I have gone to Kat's for 3 years now. Every lesson I take improves my talent significantly. The…read morequality of Kats is beyond what you will find else where. The teachers are passionate, motivated, and very knowledgeable. Kat herself is the most caring and charismatic person I have ever met! She is overflowing with talent and knowledge about music and art. In addition she offers kindness and support to ALL her students. The music facilities are super clean and child friendly! There are always happy kids coming in and out of lessons. Plus there are so many different types of classes offered, I wish Kats Artist Tree was around when I was a kid! The best part is the different classes share their work. Through performances and presentations that highlight what was learned and improved upon, from children to adults. Voice lessons are always fun because you have the opportunity to sing in front of an audience.

My son was interested in drawing so we enrolled him in a group drawing class. I thought they might…read moreteach him some skills or different drawing techniques but it really was just him sitting in a classroom drawing next to other children. This may be helpful if your child doesn't have time to draw but for any blossoming artist who spends hours of their own time sitting and drawing there isn't any value to this time at Kat's verses being at home. I'm not sure the "teacher" has any sort of special training; actually i don't think I ever even saw the teacher or had any feedback from him/her(?) in the 4 months we attended. During this time I saw no change in skill or ability from this class. He didn't particularly enjoy it either. It seemed that the front desk assistant frequently taught the class which started late and ended early regularly. My son benefited from the Young Rembrandt's program at his school more than this program and YR, for the most part, just taught him how to shade. So the bar wasn't set extremely high. This school also requires a registration fee ($60) to even try any of the classes and also requires a credit card on file which they cannot update except in person. There isn't any online account management.. They don't allow for over the phone changes and their withdrawal policy is also very strict so we ended up paying for a month we didn't want. They also sent my credit card information entire number, expiration date, ccv code, address and full name (!) in clear text VIA EMAIL unencrypted which is very very horrendous security policy for a company who requires this information be provided. They are not obviously not PCI compliant so I'd be wary of providing them this information. They aren't particularly nice or friendly either. We won't be back.

My son started a couple weeks ago and is having a blast! They have amazing customer service that is…read morehard to find these days. I would definitely recommend if your kids have an interest in coding. They have a lot of one on one time with the instructors which is great also they are very helpful.

Our son has been part of PCA for almost 2 years now, they have brought me such peace of mind from…read moreday one and I know that he is genuinely having a great time at daycare. Their mobile app helps me keep track of him and what he's eating/doing. They work on manners and sign language with him!! Communication with PCA is top-notch, which is very much appreciated. If you're looking for a daycare, I would highly recommend the Estrella or Union Hills location.

In my opinion, this is the best daycare. My son has been attending this location for two years, and…read morethe experience has been very positive. They are extremely organized, and the teachers he has had have been very kind and caring. The entire staff is attentive and professional. I definitely recommend this place to all parents.

I cannot say enough good things about The Goddard School in Verrado. As a mom, trusting someone…read moreelse with your baby is not easy, and this school has truly given me so much peace of mind. My daughter has been attending for almost a year now, since she turned one last April, and the growth I have seen in her has been incredible. She is happy when she walks in, she is learning so much, and she is genuinely thriving in every way. From day one, we felt so welcomed. The staff made the transition smooth with their warmth, communication, and care, and it quickly felt like a place where my daughter truly belongs. A special thank you to Ms. Erma. The love, patience, and attention you give her every day means so much to me. I can see how comfortable and safe she feels with you, and I am so grateful for the role you have played in her growth and confidence. To the entire team, thank you for everything you do. You have created such a positive, nurturing environment where children are supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. I am beyond thankful for the experience we have had here and would highly recommend The Goddard School in Verrado to any parent looking for a place where their child will truly thrive.

I was considering enrolling my child at a Goddard School location in Arizona, so I researched the…read moreschool and spoke with friends whose children attend. During those conversations, I learned of allegations that a teacher had mistreated children and was reportedly dismissed. Although I cannot independently verify those accounts, they raised serious concerns for me as a prospective parent. I was particularly concerned to hear that some parents reportedly learned about the situation through others rather than directly from the school. I would expect allegations involving children's safety to be taken seriously, investigated appropriately, and addressed with timely communication to affected families while respecting their privacy. Based on what I have heard, I am reconsidering enrolling my child. I encourage parents to research the specific location, ask about its safety policies, and discuss how concerns involving staff are handled and communicated. Trust, transparency, and children's well-being are essential, and I would need clearer answers before feeling comfortable moving forward.

