CDM is the best community of parents, teachers, and volunteers. Everyone shows up for the students…read more I feel great dropping my daughter off for the day which is such a relief compared to previous experiences. The teachers truly love the students and create a safe, loving, inspiring place for the kids to learn about the world and themselves while treating each other with respect.

My daughters attended Country Day for a few years and I can't say enough about the teachers or the…read morecurriculum. We noticed a difference in behaviors right away and they continued to amaze us with everything they learned on a regular basis. They LOVED going to school and learning and the teachers really made it engaging and fun.

I can't say enough good things about CPM. Miss Kim and Rebecca are amazing, as well as the other…read moreladies who work here. It's really scary looking for somewhere to take your child to and even from my first visit I could tell it was a place I could trust and my son would not need to be fighting for attention from others. My 2 year old has learned so much since being here, and helped get him potty trained so fast. They are very communicative through their app they use and constantly give me updates if my kiddo is having a hard day. I highly recommend this place, I couldn't have found a better place to help raise my kiddo with me.

Miss Kim and her staff are amazing teachers. They cultivated an environment of love and patience…read morefor our daughter. They gave her the tools she needed to move onto the next chapter of her education. We would recommend this school to anyone.

This school is amazing! The teachers seem to really care…read moreabout their students. I've consistently seen them go the extra mile on several occasions. The office staff is super friendly too - especially Stacia. :) My sons love going to school each day.

Great education and care for my boys from k-8th grade. The school is student focused and real…read moremontessori. I highly recommend and have 6 years experience.

This review is long overdue, as my third child is currently enrolled at Montessori Manor, and we're…read morealready planning on sending our fourth here as well. It's hard to articulate what a positive experience attending Montessori Manor has been for my children. We have seen noticeable and sustained improvements in their development after enrollment. Their speech, behavior, and even their eagerness to learn blossomed--they are actually excited to go to school and see Mrs. Leslie and the other teachers. My wife and I have both sat in during the morning and watched our children performing their morning jobs and have been thoroughly impressed. The children are focused on their jobs and developing their mastery over each task. The teachers are present but in the background, ready to help if needed but letting each child take the initiative to learn on their own. This is exactly what my wife and I wanted from a Montessori-style education: encouraging initiative and a love of learning in our children so that they can be self-motivated in the future. I understand the fear and worry that can go into selecting a preschool/kindergarten provider, which is why I am writing this review. We looked at other schools, including other Montessori preschools, but continue driving over 20 minutes each way to bring our children here because it has been such an amazing experience for each of our children.

Montessori Manor has been wonderful for our son in his first year of half-day preschool. He…read moreabsolutely loves all of his teachers and talks about them constantly. The Montessori program with its hands-on approach has been so good for him. His fine motor coordination skills have improved so much, and he's singing all the time now. The calm, prepared environment immediately put him at ease, and we've watched his confidence, focus, and independence grow every day. We especially appreciate Miss Leslie's leadership. As the director, she's created such an amazing program--her experience and passion shine through in how she trains the teachers and connects with every child. We're so happy he'll be returning next year for full-day. We're truly grateful for such a nurturing start to his education--highly recommend!

Excellent preschool - we enrolled both of our children here, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision. We recently completed our family's journey at Guidepost after about five years there, and we can confidently say it was one of the best investments we made in their education. From the caring guides and dedicated staff to the engaging, nurturing, and enriching environment. The guides do an exceptional job of fostering independence, curiosity, and confidence while instilling the values of grace and courtesy. We truly enjoyed partnering with our children's guides over the years, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and support they provided.

My two boys began attending this school in Sept 2023 and it has been a tremendous place of…read morecommunity, support and kindness from how the staff have cared for my kids to how they helped shape them into independent learners :) We experienced Toddler room, CH4 and CH5 throughout our 3yrs here. Thanks Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Kate, Ms. Brittany, Ms. Eva and Ms. Lekha especially, for all of the love you showed to our family and to the school community overall!

