My daughter attended Little Scholars Academy in Glendale for two years, and we had a mixed…read moreexperience. On the positive side, the teachers were wonderful -- especially Ms. Kelley, who was amazing with my daughter and helped her learn to read before Kindergarten. The classrooms felt clean and homey, and my daughter made lots of friends there. It was also one of the most affordable preschool options we found, which was a huge plus. That said, there were some real concerns. Communication and organization were lacking. Dates on the calendar would change, but staff often didn't seem aware of the updates. The school's app was very basic and only tracked sign-ins and sign-outs, without sharing anything about classroom activities. The only emails we received from management were reminders about holidays. We also experienced a lack of communication when it came to incident reports. On multiple occasions, my daughter came home with bumps, scrapes, or bruises, but we were never notified during the school day or given a report about what happened. As a parent, that was concerning because I want to know if she's been hurt, even in small ways. Billing was another ongoing frustration. Invoices were frequently incorrect, and we had to constantly monitor the autopay system to make sure we weren't overcharged. This added unnecessary stress on top of everything else. There was also a lot of turnover in staff. While the core teachers were great, it felt like new faces were constantly cycling in and out, which made the environment feel less stable for the kids. Safety and security were additional concerns. There were no cameras on site that I could see, and we once received a notice hours later about an incident where someone entered the gated playground in the morning. There was no follow-up on what changes would be made afterward. The parking lot also felt unsafe at times, with cars speeding through, homeless individuals passing by, and even a stolen car abandoned one morning while police investigated. Lastly, be cautious when looking at reviews online. Many of the 5-star reviews were part of a raffle the school conducted, which makes the feedback seem less reliable. Overall, the teachers gave my daughter a strong start, and I'm grateful for their care. But the lack of communication, billing errors, staff turnover, and security issues made me uneasy as a parent. I hope the school invests in improving those areas because it truly has potential.

As a healthcare practitioner in the community, I'm an educated, busy, working parent who did…read morethorough research before choosing where to place my child. Several of my colleagues and fellow practitioners have their children enrolled at the other Little Scholars location and highly recommended it to me. I am not being paid or incentivized for this review (frankly, I wouldn't need it as previous review suggested)--this is simply my honest experience as a parent who values quality education and safety. I love this school, and the upward mobility it provides for our children within this community. Little Scholars has exceeded every expectation. The teachers are excellent and hold my baby like he is their own. The classrooms are spotless, and the play yard is beautiful and safe. Outside parameter is locked, secured and checked daily. My son is only three, and he's already learning letters, numbers, and beginning to read and write. His speech has advanced far beyond his age, and he's being taught valuable life skills that build confidence and independence. I appreciate the good manners they practice. They worked tirelessly on helping me potty train. They assisted me in the method I chose and were supportive from day one. Children get sick! It is what it is, but its not a reflection of "cleanliness of the place." Cold and flu season comes around and they are sanitizing like crazy. I'm personally thankful for this season as I know my son's immune system will be optimal come grade school. This is not just a daycare--it's a true preschool where children leave testing well above kindergarten level. My friend (another PA) noticed how advanced my child was for his age and opted to pull her two children out of a daycare and place them in a school atmosphere closer to her. She called me yesterday with an update (1st week in school ended) and she told me how impress she is with the change. As such, because it is a school the teachers are paid a salary and closures for holidays/breaks are not with reduced pay so that they continued to get paid. I don't mind this. I respect teachers and believe they deserve more especially when you have such excellent staff you'd do anything to keep them. I wish more schools followed this model. I also want to address a recent negative review, quite frankly the only lone star review (and her only review on yelp). It's clearly a revenge post for her personal vehicle being rummaged through because SHE left it unlocked. The claims about safety and homelessness in the area does not reflect the whole truth. Within the past year the homelessness has taken a significant shift. The neighborhood is rapidly changing. Bellair was bought out, new businesses are moving in building on empty lots (including the lot directly next to the school - adding additional lighting and security cameras to the area). Landscaping and hardscaping by the city has taken place up 43rd ave and the homelessness is starting to move on. I personally have never felt unsafe here even before these changes took place, but I'm happy to see the local improvements. Regardless, the incident mentioned in the other review was due to an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot not a reflection of the school itself. This could have equally happened a the local quick trip, sushi joint or grocery store. The original poster also cross posted this to the Neighborhood app (or FB (?)- this is where I saw the post initially) noting that the police were called but would be late to arrive so she left (they were late to arrive because they were looking for the gentleman that did it). She notes that nothing was stolen. Beyond this, the child was clearly in attendance for a couple of years (per her timeline). I would doubt that if she felt her child was unsafe for so many years she would have kept her child enrolled for that long. It also appears the child tested out end of summer and moved on (likely more advanced and above their peers) and she was refunded the month for her distress this caused her. Seemingly appropriately handled to me... Little Scholars goes above and beyond for children, families and community. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and academically advanced start for their child. I can't wait to enroll my second when she's of age. Take a tour and see for yourself!

Our children have had the best head start thanks to the amazing teachers at this Kindercare…read morelocation. We've shared so many special milestone and learning moments here, and I'll carry these teachers in my heart forever. The kids still light up, hug, and praise their teachers from the younger-year classes, they truly feel like family. When our kids have gone through tough moments, the Director and teachers have met them with patience, understanding, and thoughtful strategies. They work hand-in-hand with us so the redirection and support at home match what's happening in the classroom, which makes such a difference. It's a place where we know our kids are safe, loved, and learning every single day, and we couldn't be more grateful. They send pics throughout the day so I never feel too far away from them!

