My daughter has been at Little Angels Montessori school for about 10 months as we decided to enroll…read moreher when she was 3 years old in April of 2019. All I can say is that we are so happy that we chose this school as we noticed a big change in her within the first couple of months. She did not speak but a few words of English as we wanted her to know Serbian language, and now she only speaks English and we have to keep teaching her Serbian. The Montessori way of teaching definitely works as we witnessed her social skills improve drastically where she knows how to share toys and act respectfully with other kids in a nice and polite ways. Her drawing, coloring, painting, cutting, writing, and speaking skills have drastically improved. The school relocated in August of 2019 to a brand new building and its so spacious, clean and most importantly very safe for the kids. Mrs. Khiran and Mrs. Sue, alongside the rest of the staff are all excellent with the kids and us parents. Thank you to the whole staff for taking care of my little one and keep doing an excellent job as you have positively impacted my childs life for the rest of her life. You can check out school and kids activities at https://www.facebook.com/lamsaz/

Terrible staff and management. They yell at the kids and their own employees. They will be nice to…read moreyour face in the beginning but once you're in, they will be the rudest people ever. If you have any ounce of self respect, don't go here. I wish I could give this place 0 stars, they don't even deserve the one.

this place is MAGICAL. I'm so so so glad we found Stepping Stones! The teachers are full of…read morecompassion and empathy, and provide a beautiful example for my daughter to follow. Mrs. Harpt, Mrs. Jenny, Mrs. Jessie, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Spade --- these are the teachers my daughter has had direct interaction with, and seriously they are WONDERFUL. I love their approach to resolving conflicts - talk it out, instead of time-outs or punishments. SUPER SMART! Mrs Harpt even has conflict resolution cards that offer different options for the kiddo to take, if s/he feels wronged. It's THE BEST. I love their focus on kindness and respect. When we aided the other day, the ratio was 5 grown-ups to 8 kids. I mean it doesn't get better than that. I also LOVE that the school offers parent aide (volunteer) opportunities that reduce tuition! So, I know all the kids at the school! Which sets my mama heart at ease knowing that my daughter interacts with all sorts of personalities. That way, she and I can discuss her interactions with friends at home, and she can directly transfer what we talk about. I have found myself in an unusual situation with my husband becoming ill, and the directors (Joanne & Julie) and the office staff (Matt & others) have been so very kind --- I forgot my daughters shoes once, and no problem. I had an issue with some aggressive in-laws, and the staff took it very seriously ensuring that no one NOT on the pickup list would ever grab my daughter. Additionally, they have allowed my husband to tag along with me when I aide, which provides him a sense of belonging, even though he lacks capacity to completely fulfill his role in a typical way. The staff and directors are tremendously empathetic, kind, non-reactive, respectful, and truly lovely to interact with. When I can donate or volunteer, I feel HONORED to do so! Whereas in other areas of my life, it can feel like a burden or resentment.... not SSP - It's a really magical place that fills my heart. I have found a family in SSP! (which says a lot since we moved away from family & friends 3 years ago!)

Our family has been so happy with stepping stones preschool. We really needed the consistency of…read moreour kiddo going to full time pre-k but I love how I can help out in the classroom when I want to. I have loved seeing how he interacts with his classmates and it's so fun getting to share some of his school experiences with him and his friends. It's such a fun community feel at the school and I love how they have so many events for the families throughout the school year. All the teachers are amazing and you can tell they really care about your child and provide such individualized support for each student. My kiddo had never been in any type of preschool or extracurricular classes before he started here last year and I was really worried how'd he'd adjust but they did such a good job giving him all the tools to excel and love learning.

My son has been attending Goddard since he was 1, and he is now 4.5. He's in his last few months at…read morethe school, but we're so lucky to have Miss Drea and Miss Katrina as his teachers! He absolutely adores them and you can tell they care for each and every child with love and care. They get my son's personality, and always alert us to things cute and comical, or concerning. For example, if he's been particularly moody or had his feelings hurt, we can give Miss Drea or Miss Katrina a heads up at drop off, and vice versa with the teachers at pick up. They go out of their way to tell us if he did something funny that day, or shared a family event he was excited about. We're going to miss Drea and Katrina immensely when we depart for kindergarten!

We loved the teachers and the curriculum…read more We were very disappointed with the removal of the mask requirement for adults (especially parents!) and with zero transition time - in reality, the policy appeared to have changed even before parents were notified. And yet, the owner felt justified in charging us for an entire 30 days that we did not have our child attend because this change took effect with no notice. Additionally, the front office staff wasn't great. It always felt like we were intruding if we had a question for them, and we were almost never greeted upon arrival.

We have been at PCA for over a year and absolutely love it. I highly recommend. Teachers are so…read morewarm and caring I could not ask for a better place for my kids. We unfortunately have to move our kids closer to home which is such a difficult decision I had to make and wish I didn't have to. Wanted to shout out to Ms. Angie, Kaylee, Ms. Carmen and Ms. Mari. These people are amazing and so supportive. Ms. Carmen is such a kind and caring teacher to my 4 year old. I'm seriously bawling my eyes out having to take my kids to a different school due to commute.

