BEWARE LEXINGTON Academy Hello, This is a recent incident at…read morea Lexington Academy in Laveen I was sent a video by a friend concerning her son, we will call him John. The video was sent by John's principal to defend staff action which resulted in injury to John. It is important to know John is afraid of the high school part of the campus. The kids are bigger there and he is afraid he will be beat up. in the video, the face of every student in the classroom is clearly seen. John is seen sitting at a table not doing his work. He is just sitting starring into space. His teacher walks behind him, lifts him roughly up out of his chair, turns him around and begins yelling at him, "WHEN I SAY DO YOUR WORK YOU WILL DO YOUR WORK!!! IF YOU DO NOT DO YOUR WORK YOU WILL GO TO THE HIGH SCHOOL!" At that moment the high school behavior specialist (Mr. Zach) walks in. John is beginning to panic and yelling "NO...NO...NO.." The techer says "Mr Zach, if John does not do his work you can take him to the high school side." At this point John is in a clear panic. He runs to the classroom phone and tries to call 911 (in this day of school shootings we teach kids to call 911 if they do not feel safe). Staff intervenes and does not allow the call. At this point John is off video. Staff reports it was then John tried to flee the classroom. Back in the video now, Mr. Zach grabs John by the arm, turns him forcefully around and tackles him to the ground where John hits his head. John is then forced in a chair and made to apologize for trying to call 911. 4 adults can be seen going to that side of the room, leaving the rest of the class on their own (2 kids briefly hit each other several times in the background). John ended up with scratches and 3 finger bruises to his arm. Lexington denies any wrong doing and reports staff acted as they were trained to. They defend taking a child with autism from a calm state, sending him into a panic and then injuring him. The incident report states (paraphrasing) " John is refusing to work, he is redirected by his teacher. John goes to the classroom phone to dial 911 and is stopped by staff. John attempts to elope and is grabbed by the shirt sleeve to prevent elopement". As an aside permission for the principal to give a copy of the video to John's mom was not told to any other parent in the classroom.

Ive worked here this place is bad in everything, the pay is poor and the principal is not a good…read moreprincipal and bad he is immature and not a very nice gentleman. The staff is bad and the way they treat the kids is horrible

I've had two children attend this center (at different times since March 2023), and I can honestly…read moresay it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for our family. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff have gone above and beyond--not just to "watch" the kids, but to truly teach, nurture, and connect with them. The growth I've seen in my children has been incredible. My oldest has graduated out but my youngest comes home excited, confident, and full of new things he's learned. What stands out most to me is how intentional the focus is on true development and connection. They don't teach just about letters, numbers, or milestones--they help each child grow into themselves with kindness, curiosity, and confidence. As a parent, specifically a single parent, I'm especially grateful for how seamlessly their approach aligns with the way I raise my children at home. The parallels between their teaching style and my parenting make it easy for my kids to absorb and retain what they're learning, which has made a huge difference in their growth. It's rare to find a place where you feel your children are not only safe, but also understood, supported, and genuinely loved. That's exactly what this center has given us. I can't recommend them highly enough!

My kids have been going here since 2021. First my oldest and now my middle daughter. They always…read morelove going to school. The staff is friendly and cares about the children. My kids always love the teachers. The best preschool we have found!

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This district is a piece of garbage district that does not care about diversity, and does not care…read moreabout students with special needs at all. Staff in the district office (Student Services / Special Ed.) play incessant games with parents and do everything they can to avoid granting an Individual Education Plan or any kind of help or hand up for a student that needs it despite evidence. Also, district staff are patronizing towards parents because they think that their M.Ed. or Ed.D. makes them know everything. What a waste of taxpayer money and a disgusting excuse for a school district.

On the 21st of January I assigned to go and work as a Special Education Paraprofessional, by my…read morecompany Delta-T-Group. A lady called Alysa told me I am not supposed to be there with a little patience waiting. Alysa came and told me to follow her to one classroom and later took me at Mr. M's. Class. He explained to me what to do and I followed thro. On the 22nd I arrived early and I was not allowed at the lobby it was very cold. I even plead but they said no. I was assigned with Mrs. Denver's class assigned to work with a student on wheel chair, no one told me I have to push. The kids were lining to get to the classroom, she started yelling at me" You don't leave the client pushing herself " Dimisal time yelled again "Take her to the bus stop now " I'm using a walker. I came home my employee called me and said "You are no longer needed at the school " I am confused, is this discrimination? Why did'nt they give me a chance to know me. I was a certified teacher in my country for20yrs. before I came to America. I've been teacher Assistant Special Education since 1998.

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Erin was doing lessons with my daughter and it was amazing. My daughter has special needs and not…read moreeveryone knows how to get her to listen to commands. Erin did amazing. She is a natural and so patient. I would recommend her hands down.