We absolutely love A Step Ahead. The staff are friendly, warm, engaged, and focused on the unique…read moreneeds and personalities of each individual child and each individual family. They're flexible and personable - it's just the approach you want when you're a busy working parent with little ones. Kids are happy to go to school and come home having had busy, productive, fun days :). We couldn't be happier with our choice. Side note: the meals children are served are DELICIOUS, healthy, amazing, varied.... My kids eat so much better at school than they do at home :D.

My daughter was at this Montessori for the last 3 years. We ended up moving out of state so we had…read moreto leave. Staff was always willing to help, and even helped with potty training which was awesome! I thank you guys so much for everything!

We have been at this school for 3 years and have loved it! The teachers, staff, and curriculum are…read morefantastic. They follow Montessori approaches closely which has been a great fit for my two children. My kindergartener is doing multiplication, fractions, and writing in cursive. We also LOVE their music program!

I almost gave 1 star but instead gave 2 stars because the lead teachers while at the school (my son…read morehad 5 teachers in 5 months) they really taught my son so much and 4 of those teachers hold a special place in my heart for a few reasons. Also Ms. Erin, in charge of enrollments, is probably one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. Now on a more serious note: I had a horrible experience with the "HR rep" and Director of the school, and it's tough for me to write this because I wanted to like this school, and I'm still in shock a bit on how things ended. My 2yr old son had several accidents at this school, majority of which caused injuries to the face - one of which resulted in him losing a tooth, another had his nose looking like he was in a boxing match. Now, any parent knows that accidents happen, the frustration is with the vague incident reports and communication regarding these accidents. I.e telling me "a friend scratched his nose"... then upon pickup his nose was so swollen, his pediatrician recommended I take him to the ER for imaging. At the ER the nurses and Doctor questioned the story and asked if maybe an older child was involved, if it was a closed fist hit, an hit with an object, or maybe even a fall because the "scratch" was more of a scrape on the entire right side of the nose (no little finger nail marks). I brought these concerns to the school, and in short their response was an apology for the "scratch on his nose" and they unenrolled (kicked out) my son from the school due to me "questioning his care". I sent pictures via email of his bruising that was developing as the swelling went down (the inner corners of his eyes and all around the bridge of his nose had greenish bluish bruising), and they told me I "wasn't a doctor" and to "leave the diagnosis to a professional". NOTE: The ER held off on imaging because despite the blood inside his nose, and all the swelling, they could see he was able breathe through his nose so they advised to let the swelling go down and then maybe see and ENT specialist after that. They diagnosed him with a nasal abrasion and nasal contusion, and advised that I question the school more because it was not "just a scratch".... but since I'm not a "professional" to IKM (the HR Rep and Director) my questions and words weren't valid. The ER papers I guess didn't really matter either. My son is 2 years old and despite all the changes with the many teachers, he thrived education wise at that school and IKM said (via email) that maybe I needed "1 on 1" care for my son and all they could offer is a class of "21 - 26 student with 2 teachers". I had requested an in person meeting, and they refused to meet with me, they repeated to me when my sons last day would be, and stated that there "was nothing further to discuss". If you choose this school, I pray you and your child have a better more kind and compassionate experience than I did. Remember that HR and Management (the Director/owner) are the backbone to the school. Without having a solid backbone/foundation that's leading with their hearts - horrible experiences like this will continue to happen. That's not okay.

We love Learn n Play it is so hard to just chose one staff member that we love but our son…read moredefinitely loves Ms Nicole thank you Nicole for being the amazing person you are and caring for our baby boy the way you do

My son has been attending Learn N play since he was just under a year old and is now almost 4!…read moreThroughout his time there he has had wonderful teachers who have genuinely cared for him and have contributed to his growth. Ms. Jenn and Ms. Heather are his current teachers and they are AMAZING! They have taught him so much including but not limited to fine motor skills, gross motor skills, self-advocacy and supported with his toileting. They ensure to validate his feelings and make him feel comfortable/safe. Not only are there wonderful teachers but everyone who works in the front office (Abbi, Priscilla and Jacki) are always welcoming and quick to respond whenever needed. I highly recommend Learn N Play!

