Developing Minds Academy Preschool - Scottsdale, Arizona

Victoria B.

We absolutely loved our time at Developing Minds Academy! My son attended for just one year, and if we weren’t moving, we would’ve happily kept him there. His teachers, Andrea and Kylie, were so kind, attentive, and truly wonderful with him. He was always excited to go to school, and that gave me so much peace of mind. I knew he was not only safe but also loved and cared for. I can’t thank the staff enough for making our experience such a positive one. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and reliable environment!

Kara S.

Developing minds is the second childcare center that we have been with and we are so so so impressed with the staff. They deeply care about your kids. I love that they follow a school year and that your child has the same teachers and same classmates for an entire school year, as our previous center did not do that and moved kids as they aged out of classes. We saw our son get stressed in the previous type of environment (he had sleep regressions and would cry a lot), but he absolutely thrives in this one.

The founders Deena and April deeply care about the kids and over the course of the year we noticed that basically the whole staff knows our kid, which has been really special. We've created friendships with other parents and feel so comfortable with every teacher we've ever interacted with. Plus our kid hardly wants to leave when we pick him up! The staff here is truly a second arm to our parenting team.

I'm not sure where those negative reviews are coming from, but I would take them with a big grain of salt.... especially the ones that don't give any context or story as to why they are having an issue.

sadaf I.

My daughter attended DMA for three wonderful years, and as a mom, I'm beyond grateful for the love, care and support she receives every single day. From the very beginning, directors Deena and April, along with all amazing teachers, made us feel welcomed and supported. The entire team creates a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where my daughter could grow, learn, and thrive.
Thank you Deena, April, Kathy, and every teacher at DMA. We will always look back on this time with appreciation and happy memories!

Brad B.

Do not trust this facility and do not trust April Schafer. The only thing she cares about is money. A child's mental, emotional and physical well being is not her priority.

My son was enrolled here and I thought April cared but after a period of time I realized she and her staff do not.

BEWARE

Lauren C.

Like any mom, I was extremely nervous about enrolling my kiddos in daycare. Feeling all the feels. I toured a handful of places and none felt right until I met Deena and April. Their kindness and passion was immediately clear. The facility itself feels relaxed and fun, and all of the teachers we’ve had have been fantastic. My twins enjoyed their time from diapers to pre-k graduation and even summer camp. Often times when I arrive for pick up, they don’t want to leave. We’ve met great friends and moving on to kindergarten is bittersweet. Time flew by! We will definitely consider coming back to DMA for summer sessions. If I could do it all over again, I’d choose DMA 100% without a doubt. Amazing people who care about kids and love what they do — which makes drop off so much easier knowing your littles are in good hands. Thank you, DMA fam.

Julian P.

As a parent, entrusting our child into the care of others is one of the most significant decisions we make. From the moment we stepped through the doors of DMA, it was clear that this institution was not just a place of learning, but a nurturing safe-space for our little one. We had the opportunity to have an introductory video call/interview with our child’s teachers-to-be prior to enrollment, giving further reassurance. My wife and I can tell the curriculum at DMA is thoughtfully designed to stimulate young minds while encouraging creativity and exploration. Our child has reached so many markers and milestones that most parents hope for during early development, and we can only imagine the environment presented at DMA has help guide this trend.

Kiele A.

I LOVE Developing Minds Academy! The kids' schedule is filled with so many fun activities like Yoga, PE, Music class, Water play (during summer), and more! The teachers are amazing! They are consistently sending updates throughout each day and sharing fun photos. It makes me feel at ease to know my child is learning and growing in a safe space with hands-on care.

Jocelyn T.

We love DMA so much too much to the point that even when we need to move from our apartment, we looking for somewhere near by the daycare, cuz we will not want to change the daycare that our kids love to go, play, learn, and enjoy being babies, toddlers, and kids. A place that we trust and we love deeply from our hearts ❤️