Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Folsom. 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 Folsom. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Folsom Lake Montessori Academy is a California-licensed Montessori facility serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years) at 196 Blue Ravine Rd in Folsom. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the center offers a full curriculum from infant care through before-and-after school programs, enriched with activities such as STEAM, robotics, karate, and Spanish. Strong parent endorsements on Facebook (100% recommend from 11 reviews) and detailed visual documentation on Yelp (17 reviews with 214 photos) reflect active community engagement. While the GreatSchools profile shows a 5.0 rating, it is based on a single review; families should verify the center's specific CCLD license and inspection history directly with the California Department of Social Services before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori methodology based on the philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing respect, love, and hard work.
Programs & activities: Programs from infant care (6 weeks) to age 12: toddler, Pre-K, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, before/after school care, and summer camp. Enrichment includes Amazing Athletes, karate, Zumba dance, kids yoga, Spanish, robotics, STEAM events, and field trips.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Snacks and lunch provided for all programs except infant care. Licensed by California Department of Social Services (Lic. 343616499, 343616500). Offers refundable registration fee, first month free, and 5% sibling discount; uses Brightwheel parent communication.
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