My son started at The Springs when he turned 2 and he just finished PreK. We have had the most…read morewonderful experience. The teachers and director are amazing and kind and so very good at what they do. My son has learned and grown so much. Ms Susan, his PreK teacher has prepared him so well for kindergarten, he is starting to read, knows 15 site words, writes all of his letters and numbers and has started simple addition and subtraction. Most importantly, she has instilled a love of learning in him and we can't be more grateful. Incredible staff, safe environment and low ratios. Highly recommend The Springs!!

They have the very best assistant director! It's certainly a clean and relaxing environment!read more

My son started at Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori (AFM) when he just turned three years old, and…read morenow--at the age of four--we're relocating out of state. In those two years, he has truly blossomed. The school has provided an incredibly loving, nurturing, peaceful, and enriching environment that supports not only academics but also social and emotional growth. His teacher, Ms. Lynn, has been extraordinary--gentle, attentive, and genuinely invested in his development. Ms. Meaghan, the director, leads with both heart and high standards, ensuring every child receives exceptional care and education. My child has also benefited from Spanish lessons with the wonderful Sra. Dolores, gaining confidence in both English and Spanish. Moreover, AFM offers this level of quality education at a significantly more affordable tuition compared to other Montessori schools in the area. They have not only taught my son--they have loved him. This is something I will never forget or be able to repay. I wholeheartedly recommend AFM to any family seeking a school that truly nurtures both the heart and mind of children while fully supporting their parents.

Our child has been attending since 2020 and will be graduating in the spring. Students thrive at…read moretheir own pace with great teachers in a welcoming environment. Long time staff, prompt communication (esp during 2020), effective curriculum, and total transparency are only a few things that contribute to the trust we have! The staff's care, professionalism, and commitment is even reflected in how the students treat each other. AFM is wonderful community to be a part of. We are so thankful for the impact it has had on our child's early development!

This is everything I could ever want in a preschool for my daughter. The staff is wonderful from…read morethe teachers all the way up to the directors. I go to work every day knowing my daughter is in a safe, fun, and beneficial environment.

There really is no better place to be! The Primrose staff and management are amazing top to…read morebottom. They have become an extension of our family and the curriculum is excellent. Beyond the classroom, there are amazing opportunities for sports/dance activities, parents night out, holiday festivities, etc. We really saw the advantage our oldest had once he started elementary school. He was beyond prepared and clearly was better equipped to excel in school from his time at Primrose!

My wife and I enrolled our 7 month old daughter at Maple Bear 3 months ago. She has absolutely…read moreloved her time there so far. From her second day, she gets "excited" to go see her teachers (Ms. Darla, Ms, Kelsey, Ms. Bianca and Ms. Betty) and little friends in Bear Care 2. Originally we hesitated sending her to daycare at all as we were worried about missing out on so much of her critical developmental months, but after seeing how much she enjoys it and how much she has improved at things she used to hate (tummy time, floor time, etc), we know we made the right choice. We also love getting photos and updates on the app throughout the day. Thank you, Maple Bear staff!

Maple bear is a great school with a structured curriculum and educated full time staff. They are…read morewonderful. They require all students to wear a maple bear T-shirt which is great, makes getting ready easy and provides extra layer of consistency. They communicate daily and my son binds so well with the teachers. They only employ full time teachers so that students have the same adults all day. They don't shuffle around to maximize ratios. In fact they keep Their ratios below state standards.

TLE Ahwatukee has been amazing for our family. My child had never been to school before and they…read morewere so kind to him. Marcela, Michelle, Diana, Kaniza, and Sabrina are truly heaven sent. They treat my child like their own. Worth every single cent. My child LOVES going to school which puts my mama brain at ease at work.

We are so fortunate to have our son enrolled here. The staff here is so kind and caring, and it…read moremakes me feel comfortable knowing that he is in good hands while I'm at work. They send me cute pictures throughout my workday that show all the fun activities my son is getting to do with his peers and it makes my day knowing he is having fun :) I really love that they focus on educational activities and working together to learn good social skills. Really wonderful experience!!