Little Explorers Academy Child Care & Preschool

We can’t say enough about LEA! Our daughter began attending at 6 months old and is now 15 months. From the very first meeting we felt that it was the perfect place for her. The cuisine is very diverse, the environment is clean and safe, the staff care greatly for the kids, they treat them like a second family and I can feel good about my daughter spending time away from home while we work. We really wanted an in home daycare because we like the idea of a smaller group setting where the kids are highly engaged and the staff can focus more on their needs, learning and development.

Our family is forever grateful for finding Little Explorer’s Academy. Our daughter only had a couple of months at a previous daycare before the pandemic and we were concerned how the transition would go after being at home with mom and dad for most of her life. After only a couple of days of transition our daughter now runs into school each day. Oh, how that helps this mama’s heart. She loves Ms. K and Ms. Elizabeth and talks about them and her friends constantly. LEA is a great balance of letting kids be themselves and foster their individual spirits while also teaching structure, manners and how to behave. You can tell Ms. K truly loves her students and what she does! The development that we have seen from our daughter is extraordinary – she has learned to share and play with others so well; her speech and sentences are strong and smart; and the stimulation and learning she gets here does not go unnoticed. We love that we have found such a special place for our daughter in her early development and look forward to sending our baby boy here soon. I cannot recommend LEA enough!

We love Ms K and her amazing school. Her home based daycare and preschool is warm and inviting with many colors and interactive toys. Our daughter loves to attend, it happy every day she is there and gets incredible attention. The food is healthy, they spend lots of time outside, interactive games, songs, lessons about culture, food, nature, science, yoga too! The amazing staff take pictures and post updates throughout the day. Ms K is especially brilliant! She gets to know each child, their temperament, likes and dislikes, talents, strengths, and challenges. She provides valuable feedback on their growth and development. Our parenting skills are enriched by her program and we are so lucky to have this little community for our daughter.

Where do I begin! I’m Ms. Elizabeth, I’ve been the lead Preschool teacher at LEA since December of 2020. I completed my bachelor’s 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.K’s spectacular cooking, and attention to nutritional value. Students become extremely well-rounded as a result of LEA’s 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 wouldn’t 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

Ms K & Ms Ali are wonderful and are on top of everything. I couldn't ask for more attentive, caring, and thorough care than at Little Explorer Academy Childcare. My children come home everyday with beautiful artwork and tell me all the things they've learned. There is something new each day that always "wows" us. Ms K works hard to provide quality, and compassionate care. She is honest and has integrity and kindness in all she does. I would recommend her to to anyone who is looking for top of the line educational and structured setting with lots of love and hugs too :). Thank you, Ms K and Ms Ally!