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[cw68]

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District has a public preschool program held at most elementary schools, "Parenting the Preschooler" parenting class. It's a co-op preschool offered at a lot of Folsom schools. It usually has a waiting list and you have to have a TB test to get on the list. Denise Franklin at 635.6810 is the contact.

[stacycam]

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I know the owner of kinder care. Very nice lady. However she has been burned by a few parents that don't pay. It has made her a bit jaded around the 1st of the month. I think she does a great job hiring people who care about kids--but it is not a pre-school. That was my experience 10 years ago anyway. More like a day care. Maybe it's changed since then.

I should probably clarify. I'm referring to the So. Lexington Kindercare. I can't say anything about the other locations. As for So. Lex, it's horrible. I can name AT LEAST five parents who took their kids out because of how bad it is. With so many other great choices, I cannot see why anyone would take their child there.

[Gina99]

AT LEAST five parents who took their kids out because of how bad it is. With so many other great choices, I cannot see why anyone would take their child there.

Add me to the list for the S Lexington location. The management is horrible. My son's last teacher was horrible and I know someone who used to teach there and have heard the stories- awful.

[newmother]

Add me to the list for the S Lexington location. The management is horrible. My son's last teacher was horrible and I know someone who used to teach there and have heard the stories- awful.

I'm new to Folsom and is looking for a daycare for my 8 months old. We have now choosing between Phoenix School and CCLC in Folsom. I wonder which one would you recommend and if you had any good or bad experience with either of these two schools. Thanks a lot!!

[watergirljen]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to Folsom (3 weeks) and am currently living in Empire Ranch. I am looking for a pre-school/Pre-K program for my 4 1/2 yr old. It is hard to find a program that has openings at this time of year so I thought I would see if anyone here could make some recommendations. I've checked into Folsom Montessori, Fireflies (full) and Bright Beginnings. Does anyone have any other recommendations or opinions on pre-schools in Folsom?

Thanks in advance for any info.

We are also new to Folsom and living in Empire Ranch for 4 weeks now. I hope you love it here as much as we do. I also have a 4 1/2 year old son. We decided to take him to Froggy Frontiers in EDH. I also heard that Busy Bees is fantastic (also in EDH)...but both are very close since we are right here.

[gm2005]

We have been with Pheonix and have many friends who have been with Pheonix for years.
Other than your normal issues that you will deal with any school/daycare, we have been very happy.

[FolsomMom50]

We are very happy with Lil Scholars Preschool. Been there 2 years. http://mylilscholars.com/

Ditto that Bright Beginnings is a good school. My son wasn't potty trained so he couldn't attend.

[you are my sunshine]

There is a brand new preschool opening in Folsom for August 2010 ~You Are My Sunshine Preschool. This is a home-based preschool, but with qualified, experienced preschool teachers that will be teaching. The owner/director is also a credentialed California teacher. It is built on a hands-on, active learning philosophy - lots of music, art, science, gardening, social play, etc - but with a final goal of Kindergarten Readiness using Zoo-phonics for pre-reading and Handwriting Without Tears for writing skills. Check it out at www.youaremysunshinepreschool.com ~ the small classes are filling up fast. There is also a summer program offered with an emphasis on science for July 2010. Kids will love the hands-on learning approach and parents will love how well-prepared the kids will be for Kindergarten. Reasonably priced ~ 2 and 3 day three hour programs.