The teachers are staffed with so many kids that they aren't able to acclimate new kids into the classroom. I would have to leave my crying toddler and wrangle him from me with little help from the teachers. We went for all of 2 months and almost weekly, my child would come home with scratch or bite marks on him. There was never an incident report. I would have to notice the mark on my child and call them to ask questions. They would not give me any answers but my child gave me the name of the kid that was continuously hurting him. After this was reported to them, they moved my child and disrupted him instead of dealing with the child that did the hurting. I was told I would get texts and communication through out the day but that happened 1 day. When I would drop off my child in the morning, I'm pretty sure there would be times when the teacher/child ratio did not abide by regulations. I regret ever signing up and sending my child here. read more

See all

I would say they have the best staff and the best crew. My daughter was in the Pre-Pre School stage for 2 months, and Miss Bobi and Miss Charity were amaaaazing. My daughter loved them so much -- they welcomed her with open arms and took great care of her. Now she has started the Pre-School stage with Miss Kate, and she has been very nice so far. All the teachers and staff are kind, supportive, and caring. Highly recommended. read more

I'm so done. This isn't the first time he has gotten hurt. He's been dropped on his head and bleed from it. Kicked in the privates and now was dragged across the floor.. Teachers did nothing School didn't call me Nothing And every time I call it's oh I'll look into it I'm sorry.. no you aren't and I'm done with the excuses read more

Children's Learning Adventure - Drag marks - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

See all

If you ever have any nervousness about men working in a daycare Isaac will have you forgetting about any preconceived notions you have.He goes above and beyond every single day,stayed at the school a little later than closing to assist me in a medical emergency I had a couple months ago,treats all the kids as he would his own!Hands down one of the best read more

This place is HORRIBLE for kids! After seeing so many abuse cases regarding children is SICKENING! Especially a father whose child had a broken femur because a teacher "fell" on his leg which seems HIGHLY impossible. Almost EVERY parent that has an issue with this place states there are no cameras to prove what happens if something does happen. This is horrible!! read more

A fancy playground and nice decor can't hide the atrocities of this company. There are many good daycares in the area. Do your homework first. read more

My son went here from 6mo to 5 and half years. We had an excellent experience with CLA, there are a dedicated team of lovely individuals. Ms Tarrie is by far one of the best educators and people we've met. Her classes always see such improvement and she leaves such a lasting mark on her students, and their families. Ms Vanessa is also outstanding and really has a special talent with teaching. The teachers truly care about the kids and treat everyone like family. We will miss CLA. Our son definitely is well rounded and beyond ready for school. read more

Very nice and clean place!! Issac my my nieces teachers and he is amazing!!! The service is great!!! As far as I hear the prices obviously can very but for the center and care seems worth it. These teachers definitely deserve more money and recognition for all they do!! Thanks again! read more

This isn't toward the location staff. This is for CORPORATE. My car was broken into between 6:55a-6:59a. 4 minutes. I walked my child into school and dropped him off and my bag with my personal items were stolen and passenger window smashed. Come to find out when I asked for video surveillance the cameras outside don't work. Why? Because corporate doesn't think they need to pay for surveillance in the parking lot of their business. THIS IS ABOUT CHILD SAFETY AT A CHILDCARE FACILITY! I spoke to Chloe who "works closely" with the VP Stephanie and she was very dismissive and rude. I requested to speak with Stephanie and Chloe told me she'd talk to her for me, which she has no right to speak for me since the situation happened to me and i had photos of what happened. I was completely violated by these people who broke into my car and received 0 support from corporate. Who knows how long the camera haven't worked for. My child is well taken care of and we love the staff. But my issue is with COORPRATE!! Chloe, Stephanie, Rick Sodja and his wife. ALL OF YOU HAVE DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED MY FAMILY. Coorprate needs to get cameras on the parking lot and permeniter outside and I hope the inside cameras work because families pay THOUSANDS a year to send their kids to this facility but for what? NO SAFETY, NO SURVEILLANCE AND NO CARE FROM CORPORATE. Again, the staff who works in the location is wonderful and we love them all. but if an emergency happened nobody would know what occurred since we have no video cameras that work. read more

