Walking by the Tucson Mall towards the wing that was once inhabited by large retailers and now has…read moremore art/toy/entertainment businesses, I stumbled upon Coy's Camps and Classes. The location is unexpected but works well for a camp space that specializes in chess and the owner is even a US Chess Federation certified tournament director. They were very welcoming to my little 6yo who went in knowing only the very, very basics of the game. I'm sure they would have been equally supportive if he knew nothing. During camp, coach Matthew paired them up and walked them through moves and gave ample opportunities for them to play the game at their level. Coach Matthew also worked individually with some kids. The kids had a break and got the chance to play with the giant chess set and an automated chess board (it's like Harry Potter magic!) They have weekday classes for different levels and tournaments. Plus, they also offer STEM camps and other classes. This is the type of place we need in Tucson.

Coy's Camps and Classes is owned by a certified teacher. All classes and camps are designed to…read moreenrich the learner in core subject areas. Those areas are also reinforced through art. In addition to core subject camps and classes, chess classes, chess camps and chess tournaments are held as well. All classes, camps and tournaments are held both in person and virtually with extremely flexible schedules. My children love Coy's Camps and Classes and they have attended both in-person and online classes. The owner, Molly Coy, is truly passionate about teaching, and her time and dedication to learning is obvious with each class she offers. I highly recommend Coy's Camps and Classes!

As both a pediatrician and a mom, I do not recommend this daycare…read more The staff are not honest about children's daily care. They often logged that my child "ate everything" right after I left, but when I checked the cameras, his plate was still full. When he was in the infant room, I personally observed a teacher, Miss Andrea, mixing formula incorrectly (putting powder before water), which makes it dangerously concentrated. When my 18-month-old began biting more often after the arrival of his baby sister--a completely normal developmental stage--the teachers showed no understanding or empathy. Instead of working with us, arranging a parent meeting, or providing a clear redirection process, they suspended him. Suspending a toddler is not developmentally appropriate; a child that age cannot understand suspension. They told me they were "following policy," but when I reviewed the actual policy, it clearly stated they should have scheduled a meeting with the family first. Even more concerning, one day my child came home with a bite mark. When I asked the staff, they did not even know it had happened. Miss Andrea even suggested that my toddler "might have bitten himself." Accusing a baby of biting himself instead of acknowledging poor supervision is unacceptable and unprofessional. Lupita, the director, was especially disappointing. She lacked the skills and empathy to handle the situation, failed to communicate effectively with us, and made no effort to support our child through this normal developmental challenge. A strong director should guide staff, partner with families, and create a safe, supportive environment. Instead, Lupita was dismissive, unprofessional, and made it clear she did not care about our concerns. Most of the staff appear to be high school students or people with no degree in child development or real training in toddler behavior. The lack of professional knowledge and leadership was obvious from the top down. Also some teachers dont speak English like Miss Silva. After we disenrolled, Lupita and the staff were rude and dismissive, showing no concern for our child or family. Since moving to another daycare, my child has been thriving with no biting issues at all--proving that the problem was the environment at La Petite, not him. Overall, my child was not cared for appropriately or fairly. As both a pediatrician and a parent, I strongly advise families to look elsewhere for childcare.

We love our daycare so much!…read more My daughter and I are autistic and struggle with transitions and emotional regulation. Things that come easy to others can be challenging, and we've been bullied at other daycares because of our exceptionalities. To be fair, we are a handful. The teachers and director of the school, Grace have been the support my kids and I have needed to get through these toddler years. They always put the kids first, and they always try to make it positive, the entire staff have been our cheerleaders and a light in our lives that we needed.

This the best fitness facility in Tucson. It's a combination of every racquet sport you'd want to…read moreplay, great community of wellness minded people good food and lots more. The club changed ownership a few years ago and the new ownership is "all in" - they are investing in making it a top-rate facility. Long time members may be impatient, but I'm not one of them. I see improvements daily and the best is yet to come! Join now and enjoy today, while improving your health.

I spent the weekend at Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club at the Tucson PPA event…read more.. I was a spectator but my son played (and scored a couple of medals in the Juniors division). That being said, I can't speak to being a member or visiting on a non-event day, but the facility was nice. The staff working at the club were friendly except for the folks in the restaurant. The tennis, pickleball and padel courts are all great! I hope to be back in the future!

Big two offices e & n Pima heart is mega multiple doctors office . Multiple & many heart…read morespecialists . Lobby tent outside with restaurant type calling alert dicks. Ran extremely efficiently though surprisingly! This office north in camp lowell complex far behind corner parking at a premium but available. I saw specialist dr j munjol whom met at Tmc very happy with his professionalism & communication . Pima heart were everyday is senior day but with no discounts Jk!

Unexpectedly came across this place while shopping at Green Things. The sign out front stated they…read moreoffer riding lessons and a petting zoo. When I called to inquire, Tess, explained the many programs they offered along with a toddler friendly animal farm section. They had a section of bunny rabbits, chickens, ducks, mini horses, sheep and goats to pet and feed- toddler loved this part. Hours are from 7-11am then 4-6 pm during the winter months. Shocked to see this place was not on TripAdvisor's top things to do with toddlers while in Tucson...would highly recommend.

We held my daughter's 6th birthday party at TRAK and will consider more parties in the future…read more While I knew TRAK would provide staff to monitor the petting zoo area, what I didn't realize was there would be 5 people ready and eager to unload our cars and help set up the decorations. There was a gentleman who is in charge of the parties (I can't believe I forgot his name ‍), and his party assistants, Allie, Lillie, Tess and Abigail. Our party ran smoothly and the kids (plus their parents) all had a wonderful time. The kids utilized the petting zoo the entire party, played corn hole (provided by TRAK) and got the opportunity to ride a full-sized horse. The handlers even let the parents have a ride, which was a nice surprise that was very much appreciated. Thank you, TRAK team!

