Our son recently completed his first year at MCA. As the older student in the Primary Montessori…read moreclassroom, he gained leadership skills and developed confidence providing guidance to the other kids in the mixed age environment. He would share with us about his Montessori activities and learnings and how he got to show the other students how to accomplish practical life activities and Montessori focus games like the pink tower, the beads, or the cubes. What a wonderful foundation to his creative mind! We appreciated the 5 to 1 teacher-student ratio in the classroom. The child led, hands on method promoted his independent thinking and fostered problem solving. The teachers and owner, who have tremendous experience in Montessori education, instructed our son when needed (specifically in reading and writing in preparation for attending first grade later this year) and allowed him to manage himself outside the tutorial and circle times. The school really cares about enriching the childhood experience through the Montessori method and is a great choice for a child's education. The Prescott area is very fortunate to have this safe, affordable institution available. We look forward to sending our daughter to Montessori Children's Academy when she is older. Thank you MCA!

My boys absolutely loved the summer camp that the school provided! The teachers were great and…read moreinvolved with the kids. Definitely recommend

This is a great school, it can be challenging for some students though. It helps to recognize your…read morechild's strengths, academically before enrolling. This school does a great job about covering all bases of academics but gears more towards math and science. If your child is more of an arts and literature student, this is not the school for them. That doesn't mean your child isn't smart or adequate enough for this school but why put them through the misery of attending a school where they don't enjoy learning? There are plenty of parents who have more than one child and may one have one or two enrolled at BASIS and the other(s) enrolled elsewhere. I love the LET teachers assigned in the lower levels, they really do a great job in assisting the kids in succeeding and the teachers and the deans are all great and caring towards the kids. This school is very anti-bullying which is another plus for this parent.

I was born and raised in India, and lived in Singapore for a few years. Coming to Verde Valley…read moreSchool for 2 years (graduated in 2006) helped me understand, assimilate, and learn the American culture. Additionally, I had classmates that were from many countries like Korea, Germany, Japan, Turkey, and Vietnam among many others. I now have a successful career, the foundation of which was set many years ago at VVS. I didn't even know how to do my own laundry when I came to this school. It really does prepare you for the real world.

Attending this school for two years was a pivotal part of my life. In that period, I grew from a…read moreboy into a young man, developing a sense of world citizenship, environmental stewardship and hard-working leadership. I continue to hold these values very close to my heart, and they have been a springboard for success in my career. Verde Valley has my highest recommendation.

It was a short but miserable experience. So glad we found a wonderful preschool and our son is…read moredoing great now but this was an awful experience with teachers the obviously don't want to be there and an administrator that lacks communication skills and prefers to do everything over email and avoid any phone calls or direct communication. Bizarre experience and baffled they are even in business.

Precious Stones preschool is a part of Rock of Ages Lutheran church. Under a large building…read moreexpansion a few years ago, the older church was reconfigured from scratch to house a preschool. My mother and I volunteer to allow teachers to get their lunch break, so we see it and the teachers up close and personal. They are loving, caring and patient with the children--and parents, too. Precious Stones has a reputation of being the best preschool in Sedona, and now I know why. Creative lessons, fun activities, nutritious and delicious food, coupled with great facilities and teachers account for the waiting list.

Amazing school and staff! Kids have the ability to express themselves and be seen as individuals…read more Beautiful Approach to education

Arts-infused, project-based, excellent academics, in a warm and loving environment! You can't ask…read morefor more for your K-8 children!

