My daughter transferred to this school after coming from Canada, and they made the transition very…read moreeasy for her. The staff was very welcoming from the start, which meant a lot to us as new parents to the school. I really like the study materials and resources they provide for the kids. You can tell they care about the students' learning and development. The teachers and staff are all very kind and supportive. Everyone we've interacted with has been helpful and professional. Communication with the teachers has also been great whenever we've needed to reach out or ask questions. Overall, it's a great community and we've had a very positive experience here so far. We're glad our daughter is part of this school.

This school is now all about numbers. The goal and incentives to the school occur if there are 36…read morestudents in each classroom. When you put boys who have not learned basic behavior at home and are sent there for "babysitting", the teacher is left to scream all day at them. Admin needs to learn to deal with them so the other kids can learn. Dress code needs to be consistent across all students, and perhaps teachers and staff/admin. Less of a focus on making money and more of being a school as the A rating should show. Sad that it has changed over the years getting too big. Many state they have to come there because other schools would charge for lunches.

Steeped in tradition, you can tell the pride that the staff and students have at this campus. Staff…read moreis always lending an extra hand and will go that extra mile for anyone. Sports teams are great and enjoyable to watch.

I go here for club ball scrimmage games and practices, so I truly have no clue how the actual…read moreschool experience or high school games are. I do like the baseball fields, but I don't like how the ball gets hit into traffic. I bet that could be a scary scenario as someone who was driving by minding their own business. I do now that I need to bring my own chair and canopy for the next time I am there... I got a nice amount of sun while there. :)

Great academic program. Great head of the school and her…read morestaff. We have been here since kindergarten, now going to 4th grade.

How lucky are we to have such a beautiful and disciplined college here in the West Valley!!! EMCC…read moreputs the community in community college!!! Check out their dual enrollment programs for your high schoolers... earn college credit for the classes they are already attending!

Horrible communication from professors/staff and horrible website and student center. They get…read moreannoyed if you show up in person to enroll and if you try enrolling online the screen will load for 15 minutes and then take you back to where you started. It is almost impossible to add classes to your shopping cart and it has never been fixed in the 2 years I've been here.

My son goes to this school and we haven't had a better education experience than here. The…read moreteachers are all very attentive, the staff as a whole is great, and my son enjoys the classes. He's always excited to tell me about his day and the level of parent involvement is wonderful. Scholastic Reading Club letters go home every month and the teachers really do their best to help kids become better learners. I'm not the biggest fan of Arizona's heat, rude people, bad driving or extreme weirdness, but this school is amazing enough that I think I'll stay here for as long as I can manage to. Nothing is more important than a child's education and this is the place to help get that for them.

Anti Bullying policy not updated since 2011? Why? I have contacted Desert Sky Middle School…read moremultiple times and the school district regarding my concerns about this and a situation that's been going on with my child and another student and I still have not been contacted...no emails or voicemails...NOTHING. Why is this not important? I tried contacting DVUSD....left a voicemail...still waiting for a call back.

Las Brisas Elementary School located on Alameda Rd and accessible via Alameda Road. They can be…read moresomewhat difficult to find since it's surrounding area is residential or mountain which is unlike The traditional Phoenix style grid system roadways. If you're trying to find the school for the first time it would be best to travel down pinnacle Peak or Happy Valley Road and turn at 55th Ave. head towards the half mile, which is Alameda. If you are on pinnacle Peak Road then you would want to go a half mile north, and if you're coming from Happy Valley Road you would turn on 55th Ave as well but take a half a mile south to Alameda Rd. Tell me that it does not connect to the major 67th Ave. or even anything past the school. If you were to look at a map you can see it after the school Alameda makes an abrupt turn and becomes a road going north south rather than east west. The school is located on about 58th Ave. and Alameda Rd. I don't want to evaluate too much on the entire education system there however I will say that the school has wonderful feedback from the parents and the students as though are happy with their teachers especially the teachers are the specials are fine arts, such as the music, art, media, etc. they seemed you have top not security with a locked fence to prevent children and others from coming or going without signing in or out. At first I found the sudden obtrusive but later have come to appreciate it because it's a great sense of security to know that my children couldn't just walk off if they're traveling in line to one another class special or for lunch. My children are small and Preschool so that's likely why am really happy about that. But it also creates a sense of accountability for all of the visitors and volunteers. There is a parking lot located directly in front of the school with assigned parking for visitors, carpool, staff, etc. The school hours are call a bit different among the district and I just got lucky enough to have my kids go to the one that starts but earlier I don't entire district! Woo hoo!! Not a morninghave different hours for the start time and release time, that I'm still getting adjusted to since I'm not a huge morning person. There was also great feedback from parents of students that have attended in the past or currently attending.

