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.

Amazing staff, great school. My son has been here for two years in the pre-K, and admittedly, not…read morethe easiest to manage but the teachers and staff have been very patient, positive, and solution oriented. He loves his school and we're hoping to continue attending for the foreseeable future

This review has been long overdue. Our daughter has been attending SPLS for the last two years…read more Finding SPLS has been an answered prayer. We unexpectedly moved to the area and had three weeks to look for a school before the year started. We started with another school which didn't work out at all. After we found SPLS, I wished so much that we had found them a lot sooner. First and foremost, the school fosters a faith-filled nurturing environment. You feel this in the core of the school community among the teachers, the office staff, and the administration. They genuinely care about our students and are so kind and wonderful. The academics are top-notch and are taught in a fun and engaging way. Our teachers are not only very credentialed but have amazing backgrounds in homeschooling and years of experience in many other school settings. My daughter came home with math homework once which looked like something I didn't see until I was older. I was prepared to relearn the lesson and teach it to her when she said, "Don't worry. My teacher taught me again when I didn't understand it the first time. I got it. It's actually easy!" This spoke volumes that my daughter would feel encouraged and confident even as learning gets challenging. The families here are diverse. It is a beautiful community where my child shares things about her culture and learns about others. During the summer, my daughter can't wait to start school as she misses her teachers and friends. Fortunately, the school has a summer enrichment program that runs through July. We feel blessed that our daughter was able to get into this school. I have toured 3 private schools and our local public school. Hands down I cannot even compare. They checked off all of my boxes and then some. There is no other school as special as this place has been for us. It makes me feel confident as a parent that my child is getting a solid foundation. Thank you SPLS for welcoming us with open arms.

Teachers are responsive. Their school agenda and focus topics are on point. Very good middle…read moreschool overall.

very good teachers especially if your kid gets into the advanced program . and because apparently i…read moreneed to write at least 85 more characters for no reason i am adding this filler

Kinder has been the best for my 5 year old starting school. Looked at other schools, but this was…read morethe best choice. The staff and office are great very approachable and will answer any questions. Small school but feels more like a family environment.

Best Catholic School in town... St Charles has the best teachers, really caring principal…read moreThe academic standards at Saint charles are on top of all other schools. I really recommend all the families to check it out. St Charles has computer classes , all sports like basketball , volleyball you name it. Thank you Saint Charles for been part of our community... My daughter Ashlee is so happy to be part of this great school.

We love River City. My daughter attended River City ELC before going to TK and it helped so much…read more The socialization, education, and fun activities throughout the year is what encouraged us to enroll our son as well. The office staff especially Ms. Monique, are kind and professional. All of the providers at River City are kind and treat the children with dignity.

I want to acknowledge RCELC staff and all the wonderful, amazing and supportive things they do for…read moretheir kiddos and their families. My son is shining brighter than ever since starting here and I can't thank you all enough for pouring so much of yourselves into what you do. THANK YOU!

We love Merryhill. Our daughter and us never had a bad experience. The staff here are friendly and…read moresupportive. My daughter had Ms. Kat and Ms. Sandy the first year and she loves them both. Currently, she is in Ms. Nimfas and Ms. Kairyns Class and she loves Ms. Nimfa and all of her classmates. The classroom is a positive environment for her to grow and learning is made fun so she likes to go to school. Thank you Merryhill for providing us a safe , and supportive environment to learn.

My daughter has been at Merryhill since she was 2, and we absolutely love it. The teachers and…read moreadministrative team are amazing. She's built special bonds with her teachers, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Kat, and Ms. Debra. The principal, Kathleen, is super welcoming and friendly. They are very involved with the kids, and their academics are outstanding. My daughter has learned so much!