This is a nice intimate atmosphere in which you can see small local productions and support their…read moremission. My only complaint is that we sat in a couple seats where we were looking at the back of the performers 75 percent of the time. It may have been the type of production but it didn't work for me.

Update: Still an easy 5 stars. First night back in a theater venue in months and we got to spend…read moreit in LTW's gorgeous new main stage theater in their new building on FtLowell. It's freaking amazing! This is professional theater with an approachable community feel. Did I mention the new theater? It has awfully adjustable stage capable of in the round or whatever else these theatrical geniuses dream up! They also have a separate youth theater! Can't say enough about this place! Check it out!

I have known Betsy for over a year and have seen the amazing job she has done with my nephew. She…read morehas helped an 11/12 year old learn how to deal with ADD and dyslexia. She is kind, patient and has some wonderful and creative ideas in helping him be organized and cope with middle school. She as been helping him for a while and I really feel he has come so far because of her. She ran a great camp last year and both my nephews 6 and 11, and my niece 9, loved it and learned so much. She employed some great teachers and they provided some fun and engaging activities. Like a CSI unit, science activities and fun creative activities. All while giving the children a fun and homey atmosphere. Each day homemade snacks were provided which the kids raved about.

Whether summer camp, RevUp, or individual tutoring during school year, kids receive undivided…read moreattention, positive feedback, and multiple approaches to learning. This is key--not all kids learn the same thing the same way, but Mrs. Shader, a seasoned elementary-school vet who used to run Millbrae's GATE program (when we had one), draws from an arsenal of technique to help every kid get it--with kindness, encouragement, and one very tangible reward system. RevUps and summer camps are exceptionally well-organized, and professionally staffed. Clean, safe home (sanitizes work-space between sessions), and a clear parent-communicator. Both my daughters love learning because of her, and their report cards show it.

7/19/2009 review is an unlicensed teacher at this school who actively monitors web-rating for IST…read more She also failed to mention IST "no refund" policy under any circumstance and the school actively selects for easy to control students. However IST accepts all "school" applications with paid enrollment fees. In our experience with this school we paid $1000 for seven weeks of "full-time" summer camp which was from 8:15am-3:45pm. No summer field trips, water play activities; just two hours of scorching hot, walled play/lunch area and five hours of indoor class activities. We actually only attend six days of the camp before being suspended without warning due to behavioral issues which only occurred at IST. Then again, teachers and administrations didn't follow strict boundaries and rewarded negative behavior with one-on-one attention is school office. The head of school with zero mental health experience had the nerve to strongly suggested our 4 yr old, boundaries testing child be psychologically evaluated because he wasn't remorseful and disobeyed inconsistent rules with teachers he barely knew. This is not the first time such recommendations were made to those who didn't fit the IST mold of desirable students. I found out it has happened at least twice before. Not believing the audacity of the Head of School suggestion but wanting to make sure we weren't missing anything we had our child psychologically evaluated which verified there was nothing abnormal about our child; just SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS SCHOOL. Here some facts about this school/program: 1-This school is not locally, state, nationally or internationally monitored. They self-monitor with parents that are in-line with IST way of conducting business. If parents critique school programs; they are out-casted and soon find there has been a mis-match. 2-The head of school and the head of second school interesting have almost identical career experiences on the school's "Our Faculty" page and both have a 9 year old. Can you say nepotism? IST boost about their memberships (mostly paid for teacher memberships) and one school accreditation candidacy. 3-IST is a business that offers language based instruction accompanied by elementary school classes. There is no publicly available test results to measure how effective their instruction really is. 4-Deeper investigation of this school found the owner of the school's property filed for Chapter 11, Bankruptcy Oct 10, 2010 Bankruptcy Petition # 4:10-bk-31802-EWH; something IST failed to disclose to current and future parents. Don't be mislead by the reviews on other ratings websites. IST has more friends on Facebook than people who actually attend this school. The 2011 summer programs were sparsely enrolled. Only 5 of 15 spots were filled in the German Summer Camp 2011; 2 of 5 were full-time. Enrollment speaks volumes of the quality of a program. TAKE NOTE: IST parents and teachers monitor review sites like this one routinely. They add positive reviews to keep their school rating high and report negative reviews to be removed. See this school in person and decide for yourself. Reviews are always bias; even this one since it was my experience at this school. A school I would not recommend to my worst enemy.

Awesome language immersion program!! Love the school, love the staff, overall great place for my…read morekid!!

TCS is an absolute gem--a warm and engaging play-based program that values outdoor play and…read moreindependent, creative thinking. When we moved to Tucson, my biggest concern was finding a quality preschool for my boys. As soon as I toured TCS, I knew I had found something magical. The teachers were inviting and knowledgeable, the classrooms intentional and engaging, and the outdoor spaces inspiring. As southern Arizona's only parent-cooperative preschool and kindergarten, the community bond is unparalleled. The parent body is down-to-earth and engaged. I feel so lucky that my children are able to grow and learn in an environment that truly understands and values the experiences of children. TCS has been the biggest gift to our family!

TCS is absolutely wonderful! My child is growing and learning through play each day. The outdoor…read morespace is unparalleled and the child centric atmosphere gives each child the confidence to explore, make friends, and learn. The teachers are caring dedicated professionals and the family involvement has enriched all of us. My only regret is that my kids can only attend through Kindergarten -- the love of learning TCS encourages would serve them well far into elementary school.