Both of my daughters have attended Country Hill Montessori (Fair Oaks) since they were two years…read moreold, and it has been an amazing experience from the start. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each child grow. Ms. Tanya, the director, is awesome--she genuinely cares about the kids and runs the school with so much heart and professionalism. A special shout-out to Ms. Joanna, who has been such a loving and caring teacher. My girls absolutely adore her, and it's clear how much she loves what she does. The school's educational program is excellent, and they've always been flexible and understanding with scheduling. Our daughters have learned so much and built great confidence here. Thank you, Ms. Tanya, Ms. Joanna, and the entire CHM team for creating such a nurturing place for children to learn and thrive. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for the perfect preschool for their child. -Wagner

My son has been at CHM for over a year now and we couldn't be more thrilled with this school! He…read morestarted at the age of two and was barely speaking, within weeks we saw a complete difference- he's now educating me about the Solar System, Rain Forest, singing new songs, etc. They follow an actual curriculum and provide the subject matter to the parents via email in advance so we always know what's on the calendar. I'm very impressed with the communication from education, illnesses, fun events, children's progress, etc. The teachers are so kind and caring- my son loves them all and so do we! The school is welcoming, it truly feels like a second home, and we couldn't recommend it enough. Soon my second will be joining and I'm looking forward to watching him grow here too! Thanks CHM!!

I love Sierra Montessori Academy (SMA)!…read more I have 3 girls, 6, 9, & 13. My 13 year old is an A & A+ student, but she hated school. I had her in Magnolia last year (6th grade) but the amount of bullying, amount of student swearing, lack of time to eat, & feeling of a prison had her crying & begging not to go to school everyday had me looking for other options. After talking to a friend who had a similar problem with her 4th grader and switched her last year to SMA with great success, I thought I would try it for my 6th grader. The difference was night & day! My 6th grader now loved school! She is challenged, gets to be creative and everyone is so nice! She still gets As & A+s and she is learning more than at Magnolia. SMA has a ZERO tolerance for bullying & swearing. My middle girl (9 years old now) was not doing well at Cottage Hill. She has ADHD & even though she was on medication, she seldom paid attention & often did not finish class assignments. Even though she went to Home Work club almost daily, I still had to re teach her what she was supposed have learned in class. I begged for an IDP or some help for her for 3 years to no avail. I can go on and on but I hope you get the picture. This year, she is pulled out for Brain Gym to help her focus & math & language arts to work in small groups. What a difference! My youngest was in Kindergarten at Cottage Hill last year. Her teacher was like a drill Sargent! No kidding! She yelled at the kids. My happy cheerful then 5 year old became depressed & hated school. I finally insisted that she change teachers & she did better. But I don't think she learned enough compared to my older 2 who had kindergarten at another school. Now, all my girls are at SMA and I could not be more pleased! My now first grader is all caught up & loves school! My girls cover the spectrum regarding learning & temperament & they are all succeeding SMA. SMA truly educates each child according to their needs. They truly care about each child and strive to ensure each child has the skill sets they need to succeed in school & life.

My daughter (4th grade) loves school at Sierra Montessori! She looks forward to going to school…read morenow, says the kids were all so friendly and so welcoming to her when she came at the last trimester of the school year and she loves her teacher and all that she is learning at SMA. I'm so happy we made the switch :)

We have had our daughter at First Friends for two years and LOVE it! One of the main things I have…read moreloved is the consistency with teachers. Ms Maggie (owner) and Ms Araceli have been there for years, which provides stability and keeps the schedule consistent. So many of the schools in this area are like a revolving door with the teachers, which is tough on the kids since they dont really get to know them. This way Araceli has been able to talk with authority on how our daughter has progressed over time. The location is beautiful and they have a fantastic outdoor area that feels natural and structured at the same time. There are so many options for the kids to play on they never get bored. Plus chickens! Maggie hosts farmers markets from the veggies they grow and sells eggs, then uses the money for school projects. It's utterly charming! As for how it's run, I really like how structured it is. This will set your kid up for TK or kinder very nicely as the public schools are all on a firm schedule. So class time is all about jobs and activities, then the kids get to get lots of free play in the yard. They use an app to give picture notices and updates, so I feel very connected to my daughter when she's there and always in the loop about what's happening at school. We provide lunch and Maggie does healthy homemade snacks. Our tuition was way less than where we came from in Sac, so I felt it was a steal. The hours are loosely 8am-2:30pm. But my number one plus is how safe we have felt at first friends. It is hard to trust your kids to the care of someone else, and I have literally never felt one ounce of nervousness leaving my daughter in the capable hands of Ms Araceli or Maggie. We are lucky to have found this school.

My daughter goes to this preschool. The place is amazing! The teachers are phenomenal. They truly…read morecare about the children and really look to improve their self awareness skills. They are a Montessori based program and the growth I have seen in my daughter in amazing. I would recommend this school 100%