My son attended Vineyard Montessori from 9/3/2024 to 8/29/2025 between the ages of 2.5-3.5. I've…read moretaken several months to process what our family experienced there, and I'm now ready to share our story. Like many families, we waited months just to tour this school. It came highly recommended within the Sacramento/Elk Grove parent community, and we were initially very impressed. Our son has a slight speech delay, which I disclosed from the beginning. The staff assured us it would not be an issue and that they would nurture and support him. We believed he would thrive here. After a couple of months, the school moved him into the transition classroom where they begin potty training and encourage more independence. My husband and I expressed multiple concerns that he was not ready. He had just gotten comfortable with the toddler classroom routine and was happy there. The staff insisted he had to move because he had "aged out" and was "too big" to stay. (He is in the 99th percentile for height and weight.) They said it was unsafe for him to remain with smaller toddlers--even though there had never been a single incident involving our child. He played well with others and was loved by his teachers. We trusted the school's recommendation and agreed to the move. Looking back, this was our first red flag. From April through August, the transition class attempted to potty train him--unsuccessfully. As we had explained several times, he simply was not developmentally ready. He could not yet communicate when he needed to go, which is one of the most basic signs of readiness. At the end of August, we were called in for a parent-teacher conference. This is where everything changed. We were told that because of his size, he needed to move into the Pre-K classroom. However, they also admitted they did not believe he was ready for that environment because the teacher-to-child ratio is larger and he requires more redirection and attention throughout the day--something that is completely normal for toddlers. When I asked if he could remain in the transition class, even if it meant repeating the year, I was told no. Again, the reason given was that he was "too big" for the classroom. Instead, we were given 30 days to find a new childcare provider because our son did not meet their expectations. Anyone who has searched for childcare knows how unrealistic this is. Most centers have long waitlists just to tour and even longer waitlists to enroll. During the meeting, Ms. Julie casually said it should be easy for us to find another provider because there were "plenty of options." That statement alone showed how disconnected the leadership is from the reality parents face. My child was essentially judged for his size and his speech delay. Ms. Julie and Ms. Jenny made us feel like there was something seriously wrong with our son and even suggested he might need one-on-one care or homeschooling. What made this even more shocking is that none of these behavioral concerns had ever been brought to our attention before this meeting. Suddenly we were told he wasn't listening, was aggressive, and had trouble paying attention. Fast forward to today: our son is thriving at another daycare. Within the first month, he began speaking more words than he did during his entire year at Vineyard Montessori. This experience was incredibly disappointing and emotionally draining for our family. We felt judged, dismissed, and pushed out rather than supported. For a school that markets itself as nurturing and child-centered, our experience told a very different story. After speaking with other families, we learned that this situation is not unique to us. When several families share the same experience, it stops being an isolated incident and starts looking like a pattern. To be fair, I do want to acknowledge that the teachers themselves were kind and caring. Ms. Casey even cried during the meeting because she genuinely cared about my son and was sad to see him leave. I don't blame the teachers--it seemed clear they were simply following the decisions of the directors. I'm sharing our experience so other parents can make an informed decision before enrolling their children here.

My son attended Vineyard Montessori from July 2023 to June 2024, between the ages of 1.5 and 2.5…read moreyears old. I've sat with our experience for more than a year now, unsure if I should speak up. But I believe it's important for other families to hear what we went through. As first-time parents, we were thrilled to enroll our son. The environment appeared nurturing, the routine structured, and after a period of adjustment, he seemed happy. He was excited to go to school each day and formed friendships. We truly believed things were going well. That changed when we were called in for a meeting in April 2024 and told our son was struggling with listening, emotional regulation, and understanding personal space -- concerns that are extremely common at this age. We were advised by his teacher Miss Casey to take him to the pediatrician to be "tested for other things." We followed through, even bringing the teacher's written observation reports. Our pediatrician, who has known our son since birth, reassured us that the behaviors described were developmentally typical for a toddler. He felt the school was being excessive, but recommended an occupational therapy referral just to explore whether some sensory needs might be present. We immediately pursued that referral, even though appointments were months out. Throughout this process, we communicated openly and made it clear we were eager to be strong partners in supporting our son. We worked hard on the skills they identified and saw real improvements. Yet despite our efforts, we increasingly felt that the school saw our son -- and us -- as a problem to be removed rather than a family to support. Their expectations left very little room for normal developmental variance, learning curves, or grace. Ultimately, we were given a one-month deadline to meet their expectations before being told he would not be allowed to transition to the next class and would need to leave the school within the next month. We were devastated. In our final meeting with his teacher, Miss Casey, and the directors, Julie and Jenny, he was described as "aggressive" and "likely not able to function in a regular daycare setting." When we asked for specific examples, those claims were backtracked and they admitted that "aggressive" may not have been the right word, could not provide specifics, which further called into question the accuracy and fairness of their assessments. Fast forward to today: our son is thriving at a different daycare. The staff there is compassionate, communicative, and solution-oriented. They have embraced supporting his sensory needs (he was later diagnosed with proprioceptive dysfunction, which affects how he perceives movement, pressure, and personal space) and they partner with us to help him succeed. He has smoothly transitioned through multiple classrooms as he grows older, participates in group activities and field trips, and is thriving socially and emotionally. That contrast has put everything into perspective. At Vineyard Montessori, it became clear that they only wanted a certain type of child - one who fit into their mold - and they were not equipped or willing to support a child who learns differently or needs a bit more flexibility or support. While I understand that not every program is the right fit for every child, the way Vineyard Montessori handled the situation felt abrupt, clinical, judgmental, and lacking in empathy. We were made to feel that something was wrong with our son, when in reality he simply needed patience, understanding, and support. I hope the school takes this feedback as an opportunity to reflect - on how they support children who don't fit the mold, how they embrace neurodiversity, and how they partner with families.

best school ever i love it so much very wasy to make friends and stuff and yard duties + staff are…read moresuper kind. Principals even play woth kids during recess too. niiiiceeeee

Thank you for having my granddaughter! She's doing an excellent job with your school, especially…read morethe teachers and the principal! Thank you for your excellent job.. God Bless you all