The name fits so well. We hired A Childs joy for our birthday party and it was a huge success. Baby goats, Chickens, rabbits, ducks all bring joy to the kids in more ways than one. The staff was professional courteous and knowledgeable about the animals. They are quick with facts and also quick on the clean up. We loved that. Although we got lucky & were able to lock in a reservation with 2 days notice. I would recommend at least a week's notice to get the date you need. Nothing beats a small petting zoo, in your own backyard! Who knew such a thing exists. Grass is preferred (animals love grass). Hope your event is as successful as ours. Enjoy! read more

A Child's Joy - Birthday petting zoo - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

Our school's PTA used A Child's Joy for our fall festival this year and it turned out great!! Not only did they have a great selection of rides and bounce houses, the kids also loved the petting zoo. Laurie and her staff were so great to work with, and even extra accommodating to get everything set up and taking down during our tight schedule with school hours. Would definitely use them again!! Thank you!! read more

A Child's Joy - Fall Festival - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

Our community throws Spring and Fall Festivals and has for years. I used to use another company and they were ok, but I love working with Laurie and the crew at A Child's Joy. They are on time- often early, efficient, friendly and fun. The petting zoo is always a hit with adults and kids! Excited to work with them again for next time read more

A Child's Joy - Bounce houses - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

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this company owes me money for a job I did and it's excuse after excuse. I provided a service (face painting) and have asked repeatedly for payment. I'm ignored for months and then after texting every single day I get this response. "Sorry I'm not in charge of any of that. That is archived from 2019. That is up to the accounting company to find it." she hired me. She signs the checks. She needs to figure it out... I'm so disappointed. Hire some one else with integrity! Like me for example. We do face painting, balloon twisting, hair tinseling and glitter tattoos. text me at 602-320-0240 read more

A Child's Joy - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

First and for most BOOK AT OWN RISK w/ this business. Trying to book with them was a hassle in itself so idk why I didn't decide to just look for another business. I purchase a gift certificate that was clearly available for purchase on their Yelp page and the owner would not honor it. She stated that they did not have an specials going on and I had to contact Yelp for a refund. Then the day of my event the employee setting up the bounce house rips a hole in it because he was not thorough and competent enough to inspect the area he was setting up their own equipment on and proceeds to blame me for the situation. He was so disrespectful towards me! I have never encountered an issues renting any bounce houses for the past 8 birthdays of my daughter or been disrespected in my own home from a employee - a paying customer! They are so unprofessional and disrespectful. The owner decided to sent me an email later that night stated that her employee was frustrated because he is responsible while the bounce house was in his care and she hopes I tipped him well because he has to buy material to patch the equipment! Lolllll she basically wanted to guilt trip me for no reason- Uh no ma'am I am not the one. You should ensure that your employees respect and are professional to your paying customers if you would like to keep clients. You are waaaay better off with Peñas Party Rentals! I booked tables for my event last minute - literally the day before and he was so kind, efficient & professional! No issues!!! read more

We had the amazing opportunity to spend time with the petting zoo animals from A Child's Joy. They animals were great and super friendly. The staff was awesome and went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable with the animals. My son will never forget the time he spent with the animals. If you are looking for a petting zoo, A Child's Joy is awesome. Kent B read more

We hired A Child's Joy for pony rides at our Grandson's 5th Birthday party. The truck arrived at the appointed time. The man who came introduced us all to Fiona, the adorable pony who came to the party with him. The handler was kind and polite. He was very patient with all of the kids at the party. Some were young (siblings of the party goers) and he took the time to allow them to pet the pony and get comfortable with it instead of just having them sit in the saddle before they were ready. He stood next to the pony but out of the view of the cameras that were snapping pictures like crazy. He was very safety conscious and a total professional. Scheduling the pony ride was easy. Laurie kept in touch with me and confirmed the date and time the week and the day before the event. I had no concerns at all. Having "Fiona" from A Child's Joy attend the party was brilliant and a perfect addition to the event. I highly recommend including this special treat to any party or event. read more

I had such an awesome experience working with A Child's Joy! We wanted a petting zoo for my son's first birthday party and these guys were so helpful from the get-go. Laurie was not only helpful with booking, but gave me great ideas for the party- even what kind of theme or drinks or food that she thought would work! I especially loved the emails I received on the days leading up to the event reminding me about things I may have forgotten for the party. The day of the event was seamless. The animals were brought in early, everything was set up and broken down quickly, and our helper for the day (forgive me, I forget his name) was so knowledgeable about all the animals. We had the best time and I would absolutely use A Child's Joy again in the future. Highly recommend! read more

