A year before joining RMA I started asking moms in the community where their children go to…read morepreschool and if they like it, and time and time again RMA came up as being the go to preschool in the area. They have a waitlist for a reason. The grounds are beautiful with open space for kids to play and there are two locked entry points w security codes to get in; the grounds are fenced to keep kids safe. The classrooms are clean and Montessori educational items are placed at eye level accessible for children to interact with. Montessori language, such as calling the activities "jobs," is used, along with the traditional "walk around the sun" ceremony that takes place on a child's birthday. The school uses an app to communicate with parents showing pictures of their child during the day so you know what they're working on. I made it a point to check in w teachers at drop off/pick up time so there was always clear communication and collaboration with the school. The staff were all professional and kind in our experience. Our child has grown so much in the years we have been at RMA. At a recent elementary school assessment we were told she scored a grade level above academically on the kindergarten readiness test. Our child loves science after having weekly hands on science experiments in the classroom; she mastered letter and number recognition; she can write her name and has developed critical thinking skills thanks to her teachers and a school environment that encourages curiosity. The performances the school puts on throughout the year are really precious. The kids work hard at learning the songs and a lot of care goes into the events. I don't know the circumstances behind the negative reviews here, but I fully respect that Ms. Janet does not air any dirty laundry on a public forum like this. All I know is that RMA has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children enrolled, and from our own individual experience, they have done so. Our experience with RMA has been nothing but heartwarming and positive and we will miss it.

UPDATE 2 - While I respect that some families may have had positive experiences, it is important to…read morerecognize that not every parent or child undergoes the same kind of treatment, communication, or support from lead teachers. One parent's positive experience should not be used to dismiss or respond to concerns raised by other affected parents. There is no need to invalidate someone else's experience when the focus should simply be on sharing one's own. In our experience, concerns regarding ADHD and behavioral differences were discussed, but what was difficult was how those concerns were approached. Sensitive matters involving a child's struggles should remain professional and parent-centered, rather than becoming discussion points in ways that affect relationships with other families whose children were friends with mine. I have heard two of the parents approach me and letting me know that my child's conditions were discussed with them and told their kids not to be friends with him. Despite being uncomfortable and concerned, they informed me about this so I would be aware of it. What became especially concerning was when my child began coming home visibly distressed, crying, and repeatedly expressing that he felt pressured by the green class teacher into accepting the blame for an incident he consistently said he did not do. From our perspective as parents, it appeared that instead of carefully understanding the situation, there were moments where he felt pushed to agree with accusations or accept responsibility despite insisting otherwise. Watching a young child become emotionally distressed to the point of crying at home and describing feeling pressured in this way significantly escalated our concerns and aggravated an already difficult situation. More importantly, identifying concerns should also come with meaningful support and guidance. Instead of collaborative strategies, accommodations, or support to help my child succeed, it often felt like the child was only commented on having ADHD and also blamed for behaviors -- such as moving quickly through activities or transitioning to another task instead of staying engaged in one work for extended periods. Expecting a young child to remain focused on a single activity for more than 30 minutes without understanding developmental needs or learning differences did not feel supportive. When I approached the lead Green Class teacher to discuss how we speak to and guide our child when he was not listening, I was told that she had significant experience handling children and did not like parents giving suggestions. I found this response dismissive because, during a meeting when we genuinely asked for suggestions or strategies to better support our child, we were told there were none and were instead asked the same question in return. However, when I attempted to offer open suggestions based on what worked for our child, this was the response I received. This felt particularly concerning when it already seemed as though there were ongoing struggles in understanding, handling, and supporting our child's individual needs rather than working collaboratively to help him succeed. Comparing a 6-year-old child to a younger child, such as a 4-year-old, was also unhelpful and discouraging. Every child develops differently, and comparisons do not provide constructive support or understanding for a child's unique strengths and challenges.

I would give this a 4.5 stars, but it wouldn't let me. This school is truly amazing and has gave me…read moresuch great education. From the teachers to the fun activities. It has been great all the way through since Pre-K and my good friends Owen and Pierce helped me so much.

