Really had high hopes for this daycare, as there are few good options on the NW side of town. Felt…read moreexcited about it after the tour but bringing my 1 yr old in quickly became a major source of anxiety every day. My son is typically a very social, happy, and engaged boy and even at our first daycare, which we did not love for similar issues, he at least was very very quick to warm up and happy to be there. This place was a different story altogether and my main and major gripe is with the young ones teacher, Ms. Ryann--cold, detached, minimally engaged. I spent 40 minutes with my son to help him ease in on his first day at this daycare. The whole time I was in the 1 year old room, his teacher did not greet either of us, did not offer to show us where to put things....nothing. I had to go up to her and ask her right as I had to leave. She did barely anything to comfort my son when he burst into tears when I went to leave. All big red flags to me. It continued like that for our whole time there and from the times I was able to check in on the livestreams, it was the same thing from this teacher -- bare minimum greetings or verbal/app updates, no warmth towards my son as he'd walk around crying by himself throughout the mornings, no attempts to get him to join the other babies as she sat in the corner with them like a lazy lump doing no activities any time I looked in. Wouldn't know if she ever did since she never sent a single update picture the entire time we stayed there. Every day when I dropped him off and picked him up, he would totally melt down and cling to me--very different from his typical personality and even very different from his quick and easy adjustment period at his last daycare. The only day he seemed happy at pickup AND the only day we got a single picture update was a day another teacher covered. That teacher actually led art activities and I saw her smiling and engaging with him and the other babies each time I checked the livestream. The difference in his demeanor was night and day, after just one day On top of all that, he was being offered hardly any water while he was there with the normal teacher, as evidenced by a sudden and notable change in his BMs, his desire to guzzle the water I offered him at pick up and from me beginning to monitor the water level of his cup at drop off and pick up (which didn't change at all on multiple days) When we toured, one of my main concerns was that his last daycare wasn't actually taking the babies outside to play at all and we were assured these kiddos went out practically every single morning. I did tend to bring him at the tail end of the time the babies were supposed to be outside most mornings, but there was never any sign of the others being outside. Yet, when I would check the cameras to see if my baby was having a better time later in the AM (about an hour or so after drop off and the time they were meant to be outside), the kids wouldn't be visible on cameras as it seemed they were outside.... I asked about this and was told they werent actually outside at this time, just "watching the other kids play from the door"....because why?? Sounds kind of mean to not let them get their own play time, but make them watch others play...probably just because the teachers themselves wanted to socialize. That's an assumption, to be fair, but not far fetched imo To be transparent, we were only there for about 2 weeks/7 actual days. I let the director know concerns at disenrollment but didn't wait around for her to address them--time is short and everything in my gut was saying this situation sucked for him. The director didn't seem bad, and the rest of the staff was at least friendly on surface level so 2 stars instead of 1 SO happy we switched places, as it was an immediate change in his happiness and demeanor on day 1 and every single day since. We're greeted warmly and he gets right into playing happily. Hes all smiles at pickup, and we get tons of activity photos all day long. They go outside every morning and sometimes in PM and his poo is magically back to normal! Who would have thought warm energy and offering water could make such an immediate and drastic difference

Open Arms Preschool is excellent,…read more My son has attended Open Arms for the last two years. When we chose Open Arms it was easy because the staff was so accommodating and friendly. The attitude I'd see reflected as love throughout the school It was so great to find a school for toddlers not yet potty trained and all to have all meals and snacks provided My son went through the infant program and it was great for him; so much growth!! He interacted with the other babies but still got the individual infant care he needed, The daily reports are valuable, The love and care of the individual babies was apparent to me with my son amd is everytime I walk by the infant room Now my son is in the toddler program, Again, I am so impressed with the program; they are all engaged,Cool and interesting lesson topics I can see the teachers control the environment and not the kids. Everyday I see all the teacher interacting with all the kids I like the daily activities and the daily report naps and curriculum learned. Here's the bottom line review...My son has a great home but everyday I pick him up, he wants to stay at Open Arms I will keep him at Open Arms through all of their programs

