Our daughter attended this school from Age 2-5 and if given the choice, we would choose Goddard…read moretime and time again. Her progress was exceptional and she walked away knowing partial sign language, having a great grasp on the alphabet and reading fundamentals, and was exposed to other cultures and languages. Plus, the staff is so kind and compassionate. Yes, the price may be a bit higher than other schools aka daycares, but you get what you pay for. We have infant twins at the moment, and once there is an opening to accommodate them, we will be heading right back to this Goddard School location.

I cannot say enough good things about The Goddard School in Verrado. As a mom, trusting someone…read moreelse with your baby is not easy, and this school has truly given me so much peace of mind. My daughter has been attending for almost a year now, since she turned one last April, and the growth I have seen in her has been incredible. She is happy when she walks in, she is learning so much, and she is genuinely thriving in every way. From day one, we felt so welcomed. The staff made the transition smooth with their warmth, communication, and care, and it quickly felt like a place where my daughter truly belongs. A special thank you to Ms. Erma. The love, patience, and attention you give her every day means so much to me. I can see how comfortable and safe she feels with you, and I am so grateful for the role you have played in her growth and confidence. To the entire team, thank you for everything you do. You have created such a positive, nurturing environment where children are supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. I am beyond thankful for the experience we have had here and would highly recommend The Goddard School in Verrado to any parent looking for a place where their child will truly thrive.

I have been working at this PreK-6th grade school for over a year. Its a great school. There are…read moresmall classroom sizes, hands on learning and a staff that knows and cares about each student.

The only great thing about this school is Miss Tuey and Miss L... they are the only reason I am…read moregiving this school one star... My kids were consistently bullied here. My son defended himself against one of these kids who put their hands on my son first.. however because my son took this other kid down (defending himself and basically just restrained the kids) my son was suspended and the other child was not. Then the principal who is a complete freaking joke with her fake smile, told me that my son didn't have the right to defend himself in school. Are you out of your goddamn mind??? Of course my child has the right to defend him or herself. Was my child supposed to allow this other child to push him around and put his hands on him? I think not. Stay clear of the school!!!

I'm not sure how many people can write a review that can say they have had 4 different children go…read moreto the same preschool, but we have! All 4 of our kids have gone to Little Sunbeams or are currently going. We started there with our oldest at 2, back in 2019 and he went all 3 years, until kindergarten. Our kids are all 2 years apart and we started them the month they turned 2 and were able to start going. Currently, my oldest is 8 and in 3rd grade and both him and my 1st grader are already in the advanced programs at school. Kindergarten teachers were amazed with how much they knew. My daughter is 5 and finishing up her last year at LSB before moving onto kindergarten. She knows how to write her full name and is currently working on site words. My youngest is 3 and has been at LSB for a year and loves it. The best part for me as a mom, is that it is a place where I feel comfortable sending my kids. I know they will be taken care of and loved. It is just a huge plus that they learn so much, and have the opportunity to explore and be creative everyday. Little Sunbeams also has an app, so they give updates there as needed and post pictures everyday- which is also another favorite of mine. The school is affordable and also offers flexible schedules, which we have often taken advantage of. Mrs Miriam is truly an angel. She is the owner and has shaped Little Sunbeams into what it is today. I am always so surprised with how hands on she is to this day with the kids. They love her. Ms Ivis is wonderful as well. If you call or walk in, she will most likely be the person to greet you. She is so welcoming and has answers to all of the questions. She has been such a great addition to the team. Ms Veronica is one of the teachers and has had 3 of my 4 kids. She is one of their besties but knows how to keep order of a classroom so that both learning and fun can be had. Ms Sara is the Spanish and Atelier teacher and she has had all 4 of my kids! She teaches them so much and has incredible patience with them as they are learning. I really can't say enough about this school. If you are on the fence, go check it out for yourself. We are going on our 8th year here and still love it. We will be sad when we have no more preschool aged kids and have to say goodbye.

My daughter has been attending Little Sunbeams since she was 2.5 years old and has loved every…read moreminute she's spent there! It is very difficult to find quality childcare in today's day and age without compromising either; 1. The level of care provided by staff, 2. The standard of education/curriculum, or 3. A fair price -- LSB excels in all three areas. Every time I send her there, I can feel confident that she is safe, well taken care of, and learning the concepts required to prepare her for Kindergarten.

We now have our second child attending Goddard, and I would not bring her anywhere else!…read moreMs JoEllen and Mr Ryan go far beyond their administrative role and treat our children more like family than clients. Our oldest is now in 3rd grade and is thriving and learned to love school at Goddard!

The Goddard School in Goodyear gave my oldest child the background to be prepared and excel when…read moreshe started kindergarten. She also loves going back to see Ms. JoEllen and Mr. Ryan now that her sister is attending. My youngest is also thriving and loves going to school everyday. The education, care and consistency make this Goddard School amazing.​

We have been proud parents of two children who have been blessed to be taught by some of the most…read moregenuine and loving Christian people that we have known. They have passion for children and most importantly, a Christian heart for loving children and helping them grow. They have helped teach both our children to love God and pray every day and be thankful to Him for their blessings. The administrative staff is always available to us by phone or email if we have any concerns. The compassion for which they have always treated us by far exceeds any experience that we have had with other daycare facilities.

My son was at Great Beginnings for 3 years! I cannot even begin to explain how amazing everyone is!…read moreThey are completely invested in all of their students and always go above and beyond to fully prepare them for the future. My son is thriving in Kinder and I owe a lot of that to the wonderful teaching at Great Beginnings! I appreciate and am so grateful for everything they have done for my son. Like others have said, it was an emotional goodbye as I considered them like family by the time my son left. I 100% recommend Great Beginnings to anyone and everyone looking for childcare & preschool for their kids.

