What a JOKE! Don't even waste your TIME or MONEY. The tutors are high school kids and they put them…read moreon a "math app" most of the time. Basically this is a scam and a "drop off" after school program. In response to knight: When I spoke with Knight he stated "she actually did worse than her first score(assessment)" I'm not sure where those testing scores below came from but they are not accurate. According to Knight my daughter wasn't doing well. Is my daughter doing well or not? This place is a scam don't waste your money or time. My major concerns: *many occasions there were more than 5 students in a tutoring setting session * My daughter stated she was typically in a group doing her own homework or was sat on an iPad to do math problems. Basically her "touring" was when she had a question, someone walked over to her to "assist". *Group tutors are teenagers The communication within the origination is terrible. I dropped off my daughter for an amassment (at my request) and no one gave my daughter the assessment. I had to take time off work and drop her off another day to take the assessment. My 5th grader spent countless hours in "tutoring" group sessions which were never logged. They never fingerprinted my daughter so there is no record of her attendance. When I asked for an assessment I was told to wait. I knew in my gut she needs to be reassessed to see if the group setting was working. My daughter took her 2nd assessment upon my request to see where she is at with her math and she scored lower than her first assessment. So what this says is that the group setting did not work and I wasted time and money because she was never given any assessment to see if it was really working. You do not receive any updates of your child's progression. They do not work with teachers even if you give each party permission to speak to one another. I was given a learning plan but there were no real goals with deadlines just items to focus on. This is a total JOKE and a waste of time. I suggest not to allow your child to attend here.

My daughter loves going to tutoring and drivers ed. She was hesitant at first but now looks forward…read moreto the days she goes. Everyone is very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend anyone looking for tutoring to give them a call.

Disappointed, we have been looking around for a private school for my 5 year old son. We called to…read moreget information and a possible tour, my husband got in touch with I believe the admissions lead. Her immediate tone about our son previously attending a public school for preschool came off condescending, basically saying he would not be able to keep up with the curriculum. Before even evaluating or meeting us. This could be an incredible school, but they need to reconsider the way they treat potential student families. We will look elsewhere.

We couldn't be more pleased with the staff and teachers of Bayer. Our oldest daughter has been…read moreenrolled at Bayer for 3 years beginning with the PreK 3 program, she will be starting the 1st grade this fall. Her reading, writing, math, and problem-solving comprehension are extremely advanced for a 6-year-old. The teachers she has had in the 3 years she's been at Bayer have all been great to work with. They are committed to their kids, and their success. I can't speak to the negative comments regarding this school. But as a parent of a child going into first grade and of one going into the PreK 3 program this fall, I would recommend this school to anyone who is willing to put in the work to be successful. Bayer is a challenging school, the teachers and curriculum ask a lot of the kids and their parents. If you are not willing to work hard with your child and show them how to work hard, they will not have a good time. Our daughter has learned the value of putting in work and seeing the payoff. I think in today's world, teaching respect, hard work and discipline are very important. These are things that a child barely out of Kindergarten is learning. This is a great school, and I am excited to watch our children grow and learn here.

Kumon demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with knowledgeable staff who dedicate their…read moretime to ensure that your child truly understands the material. Jamie, in particular, is an excellent instructor.

I wish they were more accessible over the phone or through email. I haven't been able to actually…read morespeak to anyone about my kids signing up and when I did receive an email it was days later and very succinct with little information. We went in and had the assessment tests but I didn't get to see them so I'm not really sure what was tested. The young lady who works the desk is nice enough but she kept referring me to some magical email I would get with all the answers. I called and I get a voicemail so I leave a message and don't get called back...it just seems very blasé for a business that wants you to pay them for services. I'm not confident in them so I won't be using them or recommending them which is a shame because my kids and I were really looking forward to seeing how they could better their education through tutoring. They do attend Mathnasium across the street and the service received there has been amazing and so on point, the kids love going there and they have jumped up three grade levels in less than a year. So, if you're looking for math tutoring I would recommend calling them first.

