This review is not for the amazing instructors but is for how poorly and unprofessionally an…read moreincident was handled by management(Alex?!) during the chess tournament on 10/19. The incident not only caught us with a complete surprise but left our 6 y/o with the worst memory of her first ever chess tournament and probably has negatively affected her budding love for chess which I would never be able to repair. It is disappointing to see the staff(over staffed they said)not intervene when they see opponents moving random pieces during the game(multiple times), making pyramids with pieces off the board during a game, etc so much so that it would make a 6 year old emotionally upset(lots of tears) because they came looking to play a fun and fair game. Given the age, I am not upset at the child tampering with the game but at the authorities who didn't even say a word or something like: let's play by the rules or Buddy, please focus. Something?!!! Not even a word! There was no intervention what so ever and they just stood there watching the show of my 6 y/o crying nonstop. Upon asking them after the fact, we were told that they were waiting for my kid to raise hand for assistance. Are you kidding me? I was left speechless. These are 6 year olds you are dealing with for god's sake. God forbid if someone gets an asthma attack please don't wait for them to raise their hand for you to jump in and help. And miraculously that wasn't the case during the next round on that same kid's table. A teacher was constantly keeping an eye and intervening when a knight kills diagonally; all of this without a single hand being raised. Why the different treatment then? And when the parent is coming to show their concern instead of showing empathy and agreeing to the mistake you are insulting them with asking counter questions and making arguments. Not fair and extremely unprofessional on his part. Very disappointing to see a display of such incompetent behavior from Chess Emporium. Thanks for ruining a family's much awaited Saturday!

My kids have attended chess emporium for many years and also participated in a few classes at…read moreschool. We absolutely love the coaches (Alex and Ben are especially fantastic but most all are great) and it is a great place to learn in a non-threatening environment. The kids also love the tournaments and it is great to see them excited about something that uses their brain. They also have gotten to be pretty good at chess. My only complaint is that there are a lot of charges - we're paying for something every week (class, tournament fees, facility memberships, and an ASCF membership for a rating system that isn't recognized elsewhere). We may have to take out a Chess loan soon, but we do still love the place.

The tutors here work so well with my son, Kai. He understands the problems and will explain…read moreclearly, step by step from beginning to end. Thank you for taking the time to teach Kai.

This is an amazing place and I'd definitely recommend taking your children here if they're…read morestruggling or just want to get ahead to prevent any struggling in school. It really works and staff gives each student the individual attention they need.

When the kid in your life likes chess and they're not fun to play with any longer, you bring them…read moreto Phoenix Chess Academy. The after school chess program through the school systems was non-existent at our school, so we went searching for something to satisfy the chess player in the house. Phoenix Chess Academy was one of the few in person resources in the area and we really didn't want to see the kid sitting behind a screen even more than they already do so we checked out the Phoenix chess academy and decided to keep coming back. They offer classes, tournaments, and competitive tournament style sessions for K-12 students multiple times per week. Their website has the most up to date information, so check there first when looking for class times. Training sessions run $15 and $20 for a two hour session on sundays which include a blitz tournament for whomever shows up. Sure, you *could go watch a bunch of videos online, but learning strategies and tactics in person where you can ask questions and play your peers while looking them in the eyes seems more interesting to me. Sessions are show up and pay as you go, so show up, pay them and enjoy your hour of letting the kid play chess with other like minded kids.

My son has participated in tournaments here and enjoyed them. Be sure you verify tournament…read moreinformation with them, as we recently had an unfortunate experience due to misinformation on the USCF listing. They are capping the number of participants due to COVID-19, which is good, but it isn't a fun surprise for a kid with his heart set on entering a tournament that turns out to be full when he arrives!

We love this school and are beyond grateful for the teachers involved. Our six year old has…read moreimproved her reading by leaps and bounds, while her younger sister developed great communication at four years old. We highly recommend it to any parent with young children.

I've had 3 children attend this school. My oldest attended from August 2023 through May 2025. My 3…read moreyear old twins are currently students. This has been such an amazing community for our family to be a part of. The teachers are incredible, kind, intelligent, and patient. The classrooms make space for the kids to learn and grow while having fun. My kids are happy at drop off every day. They love how much time they get to spend outside. Its been everything a mom could hope for. I love the updates and photos they share throughout the day and how open they are to parents being a part of the school. My kids are thriving thanks to HMS! Thank you for all you do, Bri, Paige, Alison, and Jacklyn!

My son has been attending Little Scholars for two years. When he first started at age three, he was…read moreonly able to say 1 or two words at the time and , by the end of the school year, he was talking in full sentences. Even when he struggled with potty training a challenge many other schools weren't willing to accommodate the staff at Little Scholars was incredibly supportive. This year, he had an amazing teacher, Mrs Carissa, who worked really well with him and played a huge role in helping him reach his current goals

We love Little Scholars! We moved to AZ mid school year, and they took us in with warm open arms…read more My son loves his friends and happily tells me about his adventures every day.

We really love this Kumon location! Ms. Frances is incredibly helpful and always flexible with our…read moreschedule. She's a wonderful teacher--both caring and firm, which we truly appreciate. Ms. Charniki is also one of our favorite instructors here. The staff here makes a big difference in our children's learning experience.

Kumon offers a wonder opportunity to help your child stay on top of class work and to get ahead!read more

Little Sprouts was exactly the preschool I wanted for my two kids. I knew I wanted my kids to go to…read morea Legacy school, so I knew they needed a Pre-K that would get them prepared. Well Little Sprouts did just that...and even more! The staff is amazing, the teachers are so sweet and kind, and the education my kids received just blew me away! I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a nurturing school that also teaches in a fun way to have your kids more than ready for kindergarten!

This school has been such a blessing to me and my daughter. The teachers are so involved and truly…read morecaring to the kids. Mrs. diamond has a remarkable vision for her establishment. The staff is very caring and knowledgeable of the individual needs of each student. The kids come home everyday with school work and a note with how the day went. I highly recommend this group of understanding educators.

My three children have had a very enriching, fulfilling experience at Black Mountain for more than…read more7 years. Mrs. Heather is simply exceptional and clearly was made to teach. She has been with my oldest for quite a while and knew his personality in-depth and tailored circiculum around his learning style. This is a smaller school, more close-knit, and more invested in individual children that I appreciate all the more after having transitioned to a much larger private school. Despite being much less in tuition, they have provided school supplies for my kids and have done some very impressive field trips and events that clearly show to me that their profit margin is very slim. There is good diversity, and they have good moral standards (which in today's climate may sadly turn people off). I would highly recommend it!!

The school is horrible and my kids don't feel safe there. There are way to many bully's that the…read moreschool doesn't care about and mold everywhere on the walls. The school is so unsanitary I don't know how it's not shut down. The teachers are also incredibly rude to almost all the students which I found so sad. If you see this review please do not come to this nasty school