We understand why Tot Stop has been in business for 35 years. They are an exceptional company…read more The people are so kind, so fun and so knowledgeable about their school. The teachers, parents and mostly the kids don't want to leave. Parents who went to Tot Stop bring their own children. We highly recommend this school

HANDS down an amazing daycare and school. The valley is truly blessed to have Tot Stop in the…read morecommunity. My son was there since age of 3 and now has left to move onto TK (I was really sad to leave! but so happy we got to make life memories here and my son just loved it here and learned and grew so much!). Ms. Sherry and her whole staff and family do give 110% . They become like family. The safety they provide the quality of care, and attentiveness is so hard to find. Everyday when dropping off always greeted with a warm welcome, they are clean, and have so many fun learning activities and event throughout the year for family to also be able to participate in. I will miss the Christmas show! Thanks Tots for being here and continuing to be always be creative with new ideas and making our experiences special. Oh Mothers day was the sweetest!

Great facility! Well ran and so loving. Never had a bad experience for the past two years.read more

This is hands down the best day care!! my 1 year old is in…read morethe toddler room and the amount of communication they provide to the parents is amazing It's the small details that count for instance they email me photos of my son playing through out the day and the amount of comfort that brings me is what makes it easy for me to drop him off and know he's in great hands

Highly recommend Susy's daycare! Before we found her, we were honestly so stressed trying to figure…read moreout childcare. Susy really cares about the kids--their safety, health, and learning. She has employee help in the morning and afternoon, which is great because it keeps everything running smoothly. She's also super communicative and easy to reach by text or phone, which I really appreciate. At pickup, she always takes a few minutes to tell us how the day went. My son is 2 and has been going here for almost a year now. I also love that she does fun themed days and little parties with the kids--like an Easter egg hunt and a Dr. Seuss spirit week. It makes it really fun and special for them. Her backyard play area is really spacious, and the kids get plenty of time outside, which is a big plus. My son had a rough first week and would cry at drop-off, but now he walks right in without even saying bye to us He's making friends and actually excited to be there. So grateful we found her--highly recommend to any parents looking for a daycare they can trust.

I cannot speak highly enough of this family childcare. My child absolutely loved their time here,…read moreand as a parent, I felt completely at ease. Ms. Susy is exceptionally nurturing and genuinely caring. Her daycare setup--both indoors and outdoors--is thoughtfully organized and inviting. The home-cooked meals are a wonderful bonus that reflect the love and care she puts into every aspect of the day. I would wholeheartedly recommend this outstanding family childcare to anyone. Your children will be in excellent hands.

This is the ONLY place I would trust with my baby boy. Kimberly and her team are so loving and…read morenurturing! They find ways to include you in your child's care even while you're away at work. It's such a warm & welcoming feeling when you walk inside. If you're looking for an amazing, trustworthy, and safe place for your child. This is it!

Tadpoles to Butterflies is an amazing daycare and preschool for infants and toddlers. Kimberly and…read moreher staff could not be more attentive, caring, and aware of children's needs and capabilities at every age. The facility is wonderful and provides fun activities and age-appropriate learnings. Kimberly keeps parents in the loop with everything going on and truly knows/understands each individual child. Snacks and lunch are provided daily which is so helpful for working parents! Anyone who is able to get a spot at T2B is extremely lucky - your kids will be well taken care of.

My 4 children have attended this school over the past 10 years, from 18 months to 5 years old, and…read moreour family has had a very positive experience. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and dedicated. They were also very helpful during potty training which helped so much. Each morning, they check children's temperatures, which gives us parents peace of mind and shows their strong focus on health and safety. The school is very well organized with daily routines, activities, holiday events, learning programs, and strong parent communication. I always appreciated the progress reports and updates, showing how involved and attentive the teachers are. The environment is always clean, welcoming, and well managed, with consistent routines, rules, and food policies. Many teachers and staff have been there for many years, which speaks highly of the school's stability and management. A special thank you to Maria in the office (20+ years) and all the wonderful teachers my children have had, including Samantha (19+ years), Karen, Yatsiri, Nicole, and Lorena. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a clean, organized, loving, and trustworthy environment.

Great office staff. My three year old was in Ms.Yatsiri's classroom she was a good teacher and we…read morewere very happy with the facility.

My son was 4 when he started, it's been the best for him. He's been doing great since starting…read moreMontessori. Miss Elaine has really stuck to the traditional Montessori way. Words can not express how great of an experience we have had there and so grateful for the outcome. Can't wait for the kindergarten class!

Montessori School of the Valley is a hidden gem in the desert. With a small school setting, it…read moreallows the students to thrive. My daughter started when she was almost three, and had such an easy transition from an in home daycare. She has thrived in an environment that provides a caring environment that also sets boundaries for the kids. Ms. Elaine has been in early education with the montessori system for many years. I know several middle and high school students who went through her program and have thrived because of it. My daughter loves this school, and I know how sad she will be to leave it for kindergarten. I'm a third grade teacher in DSUSD, and I can see the great foundation this school is laying for her. The outside doesn't look like much, but this is a school where your child can excel!

