We now have our second child attending Goddard, and I would not bring her anywhere else!…read moreMs JoEllen and Mr Ryan go far beyond their administrative role and treat our children more like family than clients. Our oldest is now in 3rd grade and is thriving and learned to love school at Goddard!

The Goddard School in Goodyear gave my oldest child the background to be prepared and excel when…read moreshe started kindergarten. She also loves going back to see Ms. JoEllen and Mr. Ryan now that her sister is attending. My youngest is also thriving and loves going to school everyday. The education, care and consistency make this Goddard School amazing.​

Enrolling my daughter in this preschool program was one of the best decisions I have ever made. As…read morea first-time mother and former teacher, I was looking for additional support to help foster her social and cognitive development in a professional, nurturing, and safe environment. I can confidently say that they exceeded my expectations. My daughter has grown and changed in so many positive ways. She is now ready to continue her educational journey with the essential skills, confidence, and tools needed to succeed as a student. We found in the teachers and school director the collaboration, patience, empathy, and encouragement that our family needed. Mrs. Eve leads her institution with genuine love, compassion, and dedication. We will always be grateful for her guidance, support, and commitment to our daughter's education.Thank you for helping lay such a strong foundation for her future.

I recently enrolled my son at this school and they kicked him out after two days. He's never been…read morein school before and admittedly, he's a bit of a hand full. But isn't the point of preschool to get kids used to the idea of school? Anyway, I guess these people just expect perfect kids and just quit when things get difficult. At least they had enough integrity to give me my money back.

We've had our son at Kindercare Estrella since he was 2 months old (9 months now) and we've had…read morenothing but a great experience. His teachers are wonderful and really work to develop him each day. We are positive that they have a huge part in him hitting all his milestones. He loves it there as well. He loves playing with his little friends and we couldn't be happier with Kindercare and the value they bring to our lives every day!

Updated Review for Estrella KinderCare…read more My son has been at Estrella KinderCare since he was 3 months old. For a long time, I truly felt confident in this center. While our early experience was positive, everything changed once he entered the toddler room. My son came home more than once with unexplained injuries. I picked him up once and discovered his mouth was bloody. I asked what happened, his teacher said, "I have no idea what happened." That answer was not only dismissive--it was alarming. He also had two separate incident reports for falling off classroom furniture--once from a table and another time from a chair. My question is this: if a teacher is truly supervising toddlers, how on earth is a child able to climb onto a table, stand long enough to fall, and get hurt--all without anyone noticing or stopping it? Toddlers are quick, yes, but that's exactly why supervision matters. Not long after, I personally witnessed a toddler teacher at Estrella KinderCare physically pushed a child down, causing him to fall and cry. The moment I saw that, I could not help but wonder if this was how my own son's injuries had occurred. It's one thing to get an "accident report." It's another to see with your own eyes how a teacher treats the children in their care. I immediately reported the incident to the director, Josie. She seemed concerned and assured me the teacher had been placed on leave pending an investigation. I wanted to believe her. But the very next day, when I arrived to pick up my son, that same teacher was in the toddler classroom--chatting and laughing with other staff. When I asked why she was there, I was told she was just picking up her own child. But here's the issue: if a teacher is supposedly on leave for pushing a toddler, why is she being allowed back into the classroom, interacting with the same kids? To me, that looked less like accountability and more like damage control. I have walked into the toddler room and seen teachers with their backs turned to the children while using their cell phones/the classroom iPads. As an educator myself, I cannot overstate how unacceptable that is. I am responsible for a classroom of children every day. I know what proper supervision looks like, and I know what negligence looks like. What I saw at KinderCare was negligence. At that point, my trust is gone. I unenrolled my son immediately. If you have a child in the toddler room at Estrella KinderCare, please be mindful of what's happening. Aggressive behavior toward children should never be tolerated, and yet here, it was brushed aside. What's worse is that the staff culture seems more interested in protecting each other than protecting the children. After pulling my son out, I decided to dig deeper. I looked up reports from the Arizona Department of Health Services regarding Estrella KinderCare. What I found shocked me--but it also, sadly, didn't surprise me. This center had already been cited for poor supervision of children by teachers and for excessive incident reports. These are the exact issues my son continued to experience almost a full year after those citations were issued. In other words, nothing had changed. The problems were documented, known, and ongoing. I'll be attaching screenshots of these reports in my review so other parents can see them as well. I gave Estrella KinderCare the benefit of the doubt too many times, and my son paid the price. Please, if you are considering sending your child here: don't. It's not worth the risk. There are caring teachers in this world, but the culture of this particular center feels broken and unsafe. For transparency, I'm leaving my original review below to show just how quickly things changed: My son has been going to Estrella KinderCare since he was 3 months old. He's now almost 2 years old and thriving! I can feel how loved he is by all the staff as soon as we step into the building. Any time I have a concern or issue, it is handled quickly. I can genuinely say that my child enjoys being dropped off every morning! Thank you to all the KinderCare teachers!

