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.

Returning back to work after having a baby can be scary and emotional. I am so glad Gina is there…read moreto watch my child when I or a family member cannot. Gina ensures great care for my child. Teaches her basic manners and how to play with others. Love the mix of activities and down time Gina provides for the children. My baby loves this preschool. She loves visiting new places with the group and playing with other children. Gina's home is very adaptable and perfectly structured for kids. Highly recommended!

My child has been going to Gina's for over two years. As a first time parent, it was stressful…read morefinding a place that didn't view my child as a number/paycheck. My wife and I must have looked at ten different places. Gina was the only one that my wife and I got a good sense that she genuinely had the best interest of our child. She initially met with my family to make sure the school was a good fit for all parties. The kids that attend are great and the structure is perfect for my child. The kids exchange books, dance, do arts and craft, etc. Gina takes them outside and they go on field trips often to the park, firehouse, library, pumpkin patch, etc. She also accommodated my child's minor food allergy needs at the time. I couldn't have asked for a better place to send my child. My wife and I highly recommend Nurturing Steps preschool!

All 3 of my kids have been in the program starting before kinder. The staff has always treated my…read morekids with kind open arms and I can tell they have built a relationship with each child, learning each personality individually. The classroom is always clean, organized and so many option for the kids to play and do arts and crafts. They have always been quick to inform me of rough days my child has had or any playground accidents. Highly recommend the program to working family as well as an option for your child to build friendships outside of "school."

VACAVILLE LOCATION Recommend: NO…read more Advice: RUN Appreciation to the director, Lisa and the Bumblebee teachers (Ms. Penny, Ms. Z, and Ms. Amanda) We have a young child and am speaking from our experience with the ladybug class (1 year olds). We are sharing from a place of flexibility, a understanding that mistakes happen, and that we are all ultimately human. However, it becomes concerning when it becomes a pattern. Some teachers presented as overwhelmed, stressed, unkept, careless, burned out and not interested in the child's well-being. Here are several examples: 1. At pick up, another child was wearing our child's change of clothes, despite the clothes being clearly labeled, inside of a clearly labeled bag, AND even inside a clearly labeled cubby that displayed a 8 x 10 photo of our child. 2. A teacher would gossip about other parents in my presence. 3. Our child came home dirty everyday. Let us repeat EVERYDAY. Dirty clothes, yes, but we are referring to filthy face and hair. Dirt, food, snot. Perhaps wiping a face of a child not old enough to do it themselves is not in their standard procedure? 4. Almost weekly, our child's pacifier was being used by another child. This was documented in their posted photos to sutterfly. Teachers did catch this and we understand these are 1 year olds. however, at times teachers have been observed talking among themselves and just sitting there not presently engaging the children and makes one wonder if there were times this was not caught. 5. MULTIPLE times we were asked to update the same paperwork within days to a week of submitting the original. Perhaps misplaced? Overwhelmed? Careless? 6. Eliminating the lunch service was a disappointment. On numerous occasions, teachers verbal report of our child's food and milk intake were inconsistent with the daily written report and even the food left in their lunchbox. We had to throw out perishable items from their lunchbox after we arrived home as numerously the items (yes, nutritious) were not offered to our child at lunch time. When inquired, it was not due to the child declining the item, the teacher took the initiative and decided to save the item for the child's snack. BUT the center provides a snack and the item was forgotten to even be served at snack time. 7. The director and teachers information to parents were numerously inconsistent and contradictory. Confusing. The center did not foster an application of individual development for the 1 year olds. Infants, less than 1, are able to nap based on the child's needs. However, the 1 year old class is structured for children to only have 1 nap at a set time and bottles are highly 'discouraged.' Not child-centered. The littles are forced to fit inside this one-size-fits-all box. Again, not focused on individual development. This may work great for some children but our child at 14 months sometimes needs 2 naps. They may 'say' they will offer another nap but some teachers are not attuned to individual needs and cues. When masks were required by the State and County, a few teachers wore masks inappropriately or even not at all. Unfortunately, they were maskless for the young children that at the time didn't have the option of vaccination due to their age. This was not a isolated experience as the department of social services licensing observed a staff wearing their mask below their chin in the preschool class when required to do so.

Our three-year-old daughter has been in the excellent care of the team at Millennium since she was…read morean infant. They are absolutely outstanding. The teachers are very caring and programming is fantastic. They are essential partners in raising her. She has a blast and learned her ABCs by 1 1/2, how to count to ten, share and more. They did the heavy lifting with teaching how to eat, use a sippy cup, and even potty train. Another upside is they prepare healthy and delicious meals on site.

Not only is Brittany Slaughter the most genuine personality perfect for working with children, she…read morehas the most delightful in-home setting for those children to learn! Miss Brittany's Place opened about six months ago in a carefully restored older home that offers a huge, grassy yard with large trees for children to play. All the precautions for safety are present and because it is a home, the traditional comforts of a kitchen and living areas will easily appease young ones. The residence is absolutely spotless and the activity rooms are filled with miniature tables, chairs, toys, and games to help facilitate fun learning. As a devoted mother of three and now a 'Nana,' my opinion of Miss Brittany's Place gets high marks. She is warm and nurturing--the children in her charge will be blessed.

This preschool is just so amazing!! My son started when he was 2.5 and grew so much in such a short…read moreperiod of time. He's four and can count past 40 and knows how to write his name and other words. It's amazing how much he has learned and I give Brittany so much credit for that. Brittany treats her students as if they were her very own.... she's so loving and nurturing. I trust her so much and to me as a mom is just everything!! I highly recommend her!! You and your child will just love Miss Brittanys place. We were so heart broken when we moved away. She is the absolute best! :)

My son just completed his school year and DCCNS. We love the program, and both my son and I grew a…read morelot this year. ;) My son loves his teachers and his classmates. Don't miss this special place when considering preschools for your little one.

Enrolling our son to this preschool was one of the best decisions we have ever made. It's a co-op,…read moremeaning you get to see your child in a new and different environment. The experience has been priceless and we feel we have grown as much as our son. The few obligations include being a working parent two to three times a month and an occasional "work party". It's easier than it sounds really. Although there's "church" in the title, it's a separate organization and the curriculum includes no religious content. The preschool is open and inclusive and the staff is absolutely wonderful.

Both of my sons attend Holy Rosary School! My oldest started at 3yrs old in preschool and now he is…read morein the 5th grade. He is excelling in his studies, recently tested at the 8th grade level! My youngest son is in kindergarten and is also excelling! The school has small classes. I love they are faith based! The staff is amazing! Their current principal started his 2nd year with HR and he has done so many things for the school! The teachers keep in contact with us on a weekly basis on how our children are doing!

My kids are current students at Holy Rosary Catholic School and I am happy to share I am very…read morepleased with the school. The teachers, students, and parents are like family. I like the smaller class sizes because the teachers provide individual attention in a safe caring community. The tuition is very affordable for families. Invest in your kid's education. Your child's education pays dividends for life!