Our daughter started here a month ago and she seems to enjoy it. I know my husband and I love this…read moreplace. The staff are very friendly and I appreciate the communication tool that is used at this place. Would recommend checking out this place if you're interested in putting your child in day care / preschool that is play-based.

I mean, they have chickens and a chef that cooks all organic meals! How can you NOT love this…read moreplace? But seriously: I did a tours for my 3 year old daughter at many different preschools and this one stood out as the best one by a long shot! As soon as you walk inside, everyone greets you in a calm, caring, and JOYFUL manner. My daughter is shy and refuses to speak to new adults a lot of the time and even she opened up immediately when we toured here. I completely trust that this preschool will be the perfect fit for my daughter and my daughter seems to agree- she cried when she had to leave!

Transparently we have not actually sent our kids to this childcare center however I did tour it and…read morewas beyond impressed with them. The campus itself is super cute and set up very classroom style, which I think is a positive experience for young kids all of the kids and teachers were fully engaged and so happy. They also have a community area for kids to eat lunch to get them used to cafeteria style, which I thought was super cool and their meals are on the healthier side compared to most childcare centers. They additionally have some extracurriculars that you can pay extra for like dance or art for about $10 additional a week. They are on the slightly more expensive side, but honestly very reasonable in comparison to other childcare centers in the valley. If it was a little bit closer to our house or in a more convenient location, we would be sending our children here.

I had my son here for two years and unfortunately it did not work out…read more I do love how friendly the girls are up front (there are some great women there) and it makes for a good atmosphere for the parents but the daycare seemed to have a high turnover rate with teachers and just an underlying toxic tone. I saw one teacher not being very patient or friendly with a child and later she was moved out to help with other activities (thank god). Another younger teacher would stomp past us and not even smile as if she hated us and her job. I understand my son made friends with a boy who seemed to be a troublemaker so he was difficult but the way the school handled it was by putting him up front in time out nearly everyday, and the teacher accosting me and telling me that he needs assessments as if he's special needs and then moving him down to half days only. I left in tears one day because of the way the teacher treated me. We transferred to the Scottsdale School and my son is thriving ! He has been learning SO much, the teachers have been there for years so they don't have a high turnover rate and my son loves going. I feel great dropping him off and they all love my son and he's super popular in school. We have had ZERO issues there. I do realize other people have good experiences here but I just always felt super off and stressed dropping my son off at this daycare. This daycare seemed to have a negative attitude towards my son (which may have been justified because of negative influences) which made for a somewhat threatening environment for him. Just know if a daycare is not working out then you can always find a better environment for your child. Young children are very influenced by other kids in the class so getting them into a different school may be appropriate.

I've had the opportunity to work at Explorers in Learning, twice. Which means I have more insight…read morethan most who quit after two weeks or a month. Back in 2018, EIL was a place where it was an honor to work there. The directors got along, and if they didn't I never saw it. They were respectful and focused on the children more. Staff that were there had been there a long time. They stood for something. They gave raises and praise. My first year there, I received a 2 dollar raise. My second time around, I received .37 cents. Now, EIL is not a place for growth of development. They do not care about you as a teacher, but they love to have you as a body in the classroom. I'd recommend asking them how their turnover rate is. Just in my 1.5 years (with a 2 month unpaid maternity leave) there, I've seen plenty of staff come and go, 20 that I can think of off the top of my head. A business owner once told me, "Happy people don't leave." I'm not trying to tarnish your thoughts on EIL, but it's not a place to work if you have your own thoughts and opinions. The only benefit they offer is PTO if you work over 32 hours a week. As much as the parents pay, I spoke with two of them outside of work and they were shocked to hear that as pricy EIL is, they do not offer any benefits. If you put your notice in, make sure you use your PTO before you go. I was denied my measly 6 hours of PTO on my last check. As a single mother of two, that's a full days pay as I worked part time. As much praise I received from the assistant director, the parents, and the bonds with the majority of the staff there, the director and one out of two of her daughters who work there are drama filled. They ask you personal information, so they can report it back to her. You're not able to fully express yourself without walking on eggshells. If you want to be in the office, dealing with drama, gossip, a place where the director admittedly said she only knows 5 percent of what goes on in the center, and stress then sign right up, they're always, ALWAYS hiring. You'll have a staff meeting once a month to talk about the same thing without a solution. Ironically, even though I had my issues with the director, the parents and students loved me. Before maternity leave, the director made the decision to remove me from infants since I raised concerns about the ethics in the classroom. Shortly after being removed, a formula fed child drank breastmilk that didn't belong to her. I assume the director removing me from the classroom was to get me to quit, but it didn't. She put me in Bumblebees where I thrive as well. Then a bonus... I had all my babies that I started with and gained in infants. I was extremely happy. One last thing... "Policy is situational" per the director. So really, it isn't policy. Policy is only enforced if you are disliked. From a parents point of view: The teachers are pretty good. My son was in Inch Worms and the bond he created with his teachers and the assistant director was like no other. I appreciated the love they gave to him. They allow you to bring you own food in which isn't common. My son never ate the food there though. It doesn't look very appetizing. The teachers are great, but they don't stay very long. From January to August, my infant child had two lead teachers quit. One negative about the parent aspect is a parent said they were pulling their child because the director can't get along with his wife. That was such a sweet family and they're gone because of the director.