I cannot say enough about the people caring for my son at Children's Learning Adventure! Miss Jodi & Miss Andrea always greet us with such genuine energy and enthusiasm... and he lights up for them in return. It's hard to find people who care for your children just as you do, and I hit the jackpot with this dynamic duo!! read more

My kids love Miss Tarrie so much and she's been so consistent! Childcare is hard and there's lots of turnover but Tarrie has stuck around and the kids love her so much for it. They have fun every day! read more

Our son Ethan has been attending Children's Learning Adventure for almost 2 years and has had a great experience. He's had several awesome teachers including Ms. Maria, and more recently Ms. Kate (Keyser). read more

This is the best, most wonderful daycare in Scottsdale. The care here is superb. The teachers are well educated, trained, and create meaningful interactions for the children. The teachers are very affectionate and loving to both our sons. They care about the impact they have on development and learning by creating fun structured activities throughout the day. When we drop our sons off each day, they are genuinely happy to see their teachers and friends at school. The educational activities that our son participate in has really helped his development. They teach children proper manners that helps carry over the skills we try to teach our sons at home. There is not enough praise that I can give CLA. I am grateful everyday for our sons to be part of such an amazing learning center. It is worth every penny! read more

Children's Learning Adventure - Our sons favorite teacher - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Wow! wow! wow! Having to choose a school / care center for you little ones can be so overwhelming and stressful. I did about 7 different tours in Scottsdale/Phoenix area and bumped into this amazing place called CLA in Scottsdale. Walking into this place was literally like walking into Disneyland . First of all, there is this strong beautiful group of women at the front desk that greeted us with the most amazing energy and beautiful smiles. Second -this place is gorgeoussss. Every classroom has full glass walls and you can see through everything . You see all kinds of ages (from newborn babes to preschool. Not to mention they have all kinds of camps throughout the year for the big kids) The faux three in the middle of the school is a cherry on top of this whimsical place. Everything is clean and organized . The outside is massive for outside play (all designated with age) & The teachers!!!! Gasppppp. They're all so so nice and wonderful. They write a report of what they did everyday and hand it to you when you pick them up. It's awesome My daughter is obsessed with her school (this school) she's currently 3 and we've been there for about a year now- & get this .... They greet us everyday just like the first day we went for our tour it makes my motherly heart just so happy and so comforted knowing that my daughter is in great hands in this school. She learns so much everyday. Every single staff member has just been a huge huge blessing in our lives. They go above and beyond and it's just all so thoughtful. Thank you CLA for being such an amazing team!! My family is so grateful for you read more

See all

I would like to give a big shout out to Ms Kate 3s teacher who's been there just few months. My son attends her classroom everyday she does amazing job with teaching him all the things he needs to know! BIG SHOUT OUT E2 read more

This place is a complete nightmare. Make sure to ask what the tenure is for the teachers assigned to your child because I can guarantee they are new. Turnover is horrible so they overlook how teachers mistreat children. I know this because I witnessed a teacher shove my son and the director decided no action was needed until I involved their VP. Come to find out by other parents this was not the first time my child had been mistreated by their staff. In addition, multiple families we know are immediately removing their children too due to the volatility in care. My son has an allergy and was continuously marked as eating food that contained that allergen because the teachers just didn't pay attention to what they were putting on the paper given at the end of day. Multiple times prior to these mistakes he had actually been fed food containing his allergen and then staff would lie to me about it. On multiple occasions, the ratio would be off in classrooms where up to 11 babies were under the care of 1 teacher. It got to the point where my husband and I started reminding the staff up front so they could help these teachers instead of sitting at the front desk on their phones. I can continue to go on and on about how horrible this place is - I have emails and scanned paperwork. read more

