I don't often leave bad reviews for businesses, but when the behavior of a preschool director /…read moreowner is this egregious, I feel compelled to share my experience. TL;DR - Lack of communication, unprofessional behavior, petty conduct, limited to the school's director Adam. Teachers are great. Long form: We brought our daughter to Global Minds in November of 2021 and things were great right up until two weeks ago. She loved the school, made friends, and we got to know many of the parents. There were some problems, like their seeming inability to answer the phone or call us back, but we were willing to overlook that for the sake of our daughter's happiness and the fact that she was learning both Mandarin and Spanish. Also, we really liked how the parents all formed a tight-knit community. Recently, my wife and I got COVID while traveling out of state (we are fully vaccinated). We attempted to contact Adam via phone on 3 separate occasions to inform him that our daughter would not be at school when we returned, and to receive guidance about what we needed to do before bringing her back. No one ever answered, nor did they return my calls. This lack of answering phone calls is a problem that goes back about six months, with only one of my phone calls being answered in all of that time. I was told multiple times by teachers that they would tell ownership about the problem. Adam finally responded to an email my wife sent several days earlier, telling us that we could bring our daughter back to school when she was feeling well. No other guidance was provided beyond that. There was no mention of a need for a negative test prior to her return. Current CDC guidelines are that children who are asymptomatic may return to school 5 days after exposure to someone who is COVID-positive. We waited until the 8th day to bring her back. She was never symptomatic. In the absence of any guidance from Global Minds other than the email we received telling us to bring her back when she was feeling well, we followed CDC guidelines and brought our daughter back to school. When I brought her back to school, I was told that I could not leave her there without a negative COVID test. I was a bit annoyed, since we had tried to call them multiple times for exactly this reason, and no one bothered to answer the phone or call us back. Adam's email also said nothing about a negative test. So, I said it was fine if she can't stay, but I was a bit annoyed that no one had bothered to give us any guidance before drop-off that morning. Chi (Adam's wife) called him and asked what to do, and he apparently said it was okay to leave my daughter there because Chi changed her mind and said it was fine. Fifteen minutes later, Adam called me on my cell. His behavior on that phone call was beyond the pale. As an adult, I have never experienced the level of disrespect he showed me over the phone that day. I could barely get a word in, in fact I think I said maybe 5 words in total. When he was done chewing me out, he demanded that I pick my daughter up immediately, and then hung up on me. I couldn't believe it. I went to the school and got my daughter and later sent Adam an email, addressing his disrespectful phone call, lack of guidance, sudden change of heart, and their habit of not answering phone calls or returning messages. One week later, Adam sent me an email and said he "found a lot of truth in my words" and offered to apologize in person the following day. I showed up to the school as he suggested, and was told by his wife that he was not there, nor was he planning to be there that day or the next. She had no idea about our meeting. I emailed him again, and asked what happened, giving him the benefit of the doubt. He offered no apology. He said, "My intent was to be at school on Monday and Tuesday, but I had some showings of properties and some meetings that popped up that kept me away." Obviously, he has more important things to do than follow through on a meeting he proposed with a parent at his school. Given the lack of communication, unprofessional conduct, and the fact that Adam seemed to be deliberately misleading me to waste my time, my wife and I made the extremely difficult to tear our daughter away from her school and friends, and enroll her elsewhere. When I informed Adam that I would be removing my daughter from his school, I received an email response one week later that simply said, "Turd." See the attached screenshot. This behavior is unbecoming any adult, let alone one who is entrusted with the care of children. I think it is important that anyone who is interested in taking their children to Global Minds know what they can expect from the director before enrolling. I don't know if any other parents have had a negative experience with Adam. Before these events transpired, I would have said that everything at the school was great. But, given what I experienced with Adam, I wouldn't recommend Global Minds to anyone.

