I went here for summer school and it was great. Holly was my summer school teacher. She was nice…read more The para educators were nice.

Amazing school!!!! The teachers here are all very approachable, there are open lines of…read morecommunication between parents and school and principal Mark Williams is fantastic!

Graduated from this school this year. All of the staff were great. Everyone does their best to help…read morethe students to succeed and provide a great environment to learn in. I love this school because the teachers both teach the students and actually care about them as well. They will make sure you are doing alright in your studies and in your personal life as well. Very personal and caring which created better trust and comfortableness within the professional relationships between students and teachers.

It is a true gift to give your child the opportunity to grow up at St Albans. The school gives my…read moreson everything he needs to be set up for success going forward and is continually upgrading their curriculum to meet the needs of the children and go beyond that. I personally appreciate that they focus on my child's social and emotional development as well as his academic needs with the ultimate goal of having a child who can enter high school not only as a strong academically, but as a confident individual who can be an independent learner, think for himself and know how to collaborate with others. Aside from the academics and personal growth, the school offers enrichment courses including Spanish, computers, music, drama, PE and art that are included in the curriculum. Because this is part of the regular curriculum, your child really has the opportunity to build on these extra activities since it is included in their program all the way through 8th grade. Another advantage of choosing a school like St. Albans is it is a small school, everyone gets to know your child very well (both students and faculty), which makes it a very comforting environment for your child to grown up in. You can be assured that no student will "fall through the cracks" at St. Albans and you will find that they truly want what is best for your child and will help them reach their full potential. The head of school always puts the needs of the children first. The school is very lucky to have her. She is intelligent, knowledgeable, hard working and very involved in all that goes on with the school. Mrs. Bernauer sets the bar high for both the students and the school, which is what makes St. Albans continually grow and meet the highest of educational standards. Our family feels that we have made the best choice in choosing St. Albans for our children's education. We have no doubt that this school is setting our children up to be the best, well-rounded individuals they can be.

A damaging experience I would never repeat…read more I am deeply sorry to hear that children are still having experiences similar to what my son endured at St. Albans more than twenty years ago. Our family's experience with the school could not have been worse. What we were told during the enrollment process did not match the reality we encountered. In addition to tuition, families were expected to make substantial financial contributions and fulfill significant volunteer-hour requirements. As a single parent, I was unable to meet all of those demands. As a result, I felt my son was singled out and ostracized--not by the other students or their parents, but by the school administration itself. My son was labeled "too active." In his class, I felt that boys were often judged more harshly for displaying normal childhood energy, while children who could immediately sit quietly and conform were treated as the ideal. Although my son was not expelled, I ultimately and willingly removed him because I believed the environment had become toxic and damaging to his confidence. In my experience, school officials were unwilling to work constructively with children who did not fit their narrow definition of the "perfect student." The culture felt arrogant, inflexible, and dismissive of individual differences. The academic expectations were also unreasonable. No fourth grader should routinely be assigned three to four hours of homework each night. I was also extremely unhappy with the poor-quality, unhealthy food served during after-school care. My strongest advice to parents is to find a school that leads with kindness, patience, compassion, and a genuine willingness to support each child as an individual. Based on our family's experience, St. Albans was unequivocally not that place.

I used to go here from 2012 to 2023. I had a lot of fun memories here, although the curriculum Is a…read morebit intense, I usually had 3 or more hours of homework, The benefit of that is that now every other school is easy, but the workload definitely caused a lot of tears, and mental health problems, so If your kids are getting C's or below don't get mad at them cause their probably trying really really hard. I loved all my teachers, shout out to Mr. Hicks. The moms are terrible at driving, so watch out in the parking lot. Also, this school kinda has a gossip problem; the moms even gossip about the kids, and the kids also gossip a lot. The Bayside blaster will always be amazing. I still crave it. The main church's theology was kinda interesting, a little evangelical. Also, the school makes you pledge to the bible, the Christian flag, and the American flag, which felt like it bordered on Christian nationalism since you do them all in order, but do with that as you will. The visual arts are kinda lackluster, and sports are very favored at that school. To be fair, a lot can change in nearly 3 years; this is just my experience. I was also a bit of a menace at this school. The Bathroom parties were exquisite.

First year at ACS and all three of my kids love it! Best decision ever! The staff and teachers are…read moreall amazing!

Growth of our child. I will be honest I was not familiar with the Montessori method of teaching…read moreprior to our daughter attending the pre-school program at MMCA. It was an eye opening experience for me to watch her become confident and more independent. When I volunteered in the classroom I was blown away to experience such a calm group of children-- they were all engaged in their work and truly seemed to be enjoying themselves. I am forever grateful to the dedicated teachers who always took the time to help me just as much as my daughter during this experience.

Our family loves, loves, LOVES this school -- specifically, the Children's House preschool program…read more We originally had plans for our daughter to go elsewhere, but I attended last year's open house on a whim and it was immediately apparent that this was the spot for us! The Montessori curriculum combined with the four fantastic teachers would be unmatched elsewhere. Our daughter has had the most WONDERFUL past year here. She is learning an incredible amount -- academically, practically, and interpersonally. The teachers are absolute gems who are professionals in every sense of the word and foster the most warm and supportive environment for the kids. The Montessori curriculum lets kids thrive in their independence within a structured, orderly & prepared environment. I am in awe of what our daughter has been able to do, even at such a young age. This school is so special to us & I consider it a staple of our Rocklin community!