Teaching is good, Teachers are nice. But the facilities are terrible shabby and poor. No toys for…read morekids. It seems the owner has not invested any money since the school is established. Kids have nothing to play outside. Also, they keep kids outside for lunch all the time no matter the temperature is above 110 degree during summer or fierce windy days , just avoid the carpet get dirty ( California has a law, not allow schools put kids outside when temperature is above 90 degree). The carpet is more important than kids for school. The high cost tuition does not match the school facilities at all! I decided to change school after my daughter stayed there for two weeks.

Before you consider ANY Montessori school, please do your research! Read "montessori Madness". It…read moreis not a "traditional" school. Any school can teach your child to read, write and spell by age five but Montessori school also taps into your child's cognitive learning ability. This school is of the best schools in the desert. I had two children going there. They started at age 4 and by 5 years old they were doing phonics and encouraging them to read. Their math progress came naturally which is amazing because that is what Montessori schools tap into. Teacher-child ratio is small. Discipline, etiquette, manners are also important. They have dance, gymnastics, Spanish, art and theatre available. Parents and teachers are very close. Feels like a family! I highly recommend this school. We had to move and we were unable to continue with this school. My kids still attend a Montessori school in the "big city". I currently took my children to an elite private school and their entry evaluation results were above normal school level.

The most wonderful school! My 4 year old child is already reading, doing math and sign language!…read moreShe is very very excited to go to school every day - the activities and celebrations in the school are amazing! We absolutely love Ms Mellisa!

This school is everything you hope it will be! It is interactive, flexible, child focused and…read moreoffers personal education to your child's level of learning. Each child has a personal education plan that moves along with their own pace. This is a one room school house that has been amazing with socializing young children with, appropriately aged, "older" school children. My 4 year old just started reading after 1.5 months of exposure and 4 months into the school year. Truly a stepping stone you should not skip! And lots of lovely field trips.

They gave my 5 yr old a bladder infection because they wouldn't let her use the bathroom often…read moreenough. My daughter told me she was routinely told to 'just hold it' when she asked to go to the bathroom. I spoke with them about this and they said they gave her time to go, yet she still developed another bladder infection. She told me the second time that she *was* asking her teachers to go and they were still telling her to hold it. My older daughter confirmed this was happening. This was really upsetting and we left shortly after this point. Another incident that happened was bullying by one of the teachers Ms. Shama. She was very hard on my daughter who was struggling to learn her numbers in Kindergarten. It got so bad that my daughter started having nightmares about learning numbers. I was concerned enough to write a note to the teacher asking kindly to please understand she was still learning. My daughter later reported to me Ms. Shama refused to let her participate in any numbers or reading activities after that because she said 'your mom said you can't do any activities', which was of course not what I said in my note or in the quick f2f chat we had. I was really disappointed that an adult would treat a 5 year old this way.

We recently moved but prior to leaving, my two year and a half year old attended this school and it…read morewas great! She had a bit of separation anxiety but the teachers there helped to make dropping off an easy transition. The teachers are great, they did educational but fun activities and speciality days. My daughter learned a lot. We particularly loved her learning Star Spangled Banner and that the teachers gave her exposure to different languages. We certainly miss this school!

I have been very disappointed with my experience at this school. From my perspective, the school…read moreseems to put a strong emphasis on fundraising and getting families to donate money. During fundraising campaigns, families are repeatedly encouraged and pressured to contribute, and it can feel like there is a constant expectation to give more. What is especially concerning is the way students are rewarded for fundraising. Students who raise more money or whose families contribute are given incentives such as ice cream, burgers, glow parties, and other rewards. While I understand wanting to encourage fundraising, I don't believe children should feel that they are being rewarded or left out based on how much money their families can contribute. Another thing that I find particularly troubling is how the fundraising is displayed in the classroom. Teachers have a race-style game on the board with all of the students' names, and students move forward as they raise certain amounts of money to earn different rewards. This means that if a family does not donate or is unable to raise as much money, the child can visibly remain behind their classmates on the board, seeing that difference every day. As a parent, I find this very uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, I believe this can make children feel embarrassed, singled out, or like they are falling behind simply because their families are not contributing as much money. Elementary-age children should not have to carry the emotional burden of their family's ability or inability to donate. Fundraising should be about supporting the school, not creating a visible ranking system among children based on how much money they raise. There are many ways a school can recognize fundraising efforts without making children feel like they are being rewarded or punished based on their family's financial contributions. I hope the school will reconsider this approach and find ways to support its financial needs without putting so much pressure on families or making children feel left out. A school should be a place where children feel included, valued, and supported regardless of how much money their families are able to contribute.

We love Desert Christian Academy. We've loved this school ever since we joined. Our son started in…read morefirst grade and is now heading into middle school. What sets DCA apart is the strong sense of home and family--it's more than just a school. The staff is incredibly supportive and full of love, always there when we need them. We're so grateful to have found not only a great school but a true community. Desert Christian Academy gives you a sense of peace, and honestly, there's nothing negative we can say about it.