Smallville Preschool

As good as it gets. Our son started this school about five weeks ago. He has asthma so its hard to find a place you can trust and not have to worry while we’re away from him. The owner Shannon is amazing, soo down to earth, and yet very professional. Raven is also very nice, very attentive when discussing business. And Jennifer, she is our sons teacher and although I have known her prior to our son attending this Preschool, she is a sweet heart. I appreciate how attentive she is when we discuss our sons health or even how the day went. This center has felt like home since the first day we walked in. Thank you Smallville for providing quality care while making us feel at home. I would recommend this preschool to anyone.

I absolutely LLLLOOOOVVEEEE this school! I have twin boys and they are a handful. After we had an issue and things went awry with the previous daycare provider, they spend alot of time with grandparents, but we knew that wouldn’t last forever and these two wild animals I have needed structure, I was extremely cautious and skeptical of EVERY provider I came across I searched for MONTHS, and searched everywhere for a school that would «fit» and I came across Smallville (which happened to be near our house). We got there and the boys didn’t want to leave they were so excited about their «new school» when we got home, that was all they could talk about. And that was truly the best decision I ever made.
The teachers are extremely aware and receptive to each child’s needs, emotionally, educationally, and socially. They are aware of each child’s cognitive skill level, abilities and style of learning, they do a multitude of activities daily to stimulate their cognitive and motor skills in a very fun, nurturing and positive way. Its like each child has a different and special relationship with the teachers.
The growth in my children since going to this school was tremendous.
They truly care about these children and make sure that you are aware of everything going on with your child throughout the day. When we left Smallville and moved on to Kindergarten, the boys were absolutely heartbroken, it was truly a rough transition, its like they left their family behind! They still want to come by and visit.
We all know, no one will care for your child the way a mother/​father will, but when you leave your children in the care of someone other than yourself, you want to know that they are being treated right, and I can honestly say, I don’t have a second thought and never have had one about sending my children there. The teachers there were really like their second sets of parents, teaching and guiding them.
Its always and EXCELLENT sign when you pull into the parking lot and the children can’t wait to get inside and see their teachers and friends.
Anyone is Sacramento (Arden/​Carmichael area) please do NOT hesitate with sending your child here, it will be the best decision!

Tomorrow is my daughters last day at Smallville after 3 years and the whole family is sad, we have loved having her there. NEVER a concern about safety, a hugely positive and loving environment, and she has learned so much and had fun every single day. I cannot say enough good things about owner Shannon and her team!

Our 2-​year-​old daughter has been going to Smallville for about 6 months. I can’t say enough good things about them. The owner, Shannon, is incredibly dedicated to the children, and is usually on the floor playing with the kids when we arrive in the morning. My daughter runs in and greets her with a bear-​hug and a snuggle before running off to start the day.
The kids have a wide variety of activities throughout their day, including painting, crafts, reading, outdoor play, water play, and tons of other activities. Our daughter always returns home DIRTY and just raving about the great time she had.
The 2-​year-​old classroom teacher is really focused on the holistic development of the children, exposing them to all 5 senses in each of their lessons, and is really encouraging and loving. I am surprised how quickly our daughter is picking up things like colors, shapes, letters, sounds, and can even identify her own name by sight.
They are really supportive of potty training and have really helped our daughter progress in a positive way. The bathrooms are right in the classrooms and they have incentive charts to help motivate the kids.
I could go on and on, but I am a picky mom with two children. I have visited over 10 preschools in our search for a great one, and the girls have, combined, attended 4 schools over the years.
Smallville is smaller than some other preschools, and it doesn’t have the glossy lobby with a receptionist that you will find at some preschools. But the focus appears to be on the children — the play-​yard is fantastic and it’s just a great, nurturing environment. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Oh and a quick P. S. — the weekly rates are totally reasonable!!!