My daughter attended Little Scholars Academy in Glendale for two years, and we had a mixed…read moreexperience. On the positive side, the teachers were wonderful -- especially Ms. Kelley, who was amazing with my daughter and helped her learn to read before Kindergarten. The classrooms felt clean and homey, and my daughter made lots of friends there. It was also one of the most affordable preschool options we found, which was a huge plus. That said, there were some real concerns. Communication and organization were lacking. Dates on the calendar would change, but staff often didn't seem aware of the updates. The school's app was very basic and only tracked sign-ins and sign-outs, without sharing anything about classroom activities. The only emails we received from management were reminders about holidays. We also experienced a lack of communication when it came to incident reports. On multiple occasions, my daughter came home with bumps, scrapes, or bruises, but we were never notified during the school day or given a report about what happened. As a parent, that was concerning because I want to know if she's been hurt, even in small ways. Billing was another ongoing frustration. Invoices were frequently incorrect, and we had to constantly monitor the autopay system to make sure we weren't overcharged. This added unnecessary stress on top of everything else. There was also a lot of turnover in staff. While the core teachers were great, it felt like new faces were constantly cycling in and out, which made the environment feel less stable for the kids. Safety and security were additional concerns. There were no cameras on site that I could see, and we once received a notice hours later about an incident where someone entered the gated playground in the morning. There was no follow-up on what changes would be made afterward. The parking lot also felt unsafe at times, with cars speeding through, homeless individuals passing by, and even a stolen car abandoned one morning while police investigated. Lastly, be cautious when looking at reviews online. Many of the 5-star reviews were part of a raffle the school conducted, which makes the feedback seem less reliable. Overall, the teachers gave my daughter a strong start, and I'm grateful for their care. But the lack of communication, billing errors, staff turnover, and security issues made me uneasy as a parent. I hope the school invests in improving those areas because it truly has potential.

As a healthcare practitioner in the community, I'm an educated, busy, working parent who did…read morethorough research before choosing where to place my child. Several of my colleagues and fellow practitioners have their children enrolled at the other Little Scholars location and highly recommended it to me. I am not being paid or incentivized for this review (frankly, I wouldn't need it as previous review suggested)--this is simply my honest experience as a parent who values quality education and safety. I love this school, and the upward mobility it provides for our children within this community. Little Scholars has exceeded every expectation. The teachers are excellent and hold my baby like he is their own. The classrooms are spotless, and the play yard is beautiful and safe. Outside parameter is locked, secured and checked daily. My son is only three, and he's already learning letters, numbers, and beginning to read and write. His speech has advanced far beyond his age, and he's being taught valuable life skills that build confidence and independence. I appreciate the good manners they practice. They worked tirelessly on helping me potty train. They assisted me in the method I chose and were supportive from day one. Children get sick! It is what it is, but its not a reflection of "cleanliness of the place." Cold and flu season comes around and they are sanitizing like crazy. I'm personally thankful for this season as I know my son's immune system will be optimal come grade school. This is not just a daycare--it's a true preschool where children leave testing well above kindergarten level. My friend (another PA) noticed how advanced my child was for his age and opted to pull her two children out of a daycare and place them in a school atmosphere closer to her. She called me yesterday with an update (1st week in school ended) and she told me how impress she is with the change. As such, because it is a school the teachers are paid a salary and closures for holidays/breaks are not with reduced pay so that they continued to get paid. I don't mind this. I respect teachers and believe they deserve more especially when you have such excellent staff you'd do anything to keep them. I wish more schools followed this model. I also want to address a recent negative review, quite frankly the only lone star review (and her only review on yelp). It's clearly a revenge post for her personal vehicle being rummaged through because SHE left it unlocked. The claims about safety and homelessness in the area does not reflect the whole truth. Within the past year the homelessness has taken a significant shift. The neighborhood is rapidly changing. Bellair was bought out, new businesses are moving in building on empty lots (including the lot directly next to the school - adding additional lighting and security cameras to the area). Landscaping and hardscaping by the city has taken place up 43rd ave and the homelessness is starting to move on. I personally have never felt unsafe here even before these changes took place, but I'm happy to see the local improvements. Regardless, the incident mentioned in the other review was due to an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot not a reflection of the school itself. This could have equally happened a the local quick trip, sushi joint or grocery store. The original poster also cross posted this to the Neighborhood app (or FB (?)- this is where I saw the post initially) noting that the police were called but would be late to arrive so she left (they were late to arrive because they were looking for the gentleman that did it). She notes that nothing was stolen. Beyond this, the child was clearly in attendance for a couple of years (per her timeline). I would doubt that if she felt her child was unsafe for so many years she would have kept her child enrolled for that long. It also appears the child tested out end of summer and moved on (likely more advanced and above their peers) and she was refunded the month for her distress this caused her. Seemingly appropriately handled to me... Little Scholars goes above and beyond for children, families and community. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and academically advanced start for their child. I can't wait to enroll my second when she's of age. Take a tour and see for yourself!