My kids have been going here for the past two years and absolutely love it. They get to have a…read moreschool like experience with lots of fun and interactive activities! Would recommend for those homeschooled kids that want a classroom setting. I also like that i can pick when i want to come and how many classes work for our family. The staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable.

We've tried many homeschool enrichment centers . This is where my daughter wants to learn! The…read moreinstructors make their unique classes interesting. Ms. Frizzle and Master John welcome the students with game nights, and other family events, as well as dances for the teens. They offer a continually changing range of classes in art, language arts, history, and more. The Rocklin location operates Tuesday - Thursday with occasional Friday classes. My daughter learned so much in Drawing, Book Making, Painting with Bob Ross, Advanced Writing and Reasoning, plus Legends and Fables. I love the way the instructors have mentored my teen!

We have three children, and have attended many different preschools and schools in the area. My…read moredaughter attended the Little School House preschool from 2013-2014 and still talks about it; she's in fourth grade now! Miss Misty was her favorite teacher to this day. Little House is a loving, supportive and fun environment and we wished it could continue through the upper grades. It's a rare gem, and we are lucky to have found such a great preschool. My advice: if you are looking for a preschool, take a tour of a few in the area and to put this one on the top of your list. Highly recommended!

Grandparents day was so nice. Thanks to all the teachers. Cash and I enjoyed the luncheon.read more

It saddens me to have to write this review. I am giving this school 2-stars for the appreciation…read moreand love for the teachers our child had. If it weren't for them, I would be giving the school a 1-star review. As a parent, we always want what's best for our children and for their safety to be the top priority. Which was the case for the 1.5 years we had our child enrolled. After looking for countless facilities, we found American Montessori Academy (AMA). We were hesitant due to sharing a campus with a church, not knowing if the school was religious based, however we learned that the only connection is that the school rents the space. As we toured the facility, we enjoyed the classroom environment and the Montessori approach to learning. We enrolled our child and began our journey in Red Class. All seemed well, until we observed some odd behaviors from our child. Our child demonstrated more anxious behavior and would plead to stay home (in a 2.5 year old way). We asked questions and learned that certain children in the class were being yelled at. Our child hit the point where feelings turned into fear of the teachers themselves. We addressed this concern with the Director, Michelle, and she agreed for us to switch our child into Blue Class. Blue Class was our saving grace. From my understanding Blue Class had a larger group of children due to one of the classrooms being renovated from a leak. Our child was weary entering a new classroom and needed adjusting but the fear was no longer present. It wasn't until we witnessed the care and attention the children received from these teachers that eased our minds. Fast forward to the 24-25 school year where Green class opened their doors and AMA now had 3 running classrooms. We decided to keep our child in Blue due to the connection our child had with the teachers. While the year progressed, our child was thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. We continued enrollment through summer and everything went downhill from there. We learned that children were alone with photography staff for their school photos and no school staff were present. When the Director was addressed about this, her response was "no one else has ever had a problem with this": https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=11 As many parents began to view other concerns relating to staffing ratios and teachers needing support ratios (specifically relating to 2 year olds and children with needs), emails were sent to the Director to address these concerns. The Director's response was dismissive as she minimized any concerns we had and her solution was for us was to find a new facility. On July 3, 2025 a parent found an incident report filed on AMA on the Department of Social Services website dating back to November 2024. The incident allegation was in violation of child personal rights: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=9 According to licensing every family was supposed to be notified if the incident fell under a Type A violation, however, that was not the case. Another complaint was filed about not receiving the incident and an unannounced visit was made by DSS. As a parent, I called DSS myself to discuss this incident and notify that I had not received any notification from the school. According to DSS, the Director informed him that she informed parents but she can't control if parents return the signed form. The notification of the incident was not distributed to all families and was not posted anywhere around the school. Parents began receiving the notification in other classes. When they addressed the Director, she responded by informing them that it won't be an issue because the staff that is in question no longer works at the school. On July 11, 2025 we received our letter informing us of an incident. When we addressed the Director about the incident, she told us a different story: that the child's parents requested staff to pat the child's back for nap time and whoever recorded and reported the incident did so in retaliation of not receiving a Head Teacher position. First, the stories are different. Does the staff who pounded the child's back work there or not? (By the way, the staff is still employed and continues to be rough with children). Second, if the child's parents were aware of the incident - why wasn't the report dropped and why go to such lengths to hide it. If you decide to enroll your child in this school - be weary. I honestly believe most of the teachers are great and care deeply for the children - especially Blue Class. But the administration needs to change. The way problems are handled leads me to believe it's more about the money than the children.

We treasured our time at AMA! My daughter went there for 3 years, and went into first grade at…read morepublic school doing well than majority of her peers! Our teachers Ms Sharlene, Mrs Cassie and aids Miss Madison, Miss Tate, Miss Nikki and many more, were each amazing! The easy ability to communicate with her teacher/ office is what separates them from other over crowded preschools. It was nice to view pictures of their day on the private school app. Helps ease my mind that the school is gated with a code as well. It is next to a church, but they do not have a religious affiliation. The picture company that does the school photos are AMAZING; SERIOUSLY not one hair was out of place! I was able to actually observe them during my daughter's first session and they are super kid friendly and hilarious! They learned all concepts of the Montessori curriculum as well as age appropriate academic skills, making sure they are focusing on the whole child. It taught my daughter to be independent with transitions and lunch for public school. The classrooms are very well organized, and had a cozy vibe with separate inside / outside shoes. They have annual field trips, theme days, and sweet Holiday traditions! Overall, it was like my daughter's second family, and we will miss it dearly!