Heritage Peak Charter School

(2 reviews)

My son absolutely loves Mrs. Moddy! She is such a great teacher. She always keeps the kids excited…read moreabout learning. One of his favorite subjects in her class is sign language. It's nice to find a teacher that truly loves kids and loves what she does. I think she is a genius because she knows multiple languages and is super talented. My son is excited and looks forward to going to her class, and that means so much to me.

Miss Moddy has a special gift for teaching and interacting with children, specifically when it…read morecomes to science and other subjects I'm not equipped to handle! I expected to pick my little guy up and hear something like "baking soda and vinegar fizz if you mix them together". Instead he explained to me what a hypothesis is and why it's important. She is passionate about teaching and it shows, the kids love her and so do the parents! Do yourself and your children a favor and utilize her program, you won't regret it.

My son in Mrs. Moddy's class with a cake pop a parent made for the kids.

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Coachaddie.com

(1 review)

Dr. Ellis is terrific. I just completed the SBA Emerging Leader streetwise MBA Program. Addie…read morewas our teacher, coach, facilitator and led us through an intense, but very productive program. She is super upbeat, organized, makes it fun, and brings in great resources. I would recommend Dr. Ellis to anyone who is looking for help and wants to grow their company. Rob Merwin CEO @ First Vanguard Rentals & Sales Inc.

So Zen Birth Services

(89 reviews)

33.8 mi

I feel incredibly lucky to have had Shalin as my doula for the birth of my second child! Shalin is…read moresuch a warm, caring, and genuine person. As a doula, she is extremely capable, professional, and supportive. When I first connected with Shalin via videochat for a consultation, she instantly made me feel comfortable. I decided to go with Shalin based on how experienced and knowledgeable she seemed, as well as how comprehensive her doula services package was. Over the course of my pregnancy, Shalin visited my house several times to educate my husband and me about the birthing process, evidence-based approaches to birth, and different ways to prepare my body for birth, and to go over my birth plan. The whole process made me feel really prepared for the birth and gave me a greater understanding of what I wanted for the birth. I also appreciated that I got to know Shalin more during the pregnancy so that she didn't feel like a stranger at all. In fact, she is so warm and friendly that she felt more like a friend! She didn't push any particular views on me but wanted me to feel supported in my birth preferences. When I went into early labor, Shalin was very responsive and kept checking in on me to see how labor was progressing, and when we decided to go to the hospital, she was super quick to meet us there. She was prepared in every way and set up lights and candles for the room. The hospital room was a vibe and very peaceful! Since I gave birth in a hospital setting, it was also important to me to have someone who could help advocate for me. When my hospital care team asked me to do certain things, Shalin checked in with me to see if I wanted to proceed with what they were asking. During the labor, she suggested different laboring positions and did counterpressure and other comfort measures, which helped me tremendously in coping with the pain. With Shalin's help and support, all my birth preferences were met! I had such a positive, empowering labor - something I never would have thought possible after my first delivery experience (without a doula). I loved having Shalin as my doula and I highly recommend her! I can't stress enough how having her as my doula made such a difference to my second delivery experience. I am so happy with how everything went and really couldn't have done it without Shalin!

When I wrote this last time I was the supporting non-birthing parent. Thankfully just got the…read morechance to work with Shalin from the other side with the birth of our newest little one!! As always Shalin is the most incredible, compassionate, kind, resourceful, and caring doula. My full updated review is here below! :) https://yelp.to/Xwqw8UCKBk

Shalin Butterworth, Birth & Postpartum Doula

Shalin supporting a home birth

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Tailor Made Doulas

4.3

(16 reviews)

