Irene B. West Elementary School

1.0 mi

My husband and I have not decided whether to put our son in private or public school. We already…read morehave registered for private and decided to register for public school as well, as an option. Although we registered late, the lady that I spoke on the phone (forgive me, I forgot her name) was very nice and accommodating. We got there and received our registration packet. She answered all our concerns/questions. I put four stars only because this was our first time to go over there and start the registration process.

Roy Herburger was the publisher of the Elk Grove Citizen, the newspaper that serves the city of Elk…read moreGrove and the south Sacramento area. He was also the owner of Herburger Publications, a newspaper printing plant. His support for education and Elk Grove schools resulted in a partnership with the school district and many statewide awards for his education reporting beginning in 1959. Roy Herburger was born in Cambridge, Missouri but was raised in Stratton, Colorado where his parents were involved with printing and publishing. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1948 and the University of Missouri, School of Journalism, in 1953. He then attended the United States Air Force where he graduated from Officer's Training in 1955. He served in the military until 1957 as a first lieutenant navigator, instructor. When Mr. Herburger took over the Elk Grove Citizen in 1959, he determined that schools and education should be the central theme of his newspapers. In addition to the Citizen, Galt Herald was also under his ownership, so he became a supporter of schools throughout south Sacramento County. Consistently through the years, Mr. Herburger made it very clear that education was the reason he was able to accomplish what he had set forth to do. In his words, he felt that "education held the key to life's success." Mr. Herburger has been a supporter of colleges and universities and he worked with a statewide committee to keep journalism as a major in schools. He assisted high schools with the production of their newspapers and taught students how to finance their publications through advertising. A long time community advocate, Mr. Herburger contributed to the betterment of the entire Sacramento area in his efforts. He was one of the persons responsible for the placement of Cosumnes River College in the south area and served on the CRC Foundation Board for 39 years. He is a supporter of the Los Rios colleges and Delta College as well. Mr. Herburger was active in statewide publishing groups, and since 1981, he served on the California Newspapers Publishers Literacy Committee

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Franklin Elementary School

4.4 mi

Love this school. My son is learning so much. The teachers really care about the students. They are…read morealso very serious about the safety of the students.

Have been asking for shade to be put up for kids and nothing. Have not had the greatest experience…read morewith teachers my son was given a computer that he can use to go into the internet with no restrictions at school time and it's still being allowed I complained about it not being restricted and all they did was sorry. Kids need normal school work in class as it's very distracting. After school class for kids to catch up academic is needed.

Endless traffic after school

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Elk Grove Elementary

5.0

(1 review)

3.1 mi

We are so thankful for this amazing elementary school. The teachers truly care about their…read morestudents, and the environment is warm, safe, and encouraging. We also deeply appreciate the principal's dedication. Seeing the principal at the school entrance every morning greeting, it creates such a welcoming and positive start to each day. Our child is thriving here, and we feel very fortunate to be part of this community.

Arlene Hein Elementary School

3.8

3.2 mi

Hands down.... one of the best teaching staff! *Opportunity…read morefor parent involvement...check *friendly atmosphere... check *high quality instruction...check *communication from school to home ...check Only thing that sucks about this school is the traffic!

I am sharing this to make other parents aware of serious concerns regarding Ms. Choi's conduct in…read morethe classroom. Although she may present herself as friendly, my child experienced repeated condescending, inappropriate, and troubling behavior. My child was bullied by other students on multiple occasions, and I personally witnessed some of these incidents. Instead of intervening appropriately, Ms. Choi dismissed my child's reports, denied that incidents occurred, and labeled her a liar.She made inappropriate comments about my child's appearance, including remarks about her skin color, and spoke negatively about me as a parent directly to my child. My child also reported being physically touched in a way that made her uncomfortable. In addition, she described instances where Ms. Choi would whisper comments in her ear so that others could not hear, which caused her to feel isolated and distressed.When I brought these concerns to school administration, I did not see meaningful action taken. After contacting the district multiple times over several months, I was finally able to have my child transferred due to limited availability.I encourage parents to remain vigilant, listen carefully to their children, document concerns, and advocate firmly when necessary. Every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected in their classroom.

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James McKee Elementary School

2.5 mi

James McKee is a wonderful school with amazing teachers and staff. We are so blessed to have our…read morechildren attend this school!

