This is the most peaceful, beautiful preschool I have ever seen. Ever. Walking in the front gate…read moreyou see the beautiful mountains in the background and happy children giggling and working together in the foreground. Normally with this many children in one area there is usually bound to be someone screaming, someone crying, and general chaos. That is the furthest thing from the serene scenes playing out here day after day. When my son first started Mis Manos he had difficulty with the transition and would cry quite a bit when I dropped him off and later in the day when other mommies and daddies came and he was still at school. During those first few weeks what impressed me the most was the fact that even if he was crying (and it was very little) he was always being held or comforted by a teacher. He was never left in a corner anywhere during his difficult transition. As a first time mom this was incredibly reassuring. Now my son has been attending this school for nearly four months he loves it there. In fact we bumped his schedule up to 5 days a week because he would ask to see his teachers and his friends. He has improved in his listening and communicating so much and is always happy and tired when he comes home. I always ask him how his day was, and he beams and says "Good!" usually followed by some babbling about what he did (2 year olds aren't always the easiest to understand) and a very exuberant "Alba!" (his teacher). We pack his lunch and water bottle each day and he brings them right into his classroom. He's also learned that whenever he goes outside he should ask for his hat and sunscreen which is an added bonus! I do also want to point out that their toddler class, which my son is in, does not require them to be potty trained and begins at 18months. There is a waiting list and for good reason, this is an amazing school! I also hear they are cloth-diaper friendly, we asked but haven't gotten our stuff together to bring to them so we've been using disposables. I recommend this school to anyone and everyone I meet!

Mara Castro and the Mis Manos Montessori staff have created a warm and responsive community for…read moreyoung children. In her Mis Manos classroom, my daughter was surrounded by adults with decades of experience and a thorough knowledge of child development. They created a beautiful learning environment for the children and organized a structured schedule filled with a variety of learning activities and opportunities for growth. The Montessori philosophy was especially beneficial to my daughter's language, literacy, math, and fine motor skills. The campus is lovingly curated and located in a beautiful desert landscape. Miss Manos Montessori is a treasure among Tucson early childhood programs. -Emilie Pechuzal, M.A., M.Ed. Early Childhood Professional since 2002 Associate Faculty, Prescott College

The J is part of my silver sneakers program and here's the situation there. It's a lovely facility…read more New equipment, beautiful pool, tennis courts and pickleball. When snowbirds are here you can't really get into classes ( most are great) unless you set alarms for yourself and sign up a couple of days ahead. The place skews older and I although there are high school kids there in the afternoons it's not age diverse. Plus side is it's very forgiving and a great place to start weight lifting and more. There are paid programs for that and I think that would be worth it. I belong to a few other places so it's not a problem. I really like yin yoga there and trx . If this is going to be your main place you will be frustrated.

Okay... how did I NOT know this place existed?! That's…read moreexactly what I was thinking the first time I stepped foot onto the JCC. I discovered the Tucson Jewish Community Center after they hosted the Hot Cocoa Run 5K (hands down one of the funnest, most vendor-packed races I've ever done ), and let me tell you--walking into the JCC feels like stepping into a whole other world. This place is HUGE and has everything.They gifted a week pass in our swag bags from 5k and I fully leaned in--and I'm so glad I did. First off, the community + programming here is next level. I got to participate in pottery and ceramics classes (SO fun and surprisingly legit), and I love that they partner with local creatives and groups. It gives the whole place a collab, community-driven feel that I'm always looking for. On the fitness side--they're not playing around. I took multiple classes, and their cycle class (aka performance ride ) was actually really solid. Great energy, great programming. I also hit a strength-based class that delivered, and the gym floor itself is super clean, spacious, and not overcrowded (major win). The crowd is also refreshingly diverse in age, which I loved--it truly feels inclusive. And can we talk about the Cafe at the J... because YES. Tons of vegan options , actually flavorful, and super affordable. Not your typical "gym cafe" situation at all. Beyond that, this place is basically a mini campus--tennis, pools, art spaces, events, rentals, and even traditional Jewish baked goods (fresh bread, hello ). They also host a TON of events--like so many it's hard to keep up--so definitely check their calendar because there's always something happening. Overall, I'd absolutely go back. Whether you're going for fitness, arts, community events, or just to explore something new in Tucson--this place is a whole experience.

