Mission is comprised of teachers that truly care about our children like family. They want our…read morechildren to aim for the stars and reach their goals. The children have to limit to what they can be taught and it shows in their test scores. This school does many things that impress me: from the public speaking they start teaching at an early age to the teamwork and conflict resolution within the classroom to the United Nations trips learning about and meeting other students from all over the world. I wish I had such opportunities!

I am the Caterer for Hot Lunch @ Mission Montessori. Why did we partner together for lunch? It is…read morevery Simple! Our Mission and Values align! We both care about our customers and what they consume whether math, science, history or food. We care that we teach consciousness, respect and concern for others and the environment. Everyone can make a difference no matter how small or big you are. It is back to basics in learning as well as eating. All Organic, Nitrate Free, Pastured, Grass Fed, the way we used to farm, before Industrial Food. Options for dietary concern of Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan and those who love it all. We both compost and recycle and reuse. I love all of the Teachers and staff - their love and support for the students is heartfelt and the students just make me tear up every time they say they loved their lunch. I'm so proud to be part of the Mission Montessori Mission and Vision. - Chef Jennifer with Witnessing Nature In Food

Excellent educational programs, dynamic teachers! The best!!…read moreStarted in kinder care And stayed into education due to outstanding programs!

Mission Montessori is a wonderful, loving, caring, and highly academic school. All 3 of our…read morechildren started in preschool and have continued at Mission Montessori. We have 2 girls and 1 boy, each child has a unique personality, and different needs and strengths. My oldest is in 6th grade now and is thriving! My younger children are in 3rd grade and 1st grade, sharing the same classroom, and doing beautifully. I love the multi-age classroom (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are together) and the fact that the children learn at their own pace. Many people have a misconception that children in a Montessori school wander around all day. I can assure you, that is not the case. There is a purpose to everything the children do, even though many times the children (and even the parents) are unaware. The children in 1st-3rd grades have workplans for the entire week and that provides the structure. 2nd and 3rd graders complete their own workplans (of course the teachers check them) and 1st graders start creating their own workplans mid-year after they have learned the skill. Each day children complete the work assigned for that day, but the children choose the ORDER in which they do their work. If they finish their work for a day, they may either choose a cultural work or get ahead by completing work assigned later in the week. The children work independently but may quietly ask for help from other children or from the teachers. The work is checked and the children must correct any work that is missed. Each child's workplan is unique, the work is tailored to each child. So there is a balance of structure and independence, but it is customized for each child. It's truly amazing! In addition to the classroom work, the children enjoy specials each day: Art, PE, Gardening, Sustainable Systems, Music, and Spanish. There are goats, chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a plethora of plants and the children take care of all of them (feed the animals, plant, harvest, weed, change the water, etc.) The children also have the opportunity to do research projects both in the classroom and at home. This week, we finished the children's class presentations. Each child researched and prepared a report and visual aid on a topic. 3rd graders selected a country, 2nd graders a monument, and 1st graders an animal. It was fantastic to watch my 1st grade son present to the class and answer questions about his animal. My 3rd grader is a pro by now because she has done it so many times, but she loved sharing her information as well. This is our 8th year at Mission Montessori and all of my children are doing exceptionally well in this nurturing, yet academically challenging, environment. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and highly skilled. I highly recommend this school!

Beautiful school, very inviting, great curriculum and very committed director and teachers to their…read morecommunity.

We have nothing but positive things to say about SOTD preschool. My daughter is in her first year…read morethere and each and every staff member has been so incredibly welcoming and friendly. We knew from the first time we toured the facility this was the place we wanted our kids to go. My husband and I were both very nervous to start the process of preschool but SOTD has made it so easy. We trust and know that she is in good hands which is such a relief. Her teachers are wonderful, the director is amazing and so friendly, and Ms. Monica who you will see at the front desk is always smiling and open to assist with any and all questions. We are so happy we chose SOTD and will most definitely be enrolling my son when he is old enough.

