We had our son at L'Academy for nearly two years…read more His one year-old care was exceptional, and the school facility itself is brand new and clean, with bright happy colors, and some wonderful people. The school looks very appealing. Unfortunately, there has been much turnover within the staff, to varying degrees of quality. Recent months have proved very concerning. There has been a lack of control surrounding gun-related content among the children, which I never thought could be an issue at a preschool. One child had very specific, graphic violent language (my initial review included a few of his phrases and was flagged by Yelp). This child told me he was making guns from legos, and said other deeply alarmingly violent things to other children, observed by staff. We and other parents expressed our concerns over this issue for months on end, and the staff hemmed and hawed and sat on their hands. Many meetings were offered, but there was no corrective action taken. We left because we wanted to protect our child from gun-related content, but there were other issues. Despite touting otherwise, there is no "curriculum", no learning goals established week to week or month to month. The plan seems to be to survive the day, understandably. We had hoped for more kindergarten preparation, and less "daycare" as our son got older and more capable. There also was not one, but two, separate instances of teachers posting pictures of students to their personal Instagram accounts, obviously without parental consent. This school looks super sweet, but optics deceived us, as there clearly is no global plan. Every childcare facility will have its issues, and there will always be other families and staff members with different values than you - but it's up to the school to ensure there is a safe learning environment, which this school failed at, in our experience.

I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say about this preschool/daycare! My search for…read morethe right place for my children was incredibly stressful like many parents, I'm very particular about who I trust with my kids. When I came across L'Academy, I called to ask a few questions, and they immediately offered to schedule a tour so I could see if it was the right fit for our family. The moment I walked in, I knew this was the place for us! My daughter started at L'Academy when she was just over a year old in the baby room. She had never been cared for by anyone other than me or her father, so naturally, we both cried that first day. But the staff handled everything with such warmth and care. They welcomed her with so much love that her tears disappeared within seconds -- and mine soon followed. One of my favorite things about L'Academy is the parent app. It keeps us updated throughout the day with details on meals, nap times, diaper changes, and even adorable photos of our little ones (shared securely only with parents). Now, my daughter is over two and in the toddler room, and her development has been amazing. Her speech and knowledge have grown tremendously -- she can sing her ABCs, count to 20, and even count to 10 in Spanish! (Neither her father nor I speak Spanish, so I know she learned that from her wonderful teachers!) The staff is incredibly attentive and proactive. If there's ever a minor incident, they immediately intervene and document everything in the app for parents. I recently enrolled my second daughter, who is now six months old, and this time there were no tears at all -- from either of us! It's such a relief knowing both my babies are in a loving, safe, and nurturing environment while I'm at work. As parents, we all know how hard it is to entrust someone else with our children. As an admittedly overprotective mom, I can confidently say L'Academy has been the perfect place for our family. The teachers are truly amazing, kind-hearted, patient, and full of genuine love for these kids. Seeing the way they interact with the children often brings tears to my eyes. My daughter talks about her teachers constantly and how much she loves them. Thank you to the incredible staff at L'Academy for caring for my babies as if they were your own, and for giving this anxious mom such peace of mind. You are all truly a blessing!

This is a wonderful place. My son went to this school at 2. He liked here a lot. Though he cried…read morefrom time to time, because he did not want to leave his mommy, the teachers (Jamie and Michelle) always held him and comforted him. They are so nice and caring. By the way, they have an insanely large playground outside, and a lot (really a lot) of toys inside. Unfortunately, we left Davis after half a year, had to leave this school. I definitely recommend this place if people ask for advice on nursery schools in Davis.

Just signed my daughter up to start at Applegate in the fall! I'm so excited. After working in…read morechildcare programs over the past 7 years & looking at so many centers around the area, I was so excited to find a place where both my daughter & I are comfortable. While touring, my daughter immediately wanted down & barely looked back at me while I was speaking with the head teacher. We had seen other centers in which my daughter felt very uncomfortable & did not want to be put down. The teachers seem very relaxed & happy. The children were getting along & seemed very involved in the tasks they were doing. I'm looking forward to fall when my daughter can start.

I don't think I can say enough great things about this school!…read moreBoth of my kids have gone here and the staff is the best I've encountered anywhere. They truly care about every kid and get to know you and your family. They appreciate each child's gifts and let him/her shine. They also focus on making the day play based, while fostering growth in other aspects - social, emotional, physiological, etc. It's also amazing how the pre-K class has more "lessons" snuck into the curriculum, considering it really is all centered around playing. My kids (and my husband and I!) have made life long friends thanks to the community that UCNS nurtures.

Seriously could not be happier with UCNS. The teachers are phenomenal, kind, communicative, and…read morecompassionate. One of the amazing things about UCNS is the hygiene! They have such great hygiene policies that my two sons were so rarely sick from school it was incredible! Best choice we made for preschool!

I can't say enough good things about our experience at Merryhill Preschool. This morning really…read morereminded me why we love it so much. After a busy weekend, I dropped off my 1.5-year-old son and he was genuinely so excited to see his teachers and classmates--it says everything about how loved and comfortable he feels there. When I went to put his bag away, I noticed his cubby had been thoughtfully organized--his extra clothes were neatly folded and everything was in place. It's such a small detail, but it meant a lot knowing someone took the time to care for his things like that. Looking around the classroom, I saw all these creative new art projects tied to the books they've been reading. I'm honestly blown away by the level of engagement and thoughtfulness, especially for such young kids. Every single day when we pick him up, the kids are happy, the environment is warm, and the teachers are so kind and attentive. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this school community. Highly, highly recommend!

My family loves Merryhill Preschool in Davis! We started our child in the infant nursery when he…read morewas 4 months and we've been very happy with the experience. Ms. Diana is an excellent communicator and has been especially helpful in making us feel comfortable leaving our son in the infant room. As first-time parents, we've really appreciated her guidance and thoughtful suggestions to help him adjust.

My 17 month old daughter has been going to Pinkie's for over 6 months and she loves it. Kim and the…read morecare takers are very caring and attentive. They provide a safe and fun environment. Highly recommend Pinkie's!

Kim and her assistant Yvonne are very professional, really caring and devoted daycare ladies. I'm…read morereally glad that I have found you guys. They are my primary daycare that I can trust so far

My daughter attended Little Friends Montessori School for year and half. We really liked the school…read morefor couple of reasons. I really like all the teachers. They are caring and easy to talk to. Whenever I want to talk to them about kid or anything, they're available to talk. And most of the time they worked with me and the issues. There's two groups. One for 2-3 and the other older kids till they go to kindergarten. My daughter started from little kids classroom to big kid classroom. Little ones are more for daycare type and big kids one is more for getting ready to kindergarten. She learned letters, numbers and other things like arts and crafts as well. Lots of free playtime for the creativity! Price is really reasonable for the area. Drops ins and outs are flexible so it was perfect for my schedule. I highly recommend.

My son loves it here. I think they do a great job. My son gets hugs and attention, every day. We…read moremade a good choice.

This is a fantastic childcare resource! My daughter loves going to CDC and I love having the…read morepeace of mind that comes from sending her to a high quality after school program. She is able to complete some homework, have a healthy snack, and engage in fun and educational activities both indoors and outdoors!