Shout out to these front line workers! First of all proud…read moresingle mom here of 3, two of my children attend daycare here. This facility was a first for me and my children, I cannot being to tell you the fear of letting my children be cared for by others except myself or family but I had to work. These woman are amazing! CONSTANTLY reassured me as much as I needed, always took the time to answer the phone or send more pictures if my son was having a hard time saying good bye to me in the morning. They have such a experienced and caring staff I trust them over my own family lol!! This place has put me at ease and that is just the most important feeling in the world to me, to make sure my kids are being properly cared for and loved when not with me. I can't begin to explain my gratitude to Downtown Kindercare I highly recommend Downtown kindercare if your looking for a loving, compassionate, nurturing and educated staff!!! These woman are heroes in my eyes ALSO, through the wonderful Kindercare app I am able to get photos of my children and their daily activities! Including what they eat for meals, nap time durations even potty breaks! This place is amazing! Staff is so welcoming my children run into their arms in the mornings! Can you imagine the comfort that gives me!

I went in and it was pretty run down. The ladies at the desk were not exactly nice or welcoming…read more The pricing was $248 per kid per week. Which was insane since it's pretty run down and I have two kids. I ended up touring another place that was $190 per child per week, super new, and a blasting AC for those hot summer days in AZ. They CARE about keeping the kids comfortable. This place is not it. Do not settle on the first place you see! I'm glad I didn't.

Mrs. Jo is amazing and my child has learned so much! He's always excited to go to daycare the…read morefollowing day (:

My daughter, Jade, attended PHX Prep Preschool from 2024 until she graduated, and I can't recommend…read morethem enough! Mrs. Margot and her amazing staff create such a loving, safe, and fun environment where children truly thrive. Jade learned so much during her time there, and I can honestly say they helped prepare her for kindergarten. One thing I really loved as a parent was their app, where they shared daily updates and photos so I always felt connected to her day. Their summer program is also incredible--they have water days, explore different countries from around the world, bring in special guests, and even let the kids experience different foods. We're so thankful for everything Mrs. Margot and her staff have done for Jade. They truly care about each child, and it shows every single day!

Our 18 month daughter has been at PPP for 5 months after being cared for at home for her fist 13…read more Months. It has given us such piece of mind having our daughter at PPP each day. The professionalism and care of the staff has been exceptional, especially during the challenging economic and covid times. Margot (the director/owner) has been a great coach to us as the parents and to our daughter as she transitioned from home care to day care, walking us through what to expect as our daughter started and adapted to preschool. By the end of the first week our daughter was cheering (YAAAAAY!) when we got to school and does a stomping dance as we walk toward the entrance. We've also learned that if we pick her up during afternoon recess, she cries because she's not ready to leave. This is a great, clean, and well-organized center that our whole family appreciates. Margot runs a tight ship and you can see how much she cares by how involved she is with every classroom and coordinating drop off and pick up. We have watched out daughter grow mentally and physically as she learns to interact with other kids, follow directions, and do arts and crafts. I'd highly recommend PPP and it was a shining light standing out in the limited daycare/preschool options in midtown and we are glad to have found it.

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.

A common theme you will notice is "suddenly removed". They have 0 accountability and the solution…read moreis to always kick kids out with no notice, no conversation, no effort to have due process. This is not for extreme behavior, it's for developmentally appropriate struggles.

I highly do not recommend Montessori Center School under the new ownership of Ms. Li and her…read morehusband, John. Positive reviews are from years ago before Ms. Li and her husband John bought the school. If you notice all parents sharing having a similar experiences. And please read Ms. Li's responses, pointing the finger back at the parents. The gaslighting and lack of accountability by Ms. Li and her husband are not acceptable. There's a reason they always have openings. We had ongoing issues, and every time my wife or I tried to bring something up, it felt like we were met with defensiveness instead of a real conversation. We often left those discussions feeling dismissed and blamed rather than heard. There was no genuine engagement with parents. We were asked what we could contribute to the "community," but we never experienced any real sense of one. Communication felt controlled and one-sided. After we set boundaries around comments we felt were inappropriate, our child was removed from the program without notice. As far as we know, our child had done nothing wrong. It was abrupt, upsetting, and incredibly disruptive for our family. This was not the supportive, respectful Montessori environment we were expecting.

#whywelovewk @whizkidzpreschool Tuition includes meals,…read morediapers and wipes. Kids seem to enjoy. Kind teachers and team members.

I've been using Whiz Kidz for close to 4 years (2 children) and I have always felt very confident…read morethat my children were safe, happy and WELL taken care of. Everyone that works there is nice and cares about the children. Their attention to education is impressive. My oldest that just started kindergarten is excelling and was more than prepared. My 2nd has been at Whiz Kidz since he was 6 months old and is so happy every day when I pick him up. As a parent, we all want our children to be safe, happy, treated with care and learn. Whiz Kidz has been that place and I am so grateful for everyone there.

Looking for childcare? Don't hesitate, this is THE ONE!! I'm a parent with kiddos enrolled since…read more2024. I could not have more somewhere else. Director, admin and teachers always greeting us, making us feel acknowledged and heard. Keeping me updated so I don't miss about my children's day when mom needs to be at work... My kids look happy, talk about their teachers at home, they have access to diverse activities and projects Classrooms look clean, fun, vibrant. I can go on and on and on about their qualities. I encourage every parent to give their kids a chance to be a part of this family

Every teacher I have had an encounter with has been positive. We are greeted warmly upon arrival…read moreand my kids don't always want to leave at the end of the day. Teachers communicate with me, which is very important. High quality care from people who seem to actually enjoy their job. The hours work well for me, and I know my children are being loved on as I'm at work.