Stepping Stone was a great school for me I stared in 5th grade and graduated from there in 8th…read moregrade. When i started there i did not know how to write or spell but Ms. Fisk tought me all of that and Mrs Johnson is the best math teacher ever. Ms.Branham is the best volley ball coach ever and Mrs Gray is a great teacher/cheer coach/ Thearter dirctor

Absolutely amazing school! My child has learned so much and loves her school. I love that they…read moreteach not only school based things but also real life things.

If you are looking for smaller class sizes, hands-on learning and staff who truly care about your…read morekiddos, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Atonement! My grandchildren moved to Atonement in 6th grade, which was a very difficult decision. It was quickly apparent to their parents what a great choice they had made. The kids are excited about learning and strive to do their best! This school offers project based learning activities and hands-on experiences. There are tons of field trips and extra-curricular choices, including football, volleyball and cooking classes! Atonement excels at building a community where parents, children & staff are respected and valued. As a grandmother and a former elementary teacher, I have been extremely impressed with this school! FIVE STARS!

I am so happy that my 2 granddaughters are at Atonement Lutheran School at 4001 West Beardsley Rd…read more My daughter switched them from another charter school to Atonement this year. We take them to the school 2-3 day a week and it is night and day of how they view school. They are now excited to go to school in the morning. They talk about what the class will be doing that day. I love that they use books and it isn't sitting down at a computer or on a tablet most of the day. The science teacher actually does hands-on learning to complement the lessons. We met the teachers and they impressed us as well as the school principal that will sub if a teacher is out rather than a part time substitute. They also let the kids be kids by having a longer lunch break and they let them go outside to play. They also have a great financial aid person that helps the parents navigate the rules for ESA funding as well as other charitable organizations. They also are in a league with other schools for sports. Something else they do is that a player has to maintain a level of grades or they don't play. We have actually seen that on one team's star player having to sit out due to low grades. The kids then all helped that student in school to get their grade up so they could play the next week. Our grandkids are learning so much in school academic wise but also socially on the playground and in playing a sport. I can't say enough good things how this school has transformed my grandkids who did not like school into ones that love school and most importantly want to learn.

My daughter has been at Little Angels Montessori school for about 10 months as we decided to enroll…read moreher when she was 3 years old in April of 2019. All I can say is that we are so happy that we chose this school as we noticed a big change in her within the first couple of months. She did not speak but a few words of English as we wanted her to know Serbian language, and now she only speaks English and we have to keep teaching her Serbian. The Montessori way of teaching definitely works as we witnessed her social skills improve drastically where she knows how to share toys and act respectfully with other kids in a nice and polite ways. Her drawing, coloring, painting, cutting, writing, and speaking skills have drastically improved. The school relocated in August of 2019 to a brand new building and its so spacious, clean and most importantly very safe for the kids. Mrs. Khiran and Mrs. Sue, alongside the rest of the staff are all excellent with the kids and us parents. Thank you to the whole staff for taking care of my little one and keep doing an excellent job as you have positively impacted my childs life for the rest of her life. You can check out school and kids activities at https://www.facebook.com/lamsaz/

Terrible staff and management. They yell at the kids and their own employees. They will be nice to…read moreyour face in the beginning but once you're in, they will be the rudest people ever. If you have any ounce of self respect, don't go here. I wish I could give this place 0 stars, they don't even deserve the one.

We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at Breakthrough Academy. His Academic Standards…read moreAssessment was two grades below his age level at his public school. After transferring to Breakthrough Academy, our son improved two grade levels in three years. He is now back attending our public school and is doing great. Breakthrough Academy's approach to learning really came through and delivered on bringing out the best from our son. Thank you!

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Painted Rock Academy is a standing violation ready to be shut down. I am absolutely baffled how I…read moremade it through 5 years at this school all the way up to the last year I COULD attend. I started here as a student in 5th grade up to 8th grade, starting 6th grade I have had horrible experiences with not only the administration here but many of the teachers. Almost every year here I have been called up to the office for 'inconveniences' they believe were me just because of my 'record'. Keep in mind, I have NEVER received a detention here or at any of the schools I have ever been at, they have accused me of flooding the school, fighting, talking sexually, even have been written up for these claims, but never have I done such and their only proof was random rumors spread about me, I was purposely targeted from Mrs. Goshow & Mrs. Nash (AS Principal and Principal) due to the fact I brought up major concerns to them every year that were necessary to address. Speaking of that, if you are a parent who does not fund the school, participate in PROP, or has/has had an A+ student, you will not be listened too. My parents have been belittled and dismissed on major safety concerns regarding teachers and the facility. When it comes to the facility, you do not expect a K-8 school to be perfectly clean, but Painted Rock is disgustingly filthy; the pipes in the bathrooms leak and flood, there has been a broken window that has yet to be fixed as of the time I left (May 22nd), the floors are cracking and have stains all over them, theres black mold on the ceiling vents in the bathrooms and in office hallway, there is a hole in one of the walls, and the AC constantly gave out and leaked all over our desks from the tiles. I addressed all these problems to admin, but I was yelled at; told I was wrong, and called directly to my face I am 'sensitive' and a 'liar'. When it comes to SPED classes, they do not 'teach' your child to be better, they do not teach them how to comprehend a lesson, they automatically pass a SPED student, and it encourages low effort. No child in the SPED classes are equally cared about, some are more cared about than others, some are ignored, some are spoiled by the teachers. I know this as I had several friends from those classes approach me. There are some great teachers, but many yell, bully, and discourage. They are there simply to come and go, they do not care about their students, do nott get me wrong, they have some pretty good teachers though. (FYI: Only 80% of the teachers are qualified.)

