My daughter Jami has attended Spanishtime for 3 years. She is now age 6. She understands commands…read morewhen spoken and knows a great deal of vocabulary. I have also witness Jami speak Spanish fluently in her sleep. It came as a shock to me the second year she was in the program. I am not bilingual but I know enough Spanish to acknowledge that she was speaking full sentences regarding a pumpkin. They were discussing Halloween the day before in class. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to give their child the gift language. It has brought Jami a lot of joy. Sincerely, Kaye Huttmann

Looking to learn Spanish in a friendly, supportive and educational environment? Then this is your…read moreplace! The owner, Shari, is extremely personable & wants to help you achieve your goals. Shari is a native English speaker who learned Spanish second, so she understands the typical struggles of learning a language when it's not your native tongue. Check out this language program & you won't regret it!

Our child attended Miro for 3 1/2 years. I've never felt more safe and comfortable having my child…read morein care. I get daily photos and check ups on him, get sent home his schoolwork, and constantly see the progress of his learning at home. The teachers and staff are professional and warm. I can't recommend Miro enough!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Ancala location of Miró. My daughter has attended…read morefor the past three years, and as we say goodbye to Pre-K, we leave with full hearts and so much gratitude for everyone who has been part of her journey. What truly sets Miró apart is the incredible sense of family. From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed into a caring, supportive community. The teachers genuinely love each child and treat them like family. They are patient, nurturing, and always go above and beyond to help every child thrive. It is clear that they are passionate about what they do, and their kindness and dedication made all the difference in my daughter's early education. The small class sizes allowed my daughter to build meaningful friendships, and the parents became close as well. There was always someone willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was attending a school event or supporting another family. It truly felt like a village raising our children together. Academically, Miró exceeded our expectations. Their full Spanish immersion program helped my daughter become fluent in Spanish, which is an incredible gift. They found the perfect balance between structured learning and learning through play, incorporating workbooks, formal instruction, creative crafts, science, math, and hands-on activities that kept the children excited to learn every day. She is more than prepared for kindergarten. As a working parent, I also appreciated the flexibility the school offered. Aftercare was a lifesaver, and having extracurricular activities like soccer and dance available on campus made our busy schedule so much easier. The option to purchase daily or monthly lunches was another huge convenience that eliminated one more thing to worry about each morning. Communication through the Brightwheel app was excellent. I loved receiving updates and photos throughout the day and hearing about everything my daughter was learning and experiencing. If I had one suggestion, it would be to provide more advance notice for school events and send sign-ups, such as Healthy Smoothie Day, a little earlier. However, this was a very minor issue compared to the exceptional experience we had. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be loved, encouraged, challenged, and truly known, I wholeheartedly recommend Miró. We are leaving with lifelong friendships, wonderful memories, and a daughter who is confident, kind, fluent in Spanish, and excited for the next chapter. We will always be grateful to the amazing teachers and staff who made these past three years so special.

I've had my kids do 2 summer camps here and they loved it. My husband and I did a painting date…read morenight and it was awesome. We thought it was a super value and will be back to do another!

This is one of the original guided painting studio experiences. I've been going since 2013. It…read morenever ceases to amaze me what we can do in two hours! Last Friday night, my daughter and I painted a desert scene and the teacher was great. The only thing I encourage them to do is provide the same canvas size to the audience as the original work was done on otherwise things need to be squeezed in or left off altogether. I asked for one and they happily provided it.

They cancel classes constantly and then they deny your refund. This company sucks! She has been…read moretrying to take this class for 6 months and they can't get it together. We want our full money back!

Adam is the best! His personalized help was extremely useful for me to identify my strengths and…read moreweaknesses. He gives specific strategies to practice with and think about while I'm taking the test. Adam's guidance helped me walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I was able to raise my SAT score by 150 points. Thank you Adam!!

I absolutely loved the Business Etiquette course taught by SueAnn! She did a great job covering…read moreeverything you will face in the professional world and making sure the concepts are relevant for today's landscape. After arriving home, I realized that I had left my workbook behind. Sure enough, there was already a message letting me know that it was on its way (how kind)! This is an awesome opportunity to learn new skills that will last a lifetime. Take the class!

I took SueAnn's course for adults earlier this year. I signed up thinking it would be a "refresher"…read morecourse. To my shame, I realized that there was so much about etiquette that my Generation X crowd just never learned! From the proper way to shake hands to being a professional at the office, SueAnn is a wonderful teacher. As someone who worked in human resources for over a decade, I expected to be more knowledgeable about the office section but SueAnn's content surprised me. She even had tips about working remotely and the use of mobile devices in both personal and professional settings. One unexpected bonus our class received was being given a color analysis and learning which color clothing we look better in. We loved it! Where the course really comes alive is with the meal and dining section. We all learned SO much! She lets you ask questions and you will learn how to be either a rock star host or a good guest. I WISH that I had taken this course sooner. It's All About Etiquette offers many programs for children and teens. Parents, send your kids! Give your children a competitive advantage in life. These courses are worth every cent, especially when you consider that SueAnn has worked with many leading companies. It's a shame that proper etiquette and good manners are declining in society. With this program, you can learn new skills and brush up on what you have forgotten! Recommend!