While I pretty much never leave negative reviews, I feel this is needed for all the parents out…read morethere looking at PreK options. Choosing a school for your child is especially important when it's their first time and parents have a right to know what culture exists at St Albans. The school should just be transparent and tell parents up front, that they only want one type of child there and if yours doesn't fit that mold, then they will ask them to leave the school. Our 4 year old got accepted into their PreK program and right before school was due to start, the teacher quit. The replacement teacher was implemented and within 3 weeks of school starting, the problems began. The PreK teacher started sending us these crazy emails that were a formatted play by play and by the minute, of every interaction our child had that day. They made the most normal behaviors of a 4 year old seem as though they were symptoms of a larger problem. They tried to make it sound like our son had a problem keeping still, which may have been the case but given it was only a few weeks into the start of PreK, what else would one expect from a child just starting school for the first time. And that's not even considering children growing up in a society that was locked down for years. Her verbal comments along with the emails continued and made it seem as if our son had some form of Autism, as the teacher even suggested may be the case. She also said he might have hearing problems and that he doesn't know words... I mean the most ridiculous of accusations I've ever heard. We were left dumbfounded, none of what they were accusing him of was true. Our son went to school counting to 100, He knew the entire alphabet and could write it in both capital letters and lower case. He could spell and write his first and last name as well as say his address. Apart from him struggling to keep still at times (and we don't even really know how much of an issue this actually was versus them making it seem worse), he was not a problem child. We have had parents say they are so happy our Son was in the class because he had helped their children feel welcomed, as they were extremely shy and he isn't. We had numerous meetings with the teacher and the Principal, who reassured us the emails were indeed too much and would stop but nothing actually was resolved. They had made up their mind from the first month that they wanted out son gone. The off colored comments as well as the play by play emails continued. All of this happened over a span of approximately 8 -9 weeks from school starting. I just want to be clear, he never did anything to any other students and was never accused of such. We are talking about a 4 year old sitting still and paying attention in class with a teacher who seems unhappy to be there and struggled to control her class, despite having 2 aids there to help. We eventually found out, that many other PreK parents were having the exact same experience. There was one parent who had their 4 year old kicked out a week before we were told to leave, because "their kid was not suited for this school and couldn't sit still". We realized that it wasn't really our child who was the problem, it was the culture of the school. Although they say they never kick out kids from PreK, they do and did. Plus there are reviews out there going back to 2018 of this exact same thing happening. We were told by parents who volunteered at the class, that our child was absolutely fine, he was not being disruptive or problematic and did pay attention. After receiving the last harassing email, we had, had enough and confronted the school about it. But instead of addressing the issue, they told us to remove our child and gave us 3 weeks notice. This came at the worst possible time, to try and find a new school and enroll him right before thanksgiving! So if you are looking at enrolling your children at St.Albans then be warned. Be prepared knowing that your child might be kicked out if in the first weeks of attending, they do not sit completely still. Even if the teacher is clearly checked out and doesn't want to be there, your kids will be the ones that pay the price. They will make it seem like your child has a number of issues and is incapable of being in this environment, that they need 1 on 1 instruction which they can't provide, or something similar. You guys need to know what's really going on at this school, before you start paying $15k a year for the privilege. I wish this review could be different, I really which we could sing the schools praises but we can't. We really do not want to be in this situation and our son is going to be really hurt, having to be taken from the first set of friends he ever made. Horrible experience and I feel bad for the poor parents and children who have had to go through this like us.

My son is in the pre-K class at this location and he has picked up so many good habits thanks to…read moreteachers like Tara and Anya who are very friendly and professional. The principal is also very nice here.

Before Merryhill we went to another preschool and Montessori school but absolutely fell in love…read morewith this school. I love the curriculum. I love ALL the teachers. I love Ms. Natasa and Ms. Kaylin! They're very welcoming, patient, and know what they are doing! My daughter learned so much from her short time there (she's going to public school now) and misses her teachers. My 18 month old son attends Merryhill now and I have no complaints! Will definitely recommend this school anytime!

This center has been absolutely Amazing. My son came from a different daycare that he was about…read moreto get kicked out of. Tots of love has gone above and beyond working with him! Their 4 year old class is all geared for kinder readiness they do a full assessment and questionnaire. Which really helps them get on track for school my son learned how to do the sign language alphabet. And spell his name with it! But they practice writing learn sound of letters and site word which is above and beyond! Shout out to mrs. Somer who has worked one on one with my son. She really puts her all everyday for her kids. She does research on her own to help kids I recently found out my son has adhd and she just totally looked up stuff to help him adjust in her class. she's truly the best of the best and shout out to miss Wanda (the director) for being such and open door and highly communicative she has been so patient and should be recognized for all she has done!

My sons been going here since he was about 6 months, he is almost 3 now. Staff is very…read morecommunicative and take child safety very seriously. Ms. Wanda. Ms. Lyna, and Ms. Sommer are my sons favorites, he is always talking about them and how much fun he has with them. They helped solidify my son's potty training journey, he's always singing songs they learn during circle time, and they send home reports and how he's done and what we need to focus on at home. As a two year old in a preschool setting, I know they are setting him up for success!

We had our 2 year old son here for less than a month, unfortunately our experience was unpleasant…read moreto say the least. They ask you to pack food for meals and will not heat up your child's food so be prepared to pack cold foods only. The staff just seemed annoyed more than anything at my son as he had a hard time adjusting to his new schedule. Just about everyday he cried upon drop off and pick up. Understandably there were growing pains, but even now at his current child care facility he adjusted within 2 weeks. The staff was avoidant when we tried asking questions and when we were able to talk to them (the little conversation we were able to have) they tried to keep it as short as possible with no elaboration. The worst came less than two weeks in. There was an incident that happened which ultimately resulted with my son needing stitches in his face from one of the teachers trying to pick him up from his cot before nap time to change his diaper. The story still is not clear and conveniently there was no video of what happened and no proper incident report was provided even after requested. Hopefully others have a better experience here and everyone can be kept safe in the future.