Working at Children's Learning Adventure is easily one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Being a teacher at CLA continues to be the most fulfilling and rewarding job I have ever had. The education of a child, at all stages of development, is so important and no one does a better job at aiding in children's growth and development than Children's Learning Adventure. I say that not only as an employee but as a parent of a child there as well. My daughter has grown so much in the last year and a half and it's all thanks to the amazing staff at Children's Learning Adventure. As an employee there, I am provided with all the training and tools needed to create a fun, creative, and educational environment for my classroom. The curriculum provides daily activities and exercises to help engage all the children in my classroom and teach them new skills every single day. Watching each child in my class grow and thrive is so rewarding and I couldn't imagine spending my day doing anything else besides teaching. Not only is being part of these kid's lives amazing but the entire staff is so wonderful. I have never felt so supported and cared about at a job until I started at CLA. I am part of a family and this is the first time in my life I've ever felt that way in a workplace. The management staff has helped give me the training to be the best teacher I can be and are always there for support if and when needed. They have shown me kindness, understanding, and patience while I learned to grow and thrive as a teacher. I have found my forever home at Children's Learning Adventure and I couldn't be more grateful. read more

See all

I have been working at CLA for about 2 years now and it has been an amazing experience. The school is clean, well organized and most importantly the teachers have a heart for children. I remember my first time walking the halls and seeing all the staff and children so happy. It really feels like the Disneyland of childcare... from infants to pre-K. I can't wait for my own child to attend here some day :) read more

See all

We love this school! My littlest one is 9 months old and she's been in the infant program since she was 3 months old. Ms. Jessica is SO nurturing and kind. She always meets us with a smile and is such an easy going fun loving spirit. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Cheyenne are wonderful too! It truly is team effort. It is very much individualized attention for the kiddos. We get the cutest artwork, and I feel very comfortable when our baby is in their hands. They really create a home away from home. We couldn't ask for a better daycare. My four year old son is also at this school, Ms. Teena, Ms. Tarrie, Ms. Caroline have all been wonderful and had a huge impact. I love the school for the teachers! Best decision we made. read more

We love children's learning adventure!! We came over from a different school and quicky saw the massive improvement in our son's life. He is so happy there with the incredible staff and amazing atmosphere. Every teacher there makes him feel incredibly welcomed and loved! We wouldn't want to be anywhere else! read more

Children's Learning Adventure - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My daughter has been attending this daycare since she was 8 weeks old. She is nearly 3 years old, and I can say without a doubt that she is thriving at school. The staff is outstanding and as a 1st time mom, it is such a relief to know my baby is learning everyday in a safe and supportive environment. read more

Great place for kids with amazing teachers and employees. The increase in tuition is not well communicated. Only notes on the front door with little information and no email sent. As a busy parent, I'll admit I don't have time to read a cryptic note on the front door, let alone inquire for more details. Maybe it's me but with an increase over 30% in 2 years an email to existing families would be preferred. Just my personal opinion. read more

I can't begin to say enough good things about Ms. Jess and Ms. Melissa in the infant room at CLA. Being a nervous mom dropping off my 3 month old son, they made me feel so comfortable and I know they love my son so much! He has now been with them for 9 months and they have become like family. My son smiles and crawls into class each morning so excited for the day. It is such a relief knowing he is so cared for all day! read more

We absolutely love the Children's Learning Adventure! The teachers are amazing and the staff there are so nice and welcoming. They truly care for the kids and treat them like their own. I always felt so safe leaving my kids there. When we found out we were moving out of town, the saddest part for me was leaving the CLA. If we ever move back to the area, our kids will definitely be going back there! read more

The teachers are amazing here everyone is very very nice. The classrooms are amazing. The inside is beautiful. It is literally the perfect place to take your child. read more

CLA is the absolute best and has been our home for over 2 years! The dedicated teachers and outstanding faculty create an enriching environment, fostering academic growth and personal development. Their commitment to excellence shines through, making it a top-notch educational institution for our children. We couldn't be happier with our experience. We love CLA! read more

This school is definitely one of the better, cleaner, higher end childcare centers in the Phoenix area. The facility is huge and colorful and engaging. Great age appropriate play grounds, with rubberized ground, which means no sand in my kids shoes, yes!! The front desk staff always greets you with a cheerful hello and goodbye. Megan (front desk) and Antoinnette (the director) are just good kind friendly caring people. I appreciate that the staff wears masks and kids temps are taken at the door daily during this pandemic. I will say I was a little bummed the kids don't get to use the "fun set up play rooms" in the front, because they are AWESOME. But I totally understand that it's a sanitary issue due to covid. Overall, I truly am so glad I toured this place. We enrolled same day as our tour after my clingy 3 year old said happily "I want to stay here!" He hated going to school at his last daycare, but I can tell he actually likes coming here each week. We have yet to have any issues. Highly recommend! read more

I've never felt more safe at a center with my kid. It is truly amazing, the staff is incredible. My child LOVES going here.

