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.

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.

If you want to raise a well-adjusted kid, this is the school to send him/her to. When my daughter…read morewent there, over a couple decades ago, Charity and the waldorf ideas helped her to make her into the beautiful, compassionate, self-confident lady she is today. I recommend everyone send their child to a Waldorf School. Get on the list!

This is the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus, in Clarkdale. We have about ten buildings here,…read moreincluding a greenhouse for the agriculture program, the Southwest Wine Center with a 13-acre vineyard, and a new Skilled Trades Center. We also have classrooms, a small break area with a cafeteria that will open in the future, and a modern library. Attending the classes has been a ghost town experience, as on-campus activity has been minimIzed during the pandemic. However, we have excellent faculty, and the entire state watches what we do at the wine center. Class plans are very accommodating, with degree, transfer, apprenticeship, and personal interest curricula. I am studying for a certificate. The campus is beautiful, and I really enjoy looking across the valley at the spectacular mountains and my home 20 miles away.

Great options of classes for life long learners or those pursuing their respective degrees…read more Great schedule that works around people who are working but also works in conjunction with the Prescott campus and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. New this year is Vitiology or study of wine, growing grapes and the like. With the Verde Valley hopefully an up & coming wine area it has been great to see the support of the college with local industry. I am taking VIT 120 Wines of the US right now & it has been fantastic the knowledge received in just a few short weeks. There is great talent teaching at the Verde Campus across the board.

It was a short but miserable experience. So glad we found a wonderful preschool and our son is…read moredoing great now but this was an awful experience with teachers the obviously don't want to be there and an administrator that lacks communication skills and prefers to do everything over email and avoid any phone calls or direct communication. Bizarre experience and baffled they are even in business.

Precious Stones preschool is a part of Rock of Ages Lutheran church. Under a large building…read moreexpansion a few years ago, the older church was reconfigured from scratch to house a preschool. My mother and I volunteer to allow teachers to get their lunch break, so we see it and the teachers up close and personal. They are loving, caring and patient with the children--and parents, too. Precious Stones has a reputation of being the best preschool in Sedona, and now I know why. Creative lessons, fun activities, nutritious and delicious food, coupled with great facilities and teachers account for the waiting list.

Nice property and parking was good but could use more shade. My husband tripped on the sidewalk…read morebut the boys in parking lot were so helpful.

This address is for the Yavapai College Sedona Center. Although the two campuses in the Verde…read moreValley are administered together, they are 20 miles apart. That said, the Sedona campus is quite nice. Modern architecture enfolds a strong culinary arts program, a film art program, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes. I have enjoyed the classes on astronomy and on the geomorphology of the Verde Valley. I love the view - a wilderness that will be developed in the future. I'll enjoy that view as long as it's here, and I'll enjoy the school for many years to come.

I recently visited this campus from Maricopa county for a work training. The campus is very…read moresmall, but is really beautiful and well kept. Wouldn't mind returning for another conference/training.

My husband and I had a lovely date night painting our two dogs. Lovejoy does a great job guiding…read moreyou during the class! She keeps the class moving, but you never feel rushed while paintiIn 3 hours you can complete a really good painting of your pet that looks just like your pet! Anyone can do it! Seriously!