Great school With amazing staff! My daughter loves this school . They also have sports & extra…read moreafterschool Activites for them to keep busy.

Amerischools is awesome! The community they've cultivated is beautiful and the work they put in…read morefor the students is tireless. My kiddos love it too!

I agree with the earlier reviewer that Strauss is probably the best day care/preschool in town…read more Pros: - Tremendously loving teachers. Our teacher (Carina) attended kids' birthday parties on the weekends for HOURS just because she loved seeing the kids. Amazing. Our other teacher (Rylee) was also fabulous. She was studying to enter medical school. So much hugging and comforting, so wonderful. - Long hours: 7am-6pm - Take all ages of kids, from 6 weeks to 6 years. If you have more than one kid, this is a lifesaver. - Administrators want to make parents' lives easier, and man, it makes a difference. Examples: * Accept credit cards and have an autopay option * Each month they email you a receipt, making it easy to file your FSA claims online without having to collect and scan a bunch of paperwork * Key fob entrance so you're don't have to struggle with a door code or key while holding children * Lightning fast response to email inquiries even after hours * Phone answering machine tells you the extension to call your kids' classroom directly * School provides snacks so you don't have to drop off like eighteen different containers of food each day. Your only responsibility is lunch. * Very few requests or demands of parents generally Cons: - Price. They are pricey. However, you do get what you pay for here. - I would like to see them go with organic, whole-food snacks and all-natural, phthalate-free cleaning products. - I would love more pets, plants or other natural items at the school - It would be nice to have a larger playground and more outdoor time. Sometimes the outdoor time seemed limited. And they certainly have the space in their massive parking lot to substantially expand the playground. They could have a playground to rival the one at Second Street School. All in all, doing a fantastic job!

Wonderful teachers, kids, and parent community! Our daughter has been at Strauss since she was 6…read moremonths and we are so please (she is now 3). The teachers are so responsive, kind, and creative! We are so thankful that Strauss is our life!

childtime has been my home for four years since my daughter began. she was new to daycare just as…read moremuch as myself and I wouldn't change her experience for the world. she's grown into such a smart social butterfly. the daycare itself is very well kept and the teachers have great communication skills when expressing how my child is doing! overall I'd say this is the daycare to go to! management is so helpful and understanding and always meet any needs or answers any questions of concern!

Both of my boys have gone here since they were both six weeks old. All of the teachers are amazing…read moreand they are all so patient. Ms. Dora the director is amazing and super easy to talk to.

Our daughter was a student of Micah's for SAT tutoring. He was able to be flexible with his times…read moreand was able to set times to meet up with our daughter. He was patient and kind and motivated her to complete her practice exams. I highly recommend Micah, especially his private tutoring at double 800. My daughter scored a 1510 on her SATs with his tutelage.

Really had high hopes for this daycare, as there are few good options on the NW side of town. Felt…read moreexcited about it after the tour but bringing my 1 yr old in quickly became a major source of anxiety every day. My son is typically a very social, happy, and engaged boy and even at our first daycare, which we did not love for similar issues, he at least was very very quick to warm up and happy to be there. This place was a different story altogether and my main and major gripe is with the young ones teacher, Ms. Ryann--cold, detached, minimally engaged. I spent 40 minutes with my son to help him ease in on his first day at this daycare. The whole time I was in the 1 year old room, his teacher did not greet either of us, did not offer to show us where to put things....nothing. I had to go up to her and ask her right as I had to leave. She did barely anything to comfort my son when he burst into tears when I went to leave. All big red flags to me. It continued like that for our whole time there and from the times I was able to check in on the livestreams, it was the same thing from this teacher -- bare minimum greetings or verbal/app updates, no warmth towards my son as he'd walk around crying by himself throughout the mornings, no attempts to get him to join the other babies as she sat in the corner with them like a lazy lump doing no activities any time I looked in. Wouldn't know if she ever did since she never sent a single update picture the entire time we stayed there. Every day when I dropped him off and picked him up, he would totally melt down and cling to me--very different from his typical personality and even very different from his quick and easy adjustment period at his last daycare. The only day he seemed happy at pickup AND the only day we got a single picture update was a day another teacher covered. That teacher actually led art activities and I saw her smiling and engaging with him and the other babies each time I checked the livestream. The difference in his demeanor was night and day, after just one day On top of all that, he was being offered hardly any water while he was there with the normal teacher, as evidenced by a sudden and notable change in his BMs, his desire to guzzle the water I offered him at pick up and from me beginning to monitor the water level of his cup at drop off and pick up (which didn't change at all on multiple days) When we toured, one of my main concerns was that his last daycare wasn't actually taking the babies outside to play at all and we were assured these kiddos went out practically every single morning. I did tend to bring him at the tail end of the time the babies were supposed to be outside most mornings, but there was never any sign of the others being outside. Yet, when I would check the cameras to see if my baby was having a better time later in the AM (about an hour or so after drop off and the time they were meant to be outside), the kids wouldn't be visible on cameras as it seemed they were outside.... I asked about this and was told they werent actually outside at this time, just "watching the other kids play from the door"....because why?? Sounds kind of mean to not let them get their own play time, but make them watch others play...probably just because the teachers themselves wanted to socialize. That's an assumption, to be fair, but not far fetched imo To be transparent, we were only there for about 2 weeks/7 actual days. I let the director know concerns at disenrollment but didn't wait around for her to address them--time is short and everything in my gut was saying this situation sucked for him. The director didn't seem bad, and the rest of the staff was at least friendly on surface level so 2 stars instead of 1 SO happy we switched places, as it was an immediate change in his happiness and demeanor on day 1 and every single day since. We're greeted warmly and he gets right into playing happily. Hes all smiles at pickup, and we get tons of activity photos all day long. They go outside every morning and sometimes in PM and his poo is magically back to normal! Who would have thought warm energy and offering water could make such an immediate and drastic difference

