My child started at this preschool about three weeks ago, and we are already so impressed with how well he has adjusted. The teachers have been incredibly patient, supportive, and understanding, which has made the transition so much easier for him and for us. What truly sold us is how loving and kind the entire staff is. You can tell they genuinely care about the children and create such a warm, welcoming environment. We feel confident dropping him off each day knowing he is safe, cared for, and happy. We are so grateful to have found this preschool and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing place for their child to grow and learn. read more

My daughter and son both attended GAP. Currently my daughter is enrolled (she's preschool age). She LOVES GAP. Every day she asks me if it's "school time when she wakes up." She's made lasting friendships and she's learning so much about social and emotional changes. I also love that the school is connected to Chapel and they teach the Assyrian language if desired. It feels safe and the teachers are always so sweet and kind. I really feel blessed to have GAP in our small little community. Also, this year, they started opening doors at 8am which is amazing for us working parents. read more

We are extremely happy with this school. My son has been attending since he was 2.5 years old, and we couldn't be more grateful for his educational journey. The progress he has made is amazing , he has learned so many things, both academically and socially. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the children. We feel supported as parents and confident that our child is in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for a place where children truly grow and thrive. read more

My daughter has been with this school since 2022. She learned a lot from them. My daughter loves her all her teachers, and she enjoys her time with them, and I wanna say thank you to everyone who works there. - Jiselle's Mom read more

They are very kind. Its a great quality preschool, they learn socioemotional, STEAM, faith, and gain a strong foundation in language and math through play!! Im having my kids stay a year beyond TK (kindergarten) due to the amazing kid centered program they have. We also love that they explore different languages and cultures. read more

If you're looking for a great Preschool for your little ones, you found it!!!! I switched to Grace Academy and I was so amazed and appreciative of how much this team cares and takes care of the littles ones. They do activities daily and We share tons of pictures and updates throughout the day. They also provide good healthy food. The teachers are so cute with the kids, and all my 3 kids loves going to "school" everyday. I know they were in good hands. Because of the amazing curriculum at Grace, my oldest is now in the gate program, and they other 2 are ahead of thier class. Thank you to the entire Grace Academy team for your hard work and for creating an awesome place for the kids. read more

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Our 3 year old has been attending Grace Academy for almost a year so we have a good sense of what it's like. I scoured reviews just like you probably are doing now. If you're anything like me you probably go straight for the heart- right to the 1 star reviews to see if I could use my deductive reasoning to decipher if it was an overreactive/ expectant parent complaining about minor issues. While a lot of the reviews from other schools (not here) seemed like overreactions, some of them were shocking like allowing random people not on approved lists to pick kids up, unsanitary conditions, too many kids-to-teacher ratio leading to kids coming home injured frequently, the list went on. I was suspect of every school and I was afraid we wouldn't find a match. We walked out early from three prior tours with other facilities because we instantly knew it just wasn't for us. The first place was dirty upon arrival, alarmingly disorganized, visibly dusty & the classroom felt like a dungeon. The second place had a shocking amount of children (they were approved for a 24 to 1 ratio) (*WHAT*?) The 3rd place did not allow parents to view the classroom or enter the indoor facility at any time. We scratched our heads and just couldn't bring ourselves to trust them. When we found Grace Academy, it was like something clicked. It was so good that the day we toured I said we wanted to sign up right then and there. You could instantly feel the sense of family. The kids are welcomed but families were, too. It has open concept "rooms" ie partitioned in an open space so everyone can see out (and parents can see in). It's clearly designed by purpose for transparency. You are welcome to observe whenever you like but they of course advise us to allow the kids to find their rhythm without you hovering. After seeing the excitement of the first day run through our daughter, we never felt the need to come back to observe. But the choice is still yours. The first day we left her tiny eyes welled up with tears when we told her we were leaving. She tried not to cry but covered her face doing her best to keep the tears in. Her teacher gave us a big thumbs up of approval that it was going to be ok. However, this whole encounter made me tear up as soon as I stepped outside. We sat in the car for a few minutes wondering if we just leave or hang out. A few moments later I burst into tears in the passenger seat of our car- strangely annoyed at myself that I was "that parent" crying over a very normal and healthy life milestone. What if she was scared, what if she wasn't being comforted? What if she wanted to come home? But the next move changed it all. We received a picture and message from her teacher. "All good here mom and dad!" She was smiling holding hands with another little girl playing knee deep in toys. That was the first and last time any tears were "almost" shed. When we picked her up she screamed "I LOVE SCHOOL!" Pros: They use an app to send pictures and videos of your kiddo each day. It is the highlight of our day when we get updates of what they are working on. Very organized. They provide the daily schedule in advance and each child has a cubby under their space that is yours to take home- usually dry artwork/crafts. They do super cute activities and our daughter loves telling us about it. Daily snacks are provided and the monthly calendar lists what will be available each day. Clean facilities: because it's an open concept preschool there's no room for disorganization or dirty areas. It's always well maintained and you can tell they take great pride in their space. The teachers/aides/staff clearly love what they do. The kids are greeted with hugs, smiles and excited high fives. We feel free to ask any and all questions. Any "unscheduled progress reports" ie "how has she been doing today/this week?" are detailed, thorough, thoughtful, honest and we never feel like they are annoyed when we ask. Student led creativity: at the beginning of the day kids pick what interests them throughout the day. This sense of "control" allows them to choose what they want to participate in. Plenty of skills from counting, to manners, to emotions, fine motor skills, patience and sharing, following directions- they direct learning through hands-on play and lots of physical activity. Our 3 year old is the best kind of tired when she gets home. Win win for parents. Yet, structure amidst a Montessori approach. There still are turn taking opportunities, circle time, sharing, listening and following directions. School events: they meticulously design how events look from balloon arches to super cute backdrops, & there usually are activities and food (sometimes vendors for purchase for fundraising) and sometimes free. Cons: We haven't found anything since we've started last year but will let you know if that changes. We do wish there was a summer program but this isn't a con. read more

