Merryhill Preschool

My son attended this preschool for a few months in early 2024. It was the worst experience that left a scar in my soul because of what my son was through on four teachers' watch. This specific location received fines from CDSS due to the complaints I filed. Essentially, though there were four teachers in the building no one witnessed how my son sustained multiple scars/scratches on his face. Then, when we got home and it was bath time, it turned out he had bruises and more scratches on his chest and belly. Investigators asked these four employees how this happened at school and they had no reply. Due to this lack of supervision and safety, the CDSS determined all the staff would need to be retrained and there is a warning letter meant to be posted on the front of the door of the school for at least two years. This experience scarred me and my son permanently, as he is my life and I entrusted him to this preschool. I do not recommend this Merryhill location. We found a new Montessori preschool located in Elk Grove where we have the exact opposite experience. He is safe, he loves going to school and the teachers really do their job to care for the children. I still get nervous to this day that when he is at school he is not be treated well and this fear is only because of our family's experience with Merryhill neglected my child.

An update on my previous review: I met another mom at my son's new school and she let me know her daughter attended this school and had a similar issue with Ms.Emma mistreating toddlers at the end of 2022. It's sad to think a year later and that teacher is still there around kids. This is no coincidence, I am convinced there must have been multiple other incidents that went unseen/unnoticed with this same teacher. Knowing that the teacher admitted to mishandling my son after I notified them about the bruises, and Stephanie Gill, the director, being fully aware of this - she still kept Ms. Emma at that school to be around other kids? Disgusting. I am sure this school has good teachers, but think twice before sending to a school with a Director that clearly doesn't care about the safety and well being of the kids and especially do not send your children to Ms. Emma's class!!!

While searching for schools for my two year old, I only had two schools in mind montessori and merryhill. I couldn't decide which one was the best fit for my daughter. During merryhill open day, my husband and I were impressed talking with stephanie gill regarding the schools curriculum and structure. My main focus was discipline, learning Spanish and social interaction with peers. Teachers: We drop off my daughter at 6.30am and Miss Nina is there to take care of her until 7am. She's very sweet and caring. She comforts my daughter whenever she cries. Around 7am she takes my daughter to her classroom which is the beginner stage 2. In August, her teacher changed to Miss yasmeen. Miss yasmeen is the sweetest person. In a short span of time, she has won my daughter's heart. She is my daughter's favorite teacher. All she talks about is Miss yasmeen at home. when she's naughty at home, we always tell her that tomorrow we'll tell Miss yasmeen. She'll always say no mommy. She does not want to disappoint her teacher. Food: I love the fact kids get to explore variety of food during breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack time. Reports : we enjoy receiving daily reports with my daughter's pictures and activities she's doing at school. Currently, we've been trying to do potty training and Merryhill helps kids. And they send report on her potty activity. We enjoy sending our daughter here.

I came her to apply for my daughter. We're currently on a waiting list which to me will be worth the wait. The staff is incredible friendly and very helpful. I'm nervous already going back to work and having someone else watch my daughter. But here I felt the love and warmth from the staff and couldn't be more excited! What's really neat is they have these tablets that they update info of your child on that connects to the app you download to your phone that tells you info like when your kid ate, napped, and pooped or whatever lol as well as photos of your kid that day! Though she won't be attending this location as they had a longer waiting list. They were able to contact their Laguna location and get us in over there. Which worked better for us because her friend attends that location as well :)

I am writing this review as my son ends his time at Merryhill. My son has been at Merryhill since 6 months old. He is now 4 yrs old and will be transitioning to a private school, which is the only reason for it being his last day. This school will always hold a special place for me, because of the excellent care that was provided. If I had a concern about an issue, it would be handled immediately and felt like the staff cared for my son with special attention. I went to work knowing that my son was receiving excellent care, and I was always impressed with all the information that he was introduced to, and the material he mastered. I could not have taught him everything that Merryhill has taught him. Thank you to all the amazing staff and teachers at Merryhill!!

My son got cold after registered.He never been to this school enve one day.For other kids'safety,we will not send him to school until he get well.we just missed 3 days school.But the school want to charge 5days'tuition .They don't care other kids' health,they just like money and ask me to send my son to school.

My daughter has been attending Merryhill since she was 6 months. She is now 2 years old and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Every morning, we are greeted by name and my daughter is excited to walk in and start her day. During COVID, the staff was amazing at keeping all of our children safe. I would for sure recommend Merryhill to any parent who values peace of mind, and a fun, warm learning environment! Thank you Merryhill!!

Overall, it is an ok school. Some of the teachers don't look friendly. I notice one of the ladies there is always on the phone or tablet doing something when I drop off my kid. She never smiles or says hi to me or my kid.

I was so anxious to drop off my baby with "strangers" but was shocked at how quickly his teachers felt like family. We have been with MH since my son was 3 months old and the 4 infant room teachers are phenomenal. All four teachers have such different personalities which allows for different teaching styles and interactions with each baby. Somehow they know how to foster relationships between the babies and get to know the unique needs of each child. My son is always so excited to see his friends and teachers. I know he is safe, thriving and loved in this room.

We have been at Merryhill Harbour Point for 9 months and love it! All of the teachers are so friendly and great with the kids. We feel completely comfortable leaving our son here all day and have never encountered any issues. The front door can only be opened by entering a code and you must also check your child in and out with a code so it feels very safe. There is an app used to share photos throughout the day and where the teachers post meals, naps and diaper changes. Our son started in the infant class at 9 months old and is now in the toddler classroom at 18 months. We would highly recommend Merryhill Harbour Point!