We love ALA - Gilbert K-6…read more We had took our son out of public school as he was struggling a lot and seemed behind. We were hesitant to put him into ALA as they are a little bit more advanced and within a few months he was excelling! The teachers that we have had have been amazing and truly care and help our kid in any way they possibly can. I really appreciate their hard work and help. The pick up line and drop off isnt bad after the first couple of weeks and everyone gets used to it. We are sad to be leaving and moving to a new school.

I have one student at the Jr. High and two students at the Gilbert campus. I've done everything…read morefrom public school to home schooling and my kids could not be any happier than at ALA! They are developing great leadership skills as well as a love of learning. I'm so thankful that we found this great school! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants their child to grow up with values and integrity!

Dis place so tuff so fun i came home happy all the time great teachers, rules, environment and nice…read morestudents (half the time) fun activities good principal and best school choice i made in gilbert

My son and daughter absolutely love this school. My son started at Centennial when he was in…read moreKindergarten and he is now in fifth grade. My daughter has just started her first year of Kindergarten and absolutely looks forward to going to school! There has always been a lot of communication and feedback with my kids teachers, and not just at teacher conference's. Teacher's and staff at this school are not only very knowledgeable, but are also very friendly and tentative. My son's math teacher last year even volunteered to Tudor the kids who were struggling in math 3 times a week before and after school! There is a lot of parent involvement, which I feel is an important part of a successful school and a child's growth and development. My kids and I highly recommend this school!

Great school with amazing staff! Always there to assist. Couldn't ask for a better school for my…read moredaughter to go to!

So far so great. Our son attends their free preschool program and Mrs. Z IS A dream. We are excited…read moreto start kindergarten here. The principal is bilingual and knows her stuff. She is very professional and makes herself available to speak and assist you with anything. The curriculum is great and allows all children at all learning levels to excel in their education. I'm excited and hopeful for our daughter to transfer into this school this summer for 2nd grade

I went here 20 years ago and my kids now currently go here. It's a fabulous school with great…read moreteachers and staff. A lot of the teachers here have been with Canyon Rim since I went there and it opened in 2003, I really think that speaks volumes!! The principal, Mr Lopat, is fabulous. He's at the drop off and pickup car line everyday and loves getting to know the kids and parents. Canyon rim offers a traditional vs conventional classroom options so kids can learn the best way for them. I love this school and would recommend it any day!

This school discriminates against kids with special needs or who need more attention. The school…read morewill not help support any 504 plan for a child and will not hold meetings. This school refuses to accept kids who have mental health issues impacting their attendance. This school does not go through the proper policies to inves bullying. Do not send your kid here if they have special needs. The teachers break HIPPA violations and are not trained in how to handle a student who is special needs they are a very passive aggressive organization.

I worked as a teacher assistant at this school during the 2023-2024 school year, starting out with…read morefirst grade, then Kindergarten & third grade. I really enjoyed my time there & loved getting to know all the kids & staff. We were all like family there & I felt right at home. The smaller class sizes are one of the things I really liked because it seems like the kids could really get more attention & one-on-one help they needed. The teachers really worked hard this year & it truly showed! The admins did fun things for us throughout the year & Teacher Appreciation Week was really awesome! I will miss not returning in the fall but hope to go back & visit.

I can't say enough great things about this school. My son previously went to the other area…read moreelementary school Ranch when we moved out here and coming from a charter school he regressed so much. I moved him over to Happy Valley East, he did struggle the first semester but they worked hard with him and now he is three grades over on almost all of his subjects. I appreciate the small size of the school and feeling like my kid is a person as opposed to a number. Absolutely will be having my daughter attend there as well.

We had an amazing experience at Curious Kids Preschool! It was our daughter's first school…read moreexperience, and we couldn't have asked for a better one. She learned so much, loved all the hands-on activities, and was excited to go to school every day. The small class sizes made such a difference, and Ms. Leighann was an incredible Pre-K teacher. She is caring, patient, and truly loves what she does. We are so thankful for everything she and ms. Ruth and Erin did for our daughter. Highly recommend!

We've had 2 kids now attend Curious Kids starting in the 2s classroom and have had an amazing…read moreexperience. Ms. Ruth runs the facility with care and greets kids by name and usually with a big hug! All of the teachers we've had have been phenomenal and you can tell there is a beautiful balance between learning academics, experiencing art and ways to show their creativity, along with great fun and joy every day. So glad we found Curious Kids!