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My daughter attended Grace Academy Christian Preschool last year. Since it was our daughters first preschool experience, we toured many local preschools in Modesto and had bad experience and Grace Academy truly shined from every aspect. The reason being they followed a principle of an open concept and anytime the kids go up to the next class, they do an amazing job to prepare the kids and the teachers communicate frequently to share how kids are doing in their class. The teachers are beyond amazing... fun, creative, loving, patient and the list goes on. They never hesitate to go the extra mile for their students. We've seen so much growth in our children, both social and an academic level through the education they are receiving at Grace Academy. During COVID time last year, we also found that the administration's willingness to be flexible and accommodating to our specific needs to be invaluable. They also provided homework for all kids which are made by the teachers itself and my daughter truly enjoyed it and kept her occupied during COVID. They were also followed all COVID guidelines and went that extra mile to provide the upmost safety for all children and staff. We absolutely love Grace Academy and if you're looking for a well-rounded preschool with exceptional teachers, competent and involved team look no further, Grace Academy is the best preschool for your child. read more

I would highly highly recommend this preschool. I had my son register at other school. Ayden is very happy child i missed smile on his face every-time i picked him from school. I decided to switch his school and found Grace Academy. My son instantly loved the school, his classroom and teachers. Ms. Kim and her staff makes you feel so welcomed. My son started Kinder today and he still talks about Grace Academy. My daughter who is 3 has started prek with Grace Academy and will stay there until kinder. They alsp have TK program which was icing on the cake. Lots of Sylvan school dont offer TK that means who can keep you child with one school until your child is ready for Kinder. read more

This is by far the best preschool in town!! I visited multiple possibilities for my child and for someone who is a helicopter parent I was terrified of my child's reaction to a completely new environment with new adults and kids being that she is an only child and had always been under the protective watch of either me or dad. The first day we visited she let go of my hand she began to explore all on her own she immediately felt comfortable in her surroundings as did I. The best part is they teach Christian values as well something that I hadn't started doing yet myself, my child reaches for her Bible on her own, at home, and tells us about it without even being prompted. She adores her teachers which show her an equal amount of discipline and love and have shaped my child into a very outspoken and confident person!! This place is worth every cent!! read more

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My 3 year old has been going to this school for a few months and she absolutely loves it. It's very clean, organized, open and caring. I wish they offered full time care because my daughter cries when it's time to go. An excellent and trustworthy place to leave your littles. They will learn and grow a lot here. read more

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I adore this school! The teachers are warm and loving and know every child on a personal level. It is open concept so the older children help the younger children and do activities together. The crafts are adorable, they are always doing science experiments, and the teachers communicate and send fun pictures to parents. The hours are flexible which has been such a blessing to this busy mom of 3. My son loves Grace Academy, so glad we found it! read more