I am disappointed to write that I was ghosted by this company during a very sensitive period in my…read morelife. My husband and I are new residents to California and I am currently pregnant with our first child. We have no family in the area. I had a phone consult scheduled with the owner, Ms. Michele, on January 5th, 2026. She called me on time and we both mutually agreed to move forward with the on-boarding process for doula services for my pregnancy. She requested that I call my insurance company and gather the information for her in an email. I did this, and sent her an email the following night, on January 6th. I didn't hear anything from her, so I sent a text message to both her work and personal cell phone number on January 9th. No response. At this point, I am 37 weeks, and anxious to move things along for doula services. The weekend and Monday goes by, and I still have not received a reply. I decide, as a last attempt, to call her. I called both her work and personal cell phone and left a voicemail on each line on Tuesday, January 13th. Nothing. Shame on the owner, Ms. Michele, for stating that she will move the process forward and said she will have a doula for me for my birth. She lied. She disclosed to me during our consult that she is a mother herself and had over twenty years of experience working as a L&D nurse. This provided me great relief and happiness, only for it to be crushed when she never replied to my messages. How can someone with this sort of background make a promise and then not follow through? Ms. Michele should be ashamed of herself not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. This seems to be a wider issue with the Doula profession as I was ghosted by another local Sacramento doula company as well as the Volunteer Doula Coordinator at Mercy Hospital of Folsom. I believe doulas are a valuable asset to a woman's birth experience, however, I will not be wasting my time anymore trying to arrange one for my pregnancy.

Just like others said, this woman will ghost you. Had a consultation scheduled, got a confirmation…read moreemail the night before. Waited by the phone, never received a call. I emailed Michele to see if we were still on, and no response. Don't expect actual service. It's honestly weird that it's a pattern.

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Diamante Montessori School

4.8

(35 reviews)

9.5 mi

My son just finished almost two years with Diamante and his progress has been a blessing. He is now…read morein kindergarten and already ahead of his class. Each teacher here is firm, yet loving and explained to my boys how and why they should do certain tasks. This has helped us at home as well as helped my boys in social settings. Their motor skills have also improved. I found this to be so important for real world/grade school experiences. Our first experience with a daycare before Diamante, was not pleasant and affected my son in many negative ways. But after enrolling him in Diamante, he has been able to thrive in many ways, thanks to all of teachers that have loved him and helped him prepare for kindergarten! Highly suggest this school! Thank you Diamante! My son misses you all already!

My child started at Diamanté as soon as he turned two years old. He's now entering into…read morekindergarten. These woman have been pivotal in my child's development, learning, and helping shape the amazing human being he is becoming. The staff felt more like family to us. My child is going into kindergarten knowing how to read, do math, and is unbelievably well behaved! I truly wish that he could continue learning from these superior educators with massive hearts, and people who truly care about my child. Our son got home cooked meals for lunch every single day as well! We will miss this school so much!

Peekaboo Daycare

4.8

(25 reviews)

7.0 mi

I can't begin to say enough good things about Joy and her Daycare! My daughter went here for 3.5…read moreyears and we both were so sad to see it end. Handing your child over is so hard, but these ladies were a God send. From day 1 we were both so comfortable, I never worried about her for a second. That comfort is immeasurable. My daughter thrived here so much, and learned a ton. If you are able to get your child in to her daycare, don't hesitate. You won't regret it. I am forever blessed to have had the opportunity to have my daughter be under their loving care!

We enrolled our son at Peek A Boo Daycare (an in-home daycare) in September 2022 when he was just…read moreover 1.5 years old, based on a trusted recommendation from a colleague. Now, almost three years later, he's transitioning to TK, and while we're excited for this next chapter, leaving Peek A Boo feels incredibly bittersweet. From the very first visit, my husband and I felt confident in our decision. Joy took the time to give us a tour of her home and walked us through everything she provides--structured routines, meals and snacks, learning activities, and most importantly, a safe and nurturing environment. Signing the contract shortly after felt like a no-brainer. The setup was exactly what we were looking for. Peek A Boo offers so much more than just care. Each day includes circle time (songs, counting, shapes, projects to bring home), marker time (drawing, coloring, learning to write names), outdoor play, naps, and consistent routines that help young children thrive. Our son's speech and confidence noticeably improved within the first few months--something we attribute largely to the positive environment and social interaction at daycare. Joy and her two amazing caregivers truly became like family to us. They celebrate birthdays and holidays, and there's a real sense of community. Trusting someone with your child, especially at such a young age, isn't easy--but not once did we ever feel our son was unsafe or uncared for. Joy is incredibly transparent, professional, and communicative--whether it was a quick text, a newsletter, or an email about upcoming vacations or events, we were always in the loop. We are so grateful for the love and care our son received at Peek A Boo. He adores Joy and his friends, and we know he's going to miss seeing them every day. We absolutely loved our time here and already plan to enroll our next child when the time comes. Thank you, Joy, for giving our son such a beautiful and loving early childhood experience--we will always hold Peek A Boo close to our hearts. We highly recommend Peek A Boo Daycare to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their little one.

