Camelback Desert School

Basel Channis _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

This might be one of the worst places i have ever encountered, and for them to be involved in raising and educating kids makes it even worse,
And specially when you factor in the amount
Of money they charge that is pretty much comparable to top notch places like PCDS, just for you to realize that you are getting absolutely nothing in return, with poor education, poor communication, and maybe a couple of pics for your kid holding an iPad !
Invest in your kids future and look at other options.

Allison Simmons Crenshaw _{on Google}

Dec 5th, 2023

CDS has been an absolute Godsend to our family. Our toddler started at 14 months and her development and growth has been incredible. Ms. Nicole, Ms. Lexus, Ms. Rachel and Ms. Hannah have all been wonderful and caring teachers for her and do an amazing job!

mophiza love _{on Google}

May 30th, 2023

School three stars. I cannot speak to the curriculum that is provided to the students. I cannot comment on how the teachers interact and treat the students or on management. I did not enroll my child into the school for a few reasons.
Reason 1 the hours of operations to pick up and drop off my child did not work with my schedule. I will be charged extra for early drop off and late pick up.
2 parents have to pay for new or used uniforms. They are not provided as part of the tuition for the school.
3 Tuition also does not include any meals. Parents have to either provide their own meals or pay extra for meals.
4 tuition is astronomical for pre k It is 2000+ a month with a 1000 and 1800 deposit to hold their position that is nonrefundable. To charge parents such a high amount is unnecessary. During my tour, I saw nothing nothing that would reflect justifying such an expensive tuition. Curriculum was explain to me nothing more than common curriculum that you would find out any other school. No inclusion of extracurricular activities, such as swim lessons, or gymnastics or music lessons. For the cost of tuition youre paying for the ZIP Code location.
As a hard-working parents to provide an education for my child if I was to enroll him in the school for the 2000+ tuition I expect meals to be covered, uniforms, extracurricular activities, and no extra charge for early and late drop off .
The school does not prepare children for any form of a prep Academy or Ivy League school. In my honest opinion just from doing a tour it would be a waste of money to send your child here.

Rawand Jumah _{on Google}

May 16th, 2023

From our experience for half semester at preschool, heres what we had:
1- The management team is helpful and supportive, replying to us immediately when we needed anything! ( Thanks Ms. Erica Petterson & Ms. Victoria Sully).
2- An amazing teacher who taught and worked hard to make the students feel comfortable, loved and valued by having patience and in courage them to learn from fun. (Ms. Natalia Shaeffer) thank you so much for everything. Our son doesnt stop asking about you even now were in summer vacation. Youre unforgettable teacher
3-The other son was in different class, my son needed help because he was having speech delays and the most important things I feel like my son needs in his early education years are that he is in a school environment where he feels loved, welcomed and cared. unfortunately his teacher(CW)wasnt helpful and not cooperating with us at all. she wanted him to be independently skilled in everything. she was ignoring him a lot. how do I know? some of the girls( his classmates) told me in one of the school parties. we talked to her many times and sent her emails to keep her informed about his situation but nothing worked. she doesnt have patience on them. I dont know what did she choose to be a teacher?!!
Finally: the school is good in general. Dropping off and picking up was safe enough for all students. the price is affordable. Appreciate each one has helped us during that time. 2022-2023.

Cory R _{on Google}

Jan 18th, 2019

We really appreciate this school. It has been great for our kiddo. He is ahead academically and we think this school is a big part of that. He once told us that he wants to skip some weekends because he wants to be able to go to school everyday. That says everything you need to know about CDS.