We LOVED our experience at Children's Learning Adventure! From day one Michelle and Megan were amazing. They gave us the tour and we were sold. I think our kids thought they were at Disney Land! By the time we departed Bella was so comfortable and happy she walked around like she owned the place.  The care and compassion each teacher showed is exactly what any parent wants for their children. To name a few Antoinette and Kayla always greeted the kids in the morning with happy hearts which always made them love to arrive. Palace was always so kind and genuinely asked questions to all the parents at drop off. Gigi is wonderful, she has an amazing energy. Terika is always so caring and compassionate, and even though Cruz was a bit of a drop off crier she always took him and comforted him. Bella and Cruz grew so attached to Sara that they are still asking about her now! Sara took the time and effort to always make personalized arts and crafts for her class.Bella really grew a special bond with Ms. Sara.This is just to name a few, the entire staff is absolutely wonderful! I will recommend this site to any parent. It's not a day care, it's truly Child CARE. read more

We have sent our three young children to CLA and not only do we love it but our kiddos do too!! The teachers and staff are friendly and helpful - the facility is huge yet they manage to keep it very clean. And the divided by age playgrounds is absolutely a huge plus for me and my family as our kiddos are quite young. Very impressed and very happy with CLA Scottsdale! read more

This school is like no other! My son has been attending since he was 2 years old and now he is 4 in the Pre-K program. We love the personalized daily notes he receives everyday from his teachers. Ive seen his writing skills improve tremendously as well. The management staff is also always quick to respond to all of our families needs. Everyday I'm greeted with smiles and I feel like they have taken the time to genuinely know my family. CLA thank you for being our home away from home. read more

We love the team at CLA! We've had both of children there since 2018 and it's been an amazing experience. Our daughter who is our youngest will be leaving these hallowed halls to go to Kinder next year and I feel so so confident that she'll be heads above her peers in both academics and her social emotional learning. 10/10 clear do recommend read more

I truly wish I could give 100 stars. The school, teachers, and staff are truly incredible. We toured dozens of schools and were unimpressed until we finally found our HOME at Children's Learning Adventure in Scottsdale. The director, Antoinette, is committed to hiring the cream of the crop, and providing the best learning environment possible. Yes, we love the beautiful campus and fun events, but the core of the school is their incredible staff. read more

My friend takes her child there and loves it. I was actually able to see it once when I came to visit. Great learning center, very hands on and just a great time for kids. Staff and teachers are so friendly and professional. I actually even plan to move to Phoenix soon so I was able to ask questions for my little ones. read more

My children were enrolled at the CLA in Scottsdale for 9 months which I feel is long enough to develop an opinion. I hope this information helps another family considering. Firstly, I expect a somewhat elevated turnover rate in this type of industry but it was significantly higher here. I loss count of the number of staff who came and left after a while. The school is ​aesthetically pleasing but it stops there. During the tour the perception is that the special rooms are used often but they aren't. The security is one of the biggest issues for me. They "buzz" you in whereas many other centers have modern security including keypads/fingerprint systems for signing in/out. Many daycare centers use Brightwheel or similar apps to cut down on paper waste and send updates/pictures of your children throughout the day. This facility does not. Because the center has over 200 students my children stayed sick. This along with several other factors ultimately played a factor in me removing my children. Hope this helps. read more