I think it's great that Dysart Unified School District is open for in person learning. They also…read moreoffer online learning for all K-12 students.

a lot of these girls here have a problem w me n they can't even fight like girl n they be talking…read morestuff about me but overall this school is alright these kids r crazy tho they b like having the worst temper tantrums but it's fine ig one of the 5th grade teachers r the worst bruh i swear but this school is fine i downloaded this app just so i could say that but anyway yeah

My daughter attended Little Scholars Academy in Glendale for two years, and we had a mixed…read moreexperience. On the positive side, the teachers were wonderful -- especially Ms. Kelley, who was amazing with my daughter and helped her learn to read before Kindergarten. The classrooms felt clean and homey, and my daughter made lots of friends there. It was also one of the most affordable preschool options we found, which was a huge plus. That said, there were some real concerns. Communication and organization were lacking. Dates on the calendar would change, but staff often didn't seem aware of the updates. The school's app was very basic and only tracked sign-ins and sign-outs, without sharing anything about classroom activities. The only emails we received from management were reminders about holidays. We also experienced a lack of communication when it came to incident reports. On multiple occasions, my daughter came home with bumps, scrapes, or bruises, but we were never notified during the school day or given a report about what happened. As a parent, that was concerning because I want to know if she's been hurt, even in small ways. Billing was another ongoing frustration. Invoices were frequently incorrect, and we had to constantly monitor the autopay system to make sure we weren't overcharged. This added unnecessary stress on top of everything else. There was also a lot of turnover in staff. While the core teachers were great, it felt like new faces were constantly cycling in and out, which made the environment feel less stable for the kids. Safety and security were additional concerns. There were no cameras on site that I could see, and we once received a notice hours later about an incident where someone entered the gated playground in the morning. There was no follow-up on what changes would be made afterward. The parking lot also felt unsafe at times, with cars speeding through, homeless individuals passing by, and even a stolen car abandoned one morning while police investigated. Lastly, be cautious when looking at reviews online. Many of the 5-star reviews were part of a raffle the school conducted, which makes the feedback seem less reliable. Overall, the teachers gave my daughter a strong start, and I'm grateful for their care. But the lack of communication, billing errors, staff turnover, and security issues made me uneasy as a parent. I hope the school invests in improving those areas because it truly has potential.

As a healthcare practitioner in the community, I'm an educated, busy, working parent who did…read morethorough research before choosing where to place my child. Several of my colleagues and fellow practitioners have their children enrolled at the other Little Scholars location and highly recommended it to me. I am not being paid or incentivized for this review (frankly, I wouldn't need it as previous review suggested)--this is simply my honest experience as a parent who values quality education and safety. I love this school, and the upward mobility it provides for our children within this community. Little Scholars has exceeded every expectation. The teachers are excellent and hold my baby like he is their own. The classrooms are spotless, and the play yard is beautiful and safe. Outside parameter is locked, secured and checked daily. My son is only three, and he's already learning letters, numbers, and beginning to read and write. His speech has advanced far beyond his age, and he's being taught valuable life skills that build confidence and independence. I appreciate the good manners they practice. They worked tirelessly on helping me potty train. They assisted me in the method I chose and were supportive from day one. Children get sick! It is what it is, but its not a reflection of "cleanliness of the place." Cold and flu season comes around and they are sanitizing like crazy. I'm personally thankful for this season as I know my son's immune system will be optimal come grade school. This is not just a daycare--it's a true preschool where children leave testing well above kindergarten level. My friend (another PA) noticed how advanced my child was for his age and opted to pull her two children out of a daycare and place them in a school atmosphere closer to her. She called me yesterday with an update (1st week in school ended) and she told me how impress she is with the change. As such, because it is a school the teachers are paid a salary and closures for holidays/breaks are not with reduced pay so that they continued to get paid. I don't mind this. I respect teachers and believe they deserve more especially when you have such excellent staff you'd do anything to keep them. I wish more schools followed this model. I also want to address a recent negative review, quite frankly the only lone star review (and her only review on yelp). It's clearly a revenge post for her personal vehicle being rummaged through because SHE left it unlocked. The claims about safety and homelessness in the area does not reflect the whole truth. Within the past year the homelessness has taken a significant shift. The neighborhood is rapidly changing. Bellair was bought out, new businesses are moving in building on empty lots (including the lot directly next to the school - adding additional lighting and security cameras to the area). Landscaping and hardscaping by the city has taken place up 43rd ave and the homelessness is starting to move on. I personally have never felt unsafe here even before these changes took place, but I'm happy to see the local improvements. Regardless, the incident mentioned in the other review was due to an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot not a reflection of the school itself. This could have equally happened a the local quick trip, sushi joint or grocery store. The original poster also cross posted this to the Neighborhood app (or FB (?)- this is where I saw the post initially) noting that the police were called but would be late to arrive so she left (they were late to arrive because they were looking for the gentleman that did it). She notes that nothing was stolen. Beyond this, the child was clearly in attendance for a couple of years (per her timeline). I would doubt that if she felt her child was unsafe for so many years she would have kept her child enrolled for that long. It also appears the child tested out end of summer and moved on (likely more advanced and above their peers) and she was refunded the month for her distress this caused her. Seemingly appropriately handled to me... Little Scholars goes above and beyond for children, families and community. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and academically advanced start for their child. I can't wait to enroll my second when she's of age. Take a tour and see for yourself!