Independence Preschool and Child Care - Queen Creek, Arizona

Adam Botticello

Stop looking as you have found the right preschool! The owner/operator of this school, Mrs. Tina, is a living saint. She will care more about your kids than some of your own family members. My two kids spent a combined 3 years here and it has been such a blessing. We toured several schools and felt like we hit the lottery when we found this one. All of the staff are caring, understanding and great at what they do. I was able to avoid worry knowing my kids were in caring hands with all of their needs met.

The facility is always clean, the food is always good, and the outdoor space is spectacular. A good playground area was a big deciding factor for me as I believe outdoor play is crucial for child development. My kids come home sharing a new piece of knowledge almost every day. I cannot say enough positive things about this school and the community they create. The Director, Mrs. Jen, is spectacular as well, I know my kids are in capable hands with her.

You will not regret making this school your choice!

Breauna Munoz

Best preschool in the area! The teachers are all caring, compassionate, and seem to have a real passion for teaching kiddos. They have a great curriculum from learning numbers and alphabet to various independence skills. My son enjoys going to preschool, he loves Miss Tina and the teachers. We’ve tried a few other days cares/schools in the past and it was always chaos getting my son to go. Not the case at Miss Tina’s! He’s happy to go to preschool in the mornings and sometimes he doesn’t wait to leave. I can’t say enough positive things about this preschool! I’m so thankful we found this school.

Katie Hooks

I have been sending my kids to this preschool for almost 3 years now. We’ve been to many preschools and this one was FINALLY what we were looking for. All of the teachers know my kids by name. They greet me with a friendly smile every morning. This morning we forgot a jacket and I was going to run home and get one to bring back. Jen insisted I just borrow one from their stash to save me a trip driving back and forth and this act of consideration reminded me to leave this review. They do stuff like this all the time. They really care about the families and the kids. They go out of their way for not only the kids but the parents too. They truly partner with families. I love this school so much.

Liz Nylin

Ms Tina’s Independence Preschool is by far the best in Queen Creek/San Tan Valley. This preschool offers a loving and educational environment for your child. With over 77 thematic units, each child is fully prepared for kindergarten and MORE! Independence preschool teaches each child to be more independent in life skills and social skills. We absolutely LOVE IPS!! The teachers, the staff and the owner are lovely! 10/10 would ALWAYS recommend Ms Tina’s Independence Preschool!

Stephanie Shay

Let me just start by saying that I don't normally leave reviews. However, Miss Tina and her staff are absolutely PHENOMENAL! My daughter started going to Independence preschool a little over a year ago, and we just recently had to pull her out due to my school schedule. My child has grown so much as a person, Miss Tina and her teachers have loved my child unconditionally and have taught her so much more than I ever thought possible. This was my child's second home, and I'm confident it will be your child's too. If you're looking for a place filled with educated people who will not only teach your child but LOVE your child, Independence preschool is the school for you. Miss Tina and her staff are the best of the best. I hope someone finds this review helpful and chooses this amazing school/childcare so that their child can have the same wonderful experience my child did.

David Harrington

This is the BEST preschool we ever could have hoped for! Our daughter has loved every moment. Ms. Tina is absolutely stellar! Her staff are attentive and friendly, not to mention SUPER ORGANIZED! Communication from the school is consistent and well thought out. Meals provided during the day are very healthy. The school is also very secure. If you need a preschool, THIS IS THE ONE!!! Thank you, Ms. Tina! We love you!!!

Daniel

First time family trying to find a good preschool that doesn’t break the bank? That’s where my wife and I were two years ago. I decided to leave this review even though it’s been months since our twins graduated. Both of our children have different needs(daughter is high energy and son has a mild form of autism) and my wife had a moment today that needed to be shared. She started home schooling this week by reviewing lower and upper case letters as well as their written names. Both kids passed with flying colors, able to write their full names and are starting to learn how to read books at the age of 5.

Each day we received a very photogenic picture of each child and the staff respond to texts within a few minutes. The school provides breakfast and lunch assuming you get your child to school on time. Very hospitable environment for playtime both inside and outside. Tree’s and grass in the backyard to help keep our kids cool and they adjust play time during the summers so that children can get their exercise in.

It was very difficult finding someone to trust our children with but the all female staff made it easy for my wife and I to feel like we made the right decision. Perhaps one of the more challenging aspects of the school is getting in. Be sure to reach out prior to starting as the waitlist can make life more difficult if your not prepared for it. Availability varies but Tina will try her best to get you in.

The school has an all American vibe and the pledge of allegiance is said in school daily. While my wife and I have limited experience in other preschool venues I can honestly say you should be able to make a decision quickly. It’s kind of a “what you see is what you get” scenario and we never experienced any surprises while our children attended the school.

I could go on for awhile but this is the last thing I’ll say. Most of the parents at this school take an interest in their Childrens success. It means the children your little one will be interacting with understand basic manners. Every child has a bad day but understand that if you want your child to be successful you’ll have to follow up on the monthly “report card” your child will receive. The teachers identify strengths and areas for improvement . It’s your responsibility to work on these weaknesses or your child will be at a disadvantage both on the playground and in the classroom. The teachers aren’t miracle workers but they definitely made for a great super hero side kick. Between the good teachers, and an amazing wife, we got through some of the more challenging yet rewarding years of our family to date. I hope the same for you. Good luck!

Ashley Loy

My daughter has been going to Ms. Tina's for just over a month and I honestly couldn't be happier! From the very beginning my daughter had felt so comfortable here and around everyone and absolutely loves it! As soon as we pull into the parking lot you can hear my daughter start clapping and saying 'yay'! This was the first time we've used childcare so we were very nervous going in. We did a lot of research and talked to several different daycares/preschools. Ms. Tina's was the only one that me and my husband get 100% comfortable dropping our daughter off at!! On our daughter first day we received pictures of our daughter every hour to show us how she was doing! They have actual teachers there who actually get the kids prepared for kindergarten, which is HUGE!! Another big plus to Ms. Tina's is the security, they don't let anyone into the building who doesn't belong! If you don't have a child who goes there and are picking up/dropping off, you aren't getting past the door. WHICH IS AMAZING!! If you are in need of a safe, loving, fun, educational place for your child this is hands down the best place!! We feel absolutely lucky to have found Ms. Tina when we did!