I can not express how thankful I am for the whole Grace Academy team! A very, very awesome group who truly are dedicated to the education of children!! My daughter absolutely loved attending school! She learned so much and because the team made it fun to learn! That is huge! I would recommend this school to anyone! I never doubted that this school wouldn't be great. I had a hard time letting go of my first born and handing her over to someone else. But after seeing and meeting the teachers on our day of enrollment, I knew everything was going to be fine. (I still cried and my daughter didn't) I was very comforted knowing she was excited to attend her first day after she saw how much fun school was going to be and it was all very well worth it!! Thank you to everyone!! What a blessing to have this school! read more

An amazing preschool with an amazing staff! My son has been with them for two years and we are sad to leave at the end of the year to head to Kindergarten. My son has learned so much while having fun. Hands down the best preschool in Modesto! read more

GACP is one of the best preschools in Modesto. The staff is extremely experienced and wonderfully caring. They have created a fantastic environment and the children are truly excited to go to school every day! read more

All I can say is finding this school has been a true blessing, my son has made so much progress since he started coming to this school, everyone is so welcoming and involved, the teachers are amazing, you can really tell they have a passion for what they do, Ms. Kim the principal is the sweetest, she knows every single student by name and she is always there very welcoming. There's no other place like GACP. I did my research and I couldn't find a school this good in all Modesto. I recommend it 100% read more

This is my sons second year at Grace academy and we couldn't more pleased with his growth! The teachers and staff are AMAZING, so caring and nurturing. We love this school because they have a great curriculum they also establish a great schedule for the kids and that's very important to us for our son to have that structure. The best part is picking up my son at the end of the day and seeing a huge smile on his face knowing that not only is he learning and growing but that he's happy and comfortable there and we couldn't ask for more from a preschool. read more

Fantastic preschool with caring teachers and staff. We are very pleased with how our older child was prepared for Kindergarten after attending GACP. read more

We all love it here! A very welcoming and loving community. My kids learn a lot and are always eager to go to school. I'm sure they will be more than ready to go to kindergarten when time comes. read more

My daughter went here for preschool. I couldn't have been happier. She is going to be so prepared for Kindergarten. And this school was in the perfect location as well. Just 10 minutes from our home. read more

My daughter loves going to GACP. Every morning she asks if it's a school day, and cheers when it is. The teachers are engaging and loving. The director and her team do a great job of staying on top of things. Tuition is very affordable. if you are looking for a Christian preschool please visit this place, you won't be disappointed. We love this place!!!!!!!!!! read more

My second son is now attending the 3 year old program at Grace Academy and he loves it. His teacher Mrs. Kim is wonderful. My oldest son also attended when he was 4 years old and it was a great experience for him as well. The teachers and staff are great! The location is great, safely away from busy roads and there is plenty of parking. They have a brand new playground that the kids love. Tuition is very affordable too! You do not need to be affiliated with the Assyrian church to attend. I highly recommend this preschool! read more

We love this preschool! The teachers are kind and caring. My daughter has learned so much over the two years she has attended. So happy to have found this school. read more

I am happy to say that my daughter enjoys going to Grace Academy Preschool. The staff are very caring and loving towards all the children. They have a wonderful new playground and are have very flexible hours. I recommend the preschool to others interested. Go over and talk to Carol. She will be more than happy to answer your questions. read more

I highly recommend Grace Academy. My son is currently in the 4 year old class. When he first started he was extremely shy and reserved and had some anxiety about school. I am so thankful for the wonderful teachers and staff that made him feel comfortable and communicated with me every day during this time. The teacher would send me messages and photos throughout the day to show me how he was doing. This really helped ease my worries that he was in good hands. He now LOVES school and is thriving. I can already tell his social skills have improved greatly. The school focuses on social skills as well as academics that will prepare your child for Kindergarten. The teachers respond to the children with respect and positive reinforcement. They are very caring and make you feel welcome. If you are considering preschool and or TK, I recommend visiting Grace Academy. You will see for yourself what an awesome school this is! read more

Best teachers ever! These ladies have the biggest hearts and are so great with the children. Formally known as St Paul's preschool now Grace Academy I'm so glad I found them. I feel safe with there location too. New play structure for the kids. read more