Mrs. Peralta is an amazing teacher! My child is in kindergarten, and we feel so lucky to have her…read more She is compassionate, caring, patient, and truly dedicated to her students. I also had an older child attend this school years ago who is now in high school, so it means a lot to see the same level of care and dedication continue. Mrs. Peralta goes above and beyond to make sure her students feel supported, loved, and encouraged. We are so grateful for everything she does!

Just wanted to leave a review because I wanted to warn others about this school. My child has…read moreelopement issues and requires special education but wasn't offered any help at this school. Instead I was asked informally to pick her up instead of receiving paperwork for suspensions. There was no talk of IEPs or 504s. There is no psychologist and there is no counselor at this school. I ended up taking my daughter somewhere else and now is staying at school and receiving more resources and support. Beware if your child is special, needs help with English, or etc. do not take them here.

Just because the neighborhood is nice doesn't mean the school is. The biggest regret is moving to…read morethis neighborhood. It's rated #1 I don't know how, my kids aren't excited to go to school. It was completely different at our previous school. Teachers looked happy and excited to be there. Some of the teachers look so miserable!! Especially, ARIANNA BROWN, WHOM TEACHES 1st grade! She has been every parent's nightmare!! She shouldn't be teaching at all. She does things purposefully to hurt a child's feelings it's disturbing. Once you call her out, she stunned and shocked. Teaching is not your calling. Every time I have tried to engage, she has a miserable attitude and look about her. They need to start handing out psych evaluations to these "teachers." Because who can hurt a child's feelings and feel absolutely nothing is beyond disgusting! The school district and principal did absolutely nothing when we requested to move our son out of the classroom. Our request was denied. Now my son is traumatized by ARIANNA BROWN.

There was this one time in the cafeteria, this happened a month ago, idk where my review went but,…read moreone of my friends put a piece of ham on one of the posters inside of the cafeteria, teachers would walk past it like 15 times a day and this happened for a month, even through spring break, this school is extremely unsanitary and rarely gets cleaned.

We've had our son at Kindercare Estrella since he was 2 months old (9 months now) and we've had…read morenothing but a great experience. His teachers are wonderful and really work to develop him each day. We are positive that they have a huge part in him hitting all his milestones. He loves it there as well. He loves playing with his little friends and we couldn't be happier with Kindercare and the value they bring to our lives every day!

Updated Review for Estrella KinderCare…read more My son has been at Estrella KinderCare since he was 3 months old. For a long time, I truly felt confident in this center. While our early experience was positive, everything changed once he entered the toddler room. My son came home more than once with unexplained injuries. I picked him up once and discovered his mouth was bloody. I asked what happened, his teacher said, "I have no idea what happened." That answer was not only dismissive--it was alarming. He also had two separate incident reports for falling off classroom furniture--once from a table and another time from a chair. My question is this: if a teacher is truly supervising toddlers, how on earth is a child able to climb onto a table, stand long enough to fall, and get hurt--all without anyone noticing or stopping it? Toddlers are quick, yes, but that's exactly why supervision matters. Not long after, I personally witnessed a toddler teacher at Estrella KinderCare physically pushed a child down, causing him to fall and cry. The moment I saw that, I could not help but wonder if this was how my own son's injuries had occurred. It's one thing to get an "accident report." It's another to see with your own eyes how a teacher treats the children in their care. I immediately reported the incident to the director, Josie. She seemed concerned and assured me the teacher had been placed on leave pending an investigation. I wanted to believe her. But the very next day, when I arrived to pick up my son, that same teacher was in the toddler classroom--chatting and laughing with other staff. When I asked why she was there, I was told she was just picking up her own child. But here's the issue: if a teacher is supposedly on leave for pushing a toddler, why is she being allowed back into the classroom, interacting with the same kids? To me, that looked less like accountability and more like damage control. I have walked into the toddler room and seen teachers with their backs turned to the children while using their cell phones/the classroom iPads. As an educator myself, I cannot overstate how unacceptable that is. I am responsible for a classroom of children every day. I know what proper supervision looks like, and I know what negligence looks like. What I saw at KinderCare was negligence. At that point, my trust is gone. I unenrolled my son immediately. If you have a child in the toddler room at Estrella KinderCare, please be mindful of what's happening. Aggressive behavior toward children should never be tolerated, and yet here, it was brushed aside. What's worse is that the staff culture seems more interested in protecting each other than protecting the children. After pulling my son out, I decided to dig deeper. I looked up reports from the Arizona Department of Health Services regarding Estrella KinderCare. What I found shocked me--but it also, sadly, didn't surprise me. This center had already been cited for poor supervision of children by teachers and for excessive incident reports. These are the exact issues my son continued to experience almost a full year after those citations were issued. In other words, nothing had changed. The problems were documented, known, and ongoing. I'll be attaching screenshots of these reports in my review so other parents can see them as well. I gave Estrella KinderCare the benefit of the doubt too many times, and my son paid the price. Please, if you are considering sending your child here: don't. It's not worth the risk. There are caring teachers in this world, but the culture of this particular center feels broken and unsafe. For transparency, I'm leaving my original review below to show just how quickly things changed: My son has been going to Estrella KinderCare since he was 3 months old. He's now almost 2 years old and thriving! I can feel how loved he is by all the staff as soon as we step into the building. Any time I have a concern or issue, it is handled quickly. I can genuinely say that my child enjoys being dropped off every morning! Thank you to all the KinderCare teachers!