I agree with the earlier reviewer that Strauss is probably the best day care/preschool in town…read more Pros: - Tremendously loving teachers. Our teacher (Carina) attended kids' birthday parties on the weekends for HOURS just because she loved seeing the kids. Amazing. Our other teacher (Rylee) was also fabulous. She was studying to enter medical school. So much hugging and comforting, so wonderful. - Long hours: 7am-6pm - Take all ages of kids, from 6 weeks to 6 years. If you have more than one kid, this is a lifesaver. - Administrators want to make parents' lives easier, and man, it makes a difference. Examples: * Accept credit cards and have an autopay option * Each month they email you a receipt, making it easy to file your FSA claims online without having to collect and scan a bunch of paperwork * Key fob entrance so you're don't have to struggle with a door code or key while holding children * Lightning fast response to email inquiries even after hours * Phone answering machine tells you the extension to call your kids' classroom directly * School provides snacks so you don't have to drop off like eighteen different containers of food each day. Your only responsibility is lunch. * Very few requests or demands of parents generally Cons: - Price. They are pricey. However, you do get what you pay for here. - I would like to see them go with organic, whole-food snacks and all-natural, phthalate-free cleaning products. - I would love more pets, plants or other natural items at the school - It would be nice to have a larger playground and more outdoor time. Sometimes the outdoor time seemed limited. And they certainly have the space in their massive parking lot to substantially expand the playground. They could have a playground to rival the one at Second Street School. All in all, doing a fantastic job!

Wonderful teachers, kids, and parent community! Our daughter has been at Strauss since she was 6…read moremonths and we are so please (she is now 3). The teachers are so responsive, kind, and creative! We are so thankful that Strauss is our life!

I have my daughter at this place, and I have no complaints.The teachers are very pleasant, and the…read morestaff--well, they're amazing too.

10/10 amazing staff ! Amazing environment! & a positive environment! My kid has been here since a…read morenewborn & is now almost 4, I wouldn't let my child go anywhere else.

The school has come a long way since my son has started. The teachers are amazing and I always get…read moregood reports from my kiddo when he comes home about how much fun he has I am glad to have him in the school.

I love this daycare. the staff is not only nice to me but to my kids as well. The place is kept…read moreclean constantly and they don't allow sick kids there. I would definitely recommend this one!!

So happy that Learning Experience opened in our area! The center is clean, colorful, and welcoming,…read moreand the teachers are amazing with the kids. They make learning fun while keeping a safe and caring environment. My child loves going every day, and I love the peace of mind knowing they're in such good hands!"

From the start, the staff has been incredibly helpful and accommodating especially when it came to…read morescheduling orientation and answering all of our (many) questions. They made the whole transition feel easy and reassuring. Even though the center is newly opened, the team already feels experienced, confident, and genuinely caring. The facility itself is modern, clean, and full of thoughtful touches that make it feel welcoming. And the playground? It absolutely has my heart, bright, fun, and a space where kids can really be kids. The curriculum is well-balanced between learning and play, and we've already seen our child grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. It's clear they're not just being cared for, they're being nurtured. We're so glad to have a high-quality, academic-based daycare like this in our area. It's a great feeling to know your child is in such good hands.

Great facilities and reasonable day-pass deals. I love their steam room and hot tub, and the desk…read moreattendants are friendly and don't hate their job like some of the other gyms in Tucson with Gen Z employees. As for the cons, the sauna is sometimes out of order. It's been off and on all summer. Also, I will say that some of the older people at this place don't understand gym etiquette and will swipe your equipment before you're done if you turn your back for a second. The trainers are somewhat distracting as well. Some are good and know what they're doing, but they're unreasonably loud when speaking with their clients. Others are quiet and polite but don't offer great training; one guy had his older, frail client ripping down half reps on the lat pull down machine like he was 14 years old and trying to impress his friends. Overall, a good experience with a few hang ups.

As a recent Tucson Transplant, the Tucson J has become one of the most meaningful places in our…read morefamily's life. As a parent and grateful community member, I continue to be impressed by the care, professionalism, and heart that make this place so special. Our experience with the Early Childhood Education program for the past three years has been outstanding. As a parent, the most important thing is trust, and we have real trust in the teachers and leaders. The staff know the children, care about their growth, communicate with families, and create a warm, nurturing environment where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to come each day. The care is high-quality, thoughtful, robust, and flexible, which matters so much for working families and families with different needs. I also deeply appreciate the J's broader commitment to inclusion, especially its programming for individuals with disabilities and families who benefit from extra support. That is one of the things that makes the J feel like more than a gym, preschool, camp, or community center. It is a place that works hard to create belonging. The facilities are excellent and very well maintained. The campus is especially fun in the summer, with the pool, splash pad, camp programming, sports fields, tennis courts, fitness center, classrooms, art spaces, and community gathering areas all working together. It feels like a true community campus where people of all ages can learn, play, connect, and feel welcome. No organization is perfect, but I have a lot of confidence in the people leading the J and in the direction of the community. For families looking for early childhood education, summer camp, fitness, aquatics, arts, inclusion programming, or simply a welcoming place to belong in Tucson, I highly recommend the Tucson J.

