We're in our first year with my 4 year old, and it's been a positive experience for us so far. From what I've heard, the people in your local community can make or break it, but the families involved in mine have all been great. My plan going into it was not stress about the memory work and just let him enjoy a small classroom experience, but he's surprised me with how much he's picked up. Even my 2 year old seems to be learning something, as he happily sings along with the timeline and history songs at home! Obviously we'll have to take it year by year, but we definitely plan to continue next school year.