My daughter, who is 9 now, went to Montessori Manor for 3 yrs. during COVID. Ms. Leslie Dillon, the…read moreDirector has run this school very effectively helping the kids and the community of El Dorado Hills. She is one of the greatest teachers I have experienced in my life knowing how well my daughter has progressed after she left the school. She has learnt to be independent while excelling at her studies at Lake Forest Elem. and thanks to Ms. Leslie and her awesome staff for everything. Now I have a 4 yrs. old son who is in his second year at the school enjoys every bit of his time and experience with the staff and his friends and has made tremendous progress just this past year. My wife and I have high regards and respect for what Ms Leslie and her staff has done for both our children. Hope you find this review helpful and do let us know if you have any questions.

Montessori Manor has been wonderful for our son in his first year of half-day preschool. He…read moreabsolutely loves all of his teachers and talks about them constantly. The Montessori program with its hands-on approach has been so good for him. His fine motor coordination skills have improved so much, and he's singing all the time now. The calm, prepared environment immediately put him at ease, and we've watched his confidence, focus, and independence grow every day. We especially appreciate Miss Leslie's leadership. As the director, she's created such an amazing program--her experience and passion shine through in how she trains the teachers and connects with every child. We're so happy he'll be returning next year for full-day. We're truly grateful for such a nurturing start to his education--highly recommend!

having my son at Kindercare has been an absolute dream! The staff are sweet, caring and attentive…read more I've never had a single issue that they haven't resolved quickly. I love how it's educational, they share pictures of your child daily, and you can tell that they love the kids. I couldn't be happier with the experience me and my son have had with them.

We are so grateful for our experience at KinderCare! We actually came back after previously leaving…read morewhen the center was under different leadership, and I can honestly say this place has done a complete 180. Ms. Melissa has done an incredible job as the director. The difference in the center is noticeable from the moment you walk in. It feels welcoming, organized, positive, and like the staff truly care about the kids and families. A huge thank you also to Ms. Jamie, who was our sons teacher. She has been so wonderful with him, and knowing he was with someone who genuinely cared about him made such a difference for us. We're leaving with such a positive experience and are incredibly thankful to Ms. Melissa, Ms. Jamie, and the entire KinderCare team for taking such great care of him. We will miss you all!

We moved to EDH last year and visited many potential preschools. Lil Scholars was the only…read morepre-school my daughter walked in and felt immediately at home. Kristin and her staff are definitely the type of teachers that are just made to be around kids. The environment is fun, and educational; a lot of hands-on activities, and my daughter absolutely loved attending here. I feel this school helped her prepare for kindergarten and introduced her to a great group of little friends.

Excellent preschool. I've had children here 4 years. My kids love it. Ms. Kristen and Ms. Jenny…read moreare the best teachers and very loving to the children. They do fun activities and personalize the experience for each child. Highly recommend.

Both of my children (boy and girl) attended El Dorado Hills Preschool and I cannot speak highly…read moreenough about the program and the teachers! My children developed their social skills, acclimated to structure and were academically prepared for kindergarten. I volunteered extensively in both of my children's kindergarten classrooms and was pleased to see that El Dorado Hills Preschool had them at an academic level (knowing letters, numbers and some basic sight words) that put them at the top of their classes. While this is wonderful, what makes the program exceptional, is that they were always having fun and it never felt like work. Their imaginations and creativity were encouraged! EDH Preschool made learning fun so they loved to learn, which continues to serve them well in elementary school. Miss Kim and Miss Stephanie are nurturing and gifted teachers. They have endless energy and their passion for children and teaching is evident. There is no one I would recommend more than these two to help mold my children and prepare them for elementary school.

Miss Kim and Miss Stephanie are amazing teachers. My daughter had lots of separation issues, but…read morefell in love with her warm, nurturing, and kind teachers immediately. It was always nice dropping her off and knowing that she was well loved and would be taken care of. The classroom setup is perfect for little ones. They do education based activities, but in a very age appropriate way...lots of singing, arts and crafts, and hands on activities. Their hours are better than most preschools that I looked into and the cost was very reasonable. As a former teacher, I could not be happier with my decision to send my daughter to El Dorado Hills Preschool. Stephanie E.

Our preschoolers love Country Days! Miss Teri and Miss Brittani are awesome teachers. They are…read moreenthusiastic and patient. They have a really cool set up- a traditional classroom, with an outdoor playground flanked by pens with chickens, goats and horses. We love how the kids get exposed to nature and fresh air while getting prepared for kindergarten.

My daughter attended 2 years at Country Days and loved it. Miss Terri and Miss April are great with…read morethe kids, my daughter is 6 and still talks about them. It was a fantastic environment and bunch of great parents. There was never a morning when my daughter didn't want to go to school, she usually ran into class, barely saying good-bye to me. I have only good things to say about this preschool and good memories.

