Our daughter had a great experience here. caring, devoted staff that loved her and she loved them!…read more They updated us on how her day went daily and regularly post photos. They also do a monthly parents night out that is very affordable. They feed the kids dinner and have a big party. My daughter loved it and felt like she was having a big hangout party with her best friends. Staff was attentive and communicative. Good outdoor play space, too. Positive parent community!

My kids have thrived under the wonderful care and instruction of the teachers at MCD2. My son…read moreattended from age 2 to 4.5 and was almost always happy to go to school. He made good friends there, liked his teachers, and loved playing in their outdoor space. I loved seeing pictures of the kids learning and making things in the classroom and coming in for activities where parents are welcome, like the annual Easter egg hunt, trunk or treat, and mothers and Father's Day celebrations. My daughter is now in the baby room and seems to love it as well. We definitely recommend this school to other families who are proactive and engaged in their kids school experiences.

I highly recommend this place. Although pricey, it is worth every penny. Those 1 and 2-star reviews…read morebelow are not consistent with the care my child has received in the last 5 months. They staff is all professional, knowledgeable, and attentive too all of the infants' needs. I've spent many lunches there visiting my little one and they do a fantastic job. There are no crock pots used to heat baby bottles. They use official bottle warmers. They are very systematic and have a lot of policies in place to ensure that children are attended to and are provided the best care. They have fun seasonal events and fundraisers. Their payment system is online and they utilize the tadpoles app which provides me instant updates and pictures of my child throughout the day. It's fun to see the activities they do with them. We even get art projects that my 6-month old has done. It's a pure joy to take my child there and my wife and I have every intention of keeping her enrolled there as long as possible.

It's hard for me to rate this place because there are so many factors. I give it two starts for…read morethese reasons: 1. Staff turnover. In the seven months that my child has been in the toddler room, two teachers moved to a different room, one teacher quit, another retired, they hired one who they allowed to move out of the toddler room into another room, and they hired another. Not to mention that there are so many RANDOM resource teachers that your child doesn't have the opportunity to form any sort of relationship with an adult. These caregivers need to be more permanent because it cause anxiety in these children. Daycare needs to be a safe, stable environment....this isn't happening in the toddler room. 2. Biting. This makes sense considering the aforementioned problem. There is a little boy who I've witnessed bite twice and know that he has bitten more than three times now who is STILL there. How are parents supposed to feel about leaving their children in a room where there is a child who is biting. There have to be consequences.... 3. Accounting. The accounting system is awful because only one person knows how to access the information....give me a break. That is not how admin should be ran. One person shouldn't have to handle everything like that, especially when she is not the director. 4. Crappy Nutrition: fish sticks, hash browns, canned fruit, cream cheese....among other abhorrent thoughts for food. Not a single child in the world deserves to be fed crap. For the amount of money that this place rakes in from us parents, they could have the decency to feed our children fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. 5. No curriculum. Okay they are one-two years old, but don't cite a program if you aren't actually doing it. 6. So MUCH CRYING: If this was a high quality daycare as it claims to be, these children wouldn't be crying all day (not just the toddler room). I watched a little boy bang his head against the door, screaming and it took over ten minutes for a teacher to respond. The Pros: 1. The staff that are there consistently are wonderful, but they cannot sail the ship alone. 2. Proximity to everything. IT is in a decent location. 3. The older children seem to have a great time, but the youngest of the kids are not having a stellar experience. 4. Decent hours. In all, I don't feel that my child is taking anything away from this place. If I could switch, I would, but unfortunately I do not have the time (at this moment) to look for another place. Daycare is very expensive in Davis and sadly, much of it is in East or South Davis, which for many parents is very out of the way.

Amazing place for kids! I've sent two of my children here so far and have been very pleased. Both…read morekids loved/love it! The entire staff is pleasant. We've never had any issues at all. I'll happily be sending our third child here when he is ready. They learn, play, make friends in a safe fun enviroment and even have delicious meals daily.

Most of these reviews are pretty outdated so I thought I would add mine. My 5 year old attended St…read more Luke's for nearly 3 years and my 1 year old has been there for over 6 months. Just like any care facility St. Luke's has its pros and cons and those will depend a lot on your personal preferences for you kids. The bottom line though is that in my experience most of the teachers have been very caring and my kids are happy and safe. My 5 year old was more than ready for kindergarten and has transitioned seamlessly. In addition to knowing all the routine things (shapes, colors, letters, numbers) he also knows how to play well with others, pick up after himself and how to be patient with kids younger (or less mature) than himself. The baby loves going to St. Luke's, he doesn't cry when I drop him off. He has also done baby-led weaning onto finger foods because of St. Lukes lunches and snack (way easier than my first who was only given purees at his previous daycare). Possible cons- Any kids attending childcare in a larger group are going to catch a lot of colds (it is actually good to get it out of the way in preschool though before it affects their K-12 attendance). There will also be bumps and bruises. There is food and sand and dirt and your kids may come home covered in it! It can look like a mad-house at pick-up and drop-off (so if you are going to come for a visit you may want to try 10am to get a fair view of things). Sometimes teachers that your kid loves will leave. We had a bad experience at a previous center that forced kids to take 2 hour naps and wanted 3 years olds to stand patiently in a single file line. It worked for some kids but not for mine. He was labeled "naughty" and was "in trouble" daily; it led to a very stressed-out, unhappy kid. St Luke's changed all that for us with their freer style of teaching and my kid is able to "stand in line" just fine now that he is more mature. I will always be grateful to St. Luke's for helping me get back my happy-go-lucky kid!

