I saw some negative reviews here and I felt I need to speak up. We decided to switch over to NCA…read morefrom another school and we are so glad we did. We LOVE NCA for many reasons: 1) Their communication is the best. They use Slack for communication among parents, teachers and school staff members. The tool really forms a community and promotes transparency. 2) They have the best teachers. They love kids and their work, and kids just naturally love them back. They pay attention to details like filling up a water bottle for my kid when they are taking off to an after school class. It breaks my heart when my kid left NCA last year and we had to say bye to their favorite teachers. Thank you, Miss Samantha, Miss Cassie and Miss Jennifer, for giving us a wonderful year at the school. You set the bar really high for what great teachers look like in my kid's heart! 3) They have the best hot lunch. Their chef prepares delicious and healthy organic lunch and snacks every day. My kid would ask for multiple rounds and 'big scoops'. 4) NCA teaches kids characters well because of their great culture. Respect, positivity, empathy, all these super important traits would serve the kids well for their lifetime. The kids learn these naturally by interacting with adults and other kids in the classroom and school. Anyhow, we are so lucky to find NCA. We would highly recommend NCA to every parent we know.

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.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! We love DSCP so much! Both of my kids went here and it is such a phenomenal…read morepreschool. The classrooms are adorable and they work so well with all of their activities and needs. Each classroom has direct access to at least one bathroom. Each classroom also has a refrigerator, sink, and countertop. They have all sorts of sections of the classroom for imaginary play, sensory tables, reading areas, science areas, little kitchen, crafts galore, and more. They do different themes all year long and appeal to so many different interests. They give the kids a dependable routine while also allowing them to learn through play. The teachers are so gentle and kind, and my kids loved them. The administration is also wonderful, quick with communication, and kind. The love of God and of Christ is palpable amongst the school and my kids would always come home with a greater desire for prayer and a knowledge that Christ loves them. I love that the school welcomes parent volunteers in the classrooms but also in the events and activities they put on throughout the year. Some of my favorite events are the Praise Picnic around Thanksgiving, the Christmas Program, Preschool Prom, and the Dr. Seuss Picnic. The Preschool Prom is my absolute favorite and it creates some of the best and sweetest memories with your little ones. The pictures from the proms we attended there will live on my fridge forever! I could go on and on about this amazing school. It is for sure an absolute treasure in the North Phoenix area. And don't forget to check out the great summer camps they offer as well!

Two of my children were enrolled in this school and had an exceptional experience. My son has lots…read moreof special interests and they encouraged him in those. They have parent teacher conferences and I could tell the teachers not only cared for my kids but knew them well. They also have a wonderful outdoor play area with lots of nature based play including gardening. Highly recommend this preschool!

I just love this school. I started my son in Mrs. Jen / Mrs. Sarah for 2's part day and moved my…read moredaughter into the full day pre K class. Now he is 3 and my daughter has moved on to Kindergarten! She was so prepared. All the teachers are so great. The teachers welcome me every morning with a smile and my children love going to school. They have learned so much about god, education, music, and social play. We did summer camp and that was so fun too. I feel so lucky to have found such a great preschool.

Attentive, kind, patient professional teachers. Just what a toddler needs. My child can't wait to…read morego every day. Impressive.

Everything my son and I have experienced at Creative Bridges has reflected a warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment where children are encouraged to learn through creativity, exploration, and play. The owner, who has since become a personal friend, is deeply passionate about early childhood education and is dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive space for every child. My experience with Creative Bridges, confidence in the owner's character, the dedication of the staff, and the thoughtful environment they have created, I highly recommend Creative Bridges to families seeking a preschool with a strong focus on children's growth, development, and well-being all while having fun in the process.

This 32 year old school is a phenomenon and a rarity. It's a Cooperative School - meaning it's set…read moreup for high parental involvement, family support/education, and daily opportunities to interact with the kids, parents, teachers, the owner/administrator, the on campus Speech & Occupational Therapists, and even the PE Coach! The teachers are wohighly trained, warm, & friendlyThe school has had to make adjustments for Covid, of course. My grandson was in a public developmental preschool for a speech delay. It was only 6 hours a week and I was shocked at how little parental involvement, communication, and education existed. I placed him in Creative Bridges the remaining two days a week. Long story short, I ended up placing him in Creative Bridges full time, which was a wonderful decision I learned my grandson was way behind with both his fine & gross motor skills, and had numerous other issues needing investigation. His speech and confidence absolutely blossomed at Creative Bridges. Long story short, he was just diagnosed with autism at age 4 & 1/2 years old, but is still thriving at Creative Bridges.

My son went here for preschool for 2 years. It is a super cute school with a nice community vibe…read more He learned a lot this past year with his teacher, Miss Olivia. He has been writing up a storm and has started to read as well.

My daughter has been going to Arcadia Montessori since she was 4yrs old in Preschool and she has…read morebeen loving it. The teachers are all great and front desk crew is so sweet and always helpful. Since attending she has grown so much independents and confidence. We love Ms. Kristin and her classroom.

The school is amazing! Both of our daughters have gone through from a young age until kindergarten…read moreand both times, we were sad that they aged out. The teachers are great and we've made some lifelong friends with the staff and students. My wife and her brother also went here as kids. This is such a warm and welcoming environment and our kids got a great head start here. We are so thankful to have been able to attend.

I attended this school about 11 years ago and since then i have been shaped into a outstanding and…read morelaw abiding citizen. I love teacher!

The teachers and entire support staff at Shadow Rock Preschool really really love kids. It is so…read moreobvious from the moment each family walks in each day. The director, Kristen Hustead, and registrar, Mary Saunders, work so hard every day to build the family feeling of this community. My son came here from another preschool, after having a mediocre experience. He was shy, anxious about the change, and unsure about school in general. His teachers made him feel right at home from the first day and quickly integrated him into the class, helping him to form quick friendships. These kids work hard BY playing hard! Creativity and problem solving are emphasized through lots of expolration time. Hands-on is the name of the game here. I loved my son being in an environment where no one was afraid of a little mess-- or a lot. They learned about reading by exploring books and being read to every day. Math concepts are absorbed by playing with geoboards, counting bears, pattern blocks, and more. Tons of motor skill development-- both large and fine. And oh my, the playground. The playground is this huge open space nestled up against the mountains with a view of the city. Not that the kids notice the view, but it's a really peaceful place for them to rip and snort, with some special outdoor toys that rotate regularly. If you're looking for rigorous academic preparation in the form of worksheets, flashcards, and reading preparation drills, this just isn't the place for you. And that's completely OK. There are tons of preschools out there that work with that model. Ifyou're looking for a loving community for your children to explore, play like crazy, have new experiences, problem solve, and learn life lessons for the under 5 crowd, then come check out their family. There's a reason most of their teachers have been there for many years. We couldn't have been happier here.

We have been very happy with our experience at Shadow Rock. The director is great at communicating…read morewith parents and the teachers are wonderful. They all truly care for the children. My four yr old son does the half-day program and looks forward to going each day. They keep the kids busy with so many arts and crafts and play, plus they have a HUGE outdoor playground- something our last preschool was lacking. If education through play is your jam then THIS is the place to go!

Such a kind and caring environment. They truly live kids here. I wanted a play based preschool…read moreand this is s perfect model.

This is Scottsdale/NE Phoenix's best kept preschool secret. Fantastic teacher/student ratio, hands…read moreon, loving teachers, and great curriculum. Art projects, plenty of outdoor space, in a caring environment. Our son is in the junior kindergarten and we wish we had found CCPK when he was first starting school. And the tuition is reasonable, with flexible before and aftercare programs.