What does every parent want for their child? To offer them the best opportunity possible to have the most success in life, of course. Well, the staff at Children's Learning Adventure have completely embodied this philosophy. When my wife told me that she had found "the absolute best pre-school ever", I was immediately skeptical. She spoke of a grand complex filled with numerous classrooms, a giant playground, and, essentially, an indoor sports complex. Who ever heard of such a place for children? Not to be taken for a fool, I decided to accompany my wife on a guided tour of the facilities. The initial reaction from my daughter was really all I needed. Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped in wonderment at the sheer awesomeness of the facility. We met with Selena, and she proceeded to guide us on our tour of this brand new facility (construction was completed in early September 2012). The first room we encountered was the library. As you can see from the pictures provided, the library was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! There were plenty of puzzles to keep the kids' minds sharp, plenty of books, and there was an immaculate aquarium full of beautiful fish to enchant the children. Selena took us from the library, and began the tour of the actual classrooms. The facility takes children as young as six months old, and has a fantastic curriculum in place for each age group. These curricula, as we learned, are developed by the staff, and delivered by the teachers. The concept behind this staff developed curriculum is to aide in the the happiness of both the teachers AND the students (by having a pre-designed curriculum, there is less stress on the teachers, enabling them to fully commit to the educational development of the students.) There seemed to be an endless number of classrooms to facilitate the various age groups represented within the building. According to Selena, each classroom has at least two teachers to accommodate no more than a dozen students. More one-on-one time with teachers can only be considered a good thing, in my opinion. In the center of the learning facility, there is an indoor gymnasium. This gymnasium has a full-court adjustable-height basketball court which doubles as a yoga studio. Who wouldn't want to expose their children to an early introduction of sound physical and mental fitness, right? As we continued on our tour of the educational wonderland, we were introduced to an outdoor play area that would rival any indoor children's park I've seen. This play area had state of the art padding to prevent scrapes and cuts caused by the inevitable falls of toddlers. There was a full court basketball court outside. There was also a full-court tennis court, which also converted to a full-court volleyball court. There was a tented play area complete with slides and other activities. After completing our examination of the outdoor facilities (which were monitored by a specified physical education instructor), we ventured back inside to finish up the tour. We passed through the art room, the science room, and the media room. In the latter room, students are afforded the opportunity to mimic being broadcast journalists and other television personalities, all in an effort to overcome one of, if not THE greatest of all fears, public speaking. To say that we were impressed by these facilities would be the understatement of the century. And, to top it all off, we learned that if your child is enrolled in Children's Learning Adventure, they are enrolled in ALL of the Children's Learning Adventure facilities. Which means, that should my wife and I decide to pull up stakes and head to Tucson, our daughter will be able to move seamlessly into a Tucson-based facility, and continue her incredible education. A child's mental development is priceless. Any parent seeking the absolute best of the best for their children should look no further than Children's Learning Adventure. read more

See all

THIS PLACE! After moving to Scottsdale and obtaining jobs, we knew we had to find somewhere for our daughter to go. She has always been at home with mom or dad, so to say we were hesitant and extremely picky is an understatement. If you still browsing places to view and/or have yet to go on a tour here, let me paint you a picture... From the time you walk in (mind you there is ALWAYS someone up front because you can't open the door unless you are buzzed in) you feel welcomed. Whether they were on the phone or completing a task on the computer, they always pause to cheerfully welcome us. Not to mention, and to our surprise, it took what seemed like a day to remember our daughters name and use it every time they see her :) If it were just her teachers that would be expected, but the managerial staff?! We felt like we had been there for months already. The tour was top notch. By the end we had viewed every inch of the building. The outdoor play area is fenced in completely and even has different areas for different ages. Also, they never go outside when the heat is too high. Bonus: they have an indoor (smaller version) basketball court area to get their activities in! We knew exactly where our daughter would go during the day and who she would be with. We had a copy of the classroom's schedule, what she would be eating and when, the monthly newsletter containing educational information she would be introduced to (and why), a schedule of their dress-up themed Fridays (SO fun!) and a brief educational background on her teachers. BEST PART: before we were shown the price per plan sheet (3 days FT, 5 days PT, etc.) we both just thought "there is no way we can afford this". WRONG! We just about fell out of our chairs! Amazing AND affordable?! This wasn't the first place we had toured either, so we knew other pricing plans in the area. Between what we saw and the price, this was a no-brainer for us. It took us an hour of going over all our tours and our pro/con list (yes, we were those parents who HAD to compare every inch and aspect) to call back and confirm we would be starting our daughter there the next day! Fast forward 4 months and we are still as in love with CLA as we were on the tour!! I waited to write a review until a few months had gone by to give a fair and accurate review to fellow parents whom are in search of a childcare facility, and I would 100% recommend this place to anyone! You get so much out of her care... our daughter brings home her artwork, has had school pictures taken, created Father's Day and Grandparents Day gifts, and every day gets to bring home a "daily" explaining her day, when she napped, how much food she had, and any additional notes from the teaching staff. Our daughter has even moved up to a new classroom, and her learning just continues to skyrocket! Her new teachers were SO welcoming of her and she adjusted within 1 day of meeting them and her new friends. The teaching staff and CLA managers are ABOVE our expectations and for that we will be forever grateful as this is such an important phase of her learning (21 months old). read more

