What people are saying:

  • "We love Artenia! Our toddler enjoys going to school. He started at 2, and within 6 months, he’s learned communication and social interaction essentials. We are continually impressed with our child’s development and attribute it to the school environment and to the wonderful and nurturing teachers. The school is set up for childhood enrichment by teaching compassion, play, and fun."

    — Amy N.

  • "Our daughter's experience at Artenia has been such an amazing one not just for her but for our whole family! It's been wonderful to watch our daughter blossom from being a kid who spends the whole day at the teacher's side to being a kid who runs around playing with her friends. The caring, gentle, and supportive nature of Artenia has created an environment where our daughter is growing socially, emotionally, and academically. Thank you Artenia!"

    — Rachel R.

  • "Our son was at Artenia for 2 1/2 years with two different teachers. We could feel the love they had for him. It was more than just monitoring play time and teaching preschool skills. The love in the classroom was palpable. Now our son is in kindergarten. He adjusted quickly and we have happily found him well prepared for the next step in his life. We remember fondly our time at Artenia!"

    — Bill W.

“Artenia Beast cultivates an environment that feels like a big hug: nurturing, non-judgmental, fun and wholesome. At this school you'll find a progressive, inclusive and well trained staff. Instead of watching children play and acting as a referee, the teachers play, engage, connect and build trust with the children. They meet children where they are. This made a big difference for our children who are reserved and get overstimulated easily. Our youngest son did not like to be greeted by a loud group of friends, so the teacher would instruct the class to quietly greet him. She gave him space to warm up, didn't force him to participate or think negatively about it. They discipline with kindness and compassion and with skill building in mind. Their curriculum is modern, intentional and informed by the latest research. With open-ended play as their foundation for learning, social and emotional skill development is front and center. You won't see worksheets or academic assessments. They let kids be kids. Our peace of mind was worth every penny at this magical school. All three of our children wish they could go back in time and still be a part of Artenia Beast.”

- Emily W.

  • "We are so grateful for our time at Artenia Beast. It fostered our daughter's love for art, ability to form relationships, intellectual curiosity, and social skills. We think it is the best preschool in Sacramento and were so sad to leave. That being said, our daughter was so well equipped or kindergarten, the transition to elementary has been seamless!"

    — Caroline N.

  • "We spent 5 magical years at Artenia and feel so lucky that our sons' first school years were there! The teachers and administrators are amazing! They truly care about the children and work hard to foster a love and curiosity for learning, promote kindness toward others, and encourage a sense of responsibility and independence. Artenia is a wonderful place where kids get to be kids, laugh, and have fun together. We miss this community everyday!"

    — Davis Family

  • "Our daughter has been attending Artenia Beast for over a year and she loves it. She has thrived and grown so much in their nurturing, loving community. She was old enough to go into pre-k this year but we decided to keep her in Artenia because we love it so much."

    — Zach M.

“Artenia was an absolute gift to our family! Both of our daughters attended, and we couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and welcoming environment. The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and deeply committed to making every child feel valued and understood. They embrace all personalities, creating a space where kids can be themselves while building confidence, empathy, and independence.

My daughters learned how to express their feelings, navigate friendships, and develop a strong sense of self in a way that has had lasting benefits since they moved on to elementary school. The teachers are incredibly patient and nurturing, always ready with encouragement, a listening ear, or just the right words to help in a tricky situation. My daughters thrived at Artenia Beast, and I will always be grateful for the incredible foundation it provided them.” 

- Jessica H.

  • "We are forever grateful to the staff at Artenia Beast for creating such a wonderful school for our children. The caring and attentive teachers have always made our kids' day fun and rewarding. We really appreciate all the hard work that goes into creating days full of learning and creative play. Thank you!"

    - Ryan J.

  • "Not only are the staff enormously talented and kind but the community they have created quickly became our extended family. Even I cried on my daughter’s last day.”

    - Staci S.