Merryhill Preschool of Stockton

Reviews

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  Sora

  Dec 19, 2025
  5.0
  I highly recommend this school for parents who have children that don't adjust well with public schools. My toddler had a extremely difficult time letting us go at his first public school to the point where the teachers recommend we take him home; but this school Merryhill preschool fixed all that. Thanks to this school we were able to slowly allow my kid to adjust to his new school life and on his second day at school we actually left him alone with his teacher and classmates. Yes, he did cry when we picked him up as all children do when they think we left them but he's really happy there. So for you parents who need help with your kids to slowly adjust them to their school life. I HIGHLY recommend you atleast give this school a shot. This school works with you and I honest feel so relieved.
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  Afeerah Mumtaz

  Nov 4, 2025
  5.0
  Had an amazing experience at Merry hill preschool Stockton with my 2.5 year old son. Amazing management, teachers and childcare. Teachers are very loving, caring and make sure to give kids a great learning experience. My son loved his school too. Kudos to Ms.Michelle and Ms.La Briea of Begginers A. So grateful to them!
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  Jessica Salyers

  Apr 16, 2024
  1.0
  My son and daughter both attended Merryhill (at different times) from June 2022-January 2024. We experienced the Infant Room, Toddler B Room, and Beginner A Room. I learned a lot of the following things after my son had left and I pulled my daughter as soon as I found out. There is a lot of information here but if you're short on time, please know that there is a video of teacher Ms. Megan aggressively ”placing” an infant onto a Boppy pillow on the floor. Both licensing and corporate are aware of this issue and the school was given a Class A citation for the incident. However, Ms. Megan still works at Merryhill. My daughter was in the infant room when this happened (in August 2023) but I did not learn about it until the end of December 2023. I personally heard Ms. Megan harshly yelling at children outside on the playground. My son also told me that she yelled at him, covered his head with a blanket, and took his blanket because he was being "too loud." He's three so take that with a grain of salt but he said many concerning things about Merryhill and Ms. Megan (after we pulled him) I personally witnessed other concerning things in the Intermediate Room, which I passed by everyday on the way to drop off or pickup my kids. Teachers Malika and Teara are constantly yelling, speaking harshly, and using aggressive body language. These teachers also received a citation for "wrapping" up a three year old in a blanket at naptime. Further, the school has a policy against time out but Malika and Teara make children stand in front of the "blue wall" in the classroom to get around the no time out policy. I personally saw this happen and watched Ms. Teara aggressively use her body to block a sobbing toddler girl at the blue wall in the classroom. The whole thing was so upsetting. These teachers are still there. I was devastated to learn all of this because there are some great teachers. Ms. Arrianna in the Beginner room, Ms. LaBrea and Ms. Naomi in the toddler room, and Ms. Sophie, Ms. Jenny, and Ms. Rakaisha in the infant room are all kind and caring people. Ultimately, we pulled both of my children because we did not feel that they were safe at Merryhill. If you're considering Merryhill, PLEASE check the California Department of Social Services Childcare Licensing website and look at all of the complaints and citations. They paint quite a picture of Merryhill.
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  Gee Gee Davidson

  Jan 26, 2023
  5.0
  Never had an issue with them. My son started here at 2 years old and left at the age of 4. Only reason we didn’t stay longer is because I couldn’t afford the cost. However the teachers, staff and principals Tammy and Pauline are amazing. My son learned so much, he thrived there. I felt comfortable leaving him in trusted hands. They communicate through an app which shows you pictures of the child. Every time I had concerns they addressed them gracefully. Recommend!

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