Children's Learning Adventure - "Neon Day" at school! She absolutely loved it! - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I really can't express how much CLA has meant to me over the last 18 months that my daughter has been attending. When my daughter was 3 months and I was going back to work, we had her in another facility (that came recommended by a friend) and I was in tears everyday dropping her off or picking her up. It literally felt that I was rescuing her at pickup because it was evident that she was in tears just all the time. I only kept her in that facility as long as I did because it came so highly recommended from a close friend. Then CLA entered our lives and I realized what a daycare SHOULD be. Forget the optics of how beautiful and well-kept the facility is (don't completely forget but for the sake of this review, forget it) ... the thing that meant the most to me is how wonderful the teachers are. From the infant room, to the transitional toddler room, to the toddler rooms, to the front-desk staff ... I know my daughter is well cared for and loved. Want examples? Both of these occurred when I was picking her up or stopping by at not-normal times so any thought of "well they knew you were coming" is out the window. My daughter was absolutely exhausted and hadn't napped very well when she was in the infant room (nature of the beast - I got a great kid but her newborn napping was not so good). She was in tears from over-tiredness and I walked in, the teacher had her wrapped in a soft blanket and was just rocking her softly to help her go to bed. :: heart burst :: Babies are also clumsy and not so great on their feet so accidents occur. No big deal. My daughter fell and the teacher taking care of her felt worse than I did. I know that sounds silly but I'm her mom and I was like "no big deal ... it won't be the first time" and she was just so upset that she "let" my daughter trip and felt guilty for days. My daughter has fallen countless times on my watch because she's crazy haha. But the fact that she took it so hard is a clear reflection to how the teachers feel about "their kids". Into the toddler rooms and the love and care just grows as my daughter is at CLA longer. As we move into new rooms, the former teachers hold her tight and tell me not to let her move up on her last day. I constantly dream about quitting my job and being a SAHM (I wish) but you know what? CLA is a great second choice :) read more

I want to start the review by saying no school is for every family but this is our story: we switched to CLA because they offered a "more advanced curriculum" which in my mind meant more stimulation, more fun activities, more engagement. I figured "wow with all those specialty classrooms and the smart boards they can sure do wonders." After a few weeks I started doubting my interpretation of their marketing promise. I felt the smart boards were used too much and the specialty classrooms too little. My son cried at drop off for 2 months and was eager to leave when I picked him up. At the other school he sometimes asked to stay a little longer finishing up what he was doing or just playing. My conclusion was: 1) don't be fooled by appearances , a small school can offer the same or more than a Disney land type school 2) engagement is achieved with skilled teachers not technology and infrastructure 3) some kids like/ need lots of love and care, others are content with a more distant relationship with teachers, 4) some kids thrive around more kids, others prefer lower teacher - student ratios. If your kid likes to be around a ton of kids and does not need the love and care so much then CLA might be right for you! If you are looking for more structure/ less free play CLA might be right for you. If you are ok with the use of smart boards for little kiddos then CLA might be good! But don't forget to ask details about how much this is used and for what type of activities. Sorry for the long review - just visit them, make sure they confirm your interpretation of what they do and how they do it! It was not for us and we switched back to the other school read more

A fabulous place. Beautiful designed. My granddaughter just started there and on her first day, she didn't want to leave. And she's 17 months old. The children have different rooms they go to for different activities. Very advanced thinking on the part of these educators. I think my granddaughter will greatly benefit from going to Children's Learning Adventure. read more