I enrolled my daughter in CCM for a year now since she is almost 2 years old. She loved the school…read morebecause of the teacher, the facilities, the numerous events and the animals on the beautiful and lovely property. The school is managed well and very clean. She has not been sick as much as I was expecting.

CCM has been in my family for almost a decade starting with my nephews and now my own children. It…read morehas been the best environment for my kids to develop and grow in. All the teachers are absolutely amazing and truly care about each child. I love all the extra curricular programs like Spanish, music and yoga. They also have a mini barn with goats, donkeys and chickens that my kids get to interact with daily. You can't go wrong with choosing this school. They have been a top learning institution for a very long time and that speaks volumes! Thank you CCM for all the positive things you have brought into our family!!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this school. It's AMI-approved Montessori with a beautiful…read morecampus, and you can truly feel the care and intention that has gone into building this community for over 28 years. We currently have one child in Primary and one in Elementary, and both are thriving beyond what we ever expected. Our extended family has even commented on how much our kids have grown -- not just academically, but in their confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. What stands out most is how personal the experience feels. The teachers are genuinely caring, and we love that there are bilingual educators and an environment that supports the whole child. It's so refreshing to see our kids learning in a way that goes far beyond "sitting at a desk and memorizing." The school offers an abundance of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, and it's clear they're focused on supporting each child as an individual. We are truly grateful to have our children grow up in such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment... even if part of us wants to keep it our little secret!

Last August 25th, after reflecting on the challenges my son faced at DMA in September and October…read moreof last year, I felt ready and shared a down-to-earth personal review.   Instead of receiving public feedback, I received a certified letter from a law firm, demanding for my review to be removed immediately, otherwise "we will sue you to obtain an order requiring you to remove it, and to recover significant monetary damages against you, including, but not limited to, punitive damages, and the attorneys' fees and costs Dynamite Montessori incurs in the case under A.R.S. 12-341.01 and A.R.S. 12-341". They reminded me of a contract clause that restricts what families may share publicly about the school without prior written consent. This clause is part of the agreement that parents must sign when enrolling their children. So, in the interest of focusing on providing for my son instead of defending myself against what I feel are insubstantial accusations, I am removing my previous review. We were part of the DMA family for almost three years. 100% involved and devoted to all the school activities. Our son attended from June 21, 2022, until November 1, 2024. In my personal opinion, DMA can be a good choice for any "non-Montessori" child to gain some exposure to a Montessori environment in their early years. The place looks pristine, with the right materials, strong infrastructure, and opportunities for children to learn--especially if they happen to be among the more "gifted" ones and can learn by themselves. I have been a Montessori mom since our son was born, and we initially thought this was the perfect place for him. Last year, however, in his third year of primary, my son developed a behavior we felt unrecognizable to us and was told "not to be kindergarten ready" and "maybe not a good fit for a classroom at all". My family, especially my son (5 years old at the time), went through a nightmare that took almost a year to recover from. Fortunately, today he attends a large Montessori school where he has adapted beautifully and is thriving as the amazing child he has always been. In his new school he is considered a bright kid and so far, there is not a single incident regarding his behavior. Looking back, we feel that his experience at DMA was heavily affected by a classroom dynamic that was challenging for his naturally calm demeanor. Today, we are sharing our feelings, in case it helps other families who may be uncertain--whether you already have a child enrolled or are considering enrollment.

My son has been attending Goddard since he was 1, and he is now 4.5. He's in his last few months at…read morethe school, but we're so lucky to have Miss Drea and Miss Katrina as his teachers! He absolutely adores them and you can tell they care for each and every child with love and care. They get my son's personality, and always alert us to things cute and comical, or concerning. For example, if he's been particularly moody or had his feelings hurt, we can give Miss Drea or Miss Katrina a heads up at drop off, and vice versa with the teachers at pick up. They go out of their way to tell us if he did something funny that day, or shared a family event he was excited about. We're going to miss Drea and Katrina immensely when we depart for kindergarten!

We loved the teachers and the curriculum…read more We were very disappointed with the removal of the mask requirement for adults (especially parents!) and with zero transition time - in reality, the policy appeared to have changed even before parents were notified. And yet, the owner felt justified in charging us for an entire 30 days that we did not have our child attend because this change took effect with no notice. Additionally, the front office staff wasn't great. It always felt like we were intruding if we had a question for them, and we were almost never greeted upon arrival.

Truly the best preschool. Our daughter was previously enrolled in the school district preschool and…read morewe switched mid year. The amazing teachers quickly assessed her and helped us to identify and work through her learning deficiencies. When she entered kindergarten she was more than prepared and even excelled in her first year. We are so greatful to Ms. Bruno and her team for working with our child and opening up the line of communication for our daughter to thrive.