Our family spent two years at this school with both of our children enrolled. During that time, we…read moregave our full support -- volunteering, donating, serving as class mom, and even participating on the board of the school's charitable organization. We genuinely believed we were part of a strong, supportive community. Unfortunately, our experience took an unexpected and very difficult turn -- one that left our children deeply impacted and us, as parents, scrambling. Before winter break, we were approached by Jennifer Sherer, who suggested we consider providing an aide for our son to help with both English and Spanish in the classroom. We were told this was not required -- simply a supportive option. When we agreed to explore it, we were surprised to learn the cost would be $750 per day, amounting to roughly $3,000 per month. While we expressed concern about the cost and necessity, we were told that was the rate, so we continued, trusting the school's guidance. As class mom, I was frequently present in the classroom and soon noticed troubling changes: our son had been moved to the back of the room, seated alone with the aide. He began withdrawing at home, becoming more isolated and quiet. He shared that he didn't feel safe, that the aide was unkind, and he was being treated differently -- even teased -- by classmates. We voiced these concerns to Principal Jason Smith and Jennifer Sherer, asking to revisit the arrangement. We explained that we believed the aide's constant presence was negatively impacting our child's emotional and social well-being. Our son was not failing academically and had no diagnosis requiring special intervention -- this support had been positioned as optional. After three months of trying to work through this, we formally requested to remove the aide and asked to meet or interview the individual we had been paying thousands of dollars for. We were told we were not allowed to meet them, as the aide was a school employee. (This raised major concerns for us about the financial structure and accountability of the arrangement.) We also asked for any documentation showing how the aide had been helpful. Instead of receiving answers, we were informed that the aide was now required for our son's continued enrollment -- and that he would not be permitted to return after winter break unless the aide remained in place (at our cost). We respectfully pushed back, stating that we could not continue paying for a support role we believed was doing more harm than good, and that the school should follow appropriate procedures and ADA compliance as required of private non-denominational institutions. We asked for an opportunity to finish out the final 10 weeks of the school year without the aide. Principal Jason Smith responded by immediately dismissing both of our children from the school. No warning. No transitional plan. Just an email notifying us that our kids were no longer allowed to return. This decision was made just days before school was set to resume -- leaving us completely blindsided, heartbroken, and scrambling to find alternative schooling with enrollment already closed in many places. Our younger child, who was not even involved in the aide situation, was removed as well. We are still in disbelief that a school -- and leadership -- we once trusted could take such a drastic action without regard for the emotional toll it would have on our children. We are sharing this not out of anger, but as a warning. If your child has unique learning needs, or if you expect transparency and partnership from school leadership, we urge you to ask difficult questions before enrolling. Names you should know: Principal Jason Smith and Jennifer Sherer. We have documentation of everything mentioned above and are open to speaking with any parents who want more details. Please think twice.

Good Start, Rocky Finish - 9 Years of Experience…read more I've been at this school for 9 years, so I've seen it from every angle--especially how things shift as you move from lower to middle school. Im writing this from my point of view since ive been at ISA for 9 whole years. The lower school is truly the heart of this place. The teachers are caring, the community is strong, and the environment is perfect for younger students. You feel supported, safe, and excited to learn. It's where I built my confidence and love for school. Unfortunately, things change in middle school--and not always for the better. Academically, it's fine, but the overall experience doesn't feel as structured or supportive. What stood out most was the lack of real consequences. Students would break rules or act out, and nothing would happen. It sometimes felt like the people trying to do the right thing got overlooked while others just... got away with it. That made the environment frustrating and unfair at times. Im not gonna name names... but the directors and the principal of the school COULD'VE and SHOULD'VE done better at their jobs as directors of the school and helped out when the students needed it most. Overall: Keep in mind, not everyones expirience is the same at ISA but this is just what i thought. I'm "thankful" for the strong foundation the lower school gave me, but I wish the middle school had followed through with the same care, consistency, and accountability. The teachers were good for middle school, not the directors or principal. If you're thinking about this school for younger grades--go for it. But for middle school, I don't recommend, but if you do, get ready for some challenges and a lot of rule-bending that doesn't get addressed.

