Our first day was November 24th. The day before the…read moreincident we picked our son up and he barely had a voice. So on December 3 at drop off, I asked the teacher Kristen King if he had been crying a lot the day before. She stated "No, I don't think he had been crying a lot." When it didn't make sense for her, not to know if she was the only teacher in the classroom that day. I asked her one more time to confirm her answer and she said again that "She didn't think he cried too much just when he needed a bottle or was tired." So I let it go and I left. As the day goes on, I get a few updates on the app that they promise to update thoroughly but they aren't logging. What type of milk was consumed or how many ounces. They're claiming that he did nap but they didn't log it but to me it looks like he was up for four hours when we arrived to pick him up at 4:45 pm. When we go to pick him up my husband noticed a large scratch on his head. He's gonna ask the teacher that was in there at the moment named Traci, What happened to our son's head? She then replied "I don't know no one hurt him. He must have come in with that." My husband then stated no he did not come in with that. Please note they uploaded a photo on the app that I will attach at 1:55 PM and the scratch was not there. The teacher only stated that she did not know what happened to him. Then, when we got back home, I noticed my son's voice was completely gone which leads me To believe that they let him cry even more on end. His eyes were super puffy as if he had been crying all day long. Other side notes: His last bottle logged was at nearly FOUR hours after he has eaten. He eats every 2 hours. I didn't end up speaking to the director who continuously put me on hold to go talk with the teacher herself, instead of letting me talk with the teacher myself. She was suggesting that there may be something sharp in the carpet, which I then stated that that could be a possibility, especially since Kristen King does not make Parents put on the shoe booties at drop off. She says it's fine. Come on in when my infant is crawling around on the floor and putting his face on the ground. The director inspected the carpet and vacuumed and said nothing came up in the carpet. She stated that they would do better about posting on the app. She still has no answers as to what happened to my son.

Ms.Raeann and Ms.Victoria in the Ready 2 Learn 2 class are absolutely amazing!! They treat my child…read morewith love and care! Seriously one of the best preschools I could have chosen for my child!

I highly do not recommend Montessori Center School under the new ownership of Ms. Li and her…read morehusband, John. Positive reviews are from years ago before Ms. Li and her husband John bought the school. If you notice all parents sharing having a similar experiences. And please read Ms. Li's responses, pointing the finger back at the parents. The gaslighting and lack of accountability by Ms. Li and her husband are not acceptable. There's a reason they always have openings. We had ongoing issues, and every time my wife or I tried to bring something up, it felt like we were met with defensiveness instead of a real conversation. We often left those discussions feeling dismissed and blamed rather than heard. There was no genuine engagement with parents. We were asked what we could contribute to the "community," but we never experienced any real sense of one. Communication felt controlled and one-sided. After we set boundaries around comments we felt were inappropriate, our child was removed from the program without notice. As far as we know, our child had done nothing wrong. It was abrupt, upsetting, and incredibly disruptive for our family. This was not the supportive, respectful Montessori environment we were expecting.

A common theme you will notice is "suddenly removed". They have 0 accountability and the solution…read moreis to always kick kids out with no notice, no conversation, no effort to have due process. This is not for extreme behavior, it's for developmentally appropriate struggles.

Beautiful school creative teachers especially Miss Andrea ,very energizing. Teacher creates a…read morefriendly environment focusing on teamwork. Lots of interesting field and nature trips

Awesome community for kids to grow up in. Beautiful piece of land in middle of PV for the the kids…read moreto explore and run around. We love it. It's our 4th year here. :)

I feel compelled to write a review because of the outstanding experience we've had so far at Aldea…read more Our son started here at around 16 months old and has completely blossomed and truly enjoys his time here. The onboarding process was fantastic- they took the time to make sure he was comfortable, and the staff and other parents have been welcoming and kind. You can tell the director and staff enjoy their work and truly care about the kids and the community. I feel involved and included, and I feel like he learns new things constantly. I feel truly lucky to have found this school and this community. If there is an opening any family would be so lucky to have their children attend.

My daughter started here in August and it's been such a positive experience. She was only 2 and had…read moreonly known being home with me for her whole life + COVID. They let me take my time introducing her to the school and even allowed me to bring her for an hour a day to stay with her as she acclimated before we dropped her off for a half day. They are so patient, supportive, and gentle with each kiddo. She adjusted so well almost immediately. After one week of bringing her 3x she was walking in on her own with no tears. I would recommend this school for anyone who wants the best for their children. It really is a special place that any child would be lucky to attend!