I find it funny how the two negative reviews for this school live out of state and the three…read morepositives live in Arizona... Took a tour of the preschool and extremely impressed by the value/virtue based culture here with the classical education!

Leman Academy Central only gets 1 star because I can't give less. If I was rating on academics only…read moreI would have given 5 stars; however, this particular campus has a severe bullying issue that they DO NOT handle. The bully is allowed to continue without consequences and the victims are left to feel unsafe and some students have been removed by parents because of it. The school policies state that bullying is not tollerated; however, Central refuses to take corrective action and protects those doing the bullying over the victims. This leaves me to think that the bullies are related to some staff OR the campus just simply doesn't care. The victim is left feeling unsafe in an environment that should be and it leaves the bully not having any consequences to learn that this violent behavior is dangerous. The stance Central is taking is only serving the purpose of grooming future violence we see all to many times on the news. If you want your child to attend Leman Academy of Excellence choose another campus but stay far away from Central for your child's sake.

This is the first preschool my granddaughter has attended and she loves it! The daily program and…read moreroutine is awesome and I can't say enough about the wonderful and caring staff. She is happy to be dropped off in the morning and still has a smile when I pick her up, which speaks for itself. Thank you for taking such great care of her and all the other children.

The review that was negative seems crazy to me. We have had several family members at the at the…read moreschool. Some are in middle school now and 3 granddaughters are attending now...and I pay the tuition. We love Sonshine!

My son has been coming here since he was 5 months old and is now two years old... I'm one of those…read more"over protective" moms... I don't trust ANYONE with my child. But... this school has been such a BLESSING. Ms. Charo, Ms. Sharon, and Ms. Victoria are just a few of the AMAZING women who have made this experience amazing. I love how much they all LOVE my son and how he looks forward to going to school everyday. They're so kind and compassionate and seem like they actually love what they do. My son has developed PHENOMENALLY mentally and emotionally during his time at Small World. They're one of the few people I trust with my son. I know he's safe and well taken care of under their watch. I can go on and on about how amazing this place is but... I'm sure you get what I'm saying. AMAZING place, AMAZING teachers.

This place is a blessing, every member of their staff from the director to the teachers on down are…read moresimply amazing. They are compassionate, welcoming, well trained, professional and friendly. I am finally comfortable going to work knowing they care and love for my daughter as if she is family. They focus on her development in social skills, education, creativity, and so much more. She loves to go and im grateful how thoughtful and understanding they are when my daughter is sick or when I need anything. If you are looking for a daycare that will allow your heart to rest easy knowing your child is safe, cared for, and encouraged to explore their creativity and developmental skills this is the preschool for you.

This is the most peaceful, beautiful preschool I have ever seen. Ever. Walking in the front gate…read moreyou see the beautiful mountains in the background and happy children giggling and working together in the foreground. Normally with this many children in one area there is usually bound to be someone screaming, someone crying, and general chaos. That is the furthest thing from the serene scenes playing out here day after day. When my son first started Mis Manos he had difficulty with the transition and would cry quite a bit when I dropped him off and later in the day when other mommies and daddies came and he was still at school. During those first few weeks what impressed me the most was the fact that even if he was crying (and it was very little) he was always being held or comforted by a teacher. He was never left in a corner anywhere during his difficult transition. As a first time mom this was incredibly reassuring. Now my son has been attending this school for nearly four months he loves it there. In fact we bumped his schedule up to 5 days a week because he would ask to see his teachers and his friends. He has improved in his listening and communicating so much and is always happy and tired when he comes home. I always ask him how his day was, and he beams and says "Good!" usually followed by some babbling about what he did (2 year olds aren't always the easiest to understand) and a very exuberant "Alba!" (his teacher). We pack his lunch and water bottle each day and he brings them right into his classroom. He's also learned that whenever he goes outside he should ask for his hat and sunscreen which is an added bonus! I do also want to point out that their toddler class, which my son is in, does not require them to be potty trained and begins at 18months. There is a waiting list and for good reason, this is an amazing school! I also hear they are cloth-diaper friendly, we asked but haven't gotten our stuff together to bring to them so we've been using disposables. I recommend this school to anyone and everyone I meet!

Mara Castro and the Mis Manos Montessori staff have created a warm and responsive community for…read moreyoung children. In her Mis Manos classroom, my daughter was surrounded by adults with decades of experience and a thorough knowledge of child development. They created a beautiful learning environment for the children and organized a structured schedule filled with a variety of learning activities and opportunities for growth. The Montessori philosophy was especially beneficial to my daughter's language, literacy, math, and fine motor skills. The campus is lovingly curated and located in a beautiful desert landscape. Miss Manos Montessori is a treasure among Tucson early childhood programs. -Emilie Pechuzal, M.A., M.Ed. Early Childhood Professional since 2002 Associate Faculty, Prescott College