We loved working with A Child's Joy to bring a PETTING ZOO! to our daughters 3rd Birthday Party - she loves animals so this was a perfect addition. The set-up & tear-down was quick, there was no mess left for us to clean up, and the employee & animals were kind and patient with all of the kids - especially my three & five year old who insisted on trying to catch & hold every new little friend the ENTIRE time. The bunnies & chubby goat were our favorite! My only suggestions would be for the employee to be aware of mama's trying to take pictures & step off to the side so we can get them without someone holding a bucket & scoop for poop in the background (totally necessary though!). I was still able to get my pictures & am confident that if I had asked the employee he would have gladly moved. :) We'll definitely use them again. Thanks A Child's Joy! read more

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A Child's Joy was great to work with for my son's birthday party! We did the package with the jumping castle, petting zoo, and pony rides. The owner was very responsive and worked with us to time the delivery of everything right, she even gave us extra time with the jumping castle! She went above and beyond and worked with the park to make sure all approvals were ready to go and that they would approve our event. Basically, she tried to make it as stress free as possible. The gentleman who delivered the animals and the jumping castle was very nice and patient with the kids, and on time. Highly recommend working with them to make your event special, everyone had such a good time! read more

This company should receive 0 stars. The interaction I had with Laurie was absolutely appalling. I have never once in my life been yelled by the owner of a company, until now. I worked with Laurie on renting a bounce house for my daughter's birthday party. The City of Chandler required insurance documentation from A Child's Joy, and there was a pretty tight deadline because of the holidays. When I tried to get Laurie's cooperation she got extremely nasty with me and yelled at me over the phone. When I asked her why she was getting angry with me, she offered no explanation and continued to yell at me and vent to me about "how busy I am, and I guess I will just stop what I am doing and go get those documents for you right now!" She was incredibly rude and unaccommodating, so I cancelled my reservation with her and hired another company for much cheaper. While trying to cancel my reservation she argued with me and refused to refund my deposit despite the contract stating I am entitled to a refund. Please do not give this woman your money, there are plenty of event rental places that are cheaper, will provide a generator for you, and will not speak to you in the manner Laurie did to me. She should not be running a business. read more

A Child's Joy - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

I've tried for two weeks to get ahold of someone at this company with ZERO response... was prepared to spend about 1,000.00 and no one returned my many phone calls and many emails sent. Your loss! Wish I could give zero stars, I wasted two weeks hoping these people would come through! read more

It's unfortunate that I have to post this review. I gave feedback to the owner, Laurie, and she didn't respond accordingly so I'm left to share my experience for other customers. I reserved a bounce house and table/chairs for a birthday party on Sat. 12/1. I questioned the $25 trip charge since we are also in Laveen, and she updated my invoice with the $25 credited. On Wed. 11/28, I cancelled the bounce house (since it was going to be cold on Sat.) and Laurie received the cancellation request on Thurs. 11/29. She was very accommodating and during that email exchange, I asked if a pony ride could be scheduled instead. She gave me some options, 1:30-2:30 or earlier or 5-6pm. I chose 5-6pm since the party started at 3pm. On Sat., I reviewed the updated invoice and saw that the trip charge was applied again, and it's this part that gets very frustrating since much of it doesn't make sense. When I emailed Laurie about it, she replied that the change to my order now required another trip (one to set up the table/chairs, one for the pony ride, one to pick up table set), so I asked her if they could just take the table/chairs when the pony person leaves so another trip out wouldn't be required, and she said yes. It wasn't until after the party ended that I saw another email from Laurie I had missed earlier outlining that the system applied the trip charge because my order didn't qualify for the particular $25 promo she used and that the trip charge applies to different drivers (?) and not the amount of trips (?) as she responded with earlier... so now the rules are different because I eliminated the extra trip she originally said was the reason (?). I emailed Laurie back and expressed my disappointment that her explanation is now different and I wish I would have known that... however, system or not, she should have just credited the trip charge since it makes no matter to a customer if it's a different driver. In my response to Laurie after the party, I also provided feedback on the whole pony ride experience: - They were almost an hour late (5:50) and it was dark by the time the kids were able to ride the pony. So all pictures are in the dark. - The driver commented almost immediately on how the pony had done 4 other parties prior and is probably tired so I'm now nervous kids will be left disappointed. - During the pony ride, we had to give water and carrots to the pony because I felt so bad for her. Why they didn't already have that for the pony is just beyond me. - The pony pooped twice, and since it was dark, I had to place trash bags on them so kids/parents wouldn't step on them. Again, probably not a problem if it wasn't dark already. - The driver took a long time to clean up, pack up, and load up so we ended up packing the table/chairs and watching the pony while she had handled other things. It was clearly evident that a second pony person is required to help with the items one person can't do while trying to manage the pony and pony rides. In Laurie's response I read today, there is NO accountability at all. She apologized they were late but blamed traffic, etc, and proceeds to passively imply that my experience is a result of a last minute change to the reservation (not sure how a change request on 11/28 is considered last minute on a party for 12/1!)... so the trip charge is due to the different drivers assigned (again, wasn't the first explanation given), and she was 'amazed' the pony person actually was able to 'squeeze' us in last minute and proceeded with the event even though it was so late... okay... they are the ones who provided me with the 5-6pm slot as if it's a regular time slot! If there's a chance the pony ride could be canceled from them, that should be disclosed ahead of time. All in all, Laurie's responses either don't make sense or is just unacceptable from a customer's perspective. I've ordered from them before and had no issues, but it's when you do have a problem that you see how truly good a company is in how they handle the issue/s. Clearly, they need some work in this area. read more

