I remember when SSA was a quality school with wonderful teachers who exceeded expectations. That…read morewas so very long ago. I pulled all my kids out of SSA Tucson campus on Sunset. This school is known to discriminate against students, especially their special education students and families. The staff is poorly trained and they're constantly trying to replace teachers who either quit or get fired. Their test scores are abysmal and sadly, they don't prioritize students. It's a negative, mean and cruel environment for kids to spend years in. Avoid at all costs.

I have had two students in this school and really love it. It's a small school so my kids have…read morereceived a lot of personal care. After a year or two the teachers feel like family. BTW, regarding the photo in the previous post: That disturbing image was NOT taken in an SSA bathroom!

Our family trusted this school with my precious grand children and they were assaulted over and…read moreover by other children with no recourse. The last straw was when the teacher allowed three kids to assault my very young grandchild in a way that is so disgusting I can't post it here. I had six kids and they all went to daycare and never did anything like this happen to them. The teacher had the attitude of "they're just kids" but we reported the main kid who was the problem and who constantly harms other kids several times and. They did nothing to protect the kids from this abusive child. They should be closed down for neglect and child endangerment. I feel sorry for the other kids who have likely been assaulted there. Do not take your kids here if you value the safety of your children.

Love, love, LOVE this school! Dr. Fil and her staff are amazing and caring. I feel confident and…read moresecure, leaving my most valuable asset, my son, in their hands, while I work. The atmosphere is set up for education, so my son is learning and preparing for kindergarten. While at the same time being cared for and having fun. My son loves his school, his teachers, his friends. I feel like my son will have friends/relationships from here well after he transitions into kindergarten. I also really love how the school does events that gets family involved. For example, they'll do a big Thanksgiving dinner for the families at the school, which aunts, uncles, grandparents are all invited too. We've been going here for over a year, Dr. Fil and the teachers feel like an extension of our family. When my father in law was sick, Dr. Fil had my sons class make him a get well card. Which he loved. He eventually passed away, and Dr. Fil had the kids make a condolence banner, for our family. They're very thoughtful and compassionate here. I can see how generations of families stayed with and grown with this school. They are so great!

My daughter has been going here for 2 years and she is thriving. The teachers are amazing and work…read moreto make her successful. She loves electives and comes home excited to tell me about her day everyday.

I was once a student here. This teacher I had for 6th grade was the WORST. One day my mom she was…read morechecking my computer out of the system because we left the school, and my mom said to me after school was over that she could hear my teacher yelling from the front office crazy right well they sent in 2 other teachers and all they did was just stand there and watch. Another day I was feeling so light headed one day in class and I asked may I have a snack that I had of my own and refused to let me eat it and said" well because your class did not behave" I don't get it this school was crap. But my 5th grade Teacher which I'm proud to say her name was the sweetest teacher ever there is one other thing about this review. DO NOT GO TO LEGACY EAST TUCSON

My kids have loved their time at the Montessori Learning School. The teachers are so loving and I…read morecan tell they truly care. The behavior of my kids has changed and they are a lot more respectful and listen to me more. I have recommended this school to all my friends, it really is such a wonderful place. I don't know why the other reviews were so negative because my kids really love going here.

We love Montessori Learning School! Our son has been attending the toddler program for one year now…read moreand we've had such a positive experience. The program director and teachers have really gone above and beyond to help support our son's development. We were especially appreciative of their support during potty training and learning to use gentle hands with peers. I have loved the emphasis on building independence and our son does a great job with putting on clothes/shoes, mealtime routines, cleaning up messes, etc. The students have "jobs" they select and complete, and these tasks have helped our son with his focus, problem solving, and fine skills (just to name a few). Our family also loves that the toddler program is Spanish immersion. Our son is currently 2.5 and is talking more and has such positive things to say about his teachers, classmates, and experiences at school. His favorite is when Mr. Bruce (a music teacher) comes to visit. We toured quite a few programs in the area and really appreciated how intentional MLS is. We highly recommend MLS

We had so many negative experiences here that I had to pull my child. When we started, I said that…read moreI would be there for the first day, but was told that this was not allowed, which was a red flag to me. Most facilities have an open door policy. To me, if a parent is not allowed on site, it's an indication that things are not above board. My child also had such a difficult time transitioning that I could hear them screaming on the other side of the building. But while things were still brand new, we tried to wait it out. They did not improve. One day when I walked past a classroom, I heard a teacher telling a child that they had made God sad because they weren't listening to her. I emailed the director the same day because I found that to be very inappropriate. I never heard back from her. There were just too many red flags. We pulled our child and never looked back.

I had both my children here for several years, until they started school. The staff always bent…read moreover backwards to make sure my children were safe, and had all of their needs met. They let me volunteer in the classroom, they made sure I had my background check and fingerprints before I could start helping. I appreciated that they didn't let just anyone in the classroom, interacting with children (who at times may be in a CPS related situation and security is a priority). The Director is the sweetest southern lady you will ever meet and treats every child like they are her grand-babies. I loved it there. My kids were well prepared for elementary school, we've even received compliments on how well prepared they were.

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.

never sent your kids to this school every day my son comes home crying from the teachers yelling at…read morehim for making a mistake on a paper and when I talked to the principal about it they said that my son needs to grow up and the other kids at the school bully him for his weight. worst school ever.

They call their student scholars---because they are. Top notch teachers, with a ultra-modern…read morefacility. I have been there and they have a super tight security program in place.....no one gets in unless you are buzzed through the locked doors.

Always great; very welcoming and accommodating to me and my family. Finn loves seeing all his…read morefriends .

my son has been attending since he was 3 I love the school so much and they prepare them for…read morekindergarten perfectly