No recent reviews so I thought I should post one. I have a child who just graduated and now is in…read moreKinder at a local school, thriving. They have prepared him so well, emotionally and education wise. We were a relocation and the scottsdale school quickly became our support system and new family. They were so warm and welcoming. Each teacher made a point to know us and our children. The owner is incredible, I don't think you will come across another preschool owner who is so invested. The education, parent involvement, parties, concerts, art shows, the list goes on. It's outstanding all around. I have a little who is currently there currently, and when he graduates it will be a very hard day for us as we feel this school to be so special. I have had many friends transfer due to inadequacies at other schools and they are all so impressed and wished they moved sooner.

We love this school!!! Such great people work here & we feel very fortunate to have found this…read moreschool for our two girls. They love the teachers & always have positive things to say about their day. As parents it's good to see the structure they have in place ie how they reward good behavior & how they hold kids accountable for bad behavior. We Definitely recommend!!

We have been at scottsdale learning center for the past 5 years. Our two girls have done wonderful…read morehere and our little boy will be starting soon. Staff is very friendly and make the kids feel right at home. Teachers have been great too and my daughter was very prepared for kindergarten. Thank you slc for taking such great care of our kids!

Our son attended the Scottsdale Learning Center off Raintree. Being of pre-school age, we wanted…read moreour son to do more than sit at a daycare watching TV. Things were fine until we saw behavioral issues with our son. I simply asked questions and wanted to speak with someone about what they were seeing. Instead, I was told that our son was no longer welcome at the school with no explanation. In retrospect, I think that the owner is a narcissist. I suspect that he values the pretty, air head blond over actual empathetic and qualified educators. We went on to enroll him at La Petite Academy with a wonderful experience. I suspect that his visceral reaction is because there a high incidence of issues occurring here. I wish I had contacted the Dept. of Child Safety to investigate their practices. If you are considering this place, run for the hills. If your child is currently going here, there are many better choices.

Our daughter has been at bright horizons at Shea since she was 5 months old. She has bloomed into a…read moreconfident, talkative and bright young girl thanks to the amazing teachers and staff at the Bright Horizons. All her teachers and the curriculum is stellar. I highly recommend this location and the wonderful staff here the entire team is professional, loving, responsible. Shout out to the center director Caitlin, Theresa, Mikayla, Rosa, Amra, Rashawn, Cassidy I am sorry I am forgetting a few names but all are amazing

My oldest so. Went here from toddler to kindergarten and loved it! He acceded so much and the…read moreteachers didn't hold back on teaching him when he was ahead. Now my youngest is enrolled and started at 9 months and is now 3. We love it here and all the staff and teachers are extremely nice, caring and educated. During Covid I was cautious because of health issues with my youngest but they have done an amazing job keeping the center clean and sanitized and keeping the parents informed if anything does happen. Would definitely recommend!!

New Covenant Lutheran School is a hidden gem in the community. Everything about this preschool is…read moreamazing. The campus is adorable and super safe. Pick-up and drop-off is super simple! There's plenty of parking! The classrooms are engaging with good ac! lol. The teachers and staff are responsive and so caring. All the kids seem genuinely happy, peaceful, and playful... how children are meant to be. This school is truly a beautiful, supportive, loving atmosphere where children thrive. It feels like a little garden where the kids blossom! My only complaint... I didn't know about it sooner!

I absolutely adore NCLC, both as a school and as a church. I have been an active church member with…read moremy family since 1997. We love Pastor Steve and Ms. Patti! Pastor Steve preaches through traditional Lutheran theology. He is so intelligent! He knows so much about The Word and believes wholeheartedly in the good the Lord can do. He is incredibly supportive and goes out of his way to know his congregation by name. The church has had many upgrades in the last few years including new classrooms, flooring and staff! Secondly we love the preschool and kindergarten! Dana and Lorrie are two phenomenal women who love kids and love God and are diligent about supporting your family. I can't wait for my daughter to be two so she can begin to attend their school! The school looks to be expanding and the teachers are so genuine and loving. You will love sending your kids to New Covenant! They are in great hands with AMAZING people!