We are sharing our experience below in hopes that the owner of Global Minds will seriously consider…read morehow unpleasant and unprofessional he can be with parents . After seeing some of the prior reviews and speaking to other parents regarding their interactions with him, we learned that our extremely negative interaction was not isolated, but rather part of a toxic, dismissive, and volatile behavior set. Before we talk about our experience with the owner, we would like to praise the teachers and support staff. We found them to be energetic and polite. They were engaged and nurturing with our child. We'd like to compliment them. Now we will continue with the owner. First, we started to notice something strange when we wanted to speak with our child's instructors via text or email. This is prohibited. Strange. Our intention was to glean feedback and/or insights how to best help our child progress with Mandarin. We were told communication with instructors was only possible in person and after the owner personally set the meeting up. That raised a red flag. Due to our jobs, our family has lived in multiple states over the past few years and we've accumulated a fair amount of experience with preschools. Let us tell you, this is NOT the norm. When we were told that, it made us think that something is being hidden. Why in the world could we not speak with our child's instructor unless it was 'pre-vetted' by the owner? We got suspicious so we started asking around. As a member of the Chinese community and native mandarin-speaker, I reached out to the community only to find a strong negative narrative about the owner. At first, it seemed odd that he was described as angry and volatile as we never really observed that, but, then again, we had never really interacted for more than a couples minutes with him at any given time. Only after a shocking, and, frankly, disturbing meeting with the owner did we realize this is a very accurate description. This all started because we had a question about a school policy. The owner, instead of answering the question over the phone, insisted on meeting at the preschool to talk. Honestly, we didn't think anything of it and came to the preschool very casually. Our expectation was that our meeting was going to be pleasant and informative as the owner arranged it. You can imagine our surprise when the owner started to shake with anger and speaking obscenities to us. We were literally stunned, and, honestly, scared. We had absolutely no idea that such a volatile and unprofessional person was running the school. That day was our child's last. Again, we don't want to bash the school as there are many capable and caring teachers, but we do hope the owner will mature as a person. It is completely unacceptable to us to enroll our child in a school that is ran by someone that struggles with anger management issues. We had a simple question about a policy that could've been handled with maybe two or three sentences, but instead blew up into an owner meltdown. Please grow in professionalism and learn to lead in a respectful and dignified manner.

Natalie, Fancy and team do a wonderful job with their preschool, and treat all the children so…read morewell. My child was very shy and excelled in this comfortable smaller environment, and surprises me often with new things and words she's learned. We also love the various special events they do - the ones involving cooking are extra special for our kiddo, especially when we can join in. They are very compassionate ladies, are flexible with schedules, and you can tell they really care and constantly deliver a 5 star service. Thank you, Gracias, Xiè-xiè!!!

Enrolling our baby into HHNH has been a blessing for our family. You may wonder how an infant would…read morebenefit from a trilingual immersion program... we did too! But we are already witnessing the benefits of exposure to multiple languages, and it's lent to our son's speech development in ways we didn't even anticipate. My son is LOVED THOROUGHLY by each and every one of the amazing teachers at HHNH, beyond what my husband and I could even imagine. And he loves them in turn - the smiles and excitement when he sees his teacher at drop off is obvious. I know fellow parents understand this feeling of being reassured that you're entrusting your little-heart-outside-your-body kiddo, at a place where he is safe, protected, loved, and thriving. We are immensely grateful that we stumbled across HHNH and look forward to our little one's growth with them. It takes a village and HHNH is an integral part of ours.

DSM is a wonderful place! Ms Paty offers an academically oriented Montessori program and it is very…read moreobvious that she has years of experience with children. She is an amazing advocate for your child (education). My son had no experience reading at his prior preschool and he is already working on his first book 3 months into DSM. There are clear expectations on what is coming up for the school year (holiday breaks, half days - ie no surprises if you are a working parent) and they provide aftercare if you need it. If you are on the fence about DSM, give it a try. I'm glad we started!

Our daughter started Desert Sky Montessori August 2024 and is thriving! She loves all her teachers,…read moreon track to read by 4, and socializing wonderfully with her peers. We could not be happier with the skills and creativity we have seen since starting!

Everything my son and I have experienced at Creative Bridges has reflected a warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment where children are encouraged to learn through creativity, exploration, and play. The owner, who has since become a personal friend, is deeply passionate about early childhood education and is dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive space for every child. My experience with Creative Bridges, confidence in the owner's character, the dedication of the staff, and the thoughtful environment they have created, I highly recommend Creative Bridges to families seeking a preschool with a strong focus on children's growth, development, and well-being all while having fun in the process.