They were nicest group of people. I was very happy with the service. Their prices were very reasonable compared to most. My grandkids had the best time. Thank you read more

A Child's Joy - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

The gentlemen were fun, kind, informative and punctual! This was the best party not just for the kids but the adults as well! Thank you sharing such precious animals to share on our grandkids special day! read more

Our party was a big hit with the pony and petting zoo combo. We did 2 1/2 hours there were about 30/40 kids and they all got to ride the pony multiple times. The petting zoo was super cute and the people running it were very nice. The only reason I'm not putting 5 starts is because I had to call over 5 times leave 4 days worth of voicemails before anyone returned my call which can be very scary/frustrating when your relying on their services as the primary entertainment for your event. If it weren't for that I would definitely have rated 5 stars. read more

A Child's Joy - Petting zoo - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

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I was really interested in using this company for my daughter's birthday beginning of August but when I tried booking online the site kept glitching while browsing their packages and trying to book. With the three kids running around I got frustrated and gave up. I'm honestly pretty picky when it comes to choosing companies based on the first impression of their sites functionality. If a site isn't well maintained I personally lose trust in the product/service. I couldn't successfully book online so I went with a different company with a better designed site. I do like that they have petting zoo and from what I was able to see the animals look clean and healthy and the pen is secure so in the future I'll give them another try but will skip attempting to book online. I know you're probably saying "just call" but that's not an option with the kids running around and our apartment has horrible signal which is why easy online booking is so important to me. read more

Personnel on site was rude and late to finish installation. Event began over 90 minutes late as a result of the installation delay. Personnel on the phone attempted to blame my school site for the delay, offered many excuses. (None of the excuses were that the crew was eating breakfast in their truck instead of blowing up equipment, which is what actually happened.) This is the 2nd year that we have worked with A Child's Joy. We will not continue to do this in the future. Absolute fail. read more

Paid almost 200 for 1 hr petting zoo for my daughter's birthday the pen had dirty dirty animals 2 chickens 2 bunnies and goats the pen was so small you couldn't fit but two people in it. Without getting pooped or peed on extremely let down. read more

The slide was amazing fun for the kids, I had a hard time getting everyone to go home! Thank you for the on time delivery and pick up, you guys did a great job. read more

Customer service was prompt and personable. The employees arrived on time and set up and packed up quickly. They were very kind and accommodating to the guests. Highly recommend the petting zoo/pony combo read more

They always do such a great job. They were there early ands set things up quickly. Lots of fun and a lot of choices. Highly recommend.

A Child's Joy has provided the entertainment for three (3) of my large scale commercial events and they have been superb! Their attention to every detail has been SPOT -On in every way. They are prompt, delightful, professional, and they clean up all the mess that any animals might leave behind. Their animals are well-treated, sweet animals that you can tell are loved at home. Their staff knows how to handle large crowds, and better yet, knows how to handle their animals around large crowds. Thank you to the entire staff at A Child's Joy! You will always be my Talent and Entertainment Provider! read more

Laurie and her team are fabulous!! I called a few places on a Wednesday night for a Saturday birthday party rental and left all voicemails. Less than 10 minutes later Laurie called back and we booked the bounce house I wanted! They arrived on time, house was clean and perfect! We were even able to keep it overnight at no extra charge! Will definitely be using them for all my future rentals! read more

The company did not return phone calls in a timely manner or allow me to pay in the manner in which I chose (PayPal). In addition, the balloonist was late and only there for a fraction of the time promised. They also did not send an update for changes made to my invoice without my knowledge. read more

I have used them for a pony ride and petting zoo. The animals were excellent, the service superior. I HIGHLY recommend the company.