My daughter has been going here for six months. She absolutely loves her teachers and her friends…read more She has grown and has learned a lot. I feel comfortable as a parent dropping her off and she is always very happy when I pick her up. Her teacher is amazing at keeping me posted about her day.

Unfortunately, we are very disappointed with our experience at TLE. First of all - there were…read moreongoing billing errors in which I was told the last time I called that I'd get a call back from Heather that same day, and it's now been over a week with no call back and no resolution. Additionally, they charge extra for "early drop off" yet there is only 1 teacher there from 6:30-8 AM for ALL ages combined. That's ridiculous and total chaos! There was also a day (the last day) in which I picked my daughter up, and her diaper was soaking wet and so heavy, indicating it hadn't been changed for several hrs, yet their website proclaims they change every 2 hrs? When I returned that same evening to turn in my withdrawal form, I asked when the last time was that she had her diaper changed. One of the assistants went to check with her teacher. I was told that they were getting ready to change her right as I picked her up. How convenient! Before starting daycare with this place, we are required to fill out several forms that ask questions about child's routine, etc. My daughter doesn't usually eat lunch until noon, yet they serve it at 11. I noticed on the bubble and friends app that they kept documenting that my daughter "wasnt interested" in lunch. I called and asked "so if my daughter doesn't eat lunch when it's served, is that just tough luck and they don't try to give it to her again around noon?" I was told "yeah basically, but they do get a snack after their nap around 2:30." I then asked the manager "what's the point of parents filling out these forms then with info regarding my child's routine" and she replies "I really don't know, we've just always had them, I'll have to ask about that." It's like they don't even read over these forms and have no idea how to meet children's individual and unique needs. I felt like my daughter was lost in a sea of faces. The turnover rate for teachers at this school Is less than a year which is also a huge red flag.

My son started in the one-year-old classroom, and from early on I became concerned about the way…read morehe, and other toddlers, were being treated. The first incident I witnessed was a teacher, Ms. Jen, using her feet to push children into their chairs. I immediately brought my concerns to the front office because I do not believe that is an appropriate or acceptable way to handle toddlers. Unfortunately, I felt those concerns were dismissed. Not long after, I saw the same teacher use a spoon to stop my son from doing something. Aside from being inappropriate, it was unsanitary. I also witnessed teachers picking food up off the floor and giving it back to the children, which was extremely concerning. About a month later, I picked my son up with a busted lip that had dried blood on it, a knot on his head, and hives covering his body. No one contacted me about any of these injuries, and when I arrived, staff could not locate an incident report. After about 20 minutes of searching, they finally found it, but it was so poorly written that it was nearly impossible to read. Another issue occurred during water day. My son was placed in a different classroom and allowed to participate in water activities even though he was not scheduled to be outside for water day at all. He was allowed to play without a swimsuit, sunscreen, or water shoes, and spent time outside soaking wet in the same clothes I had dropped him off in. No one contacted me beforehand to let me know he had been moved or to ask me to bring the appropriate items. Ultimately, we chose to unenroll him early after receiving conflicting information regarding tuition and scheduling as he transitioned into the two-year-old classroom with an additional day. Let's just say, If they're teaching children the same math that they use to calculate payments, you do not want to bring to your child here! Throughout our time there, it became apparent that communication and organization were lacking. Staff members frequently provided different answers, and concerns were often met with explanations rather than meaningful resolution. As a parent, I was deeply disappointed by the overall lack of professionalism, cleanliness, accountability, and organization. I never felt confident that concerns were taken seriously, and there always seemed to be an excuse instead of a solution. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this facility. That said, I do want to recognize the teachers who made a positive impact on my son's experience. Ms. Megan, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Morgan, and another teacher; a Black woman with glasses who was usually there midday, whose name I unfortunately cannot remember were all kind, attentive, and genuinely cared for the children. They were a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing experience.