My daughter is thriving in the Pre-K program at Discovery! The Director Sue is a passionate,…read morehighly educated, loving early childhood educator and her team is wonderful. My daughter has learned Spanish, made deep, secure connections with her classmates and teachers and practices the empathy she sees modeled at school. The approach takes the best of Reggio, Socratic Method and High Scope and incorporates tons of active, outdoor play, art everyday, imaginary play, and themed units that really appeal to the kids' interests. Drop off is calm and welcoming (so important to us after the chaotic drop off at a previous school) and the school has a homey, sweet vibe. My daughter looks forward to coming to school every day and is becoming a good little citizen thanks to her time at Discovery. I feel 100% confident that she's on track for Kinder.

My kids are grown now. Discovery was wonderful. I worked very long hours, but they worked with me,…read morenot against me. Every day at pick up, both kids proudly showed me their art, books they read, songs they sang, and other interesting projects. If they saw a bug inside , a teacher would gently move it outside and explain how to respect nature. They loved the chickens. They loved singing songs, reading in the loft and swinging. They loved circle time. Why am I writing now? Because I finally slowed down and am going through boxes of my kids artwork. It's a sentimental project. But I remember their teachers fondly. They watched over two precious children while their parents worked to provide a middle class home, groceries, utilities, etc. in a safe little town. Both kids are doing just fine. I never worried about them when I dropped them off. Thank you, Discovery. Thank you especially to Sue. Peace.

When we first moved to Davis, we assumed our kids would go to one of the great public schools here…read more-- that was part of why we chose this area. After the first few months, with 27-30 kids in our son's class, we observed that it was hard for him to get individual attention, and during our first parent-teacher conference, it felt like his teacher didn't really know him. A friend mentioned Peregrine, and at first we weren't sure -- especially because of the tuition. But when we visited, the campus immediately stood out. There were tree forts, gardens planted by students, zip lines, hay bales, and ample space to run. It just felt alive. Our son absolutely loves it there. Every morning he sprints onto the playground before we can even say goodbye. The teachers know him -- really know him. Within the first two weeks, they even noticed he was having trouble pronouncing certain words and suggested we check with our pediatrician about a speech evaluation. That early attention made such a difference. We've also been amazed by how intentional the academics are. He has one-on-one reading time twice a week, small group literacy sessions, and a class library full of graphic novels like Dog Man and Zita the Space Girl that keep him excited about reading. His progress has been incredible. He learns outside -- rain or shine -- with teachers who guide gardening, cooking, ceramics, and project-based lessons. The school celebrates different cultures through music, food, and dance, and the meals are cooked right on site and actually healthy. What stands out most is how much the teachers care. They communicate proactively, notice social dynamics, and address things right away. It's clear that he's seen, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about his growth. After his first week there we received a detailed assessment of his reading and math levels with handwritten notes explaining areas of improvement and where we can help him further. This sort of detailed individual feedback really showed how they truly took the time to get to know our son. We also really appreciate the weekly class emails we get from his teachers. They summarize what the kids learned that week in reading, math, and other subjects -- along with photos and little anecdotes. It's such a thoughtful touch, and it makes us feel connected to what's happening in the classroom day to day. In addition the teachers are always accessible before and after class for us to discuss concerns and questions that arise. As the more financially cautious one in our family, I wasn't sure how we'd feel about private school -- but seeing how happy and curious he is now, it truly feels worth it. Watching him grow, ask questions, and grow his love of learning has been such a gift. One thing we've learned is there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to school. Davis has so many great options -- I'm just glad we found one that fits our son so well. We ended up enrolling our daughter there at the preschool as well!