I HIGHLY recommend this company! Every employee was a joy to work with. Laurie was prompt with calling me back, very informative, very detailed and communicated often throughout the entire process to make sure we were ready for our party! We did the pony, petting zoo and bounce house package. It came with tables and chairs, popcorn machine and cotton candy machine. The value you get from this company is incredible. Everything ran so smoothly. Laurie asked if they could drop off the items the day before the party, which was amazing because we could get the party set up and not be stressing the day of. Although, a Child's Joy did all the heavy lifting! We just got to decorate and organize the party how we wanted :). The animals are so well cared for. They were clean and so great with the children. The animal handler was so kind and good to the kids and parents! I would definitely use them again and was shocked to read any bad reviews...I couldn't be happier! Thank you A Child's Joy! read more

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I've used them a couple of times for rentals, sno-cone machine, evap cooler, water slide, etc. They've always been prompt and friendly. We had an attendant for the sno cone machine, he wasn't memorable, but I didn't mind because I had no desire to serve sno cones, and he did his job. I would highly recommend one of their huge slip and slides, they are the best! read more

We rented a water slide, sno-cone machine, tables and chairs for my daughter's birthday party this year. The team of two arrived the morning of the event and set up with plenty of time to spare and came the following the day to remove everything. I will definitely use them again in the future!! read more

Thank you so much! The baby animal experience was wonderful! The animals and handler arrived on time and set-up was super easy and simple. He kept the ground very clean and all of the kids had a blast. After they left, you couldn't even tell that they had been there. This was a great experience and it made our daughter's second birthday so special for her! read more

A Child's Joy - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Laveen, Arizona

Our 3rd time using this outfit. I booked a last minute slip n slide for teens bday. Laura was very professional, courteous and accommodated our block of time but also allowed us to keep overnight for free. Prices very competitive, slide was in excellent shape and kids had a blast. Lots of thanks to the installer as well as folks that picked up. Very professional and kind. read more

Used this company for my son's birthday (3yrs old) and couldn't be happier! They were very friendly. The reservation process (online) was easy, quick, simple to use. The set up was quick, the two guys that came did a great job and answered questions I had. They were on time and very friendly. The party went great, no problems with the equipment (bounce house) and the pick up was very smooth and quick as well. Great customer service skills. Truly a company that takes care of its customers! read more

We rented a waterslide and snow cone machine for our daughter's 5th birthday party in June. Laurie was very professional and kind when setting up the appointment. The delivery was a very efficient and pleasant experience! I appreciated the email I received allowing me to pay online rather than at the party! The waterslide was the perfect addition to swimming and it wasn't too hot as I feared it would be! I would recommend A Child's Joy to anyone hosting a party for little ones! read more

Not their fault. My wife wanted a cotton candy machine for our daughter's party. She agreed with one day rental for $165. That is insane. I can buy a commercial machine for less than that. When they picked it up I asked about the charge and man said, "it is pricey". I agreed and he said "it is what it is". They are taking advantage of people. Where have morals and ethics gone? Caveat Emptor I suppose. read more

Set up was on time and very quick. I was given instructions on how to work both the water slide and snow cone machine. It was a windy day and the water slide was steamed and tethered securely. Pickup was quick and easy. I was very happy. read more

We had a great experience with A Child's Joy. They were on time, friendly and everything was exactly as promised. The staff that handled the animals were great. They engaged not only the kid's but adults as well. The animals were friendly and clean. I would highly recommend working with this company. They provided a memory for my family and kids that will last a lifetime! read more

We hired A Child's Joy for a petting zoo and pony rides. The lady who came was very rude and not the right person for the job. I made the reservation and everything went well. My husband was the one who met with the lady when she came. The first thing my husband said was how rude the lady was to him. When our guests got to the party, they were able to start riding the pony. EVERY single adult who interacted with her, came up and told me or my husband that the lady was very rude and she seemed like she didn't want to be there. I was very disappointed especially because this business is about children. read more

Unfortunately, this company just wasn't as professional as we all anticipated. No engagement what so ever from the pony handler. Kids were disappointed to say the least. After the party I decided to send an email to whom I had been responding with prior to the party (the owner) to bring these issues to her attention. She never got back to me and that says allot about how 'A Child's Joy' treats their customers. Pony seemed to be extremely thirsty and no water was provided the entire hour this pony worked. We offered and the handler declined. I'm under the impression they are in the business for the money, not for the animals or the "joy" of your child. Very sad to say the least. read more

Great place to rent bouncy houses! Showed up on time and I wasn't there so they waited until I got home to set up. Set up quickly! The kids loved bouncing all weekend! Picked up on Monday, quick and efficient!! read more

We had A Child's Joy for a fall festival outreach to our community and offered children free pony rides. I was the organizer of the event and was shocked to learn that one of our members had a bad experience. Their grandchild was sliding off a pony and the woman in charge was too busy talking on her cell phone to even notice. The grandparent asked her to get off the phone and stop the child from sliding off. The woman rudely said that she needed to get off the phone because a kid was sliding off the pony. I shudder to think if that grandparent had been there AND insisted that the woman get off the phone and attend to the child. From my experience, a child's safety is NOT of concern to a Child's Joy and I would not recommend their service. read more