Owner is one of the nastiest people I have ever spoken too. The Director messaged me on indeed the…read moreday of interview confirming- normal I replied back when I had access to my phone I was working that day. Did not hear back so I reached out again. Heard nothing back so I did not drive 30 minutes to the interview if she had left already. She called me just to yell at me for not showing up. Then lied and said the Director had been calling and texting me all day. I never received a call or text. I'm just glad I dodged that bullet.

My son went to McCormick Preschool from 6 weeks old until after he started school and he loved it…read morethere. The kids are in separate classrooms, with kids the same age, learning valuable educational and social skills. My son benefited greatly from the teachers at McCormick and still remembers all of them, especially getting his Red Vines when he left everyday from Ms. Barbara. Most of the teachers there are career teachers and not just showing up for work every day. They really care about the kids who go there. The school has Christmas parties every year with families, food and a visit from Santa. Holidays are all celebrated with parties full of hand-made decorations, songs, crafts and costumes! Lots of photos are taken of the kids so parents can share in their growth and daytime activities. Besides being a really fun place for the kids to be, the McCormick Preschool van gives the kids rides to and from school everyday. This service made it possible for me to work an uninterrupted day while my son was taken care of for the entire day. There was even a graduation ceremony with a cap and gown! I read a REALLY long and negative review on Yelp about McCormick and have to wonder if someone that worries about bacteria in the dirt their child plays in could ever be satisfied with someone else's care of her child. I have always taken my child's safety very seriously, but that's just weird. McCormick Preschool is an amazing school and even though my son graduated a few years ago, I am still proud to have the school in my neighborhood. I recommend McCormick Preschool 100%!

Rancho Solano:…read more Incredible teachers. Caring staff. Great kids and families. Between foreign exchange students, and our own children, we have sent all of our "kids" to 5 different high schools in Scottsdale. Public, charter, and private. Several have been great, but Rancho Solano high school has been OUTSTANDING! By far the best decision we have ever made for our children's education. The teachers are engaging, highly educated, and compassionate. They make class fun, and encourage CRITICAL THINKING! And let's be honest in a world where everyone sees what their favorite influencer or political party says first, raising a child who is supported for their independent, critical thinking skills is a breath of fresh air. Lots of families of the students are in medical. Yet the kids are 50/50 when it comes to the educational track they are pursuing. 1/2 are STEM, and the other 1/2 are focused on more creative fields. Rancho Solano is incredibly supportive for both tracks. Our son who always thought he was more science minded, thrived in creative writing. He is even considering that as his minor in college. In regards to college, a friend told me this: You either pay for high school, or you pay for college. And thankfully there are currently state tax savings programs that contribute to your child's private school tuition - so there are no excuses. You CAN send your child to an excelling school like Rancho. Our investment in our son's private school education payed 2x more in college scholarships that he was offered! (He was offered 6 figures in college scholarships!) Our other kids didn't receive anywhere near the same number of college scholarships after attending other high schools - which made paying for their college much harder for us (and them). Rancho even has a staff member whose job is to help your child get into the best colleges for them! We fully believe Rancho Solano saved our son's life - and gave him a reason to excel. He's perusing an educational track above and beyond what we expected of him (and we expected a lot). He says some of the best friends he made at Rancho are the teachers. He felt like his voice mattered. And he THRIVED there. You will hear me support ALL of our state's teachers because they are all doing the best that they can with the resources they have. And I will also tell you that the teachers at Rancho Solano are BEYOND! They reignited my son's love of learning after school burnout from other schools. And the administration took time to meet with me, listened to my concerns, and they TOOK ACTION to make things better. That never would have happened in a large school. Incredibly grateful for Rancho Solano and everyone there.

Joined a family member on a tour. School was very snotty and not welcoming. Entire campus has a…read more"cold" feel. The upside is the campus is modern and has a new look, downside is the staff and students both give off a Snobbsdale vibe. Didn't feel comfortable. Feels cold, lacks soul.

Absolutely beautiful campus and the staff is so lovely ! Glad to enroll my toddler in this daycareread more

As one of our fellow Yelp'ers pointed out to me recently, getting into the right pre-school is so…read moreimportant. We would agree! We met JoDene Tryon, the founder of Mission Montessori several years ago when we moved to Scottsdale, since the school is located on our church, St Anthony on the Desert's property. They believe, that it is their "mission to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child's greatest potential--physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually." That's a nice summary of the Montessori method. It's a great concept, and a great school. If you are new to the area, or are just looking for the right place for your three or four year old. I would make an appointment to see for yourself.