This 32 year old school is a phenomenon and a rarity. It's a Cooperative School - meaning it's set…read moreup for high parental involvement, family support/education, and daily opportunities to interact with the kids, parents, teachers, the owner/administrator, the on campus Speech & Occupational Therapists, and even the PE Coach! The teachers are wohighly trained, warm, & friendlyThe school has had to make adjustments for Covid, of course. My grandson was in a public developmental preschool for a speech delay. It was only 6 hours a week and I was shocked at how little parental involvement, communication, and education existed. I placed him in Creative Bridges the remaining two days a week. Long story short, I ended up placing him in Creative Bridges full time, which was a wonderful decision I learned my grandson was way behind with both his fine & gross motor skills, and had numerous other issues needing investigation. His speech and confidence absolutely blossomed at Creative Bridges. Long story short, he was just diagnosed with autism at age 4 & 1/2 years old, but is still thriving at Creative Bridges.

Miss Lynda is an excellent tutor. She help my daugther a lot. I highly recommend her due to her…read moreexcellent tutoring skills.

Lynda has been very patient and knows the adequate skills in teaching my 7year old daughter to read…read moreabove her grade level. I recommend her to all parents

Mrs. Senada is truly an incredible teacher and caregiver.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to all my friends with…read morechildren looking for childcare. The love, patience, and compassion she shows to every child in her care is something special. She has created such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for. It brings so much peace of mind knowing that our little ones are with someone who treats them with so much kindness and dedication. I fully trust Mrs. Senada and feel so grateful for the care she provides.

I toured this facility while looking for a Spanish immersion school go my son. We didn't end up…read morechoosing it ONLY because it was 20 min drive versus one we found literally 5 min away on the same route we drop my other child off at school. Just made life easier. This school was clean, staff was kind and informative, kiddos seemed happy and entertained. The outdoor space is fabulous! The pricing is very competitive, especially for an immersion school. It is hidden away in a strip mall which made me second guess it immediately until I stepped inside. Give it a chance!

My son has been attending Beibei for over three years and unfortunately today was his last day. I…read moretruly cannot recommend this school highly enough. From the very beginning, the staff has worked alongside our family to provide my son with the best care and support possible. My son has ASD, and while the journey hasn't always been easy, the team at Beibei has consistently gone above and beyond to meet his individual needs. They are always willing to learn, adapt, and do whatever it takes to ensure every child receives the care and attention they deserve. They even have an inclusion coach who worked closely with my son.Everyone at Beibei from the owner to the teachers and support staff is kind, compassionate, and genuinely invested in the children and their families. They have created such a welcoming and supportive environment that truly feels like a second family. I am incredibly grateful for everything they have done for my son. The growth, confidence, and skills he has gained during his time at Beibei have been amazing to see. We will always be thankful for the love, patience, and dedication they have shown our family.

My daughter has been at ALP since kinder. This is the real deal. Small class sizes: check…read more Multilingual education: check. Teachers that care (and are not overworked): check. Excellent administration: check. Your child basically gets one-on-one tutoring in Chinese and Spanish. Teachers are native speakers and passionate about what they do. My only complaint is that she's in 6th grade and about to move on to new adventures. Thumbs up for me.

We have 2 children attending Arizona Language Preparatory (ALP). Our kindergartener and second…read moregrader are both excelling in this language rich environment. Both of my kids can take simple directions, respond to introductory coversation, and sing many songs in Mandarin and Spanish. My second grader wrote me 26 sentences using Mandarin characters the other day. In an environment with kids from different schools, I witness my childrens abilities to communicate and problem solve surpass those around them. The culturally diverse classrooms have set my kids up with a broadened understanding and empathetic mindset of others than most adults I deal with on a daily basis. On top of great kids, ALP has an amazing group of parents who are looking to help the school in any manner they can. If you're looking for a language school, look no further. You have found a great family in ALP.