I cannot begin to say how much we adore this school! Our girls are 4 and 5, coming in with so much…read moreexcitement and some nerves. Jennifer and her entire team of teachers are absolutely exceptional. They encourage our girls to explore, create, sing, dance, and be in nature. They handle interpersonal communication -both between children and with parents- with ease and compassion. They grow plants and take care of chickens. I couldn't have dreamed up a better school for our family! I am beyond grateful that this will be their first "school" experience and it is instilling a love of learning and creating friendships in a safe, comforting environment.

Poor teacher training seems to lack the understanding of child development and the school is not…read morevery clean. Lots of cell phone use. The Montessori aspect is just not there.

My 2.5 year old started Kinderbugs a couple months into the year as we were on a waitlist. The…read morestaff has been so amazing and Mrs. Kathy is so great with our daughter! She had no issue integrating with the class right away and she looks forward to going every time. I was nervous because this was her first time being away from me as I am a SAHM. Kinderbugs has really helped her open up and be more outgoing and creative. I can definitely tell a difference after just 4 months!

Once again I want to express my gratitude and love for this amazing school. Our son has excelled so…read moremuch and knows far more than I could ever hope for. The staff and teachers are the absolute best and always have the kids best interests in mind. It truly has become our safe place where I don't for one minute worry about him when he is there. Thank you Kinderbugs!!

Both of my boys went to Noah's Ark and we absolutely loved it! Every teacher and every grade level…read morewas just an amazing experience. The Spring and Christmas programs are adorable and the boys thoroughly enjoyed all the extra activities like gardening, science experiments, field trips and more.

I cannot say enough great things on how this school has helped my daughter. The entire staff is…read moreloving and caring and truly care about the education and growth development of each child. The classrooms are structured learning and I've seen my daughter grow with her ability to clearly pronounce words, numbers, colors, etc. We highly recommend this school.

I'm not someone who usually writes reviews, but I wanted to share a little about my experience at…read moreGreenhouse Montessori. During my 2 1/2 years there, I met so many wonderful families, amazing coworkers, and experienced authentic Montessori in a truly special environment. It will always hold a special place in my heart. I also love my new school and my new team, but I still miss my former students and their families. Some people ask, "If you loved it so much, why did you leave?" The answer is simple: I left because of personal responsibilities, not because I stopped loving the school.

Greenhouse has been the school I was looking for to feel like my little one could get the nurturing…read moreand safe environment needed to thrive. Miss Julie and Miss Jade our my little one's teachers and they are so dedicated to the kids in their room. My child looks forward to school and has blossomed since attending. I drive 30 minutes one way for my little one to attend and it's total worth it. If you want a natural approach to a kid experiencing and learning about their the world in a safe and nurturing close knit community this is the place!

I highly recommend Nature's Path Montessori. My child has attended for Pre-K and now Kindergarten…read more The guides are nurturing and take the time to get to know each child's needs and personalities. I wish I had known about it as soon as it had opened. The indoor and outdoor environments are beautiful and child-friendly.

Our 3 almost 4 year old has been going to NPM for almost a year now after switching from a…read morepreschool environment that was a far distance. We picked this school because of reviews and proximity to our home but also because when you step foot in here you feel warm and welcomed. I want to hang out in their classroom all day. The children have autonomy to learn at their own pace, BE CHILDREN, and learn things like the cycle of an apple tree, the ocean, cultural diversity, and so much more. They also do park play dates every so often so you can meet other parents and feel involved. Ms Vari, Ms Angie, Ms Twyla, and their other guides/ assistant guides are wonderful and welcoming and care for each child like they were their own. This isn't a school with closed off classrooms with no windows either and minimal exposure to nature as l experienced in other tours. There is natural light throughout the day, lots of outdoor time, and when it's hot out they still get creative with how they can incorporate nature. I highly recommend this school to anyone seeking a Montessori learning environment!

The teachers and directors are wonderful and incredibly kind. We are very grateful for this school…read moreand highly recommend it!!

Great school, wonderful environment, excellent teachers . My child learned a lot…read more Gagan Saluja

Amazing preschool!!!!!! Nurturing, and amazing teachers. Great curriculum. It's located right in…read morethe neighborhood off power in McDowell.

From the owner: The Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist Church believes in an integrated classroom setting…read morewhere children participate in both teacher-led and student-led activities. We believe children learn best through hands-on, play-based experiences in a developmentally-appropriate learning environment. Our curriculum focuses on the whole-child approach to learning, incorporating thematic units that bring lessons to life. Social, emotional, spiritual, language and literacy, science, pre-reading and pre-math skills are all introduced daily through center-based activities. RMUMC Preschool embraces and respects the diversity of all our children and families. We celebrate each child's uniqueness through their race, religion, ethnicity, and cultural background. RMUMC Preschool strives to provide a positive, fun, safe environment, which provides a high quality education with a balanced, progressive curriculum allowing each child to grow and develop according to his or her age. Our objectives include: To provide a safe, accepting and caring environment for all children. To provide positive discipline techniques and help children develop and use their problem solving skills. To encourage and build self-confidence and self-esteem through a variety of learning activities. To encourage and develop new friendships. To contribute to the development of physical growth, creativity, self-concept, social awareness and intellectual curiosity in children.

Our kids have been going to Maple Bear for 2.5 years now and we love them! Our oldest went to a…read moredifferent daycare for a year and a half and we are so glad we switched. The infant teachers are amazing and so attentive helping our babies hit their milestones and the toddler teachers are so caring helping teach our kids numbers, letters, and more before kindergarten. We have had three kids at Maple Bear and definitely recommend it!

Maple bear is a great school with a structured curriculum and educated full time staff. They are…read morewonderful. They require all students to wear a maple bear T-shirt which is great, makes getting ready easy and provides extra layer of consistency. They communicate daily and my son binds so well with the teachers. They only employ full time teachers so that students have the same adults all day. They don't shuffle around to maximize ratios. In fact they keep Their ratios below state standards.

Enroll your child. Seriously, do it. They are so great here. I have a strong willed stubborn child…read morewho just gives me blank stares when I try teaching her anything, but she has made SO much progress since enrolling here. It's our second year, the first being the preschool program and this year being their pre-k. Once my youngest gets closet to school age we'll be enrolling her as well. Their pricing is so beyond fair also. You won't regret it.

My wife and I enrolled our son at Prodigy Learning Center in February 2018. We had reviewed…read moreseveral schools prior to choosing Prodigy Learning Center. From the moment we met Marsea and Ruth we felt very comfortable that our son would be in great hands. Marsea and Ruth took exceptional care in structuring his education based on his level of development. Ruth had a great variety of subjects that she would teach all of the kids each week. The kids would be fully engaged in science projects, puzzles, creating art projects and even watching their own caterpillars metamorphosize into butterflies. The kids were always engaged and challenged in new experiences. We and our son truly enjoyed the time he spent at Prodigy Learning Center. Thanks Marsea and Ruth

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.