We are so grateful for the wonderful care our daughter receives at Phoenix. Children's Academy…read more The entire staff, from the front desk team to the chef, teachers, and faculty, have made us feel at ease every day. We love and appreciate everyone there and highly recommend them for all your child's needs. Thank you for everything you do!

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!…read more Terrible treatment of children. Ownership is poor. Administration is not cooperative in helping answer questions. Find a different place for your kids that is safe and responsive to the needs of kids and parents. This is not it.

My daughter has been going here and she LOVES it! The teachers are amazing and always keep me…read moreupdated with how her day went and they are helping her with potty training which is super helpful. The whole preschool is really clean and the classrooms are so cute and welcoming. Im really thankful i found this preschool for my daughter. I highly recommend!

This school has given my child more growth and development than I could have hoped for and…read moregenuinely believe she would have received in another setting such as an individual nanny. The best part of this school are the teachers who have infinite patience and experience!! I have been with them since the infant room and can't recommend them more!

QI is an excellent school! I can't say enough good things about it. My son went here for pre-K and…read moremy daughter has been enrolled from infancy to her preschool years now. The teachers are wonderful - always positive, kind, encouraging to the kids, attentive, loving, everything you want in caretakers for your children. The facilities are clean and inviting with great activities for the kids to learn and okay. My kids learned so much independence and confidence from attending QI along with building some great friendships they still have today. I recommend QI for anyone looking for child care in Cave Creek!

My three children have had a very enriching, fulfilling experience at Black Mountain for more than…read more7 years. Mrs. Heather is simply exceptional and clearly was made to teach. She has been with my oldest for quite a while and knew his personality in-depth and tailored circiculum around his learning style. This is a smaller school, more close-knit, and more invested in individual children that I appreciate all the more after having transitioned to a much larger private school. Despite being much less in tuition, they have provided school supplies for my kids and have done some very impressive field trips and events that clearly show to me that their profit margin is very slim. There is good diversity, and they have good moral standards (which in today's climate may sadly turn people off). I would highly recommend it!!

The school is horrible and my kids don't feel safe there. There are way to many bully's that the…read moreschool doesn't care about and mold everywhere on the walls. The school is so unsanitary I don't know how it's not shut down. The teachers are also incredibly rude to almost all the students which I found so sad. If you see this review please do not come to this nasty school

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this school. It's AMI-approved Montessori with a beautiful…read morecampus, and you can truly feel the care and intention that has gone into building this community for over 28 years. We currently have one child in Primary and one in Elementary, and both are thriving beyond what we ever expected. Our extended family has even commented on how much our kids have grown -- not just academically, but in their confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. What stands out most is how personal the experience feels. The teachers are genuinely caring, and we love that there are bilingual educators and an environment that supports the whole child. It's so refreshing to see our kids learning in a way that goes far beyond "sitting at a desk and memorizing." The school offers an abundance of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, and it's clear they're focused on supporting each child as an individual. We are truly grateful to have our children grow up in such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment... even if part of us wants to keep it our little secret!

Last August 25th, after reflecting on the challenges my son faced at DMA in September and October…read moreof last year, I felt ready and shared a down-to-earth personal review.   Instead of receiving public feedback, I received a certified letter from a law firm, demanding for my review to be removed immediately, otherwise "we will sue you to obtain an order requiring you to remove it, and to recover significant monetary damages against you, including, but not limited to, punitive damages, and the attorneys' fees and costs Dynamite Montessori incurs in the case under A.R.S. 12-341.01 and A.R.S. 12-341". They reminded me of a contract clause that restricts what families may share publicly about the school without prior written consent. This clause is part of the agreement that parents must sign when enrolling their children. So, in the interest of focusing on providing for my son instead of defending myself against what I feel are insubstantial accusations, I am removing my previous review. We were part of the DMA family for almost three years. 100% involved and devoted to all the school activities. Our son attended from June 21, 2022, until November 1, 2024. In my personal opinion, DMA can be a good choice for any "non-Montessori" child to gain some exposure to a Montessori environment in their early years. The place looks pristine, with the right materials, strong infrastructure, and opportunities for children to learn--especially if they happen to be among the more "gifted" ones and can learn by themselves. I have been a Montessori mom since our son was born, and we initially thought this was the perfect place for him. Last year, however, in his third year of primary, my son developed a behavior we felt unrecognizable to us and was told "not to be kindergarten ready" and "maybe not a good fit for a classroom at all". My family, especially my son (5 years old at the time), went through a nightmare that took almost a year to recover from. Fortunately, today he attends a large Montessori school where he has adapted beautifully and is thriving as the amazing child he has always been. In his new school he is considered a bright kid and so far, there is not a single incident regarding his behavior. Looking back, we feel that his experience at DMA was heavily affected by a classroom dynamic that was challenging for his naturally calm demeanor. Today, we are sharing our feelings, in case it helps other families who may be uncertain--whether you already have a child enrolled or are considering enrollment.