I was born and raised in India, and lived in Singapore for a few years. Coming to Verde Valley…read moreSchool for 2 years (graduated in 2006) helped me understand, assimilate, and learn the American culture. Additionally, I had classmates that were from many countries like Korea, Germany, Japan, Turkey, and Vietnam among many others. I now have a successful career, the foundation of which was set many years ago at VVS. I didn't even know how to do my own laundry when I came to this school. It really does prepare you for the real world.

Attending this school for two years was a pivotal part of my life. In that period, I grew from a…read moreboy into a young man, developing a sense of world citizenship, environmental stewardship and hard-working leadership. I continue to hold these values very close to my heart, and they have been a springboard for success in my career. Verde Valley has my highest recommendation.

Not enough staff, usually have to wait in a line, I heard they are remodeling and expanding to fit…read morethe community.. but why the splash pad isn't up and running is a question and why the slides aren't even going is also another question.. granite they have their little food stand to make money.. I'd charge a cover charge even if a dollar or two... but I mean free is nice is that fits the community. Seems like a decent area, I don't see any homeless out this way.. drink and food provided at charge. Bathrooms and locker room area as well available

Was looking all over the Prescott area for a pool for my family to go swimming in once they arrive…read moreand about a week. I checked hotels, public spaces, etc. and they just isn't much in the Prescott area so I found Mountain Valley splash! Decided to go check it out prior to taking my family there. It's a nice large pool, but it is lacking in pizzazz. It's very generic, very simple. I see they did have a slide which my family is too old for that but that wasn't open. They have limited hours for lap swimming, Open swimming is only from 12 to 4 PM. They told us this was their last year of being open, which is sad because I'm sure the kids do like it. We are still probably going to go hang out there for one day, in order to get a little relief from the warmer weather, we're having this year. If you're just looking to jump in a pole and get wet, it's the perfect place.

If you want to raise a well-adjusted kid, this is the school to send him/her to. When my daughter…read morewent there, over a couple decades ago, Charity and the waldorf ideas helped her to make her into the beautiful, compassionate, self-confident lady she is today. I recommend everyone send their child to a Waldorf School. Get on the list!

Awesome school for neurologic challenged children! They specialize in total communication and help…read morethe non or semi verbal child to find their true voice! By giving these children sensory support they become more independent!

This is the most amazing place ever. By using competency-based instruction students are…read morerespectfully challenged to learn and to act appropriately in a setting where they are given sensory supports necessary to be successful. The knowledgeable caring and energetic staff continually refine their skills to best serve the support needs of each student.

So happy to have a real art supply store in the Verde Valley! Classes are small and fun and…read moreaffordable. Shop is cute and clean and employees are friendly and willing to help.

I've always been excited about this Montessori School. It's the reason we moved to Sedona. My kids…read morestarted here in 1st grade in 2006. There are small, multi-age classrooms, some seriously dedicated teachers who go above & beyond and so many off campus trips! On a yearly basis: 3rd graders go the Grand Canyon, 4-6th grades go to the Biosphere and several trips to local campgrounds and events, the 6th graders spend a week in Havasupai, the 7th & 8th graders go to Tombstone for a few days, The Montessori Model United Nations students go to NYC for a week & the 8th graders spend a week on Catalina Island. This is in addition to the various local trips that come up throughout any given year for all grades. The Montessori style of teaching allow for the kids to become independent learners. The environment is provided and they are allowed to explore it and in essence, come out of the experience with a lifelong love of learning. Anyone can memorize facts, spit them back & forget them and all my kids will have plenty of time to do that after this school! The creativity each of these classrooms fosters can be seen in their community garden, the after school Farmers Market, the off campus farm, the violin concerts by the 1st through 8th graders, their award winning presence in the St. Patrick's Parade every year, their artistic creations with holiday lights for the past several years at Red Rock Fantasy, their Bohemian Night of the Arts event, the Monthly Coffee House performances, the student created plays by the 4-6th graders, fund raising theater productions by the 7th & 8th graders, internet radio show, their Mystery History presentations where the 4-6th graders have to get their classmates to figure out what historical figure they're portraying in the "1st person style" of performance, and the uniqueness of the set up and decor of each classroom. The three individual classrooms have their own Principal Educator who is with the students on a daily basis, all day long. Currently (2013) the Lower Elementary P.E. (1st-3rd) is Bob http://www.sedonacharterschool.org/#!__faculty the Upper Elementary (4th-6th) is Bill http://www.sedonacharterschool.org/#!__faculty/upper-elementary and the Middle School (7th & 8th) is Kathleen http://www.sedonacharterschool.org/#!__faculty/middle-school Alice is the Business Administrator and Finance Director in the office. http://www.sedonacharterschool.org/#!__faculty/staff The classrooms individually have their own events as well as interdependently coordinate for "All School" festivities throughout the year. The school received an A rating by the State of Arizona this year and is the highest rated Elementary School in West Sedona according to greatschools.org They've gone up and down over the years directly corresponding with which teachers have come and gone. This year, I'm extremely happy with the current team in place in all the classrooms. http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/sedona/#9/schools/ Upon one of my kid's request, I home schooled last year after they spent 6 years here (which, by the way, Sedona has a GREAT Home-school Community!) This year, for 8th grade, they couldn't resist the pull of the trips that happen at this school. For as long as the teachers that are currently there stay on, I can highly recommend this school.

Our children have been going to Sedona Charter School for two years and we really like the…read moreMontessori-style education they teach here. It really allows the student to explore and learn at their own pace and in the mode they learn best.