My child struggled with the traditional classroom from K-3, and he tested into a self-contained…read moregifted program through the public school district. In 4th and 5th, he continued to struggle to fit into the box imposed by the traditional classroom. We discovered Lumos before he entered 6th grade and it's the best choice we ever made. He is like a different kid and has blossomed over the last few years, finally getting good grades, feeling empowered to be himself, and even confidently performing on stage! The environment is warm and welcoming, and the teachers care about each student's success and help them find where they'll shine.

"My children began attending Lumos a couple of years ago after being homeschooled during the…read moreCOVID-19 pandemic. Both of my kids are adopted out of foster care and have unique special needs--one with more emotional challenges and the other with academic ones. Lumos has created an environment where they can both thrive, emotionally and academically. While I supplement their education with additional math tutoring at Mathnasium, I am grateful for how Lumos supports my children in developing healthy self-esteem and becoming the best versions of themselves. Although the school has undergone changes over the years, we have remained committed to our vision for our kids' success and continue to be happy with our experience at Lumos."

I genuinely don't know if we could ever put into words how grateful we are for Spondeo Montessori…read more Our daughter is twice exceptional, or 2E. She is gifted academically, but she also has needs that simply do not fit neatly into a traditional classroom model. Before coming to Spondeo, we were at a gifted school in the Chandler district and were repeatedly told that what she needed most was a gifted environment so she wouldn't be bored. On paper, that made sense. In reality, it was an awful fit for her. What we have learned is that being gifted was never the whole picture. Yes, she needs to be challenged academically, and she absolutely thrives when given the opportunity to move at her own pace. But she also needs an environment that understands her nervous system, gives her room to regulate, and does not demand conformity simply for the sake of making a child fit into a traditional mold. That is where Spondeo has been such a blessing. They see the whole child. They recognize that a student can be incredibly advanced academically while still needing patience, flexibility, movement, choice, sensory support, and a different approach when something feels overwhelming. Instead of treating those needs like obstacles, Spondeo works with them. They meet her where she is and still continue to help her grow. Academically, she is able to flourish. She can work at the level she is capable of without being artificially held back by age or grade expectations. But what means even more to us is that Spondeo understands that education is not just about how quickly a child can read, write, or do math. A child has to feel safe enough to learn. They have to trust the adults around them. They have to be given space to become independent without constantly being forced into compliance. We have seen such a difference in our daughter since coming here. She walks into school independently. She is participating, completing work, building relationships, and finding success again. For some families, those things may sound ordinary. For us, after the school experiences we came from, they are enormous. The communication from her teachers has also been thoughtful, honest, and compassionate. When something is difficult, the conversation is not simply about what she did wrong. They look at what happened, what she needed in that moment, what strategies might help, and how everyone can support her moving forward. That approach has brought our family a level of peace that we did not have before. For a long time, we thought the answer was simply finding a better gifted school. It turns out what our daughter really needed was Montessori. She needed an environment like Spondeo, where her giftedness could be nurtured without sacrificing her emotional well-being, where her differences were understood instead of punished, and where she could be challenged without being forced to conform. Spondeo has been an absolute blessing to our family. Five stars honestly does not feel like enough. We cannot sing their praises loudly enough, and we are incredibly grateful that our daughter found a place where she can finally thrive as the whole child she is.

We cannot recommend Spondeo Montessori Preschool & K-3 enough. My son attended for three years, and…read morethe impact this school has had on his growth is truly invaluable. During a season of complex family dynamics, the staff showed exceptional kindness, understanding, and professionalism. They provided a safe, stable, and deeply nurturing environment where my son was able to thrive during some of the most important early childhood developmental years. The Montessori approach to child-led learning was beautifully implemented. Beyond academics, my son gained incredible life skills... gardening, cleaning, food preparation, understanding personal space, and practicing etiquette. These practical skills built his confidence and independence in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. Today, he is thriving both socially and academically, and I credit so much of that foundation to his time at Spondeo. The director Andrea is one of the most kind, child-centered, and professional women I have ever met. She runs the school exceptionally well and is highly involved in the daily life of the students and teachers. You can truly feel her heart for children in everything the school does. We are so grateful for our time there and would wholeheartedly recommend Spondeo to any family looking for a nurturing, enriching Montessori education.