Our kids started going to La Petite at 6 months old and 2 years old. We were happily under their…read morecare for two years. I cannot give them enough praise. They do so many fun activities and crafts. The teachers are patient, loving and kind. My son is not easy going and they handled him with grace and professionalism. They are equally as wonderful with parents. The director Nicole is a gem and the company is lucky to have her!! They have photographers come multiple times a year, making it so easy to get proves pictures of your kids. If you are looking for a great spot for your kids that's safe, educational, caring and fun, look no further!!! We loved it here and will deeply miss being apart of the La Petite family.

My daughter attended this school for a couple years and she absolutely loved her teachers and…read morefriends! Miss Telles was our fav & still is!! We miss her dearly!

My son attended this daycare and initially it was a great experience however as time passed, I…read morenoticed that there continue to be staffing issues so while my son was in the one and two year-old class. Also I was not aware that daycare's "suspend" toddlers. I was under the impression that they would work more with them instead of sending them home due to being understaffed and small behavioral issues especially considering a child at 1 and 2 are still learning and trying to communicate as well as regulate emotions. Aside from that I really liked and enjoyed his teacher Ms Katy (I hope it was spelled right).

I'm not sure how many people can write a review that can say they have had 4 different children go…read moreto the same preschool, but we have! All 4 of our kids have gone to Little Sunbeams or are currently going. We started there with our oldest at 2, back in 2019 and he went all 3 years, until kindergarten. Our kids are all 2 years apart and we started them the month they turned 2 and were able to start going. Currently, my oldest is 8 and in 3rd grade and both him and my 1st grader are already in the advanced programs at school. Kindergarten teachers were amazed with how much they knew. My daughter is 5 and finishing up her last year at LSB before moving onto kindergarten. She knows how to write her full name and is currently working on site words. My youngest is 3 and has been at LSB for a year and loves it. The best part for me as a mom, is that it is a place where I feel comfortable sending my kids. I know they will be taken care of and loved. It is just a huge plus that they learn so much, and have the opportunity to explore and be creative everyday. Little Sunbeams also has an app, so they give updates there as needed and post pictures everyday- which is also another favorite of mine. The school is affordable and also offers flexible schedules, which we have often taken advantage of. Mrs Miriam is truly an angel. She is the owner and has shaped Little Sunbeams into what it is today. I am always so surprised with how hands on she is to this day with the kids. They love her. Ms Ivis is wonderful as well. If you call or walk in, she will most likely be the person to greet you. She is so welcoming and has answers to all of the questions. She has been such a great addition to the team. Ms Veronica is one of the teachers and has had 3 of my 4 kids. She is one of their besties but knows how to keep order of a classroom so that both learning and fun can be had. Ms Sara is the Spanish and Atelier teacher and she has had all 4 of my kids! She teaches them so much and has incredible patience with them as they are learning. I really can't say enough about this school. If you are on the fence, go check it out for yourself. We are going on our 8th year here and still love it. We will be sad when we have no more preschool aged kids and have to say goodbye.

My daughter has been attending Little Sunbeams since she was 2.5 years old and has loved every…read moreminute she's spent there! It is very difficult to find quality childcare in today's day and age without compromising either; 1. The level of care provided by staff, 2. The standard of education/curriculum, or 3. A fair price -- LSB excels in all three areas. Every time I send her there, I can feel confident that she is safe, well taken care of, and learning the concepts required to prepare her for Kindergarten.

My daughter has been going here for a little under 4 years. She starts school soon so it's time for…read moreher to move on. I honestly can't express how happy I am with her time here. She has grown into a beautiful, outgoing, loving child and it's in part do to her experience here. The staff, the teachers, the environment have always been kind, always looked out for her, and always showed her love. Amazing school. There has been changes but the values of the school have remained the same. They truly care about the kids!

We have had a wonderful experience at this daycare. The staff is caring, professional, and truly…read morededicated to the children. A special thank you to Ms. Beltran, who goes above and beyond every day to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for quality childcare!