The budget and poorness really shows at this school. Half the teachers don't care and the buildings…read moreare incredibly old. Compared to other elementary schools, they have electricity run billboards and mckee brushes it off. New principal and not even noticeable. Second of all the food is disgusting!!!!! Not healthy and they serve chunky milk, expired food and cold food. Third of all, staff doesn't care about special needs kids or quiet kids. The younger special needs groups would get treated bad. Favoritism was obviously shown with supervisors on the playground, "yard duities" but they really only care for a group of girls. My math teacher in the later years treated me horribly and always accused me of cheating just because I was smart. I had good memories with my friends since early childhood but didn't enjoy the school. Some sweet teachers but the teachers were rude and mean, I absolutely hated 4th grade. The playground is also bleached from the sun and never has been repainted. This is a small school if you live in the small town part of elk grove. Dont recommend that much it's just a simple school that ruined my mental health.

Markofer Elementary School

(10 reviews)

3.8 mi

My child is deppresed because of the teachers AND student there, one of them was a pedo as well,…read more please hire better teachers, i suggest not going here, go to schuylerville elementry in ny instead.

Attended school here 1982-1989 elk grove unified was and is a great school to grow up. Good times.read more

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Carroll Elementary School

3.5

(4 reviews)

4.4 mi

The PE teacher Brian Seifert is really not worthy of being a teacher. Since I was in third grade…read morehere, the number of times I have been assigned to a group with my friends in physical education class is very small. The explanation he gave was "you won't listen carefully together", and at the same time, he grouped other friend groups together every time. I don't understand. Is it our fault that our classmates don't pass the ball to us when we are playing games? People only give it to the kind of "popular kids", okay? Why should the fault be blamed on us? He gave me the feeling that he was targeting both of us. He was particularly disrespectful. He once said to a student, "If you have a brain problem, would you please go to the hospital?" Is this what a teacher should say? Every time when we want to form a group of two, others have already divided us up and only me and my friends are left together. At this time, he will say, "I have told you several times that you cannot form a team with the same person twice. Listen to me." Don't you understand human language? "what is the difference between this and bullying students? He gives me a feeling that he only likes the "popular" kids

It's my school. The facility is great, and they offer many great lunch choices and after school…read moreactivities!

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Toby Johnson Middle school

(13 reviews)

3.8 mi

Went to school here in 06-09 (7th and 8th). Hated the math teacher who took over my other teacher…read morewhile on maternity leave! She was mean, insensitive, had ego issues and the worst! Even my brother didn't like her when he was forced to have her because she was impatient with him even though he's autistic and always behaved in her class. She was impatient and hostile with me if I was ever wrong on a math problem (and I'm talking if I made a typo error or multiplied wrong just a quick fix) when I'm great at math and always made it a point to behave. Whenever I needed to stand up against bullies she was mean and told me to "ignore them" but ignoring DOESNT WORK! Maybe it works for her oh wait it didn't not when that same bully called her the very name that describes her accurately (the b word). Hypocrite! You should've ignored him? Yeah what good did that do? Did you ignore him when he called you that? Exactly! Idk if she's still working there but I'm glad I don't have to see her anymore! I'm so glad my mom put you in your place and threatened to report you to the superintendent if you didn't change your behavior with me because the way you behaved was like that of a bully, it was senseless, counterproductive and disgusting. I always behaved myself in your class but you showed the same animosity to me and students who behaved themselves better as you did to the bad kids. I'm not dismissing the fact that we had bad students in class, I hated being with them too but you didn't need to get your anger out on the good kids. I'd say drop that stupid ego of yours and stop mistreating your students! And to some of the rude office staff including this tall African American woman who always came in either a frown and spoke nastily to me, I hope you know that your sins will find you out for carrying this attitude and ego of not wanting to help others. I learned you weren't just this rude with us students but were the same way with parents! You disgust me! I'm sure my mom put you in your place at one point because my mom doesn't take crap from anyone not even you!

I love toby Johnson middle School, I am currently a seventh grader, and the food is amazing, the…read moreteachers are an improvement from Arlene hein and they're super nice, and I like this school. Mr Thompson and Mr Tomlinson are the best teachers, and I love this school GO TIGERS!!!!!!!?