We have loved Bergamo! Our daughter has been at the Serrano campus since she was two years old and…read morehas grown in so many ways over the past three years. It is such a wonderful and welcoming community. All the teachers and staff know our daughter and us and it feels like dropping her off with extended family in the mornings. The mixed age class has been such a great way for our child to learn when she was younger and, now, develop into a leader and teacher. Her teachers have been amazing at developing a relationship with her and honing in on how she likes to learn so all the learning feels fun for her. We are so thankful for the past four years and sad to move on!

I would give Bergamo at Serrano 10 stars if I could! It has been a fantastic experience for my…read moredaughters, 2 and 4. They are in the Primary and Toddler rooms and have learned so much just in the year they have attended! I am constantly in awe at their growth, independence, learning of life skills and respect for others, themselves and the environment. They immediately felt right at ease here and are excited to attend each day. This school teaches all the right things at this age! My 4 year old is on the verge of reading already and my 2 year old's language skills are exceptional with her communication skills and ability to make connections. The guides, assistants and entire staff are all phenomenal and so caring and attentive to my little girls. The school really feels like a family and I am so grateful they attend here. I wish the programs extended to elementary and middle school as it will be a sad day when they have to leave this caring nest! Bergamo is Worth. Every. Penny!

We love My Little Milestones! My daughter adores Miss Stephanie and Miss Michelle, and she has…read moregrown so much in the last year since starting with them. She comes home from school and surprises us with knowledge we didn't know she had that she clearly learned from school. Her social skills have shown tremendous improvement, as well. As a teacher myself, I appreciate that they keep the learning differentiated. There is also a nice balance of academics and social/emotional/play. We will be back for pre-K next year!

My Little Milestones is simply the BEST! Both of my kids…read morehave thrived attending this preschool lead by Miss Stephanie and Miss Michelle. They do an amazing job to ensure the kids are having fun, learning, and growing their social skills. It is very easy to see that both teachers love what they do, put a lot of effort into the curriculum, and genuinely care for their students. My youngest graduated this past spring, it was very hard to say goodbye after such an amazing experience these past 4 years with both kids. This preschool is very well run, warm and inviting and is simply an amazing place for kids to grow and thrive!

Busy Bees went through an ownership change in early 2022…read more Safety My kids came home scratched up and bruised multiple times, and I never got a report of the incident. When I asked what happened to my daughter to the main teacher, the teacher had no idea and the teacher said to follow up but never got a response back. COVID-19 response The staff never wore masks and never required kids to wear masks but one Monday all staff were masked up, it was eerie. Later that day, the school notified me that my kids were exposed to COVID-19 with no details of exposure, and the school was closed for a week. The tuition was reimbursed. Discipline Policy There was a child who is disruptive and harmful to other students, the school had no procedure to correct the kid's behavior. The kid was aware of no consequences for his behavior and bullied kids who were playing alone or kids who doesn't retaliate. Teachers appeared not responsive until kids scream, cry, or tell teachers for help. Basic manners such as taking turns, sharing with others, and being kind to others were not important to teachers and were not disciplined. If these are not taught in a school, why should I even bother sending my kid here? My kid got chased, sand over her hair, and her sand castle was destroyed by one kid. The staff never tried to stop the bullying behavior, they didn't even know it was happening. Teacher-to-Student ratio The school advertises a 1:6 ratio. One teacher and two assistant teachers for 18 kids. However, that's only in the classroom. When kids are outside at the playground, the teacher stays inside the classroom and only assistant teachers are monitoring the kids.

This is my 2nd year enrolled my 2 girls at Busy Bees. I am glad I signed them up for the STEM…read moreclass. I was skeptical at first worry that the curriculum is similar to the preschool class they are in. It is NOT the same. Ms Seema first year teaching the STEM class. She is amazing, very caring, and patience with the kids. The girls love her. I love seeing the girls get excited on the subject they learned and telling me about it when I picked them up. Their favorite is the binary code, electricity, technology & circuits.... Their dad was working on something over the wknd and the girls said to dad, "that is a circuit board". Melt my heart that they remember and talk about it at home.

Our son attended Discovery Days for two years and he absolutely loved it. We did tours of many…read morepreschools and knew this would be the best fit for our son. The 3 teachers Miss Lisa, Marla, and Suz are high energy and provide a good balance of play and learning. He was well prepared for pre-kindergarten this year! They loved our son, and made us all feel like family. Our daughter will be going there next year.

From the owner: A developmental, hands on preschool in El Dorado Hills where play is valued and balanced with…read morecarefully chosen activities and materials. We offer a 4 hour preschool program in a comfortable home environment with small class sizes and a 6:1 student:teacher ratio. Our theme based curriculum allows us to "set the stage" for learning and discovery that promotes social, emotional, academic and cognitive development.