I went to both the Gilbert campus and the Peoria campus. The Gilbert campus was the best of the two…read morekind staff, respectful, understanding, and supportive. Peoria was the complete opposite the IBI (aces version of detention) at Peoria was let's say abusive. The staff in there scream in people's faces, make you stand at a wall and not talk or look at anything or anyone for extended periods of time. When the staff at Peoria aces got mad they would slam doors, slam keyboards on desks, and yell. Gilbert aces was amazing, no slamming doors from staff. The occasional raising of voice to get attention but thats it. I don't recommend Peoria aces at all. All of this information is coming from a previous Austin Centers student.

My child went there and I regret it so much, these people act like they are running a scared…read morestraight program. My child was given a packet to fill out after that was completed he was told to copy the dictionary the remainder of the day. They can't have phones on them the teacher also slammed my child's phone causing it to break and also get in their face like they are drill sergeants. I find this school beyond unacceptable. Purposely intimidating kids to get a reaction from them and yelling in their face is so unacceptable and uncalled for. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN go here I promise you they will be traumatized !

Highly recommend!! Very caring staff. My kids have gone since they were 4 months old for day care…read more Very dependable and always felt confident my kids were in good hands.

I've sent both of my sons to Upward and can not say enough positive things about it. They were in…read morethe Newborns, 1s and 2s rooms at various points, and the staff in each room truly felt like family. Watching my boys grow and learn in this environment has truly been a blessing and Upward gets my highest recommendation!