Choosing this childcare provider has truly been like gaining a second family…read more From the moment we moved our children here, we were welcomed with open arms. Every question was answered, and the staff took the time to give us one-on-one attention so that we could ensure this was the right fit for our children's needs. That level of care and intentionality made all the difference for our family. They teach and live by seven core values: compassion, gratitude, honesty, love, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. Our children are encouraged to demonstrate these values daily and receive positive praise in real time as well as our children receiving written recognition that is sent home so we can continue reinforcing those lessons as parents. It truly feels like a partnership. In addition, they work with my kids on educational fundamentals such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes. My children both have asthma, and the staff has been extremely attentive and responsive to their needs. It brings such a peace of mind knowing they are in caring and capable hands. Any time there has been a minor injury--like a bump or fall--we immediately receive a call, an email, and a face-to-face conversation with staff so we are fully informed. Their communication is outstanding. Now that my daughter is school-aged, they continue to support her with care - during breaks- and we feel incredibly blessed to still be part of this community. Since we don't have much family or close friends nearby, this childcare center has given us a sense of comfort and security that allows us to continue working without worry.

We loved Play Care Learning Center! My daughter Julia was there until she finished preschool. She…read moreloved the place, the teachers, Miss Bonnie, her friends, everything!. Now that she is in public school she is way more advanced than the rest of the kids and it is definitely thanks to PCLC!

This is what my children and I experienced at this place. They show no case. Yes I filed my own…read moreinvestigation and complaint years back when it occurred but I get continual updates from the county that they're always under investigation and being complained against for mistreating children. Go look it up for yourself. I highly recommend putting your kids in Roseville ranch Montessori instead of this they actually CARE about your kids there.

My 6 month old started attending discovery tree in April. I was nervous to leave my 6 month old…read morewith people she didn't know, but after meeting the teachers and director I was immediately put at ease. Most of the teachers have been at DT for many years, they all love my daughter, and she is well cared for. The classroom is clean and they even have a play yard for the infant/toddler classroom. I can always reach the director via email or phone to answer any of my questions and compared to other places in the area tuition was decently priced. We are very happy and look forward to many years at Discovery Tree!!!

My little one has been going to Discovery Tree School for over a year now and they are been…read morewonderful! My son loves going to daycare. He really enjoys his friends and teachers. I was so impressed with how they are handling the current COVID-19. I feel confident that my son is safe while he is there. I can't recommend this daycare enough.

My daughter had an amazing time at Rusch Park Preschool. Don't let the negative reviews sway you,…read moreMs. Kathy and her group of teachers are fantastic, they truly care about each and every student, and it shows. The weekly activities and extracurriculars are fun, thoughtful, and enriching. They truly went above and beyond our expectations, and we are so happy we took the chance on Rusch Park Preschool! Thank you to Ms Kathy, Ms. Frankie, Ms. Nicole, and Ms. Natallia for a wonderful Pre-K experience. We wish we didn't have to leave!!

Let me start off by saying my kids did learn and excel in this program. But the director Kathy has…read moreno regard for the parents and no respect multiple times, She made unfair comments, in front of other parents. She likes to call people out when it is uncalled for. For example, being upset that one parent brought " too much birthday treats" which there is no policy on how much to bring or not to bring. During this speech she call me out saying I should not do this. Let me tell you why this was strange for her to say. My twins have summer birthdays so I had not brought in and treats. When she said this, every single parent stared at me which made things very uncomfortable. She also discussed another child to me (that was not one of my children) that was four years old and said "he would cry if his shoe was not tied" My other issues I have is Kathy calling children too emotional or over emotional mind you all these children are 3 to 4 years old. 3 to 4-year-olds have big giant emotions. Many of these children have never been away from their parents so the response to that is a normal developmental response for that age. I think that's a unfair assessment especially regarding crying at that age as so many children do now let me add. She had never said this about my children but as a parent, I don't like hearing about anyone's children at that age. It took me along time to make this review I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. But now that my children are in a school setting, where the teachers have respect do not say negative comments like that I realized how wrong that was and how many times I let things slide when I was just trying to keep the peace in thinking maybe it was me. All the other teachers here are great . Kathy herself I believe is a good teacher, but I had some very negative times interacting with her. I wish there was a review like this before I signed up for this program so I would have been aware. I did bring this up to hire management and directors more than once through the school year last year. The reason I didn't pull my children out were they were doing very well in school they made friends and the other four teachers were all fantastic.