I hope no other family goes through the horrifying experience that our family went through at this…read moredaycare. My 21 month old grandson had a hard time adjusting. Something just wasn't right. They had no compassion for him, and on more than one occassion they had him spend hours in the director's office. He came home hungry and thirsty. I believe that he was neglected when sent to the director's office. The staff lacks education and patience. My grandson was very sick. All the kids were sick. In two months, my grandson had to take antibiotics twice. He was out sick over 6 days. They asked him to leave because he cried and was scared when left there. They said he was disruptive because he cried and wanted to be with the teachers the whole time. The teachers did comfort him at times, but clearly it was too much to expect of them. There were just too many kids for them to care about the one that really needed extra care. It saddens me that I subjected my granson to this daycare. It upsets me that this was part of his first social experience with others. It angers me that my grandson was not wanted there, neglected, and rejected. It scares me that other children will be subjected to inadequate care. No child should go through the anxiety that my grandson experienced. Yes, it was partially his reaction, but no one there assured him that he was going to be okay. It breaks my heart that we entrusted them with our precious child and they didn't see his value. They didn't understand all the confidence we placed in them when we asked them to be part of our child's life. I have been a certified child care provider and my undergraduate degree is in Social Work. This daycare needs to make significant improvements for the wellbeing of the children in their care. Other people warned me, but we live so close and my grandson loved walking to school. In response: What director comments on financial matters? We did not pay the final bill due to neglect. I did pay for my grandson's medical expenses from being in care here. He never had one ear infection and was never on antibiotics prior to his care there. It was July through August, not exactly cold and flu season. I also did not file a police report. So, lets just call it even.

I have had 3 children attend Cedar Tree Montessori (two have moved to elementary public school and…read moreone is still attending Cedar Tree). We will be sending our toddler there as soon as she is old enough. We have been very happy with the care and education our children have received! As a former public school classroom teacher, education, care, staff, and environment have always been top priorities for me in selecting a suitable school. The facility is always clean and orderly. Almost daily, we receive worksheets, art, crafts, or projects that our children have completed. The results speak for themselves. Our oldest, entered public school with reading and math skills that were more than a whole school year ahead of her peers. My son, entered kindergarten reading at a second grade level, also with math skills well ahead of peers. Both continue to excel thanks to the foundation and instruction at Cedar Tree Montessori. All of the teachers, including Aly, Lorrie, Brittany, Melissa, and Dave are nurturing and caring. I have volunteered at the school and have seen their demeanor and work with the students. I can attest to their dedication to learning in a safe and fair environment. Two of our children have attended the Toddler Center. We have been very pleased with the care received. Mili and her team have created a place of fun and learning for the little ones. They are so caring and work so well as a team to provide the best, cleanest, and most beneficial learning environment possible. As I said earlier, we will be sending our fourth child here as well when she is ready. I also have to mention Debbie, the administrator of the facility. She has been so helpful and accommodating to us on multiple occasions. One example is when my mother-in-law became ill and was hospitalized. She immediately offered to watch our children full time at no additional cost (we were only going 3 days a week at that time) while our family worked through this difficult time. We have been so grateful for their flexibility and true caring for our family. I whole-heartedly give Cedar Tree Montessori School and Toddler Center my highest recommendation!

Everyone is very helpful and friendly. My daughter attends here and she really enjoys going. She…read moreloves doing all the STEM projects that they do in the Pre-K class. She is looking forward to all the summer on-site field trips and water days.

They are amazing with the kids do crafts and small activities along with going outside at least…read moretwice a day they serve breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack! With the new address at 7117 East Addis Avenue Prescott Valley Arizona they have more openings and the kids have more opportunities to make friends!

my child was a kindergarten transfer earlier this school year and we absolutely love this school!…read morethey were one of the only schools i contacted to willingly and happily let us tour the school. the principal is so delightful and answered all the questions i had and made this transition feel a lot easier for me, she also greeted every child she saw on campus by first name which i loved. my main priority was making sure my sons IEP was followed and consistent throughout the school year and they have exceeded my expectations. we have meetings often, that not only our speech pathologist sit in on but also my child's teacher and principal. everyone is always on the same page and nothing is ever left out. i have seen an incredible improvement in my child's speech and they love Mrs. Glick so much! my childs teacher Mrs. Hammerstad is absolutely delightful and my son loves her so much! we were nervous transitioning into a bigger classroom than he is used to but she made him feel so welcomed. she has taken every express and concern i've ever had and handled it immediately and with grace. the level of communication i have with not only her but the school as a whole is really great! i also love how community and family involved the school feels, we have attended numerous celebrations, activities, and field trips. i truly believe they give not only the children a great experience but the families as well. i cannot wait to see what the future years bring and i'm so happy my son is apart of this school!

Worst school ever Took my son here and the teachers treated him like crap and have no idea what…read morethey're doing