I got bullied for having a disability and they wouldn't do anything the principal, Mr. Traud and…read moremiss Kathy were very disrespectful and and the food was not very good even at the end of the year they wouldn't give the children food. They said that we have a food shortage and they wouldn't provide any food. This is their job to provide food. why won't they do it? It is a failure school and if they don't like a child, they will stay hating him for the whole year and if they do hate a child, they don't post any pictures of that specific child. They don't do anything even if you wanna like request something they do not do it they don't provide anything so disrespectful and don't come to the school. I will move my child from this school...

We absolutely love this school! The teachers are supportive and caring, and we are so happy we…read morefound this place!

Both my 3 year old and 1 year old currently attend Guidepost. We've been going since 2023. Both…read morekids went through the 1-1.5 year old nido class with Ms Nancy. Ms Nancy and her assistant guides are all very professional, warm, and friendly. My kids have learned so much at Guidepost. They enjoy going to school. Water day Fridays is one of their favorite activities. They also like the seasonal festivals and dance recitals.

We've had four children go to this school and have absolutely loved it. All the teachers are so…read morenurturing and encouraging. The children would always be excited for drop off and sometimes would not want to leave when they were picked up. I'd like to send a shout-out to room 1 which has housed our last 3 children.

We love this school and are beyond grateful for the teachers involved. Our six year old has…read moreimproved her reading by leaps and bounds, while her younger sister developed great communication at four years old. We highly recommend it to any parent with young children.

I've had 3 children attend this school. My oldest attended from August 2023 through May 2025. My 3…read moreyear old twins are currently students. This has been such an amazing community for our family to be a part of. The teachers are incredible, kind, intelligent, and patient. The classrooms make space for the kids to learn and grow while having fun. My kids are happy at drop off every day. They love how much time they get to spend outside. Its been everything a mom could hope for. I love the updates and photos they share throughout the day and how open they are to parents being a part of the school. My kids are thriving thanks to HMS! Thank you for all you do, Bri, Paige, Alison, and Jacklyn!

My boys love this school, their teachers and the learning activities…read more I'm thankful that this Montessori school is only about 3 minutes from my residence. This location is inside of a church, but there's nothing wrong with that, I don't personally go to this church and I am still happy to send my boys to this school. This north campus goes up to 6th grade. My boys are going to be in the preschool/kindergarten class together this year. I may or may not add my youngest to the toddler class this year. I'm still deciding on that. But I know the sooner the better for them. :) My two boys went last year and it was their first year. It was great to see my now 4 year old mature more throughout the year, it's been great to watch. He loves his teachers and they are extremely patient. My boys are very busy busy boys and can know how to push patience, so I thank the teachers for really getting down to their level and helping them flourish. I'm excited to see how this year will be for both of them. I highly recommend this school. Extra info: They offer before and after school programs for parents who need the childcare during their work times. They have several options for toddler classes to help introduce them gently into school. They even have a Spanish teacher that visits weekly, I think that's neat & necessary. They have PE once a week, the teacher is great with the kids, my son has grown to really like him. There is a monthly newsletter which tells you what the kids are learning, how you can help, upcoming school events, etc etc. (I like getting them and knowing about what's going on and how I can donate supplies or time.) Kids bring their own lunches daily and the school like to keep things on the healthier side, so they offer suggestions before the school year starts so parents can plan lunches accordingly. Drop off and pick up is called carpool, parents all line up in their cars 10 min before school starts and the secretary brings a clipboard to the driver to sign in/out the children during those times and the teachers unload the children and will load them up at pick up time as well. It makes a nice smooth transition and keeps distractions down. :) The toddler class helps potty train your child also, which made a giant difference for my almost 3 year old. :) He was potty trained before my first son was. I learned a lot about that and it will come in handy for my youngest boy too. If your curious about this place, go set up a time to tour the school. You'll like it. I know my independent little boys do.

Avoid this place at all costs. They are EXTREMELY disorganized and never gave us clear…read morecommunication on any of the paperwork or documents required to sign my child up for the year. No one knows how to do anything, they all just say "I don't handle that." It's run mostly by a bunch of rude and largely incompetent 20-year-olds and teenagers who don't care about your children. We dropped our child off multiple times while he was upset/crying and they NEVER even comforted him, they just sat there on their phones while my kid and several others inside were crying. Very unprofessional and lazy. They have an archaic "healthy food" rule which prohibits the kids from bringing virtually anything sweet with their lunch. They wouldn't let my child eat his small pack of Welch's fruit snacks. Pretty ironic they don't allow unhealthy food considering how unhealthy some of them look. They should abide by their own rules and cut back on the unhealthy snacks themselves. If you want your kids enrolled in a backwards school with a cult-like staff full of hypocritical mouth-breathers, this is the place for you. If you're normal and just want your children to receive a solid Montessori style education, keep looking.