Schools in West Sacramento, CA

“Alyce Norman Educational Center is really good!All stuffs, specially teachers are well trained!Secured, Enviroment, Education Activites, Heath Monitoring are some of great things you can find there!Thanks Alyce Norman Educational Center :)”

“🌱 Why We Chose a Co-Op Preschool — and Why It’s Worth It

James Marshall Parent Nursery School has truly been a treasure for our family.

When we moved to Elk Grove, my son transitioned from another co-op preschool, and I intentionally searched for a parent cooperative rather than enrolling him in a traditional Pre-K. While free options were available, the co-op experience has been so worth the extra effort and short commute.

Here are some of the things that make a co-op preschool like JMPNS so special:

🌟 True partnership between parents and teachers
Parents don’t just drop off — we participate. Working alongside the teacher gives a deeper understanding of child development and classroom dynamics, and creates a consistent, supportive environment for the children.

🌟 A strong sense of community (“the village”)
Children feel safe and secure because they see familiar, caring adults every day. Parents form genuine connections, offering support, friendship, and shared responsibility in raising our children.

🌟 Lower ratios and more attentive care
With parents actively helping in the classroom, children receive more individual attention, encouragement, and guidance.

🌟 Children feel proud and confident
Kids love seeing their parents involved. It builds confidence, emotional security, and a strong sense of belonging.

🌟 Learning through real connection
Co-op classrooms foster cooperation, empathy, patience, and communication — not just academics, but life skills that matter.

🌟 Parents grow too
Being present in the classroom has helped me better understand my child, support him emotionally, and feel more confident as a parent.

🌱 Gentle invitation:
If you’re a parent looking for more than just a place to drop off your child — if you’re seeking community, connection, and a hands-on role in your child’s early years — I highly encourage you to visit, observe, or learn more about James Marshall Parent Nursery School. Seeing the warmth of the classroom and the involvement of the families truly speaks for itself.”

“We love Caring Connection Children's Center. The Teachers are very loving and caring. Director Ms Lauren is very friendly and she helps the parents a lot. I really recommend this place. Also the aide Ashley is awesome. She is the advocate for all the kids who are having hard time. She'll hug them and talk to them kindly. But all the teachers are the same so your child will be in good hands.”