Testimonials
Your kids will thank you!
I was so scared to put my kids in daycare. I spent months searching for the right one. When I first went to Rainbow, 4 years ago, I was impressed by how quiet and happy the kids were. I expected a lot of crying and chaos, I guess!
Over the years, I have spent a lot of time there as a parent, and I'm very impressed with all the teachers and the staff. The teachers have been helpful, not just being good caretakers to my children, but to me personally.
My kids are so happy there, and they have learned so much. Rainbow has a great curriculum, a wonderful meal plan, and is a non-profit run by the parents, so as a parent, I like that. It's like a family.
I'm particularly impressed with how wonderful they are with the infants and toddlers. As a new mom, I was so worried about leaving my infant with strangers. But after the first few days, they were showing me things my child could do that I didn't even know she was capable of. They expanded my parenting skills and gave me so many helpful tips over the years.
The number one thing is, my kids are happy and well-cared for. Like the other parent said, when I go to pick my kids up, they don't want to go home. They are excited and want to show me everything they have been doing. It's such a great feeling.
Rainbow has an open-door policy. Parents are free to drop in any time, and believe me, I have. I like that a lot, because I know I'm seeing the REAL Rainbow, and I've never been disappointed.
- Pros: excellent, experienced, caring staff
- Cons: none
Thank goodness I found Rainbow
I moved here from out of state and did not kwo anybody, or have any references for a daycare. My kids had been in a small home daycare since 8 weeks of age. Immediately when I walked in and met the teachers I felt comfortable. My kids love it, and are upset when I pick them up at night.
- Pros: ratio of kids to teachers, and the wonderful teachers
- Cons: cant think of one
The Gold at the end of the Rainbow!
We moved to Sacramento recently and needed a daycare center for our daughter. She had always been in a home daycare facility since she was one years old. She didn't like daycare facilities at all. I would drop her off at one for the afternoon to try it out and they would call me to come and pick her up. At Rainbow they asked me what her favorite breakfast was and had it for her the very first morning she attended. The teachers are warm, caring and take extremely good care of her. She talks about them all the time and enjoys her new friends. She adapted very quickly and was even fully potty trained within a few weeks. I am so glad we found Rainbow it is an acceptional place for your child to be if you have to work.
- Pros: Good class size and very good, caring teachers
- Cons: Close at 5:40pm. Sometimes hard to get there on time after work.
My daughter is enrolled here in the "Blue Class" under Misses Jenny and Jessica. This is the Pre-K class; although Rainbow Daycare has full time daycare, they also have preschool components. Preschool covers numbers, letters, some science, and lots of art. The kids really get to explore and pretend and be part of the school.
There is also an infant-toddler room, a class for the 2 y.o. children, and the class for the 3 y.o. children. There is seamless transition, and all of the children have a chance to interact and play with each other. This is an amazing experience for my daughter, who is an only child.
We love Rainbow Daycare. The parents are required to complete participation hours, which is fun. The school is well-managed and small enough to accomodate special requests personally. I also really like the snacks.
We loved our previous daycare (it closed down), but the biggest beef I had with them were the snacks and meals, and then they cut their lunch program. My kid always brought the most ridiculously healthy brown bag lunches. At Rainbow? I don't even worry! Their meals include veggies and fruit, whole grains, and they've even had families bring special items to share with others (we brought a pile of seaweed rice crackers and edamame.)
I also truly appreciate the diversity in staff ethnic make up and culture. It brings different traditions together and helps kids explore other cultural elements as well as helping children feel "part of something" because they are so open and welcoming, and because "different" is the norm. I love it!!
I will be sad when we leave to have her attend kindergarten, but I know that with the care and teaching at her school now, she will be quite prepared for what is to come in her future.
My son goes here and it is so nice. He had been to two other daycare centers before and this is by far the best. It offers small classes and is very personal. The children get a lot of individual attention and a lot of play time - which is great for him because he's very active. It does require some parent participation throughout the year. This helps keep the costs down. It's housed in a State building but they accept non-state employees as well. It is for infants through preschoolers.
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My son goes to Rainbow and we are very happy there! It is still a co-op which helps keep costs down and it is run by a board of directors who are all parents of students there. Most of the teachers have been there for years and years. They pay them better and provide good benefits so they will stay. I had my son elsewhere before - and hated the high turn-around with teachers. It seemed like everytime he got used to or attached to one they would leave.Our daughter, Ava LOVES Rainbow!! She giggles everytime we mention it. I was very choosy about daycare centers & interviewed a ton. Rainbow has great staff, a great program, and best of all- I feel confident that my daughter will have a great day with her friends at Rainbow.
I referred a friend there and her 2 year old also loves it.
My daughter attends Rainbow Day Care and she loves it. She looks forward to going to Rainbow and loves her teachers. I can go to work and focus on my day because I know she is in fabulous care. I would highly recommend Rainbow Day Care to anyone looking for childcare in downtown Sacramento.
Great Daycare!: My daughter loves her Daycare, and we love it, too! The ladies at Rainbow Daycare take such good care of her, and the kids there all seem very happy. I think they do a fantastic job, and it has eased my mind so much, since I had to go back to work. I know my baby is in good hands! If she can't be with me, this is the next best thing! It's been a month now, and we are very pleased with the experience.