We loved EIL! The staff was great and our little babe was always well taken care of. Highly…read morerecommend!!

We've been bringing our oldest son here for the last 2.5 years, and our younger son also started…read moreattending during that time. The staff is super nice and cares deeply about the kids. Our kiddos have learned and developed a ton during their time here. The kids also love the school events like Friday water days in the summer and fall festival. Highly recommend #whywelovewk

WhizKidz Scottsdale has truly been a game changer for our 10-month-old baby boy. Since joining the…read moreSaplings class, we've seen such beautiful growth in him--thanks to the nurturing environment and meaningful interactions with both his incredible teachers and classmates. The joy on his face when we say "time to go to school" is priceless. The moment we walk through the doors, he lights up, and it's clear he feels safe, loved, and excited to learn. That kind of happiness doesn't happen by accident--it's a reflection of the incredible care and dedication from the amazing team at this location.

We have been at scottsdale learning center for the past 5 years. Our two girls have done wonderful…read morehere and our little boy will be starting soon. Staff is very friendly and make the kids feel right at home. Teachers have been great too and my daughter was very prepared for kindergarten. Thank you slc for taking such great care of our kids!

You want nothing but the best care for your kids and Scottsdale Learning Center is it! When I was…read morepregnant with my daughter, we toured several schools in the area. Others had interesting smells or visibly upset toddlers while we were touring. From the moment we walked into SLC, we knew this was the right environment for our family. All the teachers were so friendly and you could tell they genuinely care about each child. My kids are both now in elementary school and thriving! SLC prepared them both from an educational and social aspect - they learned manners, respect for others, hit milestones, and were very loved. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a safe and engaging experience for their babies.

Our son went here for 9 months to get him started in a school type setting…read more We're sad he's leaving but he's onto kinder. The teachers are awesome. They communicate with you daily. The food was awesome as it's made in house and our son enjoyed it. The office and play area to gather is kept clean and changed out almost monthly. Overall this place was amazing to our family and we searched high and low before picking a place for our son to grow :)

I booked a tour for my 10 month old daughter. When I showed up, the door was unlocked, they said it…read morewas because of a delivery, but I was a "random" person walking in and it took five minute for anyone to notice me. After that, the person I talked with was not sure why I was there and none of the papers were prepped and they did not have any information that I had filled out on their website. Once the tour started, the individual giving the tour didn't even take out her Apple earbud which I found extremely rude. I am not sure if she didn't realize that I saw, as she had her hair down. However, I am a middle school teacher and can spot those things from the other side of the room. She knew that their Quality First scholarships had been given out, but was not confident on whether or not there was a waitlist for the scholarships. I was really excited to tour here and was hopeful that my daughter may be able to attend here if they had a scholarship available, since the cost is very high and we cannot afford it without a scholarship. Definitely too high for what I saw. However, I was extremely disappointed in almost every aspect of the tour. They were within the state numbers for ratio, so that is why I gave them a two instead of a one.

I cant praise Susies Mama Bear enough! My 35 year old son was a baby at their original center way…read moreback in 1990!!! Then my next son who is now 29 today, went to Susies as well! Now, I have my 2 and a half year old with Susies and won't ever leave! The care is amazing and the bonds formed with his teachers is so incredibly important to this 61 year old Grandma/Mom to this little guy. I appreciate them so much. The center is ALWAYS immaculately clean yet a warming and happy place. The care my grandson receives is highly rated by me. You can't go wrong. Well worth the money!

My kid is going to this school and we like it here a lot , the school is clean and take good care…read moreof the kids, they update the activities of kids with pictures every day on the app.

We have been sending our daughter to LPA full-time for over a year. Last year we had a baby and…read morealso enrolled him full-time. It's a great school with amazing teachers! Our daughter has food allergies and Amanda, the director, has been dedicated to keeping her safe. It's a nut-free school and meals are provided by the school, which helps control the food situation. This school also allows nursing so with our youngest Im able to go into the infant room and nurse him a few times a week. All staff are vaccinated and most kids are, which I really appreciate amid the measles outbreak. LPA recently had a Parents Night Out and a Gallery Walk, featuring the work of the school's talented young artists (video of that posted).

You will not be disappointed by enrolling your child here. My son attended both preschool and…read morePre-K, and he was more than ready for kindergarten. The staff and leadership are truly amazing. We feel so blessed to have been part of this school community.