Valley Child Care & Learning Centers - Phoenix - Phoenix, Arizona

Ally C.

I was so hesitant to put my daughter in childcare for all the obvious reasons, when I came in to tour everyone was so friendly, the baby room was clean and all the babies were happy and playing. I decided to give them a chance and it has been WONDERFUL! Everyone is so great! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for care !!

Julia M.

My child has been going since a infant on and off and loves it. They are very convenient with the drop in care rates and by the hour. It’s hard to find a place that doesn’t make you pay for the entire week even if it’s not needed.

shelby P.

I'm not even sure where to begin. There was only one lady who was willing to give my son a hug after he would be picked on by other kids. Then the staff said no hugs allowed. I'm sorry, but if I'm paying almost $1k a month and my child is upset, then please consol him. Especially if you're allowing other kids to hit him. Seemed like they always called us right at that 5th hour mark to pick him up, so I got charged full day. There was always a different face every morning at drop off. That throws kids off. I feel like this place doesn't care much for shy, sensitive, slightly delayed kids. Hate to say it. I know others used to take their kids there many years ago. Seems to have gone downhill.

Anne A.

BEST daycare you can ask for! Where to begin, I have sent all 3 of my kids here 2 of which are still attending. The staff is warm and welcoming and are very good at keeping everything and everyone in order. My kids actually learn things here and they gave my oldest and amazing base knowledge to start , it made kindergarten much easier for her. They have an amazing music person that comes in and my kids love singing along and learning. In fact my 2 year old already knows his days of the week and months of the year! **don't pass this place up, you will not find anything close to the quality of the staff and classroom staff **

Danielle L.

My Son started here in Nov 2017 and it started out really well. We were impressed with the facilities and activities set up for the kids. We liked that we were only charged for days attended and could call out at free will without being charged. The Office staff is friendly and very nice every morning coming and going.

Everything started out great until our son was moved to the 3/4 yr old rooms. Our son can be very set in his ways so when his new teacher expressed that he was being difficult at times I had no reason to disbelieve her. His behavior at home after the change started to decline once moving to the 3/4 class room, he started hitting and pinching his older brother, Screaming NO Go AWAY, which is not a phrase we use at home. These were all things his teacher had noted issued with him during the day. These are all learned behaviors, and I know that my son was not the only one being a "Bully" as he was often described as, because he would come home with little pinch marks on the back of his arms and sides.

The mornings were the worst and he would cry and refused to go to school anymore. We addressed with the office that his behavior shifted since moving to the new classroom and more and more he had behavior issues while at school. I didn't have any reason to not trust the staff on his difficult behavior as I know he can be stubborn.

About 3 weeks ago he came home with his 3rd and final warning due to behavior. I took the day off work after he was kicked out and he said to me " I'm so happy no time out school today." My heart was crushed. We immediately started searching for another daycare that could start him within the week. We went to 5 other day cares that day in the area and locations around our work place.

This school refunded us for unused hours and we parted ways. After starting another day care 2 days later there was an INSTANT change in his behavior. He's had ZERO issues at the new school, and we've have daily contact with his new teacher. My only regret is leaving my son here as long as I did and trusting the staff over my own child. Please listen to you children! I don't have anything personal against this facility but I really do hope they take an internal look into the 3/4 year old class room.

Jennifer G.

My son has been at Valley Childcare Learning Centers for almost 4 years now & we all love it. The teachers are excellent, they care & they do more than just "watch" my son. He continuously comes home with new things he has learned. The office staff is wonderful & makes a point to say hello & goodbye to everyone walks in & out of the center. I will be really sad to see him leaving there when he goes to Kindergarten.

Mindy H.

Only went here for a tour but what a disaster. Upon entry there was a very rude and condescending woman at the front desk. We decided to tour anyways since anyone can have a bad day. While walking through the hall past the classrooms, I noted of the 5 teachers I saw, 2 were sitting in a corner on their phone away from children. In one classroom they were pouring cereal onto a table for the toddlers to come up and help themselves. The playground seemed impressive at first until I asked where my 2 year old would play if enrolled.... it was a small patch of blacktop with a shade. No toys, no play structure, nothing. It didn't appear that any children had been out there at all that day despite the weather being nice. I believe that first impressions can often be misleading and still I wouldn't bring my dog here for care much less my child.

Sam W.

If I could give zero stars I would. My son went here 4 years ago and it was a nightmare and still scarring to think about his treatment. The women running this daycare are some of the absolute worst humans I have encountered in my life. My child was ripped out of my arms and I was berated because he wanted to run up and give me a hug at pick up time. Going with a babysitter would be a better option than to put them in this daycare.