school for an event and saw my daughter sitting, on display, in the administrator's office. She was alone and I had no idea she was in there and almost walked past. She immediately burst into tears BECAUSE SHE NEEDED TO GO TO THE BATHROOM BUT WAS TOLD NOT TO MOVE. Ms. O was told to apologize the next day but "forgot". I'm not even kidding. She finally did apologize (guess what- my daughter hadn't even done what they accused her off, which really doesn't matter because even if she did this was child abuse). CMP's response was to promote Ms. O to Principal of her own campus. I would never trust this administration. They can keep deleting my reviews all they want but I will keep returning. Parents deserve to know.

We absolutely LOVE Acorn to Oak. Our daughter (4.5) and son (8 months) both attend, and after…read morenearly four years--across both campuses and multiple classrooms--we can confidently say it's been an incredible experience for our family. As two working parents, it was so important for us to find a place that is safe, reliable, and truly nurturing. At A2O, we have complete trust in the teachers and administration. They are caring, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child. But what makes this place so special is how much FUN the kids have while they learn. They're painting, singing, dancing, playing outside, splashing around on water days, and yes--even playing in the rain. It's joyful, hands-on, and exactly what early childhood should be. Our kids come home happy, engaged, and excited to go back. The community is also incredible--warm, supportive, and full of families who really care. That sense of connection makes a huge difference. We recommend Acorn to Oak wholeheartedly and have referred many friends and family members--everyone has had the same amazing experience. We truly can't imagine sending our kids anywhere else.

I cannot say enough good things about this daycare. My daughter attended from 1 years old to 4…read moreyears old and is leaving this Fall to TK. We loved every teacher and the admin staff is very communicative. The teachers lead/teach with kindness and understanding and our daughter truly loved coming to school. The campus is very well kept and clean and there are many community events to meet other parents and grow a community. I always felt like our daughter was well taken care of and safe, which is the most important thing you want in a daycare. She also came out of this skill with emotional learning, reading, and math skills that I think will help her going into TK. It is probably one of the more expensive daycares we saw in the area but absolutely worth it for the quality in teachers and space.