This is our forth year at the Peregrine school: my daughter started at 3 years old in their…read morepreschool and now she is in their elementary school. I wanted to share our experience from this most recent school year. The school's full-day kindergarten program has small student-to-teacher ratios, a nurturing environment, a terrific teaching team, and an immersive project-based curriculum. My daughter was in a classroom of 12 children and three teachers. Two of the teachers swapped places depending on the subjects that were taught that day, so there were always two teachers with the kids. The school created a trilingual program where the kindergarteners were learning a bit of Spanish and Mandarin in addition to having the core curriculum in English. What I particularly appreciate about the language component is how the teachers wove in cultural literacy into their lessons along with language instruction. There are many things that set apart this kindergarten program from others. Six hours of daily programming allows teachers to create a rich experience filled with language arts, math, science, gardening, cooking, music, and movement. The program allows you to drop off your kid at 8:30 am and pick them up by 3:15 pm with before and after school care available to those who need it; instruction takes place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Children are served healthy, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are prepared on site and given at snack time and lunch. The food is so good that my child begged me to get a recipe from the school chef for a "lentil dish that is better than candy." The school's acre of gardens and play space allows the children to learn and play while being surrounded by beautiful nature. Kindergarteners spend at least an hour outside each day. Additionally, the school has three teacher specialists who work with the students weekly in the areas of gardening/cooking, music, and movement. The incredible food program coupled with the gardening lessons exposed my child to lots of new food that she was resistant to try before. My daughter particularly enjoys the kale and peas she gets to eat straight from the school garden. This past year the class got to go on five field trips to visit the Davis food co-op, a farm in West Sac, and attend three events at the Mondavi center. (This does not include many smaller trips to the playgrounds and parks near the school.) The Peregrine school also arranges for performances around Chinese New Year and other holidays on the school site. Towards the end of the school year, as part of their science unit, the class got to watch caterpillars hatch out of eggs and transform into butterflies. Children also witnessed the entire lifecycle of silkworms ending with moths laying eggs. I feel lucky to have this kindergarten program available in our town and I wanted to share our experience in case this may be a good fit for other families in this group. The Peregrine school offers instruction at all elementary grade levels through sixth grade in case you have an older child and you are interested in their program.

I cannot say enough good things about Millennium CDC in Dixon. Our son is in Butterflies and he is…read morethriving and doing so well. The teachers are the sweetest, they really care about the kids and what they do and they have a great program with lots of outside play time and educational curriculum as well as fun activities. The center and the program are definitely a preschool and not just a daycare. Vicki and the rest of the staff are all so caring, loving and professional. They truly love what they do and treat everyone with respect. They have handled staffing challenges as well as they can (and anyone can in this weird environment) and I have no complaints about it. The facility is amazing, clean and has lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the kids. They do a lot of fun, special days (pajama day, Dr. Seuss week, etc) and have a great communication system for the parents. I would absolutely recommend Millennium for any age child and I have always been someone who scrutinizes and does my due diligence on a program before we decide to send out child there.

I would give MCDC more stars if I could. My husband and I were really nervous sending our two year…read moreold to his first school outside of the home and it was the best decision we could have made from him. It is such a safe, loving and educational environment. All of the teachers are so wonderful. They have made such a positive difference in our son's development. They really care and each child. Our son looks forward to going to school every single day because of how great the program is. I would highly recommend to any family.

MCD has been such a wonderful place for my two children. We left our old center because of staff…read moreturnover, but MCD has many staff that have worked there for 10+ years. My children have grown so much with the helpful care of the staff at MCD

Montessori Country Day is a wonderful place for kids to grow and learn. My child just aged out of…read morecare here after attending since he was 2 years old (plus a long break for COVID). He grew from a shy, reserved child to an outgoing goofball with countless friends. He learned to read at 4 and I fully credit MCD with that. The care that every teacher and teaching assistant here gives is evident, and the environment is rich and colorful. I'm sad to be leaving but so glad that MCD was part of our young childhood experience.

Our child attended pre-k here and we were pleased with the experience. As a family new to town, we…read morefound the Redbud community to be very welcoming. I especially appreciated the family book that was put together that helped us to visualize the kids, their families, and their interests. The care was calm and loving and I think my child progressed significantly in his ability to understand himself and his place in the world, to make friends, and to develop independence in meeting his needs.

Reasons we decided on Redbud at the beginning: 1)…read moreAtmosphere! Relaxed, friendly, focused kids when we visited 2) Teacher retention. The teachers are there for the long term, which told us they liked their jobs and felt supported at this school. 3) Montessori (actual). Everyone we knew who had worked in the early childhood space recommended this method and suggested verifying that core teachers/administrators have actual Montessori training, as there is no particular regulation on branding. They do. 4) Full day program. Reasons we're glad we chose Redbud as we move on to 1st grade: - Expert teachers. We had so few problems, but every one we had was solved by asking the teachers' advice. The staff at Redbud really know kids. - Safe, welcoming, and caring community. Our child started out quiet and soon felt completely comfortable being himself in every way. This was particularly evident in the Kinder year, which made us especially glad we stayed for that burst of confidence and imagination. He also learned to be a good helper to others. - Seemingly limitless individualized learning. Our child was able to build on his skills and interests at his own pace throughout his time there. His teachers knew exactly where he was and what he was working on. No matter how far he went with something, they somehow found a way to support him when he wanted to go farther. - Beautiful natural setting. We loved the location but didn't figure this into our initial decision -- on reflection, it was such a joy to visit that spot twice a day, and watch the seasons, and have so many beautiful memories playing amongst the trees. We were SO lucky to have this school available to us for our child's early years! It is an absolute gem, and a testament to the hard work, love, and dedication of its amazing staff.