Little Lantanas has been my son's school for the past 2 years and it was the best decision we made…read morefor his social, academic, and emotional development. This is a very small school that creates a close community of children that really care about each other. My son loves coming to school every day because his friends and teachers are patient, caring, and kind. He always says Mrs. Elledge and Ms. Tae are his favorite teachers. My son struggled at other schools but Mrs. Elledge welcomed him with genuine care and intention to understand him and guide him through the Montessori program. It is a school that develops the whole child and where each child is seen as an individual. This means children are taught academics at their pace, taught how to engage with their environment and classmates with respect, and where the teachers have a relationship with each child. Now that my son is going to first grade, we will always cherish the time he had at Little Lantanas and will definitely be back to visit!

my son has been at Little Lantanas since the age of 3. As soon as we met Mrs Elledge we knew this…read morewas the best option for us. Mrs. Elledge is a long time educator with a depth of experience. she challenges herself and works to deepen her skills by continuing her education. She truly loves education and is GOOD at it. Her love of learning directly impacts the students. My kid is happy there and absolutely loves the different learning activities they have. At pickup he often wants to take me in the classroom and show me his current favorite work activity. Little Lantanas without a doubt has been the best school for us.

We have been at scottsdale learning center for the past 5 years. Our two girls have done wonderful…read morehere and our little boy will be starting soon. Staff is very friendly and make the kids feel right at home. Teachers have been great too and my daughter was very prepared for kindergarten. Thank you slc for taking such great care of our kids!

You want nothing but the best care for your kids and Scottsdale Learning Center is it! When I was…read morepregnant with my daughter, we toured several schools in the area. Others had interesting smells or visibly upset toddlers while we were touring. From the moment we walked into SLC, we knew this was the right environment for our family. All the teachers were so friendly and you could tell they genuinely care about each child. My kids are both now in elementary school and thriving! SLC prepared them both from an educational and social aspect - they learned manners, respect for others, hit milestones, and were very loved. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a safe and engaging experience for their babies.

Excellent educational programs, dynamic teachers! The best!!…read moreStarted in kinder care And stayed into education due to outstanding programs!

Mission Montessori is a wonderful, loving, caring, and highly academic school. All 3 of our…read morechildren started in preschool and have continued at Mission Montessori. We have 2 girls and 1 boy, each child has a unique personality, and different needs and strengths. My oldest is in 6th grade now and is thriving! My younger children are in 3rd grade and 1st grade, sharing the same classroom, and doing beautifully. I love the multi-age classroom (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are together) and the fact that the children learn at their own pace. Many people have a misconception that children in a Montessori school wander around all day. I can assure you, that is not the case. There is a purpose to everything the children do, even though many times the children (and even the parents) are unaware. The children in 1st-3rd grades have workplans for the entire week and that provides the structure. 2nd and 3rd graders complete their own workplans (of course the teachers check them) and 1st graders start creating their own workplans mid-year after they have learned the skill. Each day children complete the work assigned for that day, but the children choose the ORDER in which they do their work. If they finish their work for a day, they may either choose a cultural work or get ahead by completing work assigned later in the week. The children work independently but may quietly ask for help from other children or from the teachers. The work is checked and the children must correct any work that is missed. Each child's workplan is unique, the work is tailored to each child. So there is a balance of structure and independence, but it is customized for each child. It's truly amazing! In addition to the classroom work, the children enjoy specials each day: Art, PE, Gardening, Sustainable Systems, Music, and Spanish. There are goats, chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a plethora of plants and the children take care of all of them (feed the animals, plant, harvest, weed, change the water, etc.) The children also have the opportunity to do research projects both in the classroom and at home. This week, we finished the children's class presentations. Each child researched and prepared a report and visual aid on a topic. 3rd graders selected a country, 2nd graders a monument, and 1st graders an animal. It was fantastic to watch my 1st grade son present to the class and answer questions about his animal. My 3rd grader is a pro by now because she has done it so many times, but she loved sharing her information as well. This is our 8th year at Mission Montessori and all of my children are doing exceptionally well in this nurturing, yet academically challenging, environment. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and highly skilled. I highly recommend this school!

I absolutely love P2L for our 4 year old son! He is happy and excited to go there in the mornings…read moreand we love seeing updates and photos of what he is doing throughout the day. Staff is excellent and we adore them! Their enthusiasm and dedication is consistent and it is telling they truly care! Our son has grown leaps and bounds in the 9 months he has been attending. They also take pride and care in the school's appearance and tailor it perfectly for a young child including adding a basketball court and grocery store, which my son raves about!

Great teachers slight improvements needed with communication. My daughter loves everyone and all…read moreher friends. Can truly say I know my daughter is well loved