I am writing to share my experience following a tour of Adventure School on Monday, July 7, 2025. I…read morehave been actively visiting various preschools and childcare centers in search of the best environment for my two-year-old son. Throughout this process, I have encountered several programs that did not meet my standards or expectations. Adventure School, however, stood out as a refreshing and reassuring exception. Although I did not have a scheduled appointment, I was warmly welcomed by Sarah, who immediately made me feel at ease. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and kindly offered to show me the two-year-old classroom. The teacher in that room was attentively seated with a child who appeared to be waking up or had just arrived, while the other children played calmly within her line of sight. Importantly, the classroom was in ratio--something I've found to be lacking in many other centers. The environment was calm, organized, and engaging. The walls displayed children's artwork, the classroom was rich in print, and materials were thoughtfully arranged without being overwhelming. A child-sized bathroom was located within the classroom, providing convenient access for potty-trained children. Throughout the tour, I asked detailed questions about teacher-to-child ratios, daily schedules, tuition, meals, hours of operation, and more. Sarah was able to answer all my inquiries thoroughly and without hesitation. She also discussed classroom transitions and walked us through the three-year-old room. Before that, she allowed my son to explore the outdoor play area, which included developmentally appropriate toys and climbing structures. We also had a meaningful conversation about early intervention, including AzEIP and Child Find, and how the school supports children who may be experiencing developmental delays. Sarah's knowledge and genuine commitment to supporting all children were clearly evident. Sarah's demeanor was warm, professional, and consistent throughout the visit. Despite spending a significant amount of her time with us, Sarah never appeared rushed or inconvenienced. This was a stark contrast to the reception I've received at several other centers. Upon leaving, I immediately contacted a friend who is also searching for a preschool and strongly recommended she consider Adventure School, despite the distance. Had the location been closer to our home and workplace, and the cost more manageable for our budget, I would have enrolled my son on the spot. Based on my experience, I have full confidence that he would be safe, supported, and nurtured in this environment.

This day care has been the best thing for my son. He was previously in a day care where they…read morebasically baby sat all day. At Adventure they focus on learning and development and fun. He loves his teachers and his classmates. They are great at communicating when he has done something wrong and making sure that i know its normal and that they are helping. The director, Laura, holds her staff to the highest standards because she knows they are capable and exceed those expectations. Every day when i drop my son off i feel like i'm leaving him with family.

Happy Trails Preschool has been a great fit for our busy working family. We appreciate how…read moreaffordable, accommodating, and convenient the school has been for us. They continue to provide a fun and engaging environment for our little one. The teachers and staff do a wonderful job creating memorable experiences. A special shoutout to Miss Savanah and Miss Jackie, if you ever get to meet them they are just the sweetest teachers to our little one and they really created a lasting bond. Happy Trails offers memorable experiences throughout the year with large spaces to burn off energy for outdoor play, water play with toys/water castles/slides/splash pads, and even a swimming pool option in the Summer for the older children. They occasionally have special guest appearances brought in from the Funny Foot Farm too. An added, yet amazing bonus is that they supply the snacks, and lunch. the lunches are warm and prepared by their school chef. My daughter loves the goulash and never comes home hungry. This makes the prep work for the week and mornings so easy. We are thankful for Happy Trails getting us through these young toddler years and milestones. We highly recommend it for parents looking for safe, fun, and affordable care.

My son has been going to Happy Trails for the past six years. He has learned so much about how to…read morebe a good friend, how to be creative, how to channel his emotions, and how to be a better person at Happy Trails. I have full trust in the teachers at Happy Trails and especially the head of the program to create a safe, fun, and constructive environment for my kid. Whenever there has been a rare issue with staffing, I found that Terri, the head of the program, moves very quickly, and effectively to resolve the problem - always to the benefit of the kids. My family is not overly religious, and even though Happy Trails identifies as a Christian preschool, I've never had an issue with anything that they have taught or shared. I am going to continue to send my son to after school care at Happy Trails until he is too old to attend.

The Northwest campus has been home to my daughter for the last 2.5 years. I cannot say enough good…read morethings about this school. The teachers have been amazing! She finished up her senior year earlier than expected, and still the teachers and staff email her to check in and see how she is doing. They TRULY care about their students. I could go on forever with all the praises I have for them.

