Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool - Phoenix, Arizona

Deanna Maddox

Phoenix Children’s Academy is such a wonderful, loving and fantastic place for your child. As a former teacher and preschool director I can tell you that this school and its teachers not only care about your child, but treat them as one of their own. Our son loves going everyday and the enjoyment he has makes me feel so comforted as a mom. I get updates and pictures throughout the day, which is so great to see him smiling, laughing and learning. I give this school the highest of recommendations!

Caitlyn Schachtel

Phoenix Children's Academy Private preschool is the best child care place my children have gone too. All the teachers are patient and kind with all my children. My son is developmentally behind and they never for one moment treat as such witch is such a huge step to getting him on track. They also have helped with my daughter emotional readiness for kindergarten and I am so thankful.

Carlos Vicuna

We are so grateful for the wonderful care our daughter receives at Phoenix. Children's Academy.

The entire staff, from the front desk team to the chef, teachers, and faculty, have made us feel at ease every day. We love and appreciate everyone there and highly recommend them for all your child's needs. Thank you for everything you do!

Janine Williamson

I am writing this review from a different POV than most parents who might be inclined to give a rating to this childcare facility... First, I am a parent of kids who are now older (but I will show you why my input is relevant...)... but also, I am writing this as a former private nanny, and as the mom of someone who is now caring for these precious kiddos. I was nut asked to write any reviews, nor is anyone there aware I'm submitting this, not even my daughter.

First, I was given a tour of this facility when my daughter was hired, as she is just shy of 18 by about four months currently, so I had to give written permission in person for her to work. (and to her credit, she is well-qualified... 2+ years of formal Advanced Chidhood Development coursework, she was my "right-hand gal" all the while when I was a nanny, and she has years of her own childcare experience too).

I always thought to get this level of care, a family would have had to hire someone like me as a private nanny. I have seen and toured other childcare facilities when my own kids were young --when trying to decide if I would continue to nanny, or work into another career and find childcare in doing so.. I then made the decision to nanny with my kids, partially because I feared my kids would not get the quality of care that I could give the myself while also being a nanny (and our situation going forward worked for us very well). But the facilities I toured at the time didn't give me the restful, secure, nurturing feeling that I experienced not only in visiting this Phoenix Children's Academy, but also the small things I learn from my daughter (who I'm thrilled finds a special fulfillment daily) in this environment. She comes home with her heart full of love. That makes my own mama heart so happy.

She doesn't share anything she is not supposed to, as she tells me a big part of her training is for the safety and security of the babies and kiddos in her care. But she tells me enough that I can see that the kiddos are in the care of good staff who are there for the right reasons. They care about the safety, happiness, security, fun, and well-being of all the kids in their care-- that speaks volumes.

I know the activities, the snacks and meals, the children's napping cots, the soothing music, the structure, the cleanliness, the care for the emotional well-being, and the nurture.... All of it is out of the love that their carefully selected staff has for the children in their care.

We have all heard horror stories about "facilities," while there surely are other wonderful group childcares out there too. But from all I've seen and experienced, this place stands out for so many pure and good reasons.

I can admit, I would have felt just as comfortable having my own children in their care when mine were small, as I was caring for them myself, and I was very, very picky. (especially knowing I had spent all of my 20's helping raise and nurture other people's children as a nanny, and would have refused anything less than that for my own!) I am happy with the decision I made for my kiddos and for my self at that time.... But, I see and feel the high quality, attentive care within their rooms as well.

For anyone who is scared to leave their babies in the hands of anyone besides a trusted family membe or in-home nanny (which are now incredibly expensive, more than ever, and out of reach for many parents).... I'm confident that you will feel the "at home" feeling, the love and nurture, and the caring bonds you need for peace of mind that your children are in the best hands possible

There is a loving team of caregivers, teachers, and staff who make this place a human experience instead of a "facility." I'm thankful that my daughter is excited to go to work every day, and is excited to hang out with her little friends that make her heart happy daily. If this place were just a "facility"... For her, this would simply not be the case. She is thriving there, thanks to her coworkers, management, and overall warm, secure feel of this well-organized academy.

AC L

Our family are new to Phoenix and my first little one just born in May. My wife and I were anxious sending her to daycare initially. We are grateful that PCA dispels our concerns. Heartfelt thanks to infant room teachers. Our kid spent two joyful months with them.

Alex Wenker

I toured this place when I was searching for a daycare service for my daughter. The staff upfront was really friendly, but the children crying threw me off. It was almost all the kids crying which was the strange part and the teachers seemed extremely stressed.

I recently looked at the AZDES website to see if any complaints had been filed and was not surprised to see them being reported for “discipline that could cause harm”.

Meagan Lukaszewski

My daughter started at this location over 5 years ago. She loved it and I loved that I had peace of mind, in leaving my child in their care. As a single mom, its rough trusting other people with my daughter. A little over a year ago, I started to communicate some issues with the front office. There was a significant lack of communication, at that time. A spot had opened for her at her own grade school for before and after school care, so i moved her to that, with the intention of utilizing PCA for her school breaks. When she returned during the spring and the summer, the issues were still there. The amount of times, myself, my daughter, and my mom, felt like their cold attitudes, lack of correspondence, and mistakes were intentional was highly discouraging. I feel that the director lacks empathy and effective communication skills. I feel that when a child comes home (unknowing of the many many issues that were discussed with the director) and communicates that she felt like she was being treated unfairly on purpose by her teachers, that is a problem. I pulled her from the school, as she was going back to her grade school at the start of the school year and she will not be returning; however, that last week of her attendance, my account was over charged and I still have not been refunded the entire amount (7 weeks later). Yet again, a mistake I feel like is intentional, based on our history. I truly feel sad that some years ago, I would have recommended this school to everyone I know. Now, having heard the things my daughter told me, and experiencing all that I have, I wouldn't dream of recommending this school to anyone.

Kelly Sahid

Updated: We left after being here for 3+ years due to recurring safety issues and an unfit director. When my child was 2 they were bitten by one child ~20 times. We begged the director Angel for intervention to no avail- it escalated to a serious choking incident before they were forced to expel him. We trusted she would learn from that and become more proactive, but she has not. In the 3yo class my child was scratched 25+ times by one child and despite us constantly following up Angel made no effort to work with the child’s parents or to work directly with the child to change the behavior.

The classrooms are overcrowded and chaotic, often over state limits during drop off etc. They got rid of the indoor play area so they could pack in an additional class, so the kids are cooped up all summer. Class iPads (and therefore any app updates) are down for months. Injuries (bites, scratches, falls etc) are not documented consistently. For the 3yo class, there is 1 potty for 26 kids, resulting in accidents. Nearly impossible to get ahold of Angel by calling. The director blames down - ie everything is the teachers fault, which we do not agree with at all. And in all of our time here I have never once seen her observing or interacting in a classroom.

The teachers are warm and kind and wonderful, but they can only do so much without the director doing their job. There have been many teachers who had a profoundly positive impact on my kids (Ms Laura, Ms Elizabeth, Ms Madhu - wish I could name everyone). Although I adore and appreciate the teachers, I cannot recommend due to the overwhelming management/safety policy issues. Posting this review in the hopes regional sees it and improves the conditions for the kids and teachers still there