Hands down, best preschool we could have chosen for our kids. My son started here at 2 and my…read moredaughter at 4 and they have thrived. The curriculum isn't fluffy stuff of typical daycares, it's robust and well rounded. My daughter now 6 can spell her name, can count to 100 and is starting to read. My son who's 3 now knows his colors, shapes and numbers oh and he knows colors and numbers in Spanish! The teachers care a lot, are very patient and consistent. Ms. Cindy who runs the school is so helpful and caring, she's the kind of person who will go out of her way to make sure your child is getting what they need all while making the parent feel supported. The junior kindergarten class is beyond expectations. Our daughter is more than prepared for kindergarten! Thank you Best Pals! I Highly recommend this school.

Little Sprouts was exactly the preschool I wanted for my two kids. I knew I wanted my kids to go to…read morea Legacy school, so I knew they needed a Pre-K that would get them prepared. Well Little Sprouts did just that...and even more! The staff is amazing, the teachers are so sweet and kind, and the education my kids received just blew me away! I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a nurturing school that also teaches in a fun way to have your kids more than ready for kindergarten!

Our experience at Little Sprouts has been amazing. With so much change happening this year, it is…read moreso refreshing to have a place where my daughter is safe but also gets a bit of "normal" back. In addition, she is thriving! She started PreK with very little formal education and she is already writing her letters and thinking critically about how letters form together to make words - she will be reading before I know it. Thank you for creating this awesome learning for my daughter!

We are so grateful to have found Desert Dawn! Our children (ages 4 and 2) absolutely love it. The…read morecaring staff, large outdoor playground with goats and a garden, and all the fun special activities give them so much to look forward to. Communication is excellent, we receive regular photos and updates through a convenient app, and staff respond quickly to messages. The Pre-K team does a fantastic job preparing children for kindergarten. We've noticed a huge improvement in our son's behavior and academic skills. We appreciate how the staff collaborates with his outside support team to maintain consistency across programs. There's truly no better feeling than dropping off your children knowing they're in such good hands.

My son absolutely thrived at this school! The teachers are incredibly patient, loving and very…read moreaware of the kids emotions and concerns. As I was looking for the perfect school I realized the turn over rate was extremely high for teachers. Thankfully, Desert Dawn did not have this issue! Some of the teachers have been there 10+ years. I really cannot recommend this school enough!

This school has been such a haven for both of my kids. I have a 4 year old autistic son who goes to…read moreSCI in the afternoon after his ABA therapy at SPBS (also amazing place) and my daughter (his twin) who cognitively is fine but had a stroke which caused her left-sided hemiplegia goes there all day. The teachers, supervisors, techs and even the front-desk are absolutely wonderful-always smiling and positive and the classes are small, which I love because the kids are able to get so much attention and support that you could never get at public schools. Then they add in individual programs for the kids to work on after completing intake testing and it makes for such an incredible place that challenges each student to learn at their best ability while giving them great socialization at the same time. My son is able to learn preschool basics while also working through some of his behaviors. Just like at the SPBS clinic, the staff records all program data results in real time on their iPads so they can always track a child's progress and readjust when necessary. Even for my daughter, not only is she learning to read but the school worked with her outside OT to find out exercises and strategies that they could incorporate into her daily routine to help encourage the use of her right hand. They also have peer students to make sure that students have exposure to kids without any behavior or developmental issues. The students learn about different places each week, make fun crafts, have show and tell plus other various fun activities such as going to the park, playground games, yoga and obstacle courses. The school even works on skills such as sharing, taking turns, getting someone's attention, waiting, responding, table manners, etc. As a parent, you also are able to join ClassDojo to get pictures and videos of the kids working on things throughout the week, which makes my day to get to see. Lastly, they care so much about ensuring the success of their students that they voluntarily assist with their MET meetings and future placement. I only wish we could keep our kids here for longer!

From the owner: The Scottsdale Children's Institute (SCI) offers a unique program like no other in the state of…read moreArizona. Our kindergarten readiness program offers an inclusive, structured, scientific approach to teaching that is based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). We provide our learners with a learner-driven, positive environment and we strive to foster a love of learning in each and every student. Please call us at (480) 410-4060 or email us at info@scottsdalepbs.com

We currently have two kiddos at KinderCare (3.5 year old and a 1 year old) and I can't say enough…read moregood things about this center. They fill the days with so many activities; art, reading, outdoor play, and more and I know my kids are well engaged throughout the day. The teachers do a great job of updating the app with pictures and notes all day long. They have successfully adapted to new policies for covid19 and the center feels very clean and safe. I highly recommend Desert Ridge KinderCare!