Love and laughter preschool has been such a blessing for our family! Our daughter, Ashlynn,…read moreattended before and had such a wonderful experience there that we knew it would be the perfect place for our 2-year-old, Maddie. Maddie absolutely loves going each day and comes home happy, learning new things, and full of stories. The staff is caring, attentive, and truly treats the children like family. We are so thankful for the safe, loving, and fun environment they provide and highly recommend Love and Laughter preschool to any family looking for quality childcare!

I cannot say enough positive things about this wonderful preschool! My daughter recently started…read morehere and the teachers are wonderful. Every adult I have interacted with here has been incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic. It is a very happy, warm, and structured environment. I could not possibly want more from a preschool.

Well Ms. Owner, I spoke with you directly. I am not mistaken. Ms. Kari was my child's teacher.read more

Our daughter has been going there for almost a year and we really like it, the staff and teachers…read moreare nice they do fun activities and she's learning lots.

My daughter has excelled at this school. The teachers are all so kind! The director, wow, she is an…read moreincredible woman and knows how to lead these children (and parents) to successs.

I have two kids in this school. My oldest, who is just about to enter 6th grade, has been going to…read morethis school since Kindergarten. I think some things have definitely improved over the years, such as pick-up and drop-off (which used to be a total nightmare), and it seems that they've slowly started making improvements to the bathrooms and some exterior parts of the school, like the sidewalks. However, I feel this school could benefit from investing more money into fixing up the playgrounds, classrooms, and overall infrastructure of the school. The playgrounds are pretty old and run-down. The classrooms are very dated. Some of the classrooms have plumbing issues and a huge problem with ants. The teachers and staff members are wonderful, but at times I am not sure if what my kids are learning is up to par with other schools. The before/after program (PRIDE) is not great... my kids were enrolled in it this past school year and they originally stated they would watch the kids on all of the breaks (fall, spring, etc.) except winter break, but then right before fall break they completely bailed on the parents. Some of the teachers in the before/after programs are too lenient and the snacks they pass out are not healthy. One day my kids had several small boxes of TRIX cereal. This should not be an acceptable snack to feed children, especially in the afternoons when they will likely be eating dinner within a couple of hours. My biggest problem with the school is the grading system. Instead of the usual A, B, C, D, F, this school uses a 1-4 grade scale, which does not tell me much... and this has been one of my biggest issues with this school (and the district itself, since it's throughout the entire school district) since my oldest started going here. Another big problem I have is that they do not release a school supply list until about a week before school starts, during Meet The Teacher Night, but last year we didn't get it until the NIGHT before school. I think this is very inconvenient because by the time we get the school supply list, a lot of the stuff is already out of stock at the stores. Last year I had a hard time finding the right type of folders for my daughters, which was frustrating. So those are definitely some things the school could afford to improve upon... also, a no tolerance policy for bullying and delinquent behavior. It seems like the kids are not punished as severely as they should be when causing harm to other students. My oldest daughter told me that a boy in her grade started a fight with another boy on a field trip a few months ago, and even called the other boy the "N" word, and he was still able to attend the school. He even called one of the teachers the "B" word. This type of behavior should not be acceptable. Areas where the school is meeting/exceeding my expectations would be the teachers and staff. I have been mostly happy with my kids' teachers, the ladies in the office, and Mrs. Helland. I like that they still have parties in celebration of certain holidays, because I remember having class parties as a child and found it super memorable. The 5th graders had a ballroom dance competition this past school year, which was super fun. I would like to see more events like this. Pick-up/drop-off is also a breeze now, for the most part. It is so much faster than it used to be. I really appreciate that the staff takes the time to ensure a smooth process. Overall, I would say this is an okay school, and one of the better public schools in the area from what I've seen.

Really good school, teachers are engages, administration very helpful, close knit community.read more