This is such a great school! I am very particular in what I expect from a school, being a former…read moreeducator myself, and this school has exceeded my expectations! Eve, the director, is amazing from how she knows each and every student and their families to how well she runs the school! I don't know how she does it, but she has a gift! I only have experience with one teacher so far, Mrs. Nevarez, but I am sure all the teachers are wonderful. Mrs. Nevarez has also exceeded my expectations! She is amazing with the kids and provides a love of learning and a great environment for the kids! She is well organized and makes each child feel special! I love the teaching philosophy at this school and how they respond to the kids in a very caring way! The kids do a lot of hands on projects which I love! The kids are provided with many manipulatives in the classroom and are given lots of opportunities to explore with these manipulatives in a quality way! I am very happy!!

From the owner: We are an early education program focused on building an educational foundation for your child's…read moreabsorbent mind. Research has proven that the brain of a 3-5-year-old experiences rapid growth during this age based upon his/her environment. At The Iliad Academy Preschool we use this magical time to introduce: music, a foreign language, sensorial activities, positive social interaction, cultural traditions, science, math, and art. Preschool is the beginning of your child's educational journey. A time when they make their first friends independent of parents and siblings. We take great care to create a safe, educational environment that promotes friendship, kindness, and positive conflict resolution for those first independent moments to take place.

Great school, great teachers, and awesome curriculum. My kids love going to school every morning…read morefor the past three years.

The decision to enroll our daughter at Palm Valley Montessori (PVM) back in 2012 when she was just…read morethree years old has proved to be an amazing choice for so many reasons. The school offers a genuine Montessori prepared environment with teachers that are dedicated and return year after year. The children not only learn academic skills that place them far above the performance of children at other schools, but they gain so much more from this family style/homelike setting complete with access to nature and animals. Our daughter has strengthened her sense of self-confidence, which has allowed her to develop her own personal strengths and talents. PVM also offers before/aftercare and a variety of programs (music lessons, Spanish, creative writing, art, cooking classes in full kitchen and monthly field trips). Over the past six years she has developed close friendships in a safe bully-free environment and her school has become more than a school...more like an extended family.

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.

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.

Our son has been part of PCA for almost 2 years now, they have brought me such peace of mind from…read moreday one and I know that he is genuinely having a great time at daycare. Their mobile app helps me keep track of him and what he's eating/doing. They work on manners and sign language with him!! Communication with PCA is top-notch, which is very much appreciated. If you're looking for a daycare, I would highly recommend the Estrella or Union Hills location.

In my opinion, this is the best daycare. My son has been attending this location for two years, and…read morethe experience has been very positive. They are extremely organized, and the teachers he has had have been very kind and caring. The entire staff is attentive and professional. I definitely recommend this place to all parents.

Finding the right daycare is never easy, but I can honestly say this one has exceeded all of my…read moreexpectations. From the very first day, the staff made both me and my child feel welcome, comfortable, and confident in our choice. Their professionalism is evident in everything they do--from their clear communication and structured daily routines to the genuine care they show each child. What stands out most is how attentive and nurturing the team is. They take the time to understand each child's personality, needs, and development, and it really shows. My child absolutely loves going every day and often talks about the fun activities, friends, and teachers with excitement. That kind of enthusiasm says more than anything I could write. The environment is clean, safe, and thoughtfully organized, which gave me peace of mind right away. I also appreciate how they keep parents informed with regular updates and are always open to questions or conversations. It's clear that this daycare isn't just a place to watch children--it's a place where they learn, grow, and feel supported. I'm incredibly grateful for the positive impact they've had on my child's development and happiness. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional daycare. Kira A.