Open Arms Preschool is excellent,…read more My son has attended Open Arms for the last two years. When we chose Open Arms it was easy because the staff was so accommodating and friendly. The attitude I'd see reflected as love throughout the school It was so great to find a school for toddlers not yet potty trained and all to have all meals and snacks provided My son went through the infant program and it was great for him; so much growth!! He interacted with the other babies but still got the individual infant care he needed, The daily reports are valuable, The love and care of the individual babies was apparent to me with my son amd is everytime I walk by the infant room Now my son is in the toddler program, Again, I am so impressed with the program; they are all engaged,Cool and interesting lesson topics I can see the teachers control the environment and not the kids. Everyday I see all the teacher interacting with all the kids I like the daily activities and the daily report naps and curriculum learned. Here's the bottom line review...My son has a great home but everyday I pick him up, he wants to stay at Open Arms I will keep him at Open Arms through all of their programs

I'm surprised to not see more recent reviews. Our family moved to Tucson in the summer of 2022 and…read morewe put a great deal of thought into the surrounding schools when we decided to purchase our new home. The previous school our daughter attended was a Montessori school and while I think it was a great foundation I felt the elementary grades were lacking in some areas of education. Our daughter entered Casas as a 5th grader and as her first traditional school. I was nervous by the huge transition for her, but she took to it like a fish to water. The teachers, especially Mrs Ford made it easy for her by supporting her in any way she needed. She loves going to school and is doing incredibly well academically. I feel so incredibly blessed and thankful for everyone at Casas for making the transition a wonderful and happy experience for my daughter. It's evident that the staff genuinely cares about the students and their success. We will continue to attend Casas and hope a Casas High School will be available soon.

Such a great school. I've had two boys attend the past 5 years and they love it so much! One of the…read moremany many reasons we love it so much: small class sizes. Highly recommend CCS!!!

This kindercare location is the best! We moved our now 10 month old daughter to OV kindercare from…read morea different local daycare and she is THRIVING. The care and attention provided by La Cañada kindercare is miles beyond our first daycare experience. The teachers in the infant room are so caring and have truly made such a great impact on our child's development. They provide meals which are nutritious, updates throughout the day, and also send photos which really give me peace of mind as a first time working mom. The support staff are also great! They are so nice and quick to respond for any questions. The facility is always very clean as well. We love the team at kindercare!

We are so grateful for the experience we've had with this Kindercare location. Aimee and her team…read moretake amazing care of our kiddo. As new parents we were nervous about daycare however they made every single step of the process so easy. Our child looks forward to going to school and we feel it's been an important part of their development.

I was a student there and it was terrible, the principal/owner called me the r slur for being…read moreautistic and having a learning disability, and the IEP teacher there is rude, They encourage bullying, and they don't treat the the kids with respect or kindness even though that's their whole motto

I am writing to share my experience following a tour of Adventure School on Monday, July 7, 2025. I…read morehave been actively visiting various preschools and childcare centers in search of the best environment for my two-year-old son. Throughout this process, I have encountered several programs that did not meet my standards or expectations. Adventure School, however, stood out as a refreshing and reassuring exception. Although I did not have a scheduled appointment, I was warmly welcomed by Sarah, who immediately made me feel at ease. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and kindly offered to show me the two-year-old classroom. The teacher in that room was attentively seated with a child who appeared to be waking up or had just arrived, while the other children played calmly within her line of sight. Importantly, the classroom was in ratio--something I've found to be lacking in many other centers. The environment was calm, organized, and engaging. The walls displayed children's artwork, the classroom was rich in print, and materials were thoughtfully arranged without being overwhelming. A child-sized bathroom was located within the classroom, providing convenient access for potty-trained children. Throughout the tour, I asked detailed questions about teacher-to-child ratios, daily schedules, tuition, meals, hours of operation, and more. Sarah was able to answer all my inquiries thoroughly and without hesitation. She also discussed classroom transitions and walked us through the three-year-old room. Before that, she allowed my son to explore the outdoor play area, which included developmentally appropriate toys and climbing structures. We also had a meaningful conversation about early intervention, including AzEIP and Child Find, and how the school supports children who may be experiencing developmental delays. Sarah's knowledge and genuine commitment to supporting all children were clearly evident. Sarah's demeanor was warm, professional, and consistent throughout the visit. Despite spending a significant amount of her time with us, Sarah never appeared rushed or inconvenienced. This was a stark contrast to the reception I've received at several other centers. Upon leaving, I immediately contacted a friend who is also searching for a preschool and strongly recommended she consider Adventure School, despite the distance. Had the location been closer to our home and workplace, and the cost more manageable for our budget, I would have enrolled my son on the spot. Based on my experience, I have full confidence that he would be safe, supported, and nurtured in this environment.