Our vision is an environment where parents and staff work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential to the highest degree, following the inspired work of Maria Montessori.
Our mission is to develop the whole child by providing challenging and creative academic, spiritual, and social experiences.
It is the desire for our staff here at Whiz Kidz Preschool to foster imagination and creativity in your child, while teaching them what they will need to know as they move forward in their school years. We want every child to feel like they are getting the attention that they need, and that they are benefitting from what our staff is teaching to them.
We serve ages 6weeks – 5 years old at all 5 of our campuses.
Our campus at 7214 E. Jenan Dr. Scottsdale, 85260 serves 6 weeks – 5 years.
Our East Scottsdale campus located at 11090 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years and offers school age after school care and summer day camp.
Scottsdale Studio of Music is Scottsdale’s premier music school, teaching hundreds of students from ages 3 to adult. Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds & more all taught under one roof at our studio or online! We are also an ESA approved vendor for homeschoolers!
Acellus Academy is an accredited online school for students in Grades K-12. Students receive personalized instruction through an accelerated teaching model in which students study and learn at their own pace. The school offers a wide variety of courses for elementary school, middle school, and high school including electives such as STEM, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Business, Finance, Health and more. Additionally, Acellus Academy offers NCAA approved courses nineteen Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by the College Board. This schooling option affords students the flexibility to study from home while still earning a high school diploma from an accredited high school.
Catering to diverse learning needs, Acellus Academy’s online elementary school establishes the foundational knowledge every child needs. Their online middle school continues to foster deeper academic engagement, and as students transition to the online high school, they are presented with a curriculum designed to gear them up for future triumphs. For those seeking an effective online education, Acellus Academy emerges as a top choice.
Accelerate your Spanish learning with native speakers!
Our private tutoring and group classes are fun and inviting. We offer online sessions and in-person learning at our Scottsdale location.
Students engage with our native speakers using the latest learning techniques to develop and strengthen language skills.
Our owner and primary instructor, Rosi Freeman, has dedicated her career to teaching Spanish. Her linguistic expertise creates engaging and interactive experiences to increase your comprehension and keep you motivated.
Native speakers have the ear to hear and guide corrections building confidence. You’ll find sessions for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners.
Learn about our other learning opportunities including local events, dinners and travel abroad by visiting our website.
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Accelerate your learning with native speakers to achieve:
- Travel abroad fluency
- High school and college test prep readiness
- Academic support for elementary through college classes
- Business/Corporate training with specific industry focus
Would you like your child or teen get a few helpful and fun-filled lessons in manners and proper etiquette?
As much as you try teaching manners and proper etiquette at home, sometimes children just need to listen and learn from another adult. SueAnn Brown, a certified etiquette instructor and owner of It’s All About Etiquette, offers the following Online and In Person courses…
- Summer Etiquette Camps in June and July
- E for Etiquette ages 6-8
- Etiquette for Young Ladies and Young Men ages 9-12
- Essential Etiquette for Teens ages 13-18.
Students will learn the following: Proper dining skills, how to set a table, having proper eye contact, shaking hands, phone etiquette, proper introductions, how to write thank-you notes, the importance of having good hygiene, and many more valuable life lessons. Your child will be amazed at how much FUN learning about manners and proper etiquette can be! For more information please visit our website https://www.itsallaboutetiquette.com
Welcome to Liberty Traditional Charter School, a leading Phoenix Charter School in Arizona. Liberty is a tuition-FREE, not-for-profit charter school focused on character education.
Liberty strives to develop a lifelong love of learning, community service, and integrity in all students. We can’t wait to welcome your child into our growing family.
Our school is comprised of two campuses. Our Phoenix Charter School campus operates out of two buildings: the building on 45th Avenue is home to 1st through 8th grades, while our kindergarten classes are located just down the street, on West Indian School Road. Our second and newest campus, Liberty Traditional Saddleback, is located in Douglas and serves grades K-8.
We are a boutique preschool with family values teaching in Spanish! Our team of qualified and experienced staff, supporting children in gaining independence and fulfilling their potential in a safe, caring and stimulating environment; Miró International Preschool aims to provide a happy, caring and secure environment, through the seven areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts and design, understanding of the world and physical development.
Established in 2010, Little Big Minds was founded to be a leader in early childhood Spanish immersion preschool education. As staff members, we will work together to provide an excellent experience for every family who enters one of our preschools. You will find that much attention has been paid to the many details that create a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers to play and learn.
Our mission is to provide a progressive international education and advanced multilingual academics in a safe, diverse, and nurturing environment. Our innovative and individualized approach to learning prepares highly motivated students for prestigious college preparatory high schools.
Global Minds is a weekday preschool that also operates as an after school language learning facility for children in grades K-12th. In our preschool program, our experienced, caring teachers primarily focus on speaking Chinese, Spanish or French since it is the natural first component of any language. Through demonstration, repetition, group, individual and interactive play, Global Minds makes becoming bilingual an easy, fun, and playful experience!
Our humble beginnings started with a desire to give our children the skills to give them an advantage for their future. We believed that if our children can read, write and speak in the three most spoken languages in the world they will have a competency that no other child possess.