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Edna Batey Elementary School

3.0

(6 reviews)

4.1 mi

Terrible school. Avoid at all costs, transferring my child out of here ASAP. Inexperienced teachers…read moreand staff. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

Great Teachers!. Like any school, parent involvement is always appreciated. I feel like admin is…read morereceptive to feedback. Change may be slow like anywhere else, but they do happen. There is a diverse community and many sports and activities such as STEM program, art show, basketball, volleyball, movie nights and multiple clubs kids can participate in.

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Foulks Ranch Elementary School

3.7

(6 reviews)

2.1 mi

The School sucks my kid got into a fight and got 2 bruises. The teachers are horrible and kept…read moreyelling at them FOR NO REASON!!

Past enrollment for my sons, (ages ago) have to rate 5 stars!…read more Created long lasting memories and stability for them as we had moved up from Galt, Ca. Back then the EGSD had higher ratings than in Galt, which was part of the reasons of moving. All the fun activities of field trips to Sutter's Fort, and Monterey Bay Aquarium... The boys still keep in touch with a few classmates, which is impressive! Glad we chose a great school!

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Peekaboo Daycare

4.8

(25 reviews)

4.4 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.

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Moore Learning Preschool & Childcare Center

4.3

(32 reviews)

2.9 mi

We're really happy with our time at Moore so far with my 2 year old. At previous schools we'd get…read morenonstop phone calls about him not staying on his mat during nap, not handling transitions well, not interacting with kids the same way other kids do, playing with the dirt or bark too much while outside, etc. The teachers at Moore have done a beautiful job meeting him where he's at and providing an environment that lets him be himself while still learning how to be in a class environment. From day 1 with Moore we noticed a big difference. He's much more regulated, he actually naps (!!!), he's made friends and he genuinely enjoys going to school each day. The app allows for direct communication with his teacher if needed and we get updates all day on what he's up to. The teachers are friendly but still firm with the kids when needed which is great. They do a ton of activities including learning numbers, letters, their names, doing sensory activities, practicing fine and gross motor skills, etc. Moore isn't going to be your standard daycare center with pristine rooms and strict schedules. They're a daycare center with a home daycare feel. My son often comes home covered in dirt with shoes full of sand and we LOVE it. We like that you can tell the kids have played all day because it means they got to be kids.

Moore Learning was a beautiful experience for our daughter. As an educator myself, I was very keen…read moreon touring various preschools and looking for qualities that make me feel like my child is going to grow and is safe. Their philosophy is much more creative and evidence-based, promoting more independence and exploration which was refreshing compared to the other preschools I toured. The interior is very homey, clean, and creative. They are always making upgrades and changing it up, keeping it refreshed. The cost is comparable to other preschools I toured. The teachers are phenomenal. My girl had Ms. Emma, Ms. Tasha, and Ms. Esther. I love the clear communication, and they were all so patient and sweet but still had high expectations for the kiddos. Moore's uses an app to check in and out. I got so many adorable pictures of my girl throughout the day with updates on what she was doing and what she ate that made me feel at ease. Ms. Yasmeen is the assistant director, always at the site. She is so sweet and helpful. She loves the kids, always getting them little trinkets for special occasions and helping out in all areas. Moore's curriculum is very organized with themes changing each month like space, sea animals, cooking, and so on. The art is actually made by the students themselves to encourage creativity. By the end, my girl was drawing her whole family on many of the art projects she brought back. Quite a bit of focus on handwriting as well, which I appreciated. The kiddos get an abundance of playtime outside with all the cool obstacles and activities they have out there. Moore has many guest presenters like Dan the pirate who come and talk about their professions. My girl learned so much and would always tell me little facts that she learned at school. Moore's has a plethora of events throughout the year. My girl attended the Thanksgiving, Easter Egg Hunt, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day Tea Party and so on. There are many others such as the Trunk-or-Treat and pretty much something for every holiday. They also do free photoshoots with Santa and the Easter Bunny! Overall, I am overly pleased with the experience here. My girl made so many friends and even got invited to her first birthday party here from a classmate. I feel very blessed and thankful for Moore Learning and I highly recommend!!