Painted Rock Academy is a highly structured traditional accelerated school with supportive teachers…read moreand strict disciplinary standards. From my experience, the parents are also stable and level headed In this day and time, this is very hard to find and I consider this school to be a diamond in the rough. As someone who grew up on the east coast, I am greatly appreciative that this school is available as a free charter school and not a small private school with high out of pocket tuition costs. This type of school would cost a fortune on the southeast coast.

We started at this preschool in early June and I cannot say good enough things about this…read morefaith-based daycare/preschool. My daughter loves coming to school everyday and we have never had an issue with staff. Staff is friendly and welcoming and the teachers are experienced and caring, so much so that we ended up following my daughter's teacher here from another preschool after it had closed, and we weren't the only family to do so. There is a good balance of structure and free-play, and I am more than satisfied with the academic progress my daughter has made with her time here. They offer daycare from infant through school age kids. Lunch isn't provided, but snacks are. Before/after school pickup and drop-off are offered to a few schools in the area, which is a huge help for working parents with school aged kids. It's a great alternative to KidSpace, which is typically understaffed and overcrowded. They have a large, covered playground, as well as a big indoor jungle gym and bouncy castle they use throughout the day. Perfect for those scorching summer months where outside just isn't an option. The owner and director are 100% involved in the day-to-day activities and the school, as a whole, feels like one big family. Unfortunately, this is not the case with other daycares/preschools anymore. The rates are very competitive (and they work with DES!). If you are looking for a faith-based daycare or preschool, I wholeheartedly recommend The Good Shepherd.

I couldn't be more pleased with how my daughter is being cared for at the Good Shephard. The new…read moreteachers are absolutely wonderful and work so hard caring for her. I know my child is safe and well taken care of each day I go to work.

devoted 11 years of my life to this school--more than a decade building relationships, creating a…read morethriving drama program from the ground up, and believing deeply in the mission of education. All four of my children attended this school. I loved it. I gave it my all. That's why what I'm about to say is not easy, but it is necessary: DO NOT.... DO NOT WORK HERE. DO NOT send your children here. The school I once believed in is no longer a place I can stand behind. The leadership, particularly under Dr. Musser, and the ongoing revolving door of "Heads of School"--many of whom act more like puppets than leaders--have created an increasingly toxic and unstable environment. I honestly wish there was someway to hold them accountable for the many many good teachers, they have hurt. In just the past two months, there have already been two turnovers for the upcoming "Head of school". That level of inconsistency trickles down and deeply affects staff morale, student experience, and the integrity of the institution. Despite the red flags, I stayed for far longer than I should have because of the incredible students. But dedication to the kids can only carry you so far when leadership continuously undermines the core values of education. The teacher turnover rate speaks volumes. I urge anyone considering employment or enrollment here to do your homework: * Look into the school's compliance with charter school laws--especially regarding special education services. * Ask questions about teacher retention and leadership turnover. * Speak to former staff if possible. The stories are there, if you're willing to listen. I used to defend the school because of the hard-working teachers and my own emotional investment. But I can no longer look the other way. When bad things happen and no one is held accountable, silence becomes complicity. The environment has become not just dysfunctional--but harmful. Please look deeper. Don't be fooled by appearances... let me be clear. This is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is not a healthy place for students or staff. The leadership is not just ineffective--it's dangerous.

Our time at Candeo Peoria was brief, and I cannot recommend this school based on our experience. At…read morefirst, everything seemed positive--the school environment felt safe, the uniform policy was well-implemented, and the principal, Mr. Davenport, was welcoming. However, things quickly went downhill. My daughter, a seventh grader, had a distressing experience with her Latin teacher, Ms. Moline, on just the second day of school. She was publicly criticized for not completing her homework and was reprimanded for her lack of organization. This was particularly upsetting because it was only her second day, and she had started several weeks late due to her acceptance date. Furthermore, she had no prior experience in sixth-grade Latin, which is a prerequisite for the class. There was no clear communication from the school or the teacher about how new students were expected to handle these assignments, and the instructions given were vague. When I met with Ms. Moline and Mr. Davenport to discuss these concerns, I was disappointed by the lack of resolution. Mr. Davenport seemed to excuse Ms. Moline's behavior rather than address it directly, and Ms. Moline herself was unsympathetic and unapologetic. Her demeanor was stern and unfriendly, which added to our discomfort, and it became apparent that many students share a similar view of her. I believe kindness and compassion are essential qualities for any educator. Additionally, my children were burdened with over three hours of homework each night, which disrupted a healthy school-life balance, especially given their extracurricular activities. I also noticed that the school's approach felt outdated; there was minimal use of technology, and their classical education model prioritized Latin--a language that is not widely used in the U.S. I would prefer my children learn Spanish, which is more practical and can fulfill high school or college language requirements. Ultimately, the lack of care and understanding of our concerns led us to conclude that Candeo Peoria was not the right fit for our family. We have returned to homeschooling through ASU Prep, which offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college while also maintaining a healthy school-life balance. In conclusion, while Candeo Peoria has some positives, our experience did not meet our expectations, and we have found a better fit elsewhere.

Wonder why the turnover in good staff - FYI- Seems alot of good childcare aides are let go for…read moreunsubstantiated reasons. NO investigations done internally to actually see if the complaints are true. For a Human Resource Director with so many years behind her, she seems to be lacking the education and experience for hiring and creating a safe and fair work environment for her "Staff"

We have been really happy with our decision to move our boys from their previous daycare to…read morePrimrose. The teachers and staff are kind and thoughtful. We especially loved our Early Preschool teachers (for our 2 year old) and our Preschool teachers (for our 3 year old). Thank you for all that you do!