Our school allows students to make connections across the curriculum in order to unify and deepen their learning experience and understanding. Children will see the relevance of what they are learning as it applies to their world, and be challenged to become empathetic, kind, compassionate and globally-aware citizens.
Montessori Academy will guide children on their journey into a continually evolving, dynamic world that engages their minds and enlivens their imaginations. Each component of the educational journey will instill a love of learning, high self-esteem, and positive values resulting in high academic achievement.
Our mission is to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child’s greatest potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.
Our program integrates all aspects of the child’s development while supporting the philosophy of Maria Montessori. The whole child is cared for and nurtured in our center. Little Friends Montessori is a fully equipped, privately owned, early childhood Montessori program.
You will love the community we have built here. Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a PK-12 international learning community for high achieving students that offers a highly individualized education experience completely unique to the Arizona market.
Step onto the El Dorado Private School campus and you can feel the power of a truly exceptional learning environment. Low student/teacher ratios throughout all programs ensure your child plenty of individualized attention, instruction, and care.
At Camelback Desert School, we expertly combine academics and structured play for students ages 12 months to kindergarten in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Speech Therapy services are now being offered at Nest Psychological!
Lauren Sawyer, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist who carries a Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders, with multiple years of experience in a wide range of settings and populations. Because of her experience in multiple school districts, she is highly skilled at understanding Special Education proceedings, including IEP meetings. She is skilled at evaluating and treating expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation delays, fluency disorders, and social language (pragmatic) skills from ages 3-18.
Call Nest today to talk with Lauren about your concerns and schedule an evaluation today. There is currently no waitlist.
Dr. Brett Andersen is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist in Scottsdale, AZ (off of the 101 and Shea in the HonorHealth medical complex). He specializes in conducting comprehensive educational, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents. Common referrals include children with (or suspected of having) learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc. Also, if a parent disagrees with their school’s special education evaluation, they can request Dr. Andersen perform an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at no cost to the parent. It is a free second opinion!
Chompie’s is a full-service restaurant that has been serving up great food, including freshly baked bread, cakes, pastries, and world-famous bagels since 1979. Kids eat free on Tuesdays!
We are a boutique wellspa owned and operated by a nurse. Several medical LMTs on staff including one CLT. We love the addressing wellness via the lymphatic system, ionic footbaths and by supplementing nutrients via IV (always great to bypass the gut). Alisa, the owner, is also a certified footcare nurse.
At Camelback Desert School, we expertly combine academics and structured play for students ages 12 months to kindergarten in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
We provide the highest standard of classical pilates training and are proud to provide clients with a safe, fun, and challenging way to experience pilates. It is our mission to help people achieve the happiness that comes along with a strong body and healthy lifestyle.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre railroad park located right in the heart of Scottsdale. So much to do for the family (some indoors and mostly outdoor attractions).
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
Horseback riding and fun ranch activities great for the whole family.
Shepherd of the Desert Preschool is a non-profit, Christian preschool supported by Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church. Our mission at Shepherd of the Desert Preschool is to lead people to follow Jesus and provide the premier Christian educational experience focused on advancing academics for children.
Montessori Academy will guide children on their journey into a continually evolving, dynamic world that engages their minds and enlivens their imaginations. Each component of the educational journey will instill a love of learning, high self-esteem, and positive values resulting in high academic achievement.
Cactus Day Camp is where traditional day camping comes to the desert. We provide a full-day program five days a week for 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks for ages 3-13. Safety is our number one priority, friendships are fostered, healthy lifestyles are encouraged and your child’s fun is unlimited! We offer optional transportation, optional lunch programs, tween field trips, we have two pools on campus, and a counselor-in-training program for ages 14-16.
Leo & Luca’s philosophy is built around the idea of “community through play.” Our local, women-owned boutique playspace inspires imagination, promotes an independent spirit, cultivates friendship, and prioritizes connection between children and parents.
In addition to our communal playspace, we offer a dedicated infant room adjacent to the main playspace, a mother’s room for nursing or pumping, a café with kid-friendly snacks, drinks, and coffee for adults, and a multi-purpose art/event space available for hosting your child’s birthday party or special event.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. As parents ourselves, we understand how important it is to keep our children and their environment healthy. We adhere to the strictest sick policies and cleanliness standards. Reservations are required and daily passes and membership options are available.
Parenting takes a village, and we would love to be part of yours.
If you’re looking for youthful, refreshed-looking skin, your answer is right here in Scottsdale. The Skin Spa at Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery—founded by a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Todd Hobgood—offers a full menu of procedures that includes state-of-the-art skincare treatments and cosmetic injectable services. Popular treatments include BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, microneedling, and other relaxing and rejuvenation facial treatments. If you’re interested in your own skin rejuvenation, please visit us online or contact us today.
SPY Fitness is a family-owned and operated fitness training business committed to enabling our clients to reach heights they may have never before thought possible. Our training philosophy embodies healing the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Our mission is to provide a progressive international education and advanced multilingual academics in a safe, diverse, and nurturing environment. Our innovative and individualized approach to learning prepares highly motivated students for prestigious college preparatory high schools.