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Harvest House Childcare

5.0

(10 reviews)

2.6 mi

Harvest House Daycare, led by Ms. Sylvia with the loving support of Ms. Joan and Papa, is truly a…read morehidden gem. From the moment you see the space, you can feel the difference -- her home and large backyard offer room for children to move, play, and grow in a calm, nurturing environment. It feels like family, not a crowded commercial center. The children are well cared for, fed fresh organic vegetables and even home-grown fruits, and they come home happy, clean, and secure every day. What truly sets Harvest House apart is the focus on early learning, especially reading and math. Ms. Sylvia follows an old-school, pen-and-paper approach that emphasizes literacy, numbers, and repetition over constant arts and crafts. I've had two daughters here -- my first (Delaney) attended from age 3 to 5, and my second (Henley) started as a newborn at just 2 months old and is still with Ms. Sylvia now at age 5, entering kindergarten next year. My youngest has already surpassed the kindergarten curriculum: she knew sight words by age 2.5, began reading by 3.5, and now reads at a second-grade level. When my first daughter was born, I called Harvest House Daycare when she was six months old and there was no space available. At the time, I enrolled her in an expensive, brand-name private school believing the higher price would guarantee better care and education. I later learned that branding and cost do not equal quality. The structure, academic focus, and individualized attention at Harvest House far exceeded what we experienced elsewhere. We were incredibly fortunate to later secure a spot, and both of my daughters thrived here academically, socially, and emotionally. The price is absolutely worth it when you consider the long-term growth, confidence, and academic advantage your child gains. With reliable hours from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., genuine care, and a strong academic foundation, Harvest House Daycare offers something rare -- a place where children are truly prepared for school and life, not just watched during the day. The Young Family

Our family has been with Sylvia, John, and Joan since 2018. They have become a second family and…read moremade it so easy as parents to find a sense of peace knowing our kiddos are being well cared for. All of my children have been with them since they were infants (2 months & 5 months old). Their day to day is structured which helps create a routine for the kids and they know what to expect each day. The program includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks which are all nutritious and my kids love (I give credit for my kiddos being great eaters, they love veggies, to the balanced meals they receive). Even from infancy formula is provided if needed along with food plans outlined once solids are introduced. Once old enough they facilitate a preschool program, my two year old can hold a pencil correctly and does his worksheets daily. The early introduction to these skills continue on to help prepare for kindergarten. We decided to keep our kids at Harvest House until they started kindergarten, and credit the curriculum and dedication they set in place of reading, sight words, and math to setting them up for success. My 8 and 5 yr old progressed at different paces but both felt more confidence going into kindergarten. In the eight years we have been with them they haven't been closed outside the Holidays and Vacation days outlined at the beginning of the year, providing us working parents with the reliability and stability needed. Harvest House has been a blessing for our family creating a safe, caring, and structured program for our kids. My eight year old still wants to go back to ZaZa's and Papa's on her school breaks. Truly could not recommend Harvest House more as top notch child care provider. Ainsley, Hadley, Dalton, Doug and Kali

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Happy Elephant Daycare & Preschool

5.0

3.2 mi

Love this daycare The best daycare that I had. The teachers…read moreare very nice, friendly and love kids. Feeling like home and family. They have a lot of activities for babies to learn and develop their skills. Highly recommend

Happy Elephant Daycare consistently praise Ms. Olivia for her warmth, dedication, and unique…read moreeducational approach. Highlights include: Strong cultural and educational focus, including Chinese traditions, language, crafts, and holiday celebrations (e.g., Dragon Boat Festival, Lunar New Year). Emphasis on "Festival-Based Education", blending traditional and modern cultural experiences.Hands-on learning: storytelling, arts and crafts, songs, science, and math. Highly engaged communication with parents via WeChat, including pictures and videos.Ms. Olivia is described as attentive, nurturing, and genuinely committed to early childhood development and is a amazing teacher for the younger students. The daycare is seen as a safe, clean, and well-organized environment that promotes emotional, social, and academic growth. My daughter learned so much during her time at Happy Elephant Daycare! She came home excited about new things she had learned--whether it was Chinese characters, traditional crafts, poems, or science experiments. Ms. Olivia's hands-on, culturally rich teaching style made learning fun and meaningful for her. We saw real growth in her confidence, creativity, and curiosity. And she just graduated fees days ago.