My son tried traditional school and struggled. Then during covid we tried online and he lacked…read morediscipline in that area. Edge provides an environment which allows self- paced work, flexible assignment due dates and also the one- on- one in case the student needs assistance. It's also a shorter day. I give 5 stars because the principal went out of his way to go above and beyond on many occasions and one particular math teacher exceeded our expectations more than once, and shows they really care about your student succeeding. They will go to great lengths to ensure your child gets everything they need. Although they are extremely liberal and focus a lot on "political correctness", the staff is mostly understanding of all backgrounds and because of its small size, they can stay on top of bullying complaints and do their best to keep everyone focused. If your child has trouble focusing with the longer school days, needs some help but can work independently, has trouble with time management, or has things like special medical issues/ an afternoon job/ a kid, or other things that could hinder their graduation, this is a school that will help them succeed

I hated this school i was here for the first part of school for 2024-2025 constent bullying and…read moredrugs in bathrooms are bad and my teachers where rude and mean I would not send my kid here. Staff sucked they did nothing when kids where getting bullyed i hate this school and always will.

An ok school. Staff is OK not to point fingers at bad staff..cough cough..nurse. but I can…read moreappreciate the security measure they have there. Kids grades went up a bit coming here as well. The big thing that sucks is the pick up line. That backs up all the way to valencia! The pick up is terrible.

Here's their English curriculum right now ..... Ready???…read more Two Boys Kissing is a 2013 young adult novel written by American author David Levithan. The book follows two 17-year-old boys who set out to break a Guinness World Record by kissing for 32 hours. The book includes a "Greek chorus" of the generation of gay men who died of AIDS. Throughout the narrative, the book discusses topics such as relationships, coming out, gender identity, and hook-up culture. Yeah. These kids are being taught delusion. This is violating boundaries. Disgusting to even think this crap is okay. In this world everything is so sexualized. And they would like to bring it right into the very building where they should be learning everything but "2 dudes kissing".

What a blessing it has been to have my daughter attend City High for the past 3.5 years. She is in…read moreher senior year now and has been at City since the beginning of her freshman year. The staff are so caring and dedicated. Jessica has been my daughter's advisor for a couple years and has made a huge impact on how she feels about school. There is actual support here and the kids don't just feel like numbers. We love that it's a small school that really values and practices inclusivity. There is no such thing as bullying here! My daughter has totally flourished in this environment and we feel so lucky to have found City. Every year the students go on multiple excursions and participate in really meaningful, collaborative projects. They even spent the night at Kitt Peak Observatory! The best thing about City High is the exceptional quality of education combined with a really nurturing environment. Thank you for providing my daughter with the tools she needs to become the next best version of herself!

Where to start the teaching for middle school are horrific, not all but a few! The way staff and…read moreteachers talk to their students, the struggles my kids have gone through it's ridiculous. The assistant principal of absolutely no help! Once your kids is in the office for something, that's it they are a target. It's like if he doesn't walk in a straight line he's in trouble it's NOT MILITARY SCHOOL . This is not a friendly environment at all. My daughter had these problems but once in high school and not having to deal with these teachers she made tremendous progress and is an A+ student. Vail academy does not have the best interest of the students it's always to cover up what the teacher is doing. No progress had been made despite the endless calls to the school.

Vail Academy and High School is unlike any other school in the area. We are a small learning…read morecommunity of approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our history dates back to 1997 when Vail Charter High School was opened as the first high school in Vail. For many years VHS was the smallest high school choice for families in our district. In July 2010, a beautiful new site opened its doors as Vail Academy and High School. We are committed to encouraging high academic and social achievement. As a STEM school we emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math. We do all we can, everyday, to expose all of our students to the very best education has to offer. As a new addition to the many excelling schools in the Vail District, we had a lot to prove last year when we opened. And we have!

Proud I went here. Fine arts works hard and are appreciated. Sports are always #1…read more Did not like the April testing schedules they attempt. But I guess as time goes on it'll get better with trial and error.

I went to this school during an away game and received terrible treatment from the staff. The refs…read moreduring this sports game were just plain rude and constantly questioning the score. The school was clean but hard to get around. Overall, I would not go back to this school by choice.