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!

Primavera School was recommended to us for preschool when our oldest child was two. After visiting…read morethe school and many others in the area, we felt that this was the best fit for us and for our child. Our child has been at Primavera School for five years and is a confident, thriving and eager learner. We couldn't be more satisfied with their "whole-child" philosophy and family-like atmosphere.

After touring many preschools in Prescott we were immediately drawn to the wonderful, caring…read moreteachers at Primavera. Primavera School offers a nurturing environment where students learn to treat one another with kindness. If you are looking for small class size, a beautiful school setting and teachers who are like family then check out Primavera!

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.

Not enough staff, usually have to wait in a line, I heard they are remodeling and expanding to fit…read morethe community.. but why the splash pad isn't up and running is a question and why the slides aren't even going is also another question.. granite they have their little food stand to make money.. I'd charge a cover charge even if a dollar or two... but I mean free is nice is that fits the community. Seems like a decent area, I don't see any homeless out this way.. drink and food provided at charge. Bathrooms and locker room area as well available

Was looking all over the Prescott area for a pool for my family to go swimming in once they arrive…read moreand about a week. I checked hotels, public spaces, etc. and they just isn't much in the Prescott area so I found Mountain Valley splash! Decided to go check it out prior to taking my family there. It's a nice large pool, but it is lacking in pizzazz. It's very generic, very simple. I see they did have a slide which my family is too old for that but that wasn't open. They have limited hours for lap swimming, Open swimming is only from 12 to 4 PM. They told us this was their last year of being open, which is sad because I'm sure the kids do like it. We are still probably going to go hang out there for one day, in order to get a little relief from the warmer weather, we're having this year. If you're just looking to jump in a pole and get wet, it's the perfect place.

I took a cont. education class here for my massage license and loved it! Beth-Ellen Zang is a great…read moreteacher and practictioner. She organized the 3 day class nicely in her comfortable studio classroom. We stayed on track and all our abilities were stregthened. The class was Propioceptive Listening, and I use the skills I learned in her class everyday. The cost was below what I've paid for similiar classes. I will definately take another course with Beth-Ellen.

So happy to have a real art supply store in the Verde Valley! Classes are small and fun and…read moreaffordable. Shop is cute and clean and employees are friendly and willing to help.

Awesome school for neurologic challenged children! They specialize in total communication and help…read morethe non or semi verbal child to find their true voice! By giving these children sensory support they become more independent!

This is the most amazing place ever. By using competency-based instruction students are…read morerespectfully challenged to learn and to act appropriately in a setting where they are given sensory supports necessary to be successful. The knowledgeable caring and energetic staff continually refine their skills to best serve the support needs of each student.