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

We've had such a great experience with the infant program at Building Kidz of Folsom. The infant's…read moreteacher, Ms. Kisha, is warm, attentive, and truly cares about our daughter. She's engaged in fun, creative activities even at this young age, and we can already see her growing and learning. The daily updates give us so much peace of mind. Highly recommend!

Both of my kids went here and loved their teachers and playtime. They got plenty of different…read moretypes of curriculum; lots of opportunities to practice the skills they needed to move forward from preschool level to TK level work. The teachers were always good about posting pictures and keeping us informed of what they were doing during the day

We love Little Ducklings Daycare and Rachael. No parent wants to leave their kids for a majority of…read morethe day, 4-5 days per week, but for some, there aren't any other options. Rachael made this difficult separation more bearable and comforting. Before we enrolled our daughter officially, she was helpful in showing us her home, and answering any and all questions we had at the time. Especially during these trying times of COVID-19, Rachael has taken all the necessary precautions for the children, herself, and the home to make sure the environment is covid free. Furthermore, it's not a daycare where my daughter is just playing all day. As a 2 year old in her formative years, she enjoys learning through activities Rachael carefully and thoughtfully prepares in advance. We love seeing our daughter come home and wanting to be with her friends and Rachael again the next day as it brings us peace in having to be apart from her through the day. We highly recommend Rachael and her daycare for anyone seeking a safe, loving, and educational environment for their kids! I'd also like to add that her extended hours have helped us tremendously as our commute to and from work is not the closest one. Thank you, Rachael!

My daughter was at Little Ducklings for almost 2 years. She was pretty much non-verbal and hadn't…read morebeen around other kids that much due to the pandemic. She has come so far in these past 2 years in Rachael's care. Rachael has worked with her and cared for her like she was one of her own. Our daughter has moved on to preschool now but we will always miss her and the other kids.

Our two year old daughter attends little angel daycare. We could not be happier. Ziba is so…read morecaring and understanding and has very reasonable prices. My daughter is always excited to go to Ziba's in the morning and is happy and smiling when I pick her up. The other children are very sweet and it seems that they're all friends there. Though it's a daycare and not a preschool, my daughter has learned so many new words, songs, and play skills since we started attending. Highly recommend. P.s. she feeds the kids great meals and snack too!

I really liked Ziba's daycare. My daughter started going there when she was 9 months old and she…read morewill restart going there again soon. Ziba is very caring and patient. I had to change my hours because my work changes the schedule every time and she was more than flexible with my hours. Any help I asked her she was there for me and parents with little children know how that is very important. Her price is also resealable. Your child would be in good hands! Highly recommended!

My little loves her daycare! Elisa and staff are so kind and caring. I feel so blessed and lucky to…read morehave a daycare that cares for my own little the way I do. She can't wait to go and I can't wait for her to go too sometimes! She's learned so much and brings home new skills everyday. Thanks Elisa!

I sent my 2 boys to Elisa's daycare. They have never been to daycare before and from the first day,…read morethey really enjoyed it. Elisa was always texting photos and updates about how they were doing throughout the days. I really liked how there was a lot of outside time (weather permitting of course), circle time for the toddlers, and various activities. My oldest was speech delayed and in just a few months, he was talking more than he ever has. Elisa and her family did a wonderful job taking care of my boys and catered to their specific needs. We were happily driving from Elk Grove to Shingle Springs for her care. When we stopped going, she even reached out asking how my boys are doing and that she missed them. Super sweet family! Strongly recommend Peaceful Doves Childcare and don't regret sending my boys here for their first daycare experience.

Amazing experience since last two years for our daughter. Ms Chyron is very loving and caring and…read moreour daughter is learning so many new things there.

This childcare is really amazing. My little cousin has been at this childcare facility for a couple…read moreyears. I love the structure and how you guys have a curriculum for the children almost like a pre-pre-school. It's great how even the younger babies get to participate in the curriculum. The schedule is right by the front door so I got to see what they do through out the day. Awesome program and great organized recreational area. Thank youuuuu!