Sunshine School has been an absolute gift to our family. All four of our children have attended,…read moreand we truly wouldn't consider another preschool in the Tucson/Oro Valley area. Each of our kids has left Sunshine kinder-ready... already reading and totally confident, capable, and excited about learning. The staff are incredibly educated, passionate, and genuinely invested in each child. The curriculum thoughtfully blends strong academics with hands-on, play-based learning, creating a well-rounded, compassionate, and truly holistic environment. Sunshine doesn't just prepare kids for kindergarten; it builds a lifelong love of learning. We are endlessly grateful for this school and the amazing team behind it!

I love this school so much!! The staff is amazing and always communicating with me about what my…read moreson is doing and the going ons of the day. My son is thriving all thanks to all the kind and wonderful people who work here. If you want your child to be ready for kindergarten then this is where they should be. I can't say enough great things about this school. Disregard the bad reviews, I've never had a bad experience here ever. My son is excited to go to school everyday and it warms my heart to know that he's with people who truly care about him and his success.

This is a great preschool on the northwest side. Their tuition is very affordable and all the…read moreteachers are great. My only complaint is that I wished the day was longer but they do have precare and lunch bunch to extend the day.

We took our daughter to this preschool, and she loved it! Excellent program, and a very supportive…read morestaff. Her teachers were wonderful - they took special care of her and made her feel welcomed!

The teachers are incredibly loving and nurturing at Tucson Waldorf. My Grandson came from a well…read moreknown high academic achieving middle school. He was very unhappy and stressed out . He actually started not liking school. I'm so grateful I was able to get him in to Tucson Waldorf. He loves going to school and is happy there. These teachers genuinely really care about your child's feelings. Tucson Waldorf helps parents raise happy, loving children with high self -esteem.

Waldorf kids are happy. My kids are happy. Being happy builds confidence. Confidence allows people…read moreto do well at what they try. Therefore Waldorf is for me. You can frame your kids' standardized test scores on your fridge, I will frame the pictures my kids draw for me on mine. See you at the finish line.

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful education and care that the…read moreInternational School for Peace give to the kids. The entire staff at ISP creates a warm, supportive environment for the students. Thank you for everything you are doing for kids. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. With gratitude

Incompetent management, Subpar curriculum, poor teaching environment!…read moreYour kid deserve better than this school. There are lots of places with better teaching environment.

This is the best school for my little princesses. They love it there and wake up every morning…read moreasking to go in early to see their teachers and friends. Thank you Michelle and staff for such a great place for my little ladies.

This is an amazing, affordable school, much more child/learning centered than the warehousing that…read moretakes place in the large, bureaucratic, public school system. I'm so glad that granddaughter goes to this school. I attend many events and find the teachers are happy and the students are thriving. The school has excellent leadership and educational practices. If you are curious, look them up on Facebook to see all the wonderful educational activities they offer! I cannot recommend this school highly enough.

Other schools would tell me, basically, that my son is incredibly smart, but that it won't matter…read morein his life because he's lazy. They would show me papers he'd torn up and pictures of his messy desk and then pull out 5 page long papers he'd written brilliantly and tell me, "He's clearly capable, but just doesn't care." Other schools would tell me how he's so kind to the other students, especially those getting bullied, and then he'd come home in tears because of how he saw others being treated - by teachers and students alike - and I could feel how isolated he felt. Now he runs a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with 4 other students on the weekends and their laughter fills our home. Now he's a peer mentor and helps resolve disputes, at a student level, when they arise. Now his teachers tell me how amazing and intuitive his questions are, how funny he can be, and how dedicated he is when he finds a topic that really interests him. My son comes home now and tells me about his day. My daughter wantsto go to school and pretends notto be sick sometimes, in the hopes I won't keep her home. I feel like Kino is all the best of what homeschooling is, but with teachers better than I could be at this point in my life. I don't feel as though I'm failing every morning when I drop them off at the front door. I feel, instead, that even when we can't do family dinners or I'm so busy with other obligations I barely see them for several days in a row - I feel like, it's okay because I'm doing something right. Arguably the biggest thing I can do right for them at this age.