Little Explorers Academy Child Care & Preschool

My daughter Tiffany has learned a lot after meeting Ms K and Ms Maddy. They are really wise and patient. I highly recommend them.
Dec 15th, 2023

Where do I begin! Im Ms. Elizabeth, Ive been the lead Preschool teacher at LEA since December of 2020. I completed my bachelors degree in Liberal Studies while teaching here and I am now moving on to Elementary. Little Explorers Academy is not just a daycare, but it is a family. Students, their parents, and their teachers collaborate in the most caring way, and we hold each other to the highest standards. LEA is not a corporate daycare that sees a child as a number. Every child is a part of the family, and their teachers care for them in this manner. Staff turnover rates are extremely low at this daycare, as administration promotes the structure of a work-life balance. Students here grow in a Montessori- like- cohort from ages 0-5, and many establish life-long friendships. The infant teacher, preschool teacher, and Ms. K provide students with the best quality education, routine, and meals. LEA has won the best food program award in the Folsom area for the last 5 years in a row, thanks to Ms.Ks spectacular cooking, and attention to nutritional value. Students become extremely well-rounded as a result of LEAs program. Graduates from Little Explorers Academy have no problem moving on to kindergarten, as we promote manners, politeness, provide adequate education, and give students a sense of security and trust in their teachers. I am so sad to move on from LEA, as the students here have become my family. However, I have openly planned since my hire date in 2020 to make my way to Elementary after graduating with my BA. Oncoming staff are chosen with such diligence. Our new preschool teacher has a heart of gold, and I have been helping her grow accustomed to our routine over the last 3 weeks. I wouldnt want to leave the kiddos with anyone else! All in all, if you are new to LEA, trust that your child is in the best hands possible Sincerely, Ms. Elizabeth
Aug 2nd, 2023

My daughter went to LEA for 1.5 months, here is our take:Pros:* Morning play time in the backyard* science experiments that kids like* Bright-wheel subscription to get pictures of kids throughout the dayCons:* Less experienced teachers* Lack of warmth, my daughter didn't adjust to daycare even after 1.5 months and every morning would ask if she has to go to school and cried a lot saying she doesn't like it there* when we asked for pictures/ everyday menu of food we were sent a huge message about trust, condescending and undermining comments* Our kid was told crying is bad and not to cry in the facility.Ms K was friendly and nice until we requested / asked more details of our daughter's day. Now our daughter started elsewhere and transitioned in just a week and loves it there and we find it a lot more comfortable with transparency.Update:Ms Kuntal, yes our primary reason for leaving was need for care on Friday, nowhere in my review I mentioned otherwise, we had issues with interaction and transparency which also added a reason to move. I would have given 1 star if I felt the care was that bad. I did thank for the service but didn't "praise" anywhere, it's my responsibility to thank for the service. WE DID NOT ask for minute to minute update. All we asked for was everyday menu and not sample menu, and picture of food if it's hard to type the food menu.  Initially nap times were accurate though we mostly expected amount of sleep but eventually update were only scheduled hours.
Nov 16th, 2022

LEA is an amazing daycare facility/home and my family is so grateful to have been able to secure a spot with Ms. K. I chose to enroll my 9mo old (whom is now 2) with LEA because her home was so warm and welcoming. My daughter has thrived at LEA and all the staff have become an extension to our family. As first time parents, my husband and I have struggled with some of the 'normal' yet difficult transitions of a baby/toddler, and Ms. K has always given us the support necessary to ensure we are all consistent with our daughter's care. We chose LEA vs. Kindercare or other similar facilities because of the attention and care we could see she would get and the relationship and friendships she would make. Both my husband and I experienced care within a home at young ages and wanted the same for our daughter. Ms. K is an exceptional care taker and is very honest and transparent. She has a very important role to care for others' children and i trust her whole heartedly. I am aware my child is not perfect and have always appreciated Ms. K's approach to dealing and managing her imperfections. Ms. K has always been respectful of my wants for my daughter and I've always been respectful of her recommendations as well. We made the best decision for our daughter to be a part of LEA. Parents and children would be very fortunate to secure future spots with Ms. K/LEA.
Apr 8th, 2022

Little Explorers Academy is a magical place. Entrusting someone to care for your child, teach them, play with them and console them when they are hurt or scared is no easy task. Parents like myself search far and wide for the best possible place for our little ones to grow and thrive. Ms. K provides everything I could possibly want for my son. I will be honest and truly thought, this is way too good to be true however, now after a few months I have witnessed just how amazing Ms. K and her staff is. My son comes home happy everyday and excited to tell me about how he played and what he learned. He speaks of Ms. K and her teachers with love. The skills he is learning and the friends he is making is really everything I could want as a mother. Im very grateful for this place and to Ms.K. What she has created here is very special and these children are so lucky to have her. Thank you, Ms. K!!!
Nov 19th, 2021