Staff are professional and very kind and attentive . I feel very comfortable with this preschool.read more

Pros: Small classroom sizes. Cons: Lots of movement, little…read morecommunication. There is no outdoor play for kids only a small "gym". Can be unorganized at times. Knight Academy sent me my 2020 tax information showing at the end of the year I had a negative balance of -280.00. When I emailed back to ask if I was owed a refund staff emailed back and stated that- they would get back to me the next day. I waited a few weeks figuring they were busy. I sent a follow up email and got no response. I gave it a few more days then when I tried to call about the issue on a Friday afternoon my call went to voicemail. 7 times. It is VERY strange for a daycare to not answer in the middle of a Friday so that's when I realized they were avoiding me. After blocking my number I was able to get a hold of someone who told me to contact the director. I tried to email director for a simple question of "Am I owed a refund or not?" and it bounced back which has never happened to my emails to them before. Based off all this I would not recommend this company to anyone I know.

This is a review for Knight Academy management - we've heard the teachers who run the before and…read moreafter school programs are lovely. Our experience with Knight Academy has been abysmal. Knight Academy notified TOPA parents of a spring break camp on 3/2 with spring break starting on 3/6. That should have been the first red flag. But we signed our daughter up thinking it would be fun for her to hang out with her classmates at Knight Academy on her campus during the week-long spring break camp. The spring break camp confirmation email was riddled with spelling errors and conflicting information about where the camp would be held. Pretty sketchy coming from an "educational academy". Second red flag. Then on Sunday morning - the day before the first day of spring break camp -we get an email that camp had been cancelled due to lack of registrations. What did they think would happen when they notify parents four days before camp begins that there's even going to be a camp?? Third red flag. Their camp cancellation notice also stated that refunds had been processed and would be received in 5-7 business days. We're on business day 19 and still haven't received a refund. Four red flags now... The icing on the cake and the fifth and final red flag was the additional notification we received through their payment system - Active Advantage - that we had been signed up for a MONTHLY Active.com membership for $89.95 that we did not agree to (google active advantage membership scam if you want details). Thus ensued a way too complicated series of emails to Active Advantage's customer service department demanding that the membership we "agreed to" be canceled. Turns out the "join" button is pre-selected "yes" when you check out. If you don't catch it and de-select you're in for a fun ride and out $90/month. Pretty gross business practice IMHO. Avoid this place unless you have no alternatives. As stated at the top - we've heard wonderful things about the teachers but management at Knight Academy needs to get it together if they want to be taken seriously as an "educational academy".

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!

I absolutely adore the program here. My daughter has been attending this preschool since just…read morebefore she turned 3. At first, I was a little nervous about the bi-lingual curriculum (I don't speak Spanish), but it has been great. They emphasize independence, self-control and curiosity. Most importantly, they model the behavior they want the children to learn. Manners, respect, and care! The teachers are excellent, personable and patient. The care that they put into the curriculum is outstanding. Each activity is arranged with thought and purpose. My daughter is encouraged every day to pursue what she wants to learn, and persist until she has mastered a skill. She does art, Kindermusik, yoga, and works with physical materials that are preparing her for reading, writing, and math. She is also learning to master practical skills like buttons, lacing, washing, and pretty much everything! She also plays outside. I also want to mention the emphasis on health here. The snacks are healthy, and they expect you to pack a healthy lunch for your child or use the meal service. But also they teach the kids table manners, food preparation, and how to approach eating as a "meal" activity that is bonding rather than just a "break". I know I already said it, but I really love this place! They really try to engage the parents in what they are trying to accomplish, and want to really know your child so they can best guide and teach them. This place is a gem!!

From the owner: Bambinos Bilingual Montessori is a Child Care for Infants, Toddlers and Kindergarten Program in the…read morewest Palm valley in Goodyear Area. We provide a loving environment for your child to grow, learn, and play. BBM environment children are encouraged to explore all of the development areas such as physical, emotional, social, and cognitive with proper learning materials and receptive teachers, according to the individual needs of children through repetition and new experience. Our program provides a positive balance between learning stimulation and allowing children to make their own decisions. Children move and choose freely in our well-planned and structured environment. They work individually or in small groups with the materials during the "working period". They choose work from different Montessori areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, Geography, Music.