Birthdays at Peekaboo Daycare

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Mini Makers Preschool

(6 reviews)

9.2 mi

As a 2nd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom, I had very specific desires for my daughter's…read morepreschool experience and Mini Makers has been the perfect fit! My daughter has been going for 4 months now and absolutely loves it. With my daughter being born during COVID, I really worried about her social skills & attachment to me. The transition to school part-time went better than expected and I've really seen her social skills & imaginary play grow. The reason I specifically picked this program is their combination of play-based learning & academics. I've seen my daughters understanding of letters and numbers grow while creating an overall love of learning. And more importantly I've seen a huge development in her social skills with other kids. Overall, we are so happy to have found a preschool that's the perfect fit for us & at a reasonable price point.

My older child is in the preschool, my younger child attends the childcare, and I co-work within…read morethe space. It is lovely to have our whole family in one building to cut down on commuting time. Having everyone in one spot simplifies our day and gives us the opportunity to join in on certain preschool class activities like the visit from the firetruck during Community Helpers Week. The Maker's Place feels like a second home - minus the clean up. I am able to focus on work while still having all of the comfort and amenities of being in a home like set up. My kids are here, but I don't have to clean up after them. It is a fantastic combination of spaces that fit our whole family. All of the teachers and staff have been very nice and courteous. They are genuinely engaged with our kids, helping them to become good humans. It is definitely more than a daycare, it is a school and a place of growth and community.

Creativity abound when our Mini Makers enjoy art!

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Our Mini Makers love learning through sensory play

Discovery Tree Schools- Capital City

4.9

(10 reviews)

We did a fair amount of research into local day cares in the area and as soon as we toured…read moreDiscovery Tree we knew our daughter had to go here. Fast forward to over a year later and she has been at DT for about 7 months in the infant room and we are so happy with our decision. The staff are friendly and provide great care and attention to the children. Even in the infant room they make sure to provide age appropriate structure and themes for each day and week and provide a wide variety of activities for the kids to enjoy. They utilize the parent app a lot so we have a good idea of what our child is doing throughout the day and a lot of fun photos. Most importantly our daughter loves it. She is wiggling in excitement when we are walking up and always looking around to wave goodbye to her teachers when we leave.

our little boy started this school in the beginning of the year. it was a big leap of faith for us…read moreto put him here. his previous daycare was becoming more and more awful by the week. we had to make a change and quickly. I work for the state and my coworkers told me about this place. after the first tour with the incredible director, I actually cried. this place was a breath of fresh air. it was so much better than my kid's previous daycare. the director was so loving to myself and my son. they have taken impeccable care of my son since the day he started. he struggled immensely over potty training at school. the director took so much time to work with my son one on one. she completely respected and saw what he needed to feel comfortable and made that happen. this school has a great app where pictures and notifications are constantly posted. they are always in communication about food that was or was not eaten, potty time, nap time, everything. and they are always just a message away with a very very quick response time. the first few weeks and even month of drop offs were so hard to see my son cry but I was always relieved seeing pictures within 20 minutes of him playing and smiling. it was the most comforting thing to me. I couldn't be happier that we made the change to go to this school. they have truly been a godsend to me and my family, especially my son. I would recommend this care facility to anyone.