I just noticed all these bad reviews for my son's daycare where he has gone to for the last six…read moremonths. I wish I would've looked sooner to share our good experience. I would suggest you to do your due diligence; We are in 2017 and those negative reviews were a couple years ago. however I feel like I should share. I'm a mother of three kids and I have seen several different types of schools, preschools and daycare's. I pay attention when I walk around and what's going on and look at everyone in each classroom and here at Kindercare they're all doing their job. As a parent we know we're not always smiling with our own kids daily--we can't expect the teachers always to. As long as they're kind that's all that matters. The reviews below look like someone caught someone on a rough day I don't know anything about them making a Child "cry when it was smiling" but I can say I've been disciplining my children before and they were smiling while I was doing, sometimes a smile is ones way to say they're uncomfortable so we don't know all sides. Most importantly I feel like each one of my children's teachers: ms. Lauren, ms. Marie and especially Ms. Alyssa-who's always smiling and taking her time to chat with us are amazing. Kylee the director and co director Samantha have all gone out of their way to be kind. I'm telling you to do the due diligence and see for yourself because I'm very pleased!

this place is MAGICAL. I'm so so so glad we found Stepping Stones! The teachers are full of…read morecompassion and empathy, and provide a beautiful example for my daughter to follow. Mrs. Harpt, Mrs. Jenny, Mrs. Jessie, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Spade --- these are the teachers my daughter has had direct interaction with, and seriously they are WONDERFUL. I love their approach to resolving conflicts - talk it out, instead of time-outs or punishments. SUPER SMART! Mrs Harpt even has conflict resolution cards that offer different options for the kiddo to take, if s/he feels wronged. It's THE BEST. I love their focus on kindness and respect. When we aided the other day, the ratio was 5 grown-ups to 8 kids. I mean it doesn't get better than that. I also LOVE that the school offers parent aide (volunteer) opportunities that reduce tuition! So, I know all the kids at the school! Which sets my mama heart at ease knowing that my daughter interacts with all sorts of personalities. That way, she and I can discuss her interactions with friends at home, and she can directly transfer what we talk about. I have found myself in an unusual situation with my husband becoming ill, and the directors (Joanne & Julie) and the office staff (Matt & others) have been so very kind --- I forgot my daughters shoes once, and no problem. I had an issue with some aggressive in-laws, and the staff took it very seriously ensuring that no one NOT on the pickup list would ever grab my daughter. Additionally, they have allowed my husband to tag along with me when I aide, which provides him a sense of belonging, even though he lacks capacity to completely fulfill his role in a typical way. The staff and directors are tremendously empathetic, kind, non-reactive, respectful, and truly lovely to interact with. When I can donate or volunteer, I feel HONORED to do so! Whereas in other areas of my life, it can feel like a burden or resentment.... not SSP - It's a really magical place that fills my heart. I have found a family in SSP! (which says a lot since we moved away from family & friends 3 years ago!)

Our family has been so happy with stepping stones preschool. We really needed the consistency of…read moreour kiddo going to full time pre-k but I love how I can help out in the classroom when I want to. I have loved seeing how he interacts with his classmates and it's so fun getting to share some of his school experiences with him and his friends. It's such a fun community feel at the school and I love how they have so many events for the families throughout the school year. All the teachers are amazing and you can tell they really care about your child and provide such individualized support for each student. My kiddo had never been in any type of preschool or extracurricular classes before he started here last year and I was really worried how'd he'd adjust but they did such a good job giving him all the tools to excel and love learning.

WhizKidz Scottsdale has truly been a game changer for our 10-month-old baby boy. Since joining the…read moreSaplings class, we've seen such beautiful growth in him--thanks to the nurturing environment and meaningful interactions with both his incredible teachers and classmates. The joy on his face when we say "time to go to school" is priceless. The moment we walk through the doors, he lights up, and it's clear he feels safe, loved, and excited to learn. That kind of happiness doesn't happen by accident--it's a reflection of the incredible care and dedication from the amazing team at this location.

We are thrilled to have chosen Whiz Kids. The teachers are fantastic and incredibly supportive…read more They made our son's transition into preschool and various classes seamless. Ms. Katie, the Director, is outstanding and highly involved with each class and child. Our son loves her, and she played a key role in helping him feel comfortable coming to school every day. He's enjoying his time in Mighty Oaks, and we're very happy with the teachers there.