Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Elk Grove. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Elk Grove. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Merryhill School -- Harbour Point is a NAEYC-accredited, licensed center-based provider at 9561 Harbour Point Dr in Elk Grove, CA, enrolling infants from 6 weeks through pre-K. The center operates 6:30 am to 6:00 pm weekdays, providing full-day care for working families. With 33 Yelp reviews and a 5.0 Winnie rating as of February 2026, parent feedback consistently describes it as meeting high expectations; leadership is specifically praised for running a diverse, caring teaching team. Curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, art, science, and social-emotional development through personalized, play-based learning. As part of the National Learning Care Group chain, quality depends on site-level leadership continuity, and prospective families should verify the current CCLD license status at ccld.dss.ca.gov.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the "Links to Learning" curriculum emphasizing literacy, math, art, science, and social skills across seven core areas including social-emotional development. Teachers personalize learning to match each child's interests, learning styles, and abilities.
Programs & activities: Serves infants (from 6 weeks), toddlers, beginners (2-3), intermediates (3-4), and Pre-K. The site does not specify particular enrichment activities.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Markets a safe and nurturing environment, family-teacher communication partnership, and well-trained teachers with ongoing professional development. License #343608219, 393608220.
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