We are so delighted to be at your school. It is everything we knew it would be and our son is so happy. He really connects with the teachers...he talks about them constantly and clearly feels comfortable and safe with them. He sings his Montessori songs and talks about his new friends, can't wait to get there in the morning, and is sad to see me come to pick him up...it is the perfect environment for him to continue to love learning.

Margaret O.
Cave Creek, AZ

Thanks so much for sharing with our daughter the gift of your school. She is so excited to go to school and is so tired when she comes home!! She loves the kids and you, Nina and Nathan. I can't wait to see how she will learn and internalize the necessary boundaries you teach and that are needed in normal social discourse. So many kids are left wanting in this area. And how you will nurture her excitement about living, loving, and learning. I so value the modeling that goes on in the class as she notes how the other kids react to your instruction. This is something that just cannot happen here at home. Thanks for taking the time with her to help her become the good citizen she should evolve into, and to keep feeding her excitement and exuberance in learning.

Ted R.
Cave Creek, AZ

RisingSun Montessori Day School has been a precious find for us in Cave Creek. We appreciate Ms Mara's professionalism and enjoy the sense of community that is created within the school. Our boys constantly amaze us with the things they are learning and have made some great friendships. Most importantly, they LOVE going to school. Having had experience with several child care centers and preschools, we could not ask for a better preschool experience for our boys. We look forward to several more years with RisingSun.

Brent & Susan D.
Cave Creek, AZ

RisingSun Montessori Day School has been a blessing for us and our daughter! It is truly a special place that connects kids with their environment hands on. They learn to respect their friends, the earth and the world we live in, and that is a forgotten lesson in today's society. I am consistently impressed when my 5-year-old comes home and brings me samples of the egg rolls and soup that she made in the classroom under the instruction of a master chef in Cave Creek, or when she comes home speaking Spanish and doing Yoga poses! If you are looking for a standard preschool, this is not it...This is an EXCEPTIONAL preschool that exceeds expectations and teaches values that go beyond the "norm." My only complaint, is that I wish they were around when I went to preschool, because I would have loved it.

Kim S.
Cave Creek, AZ

We are extremely happy with RisingSun and our son now LOVES to go to school (that was not the case with his previous preschool). RisingSun offers the children personalized learning balanced with the perfect amount of discipline and respect for others. All of this delivered in a way where the children have FUN. Ms Mara is a true role model for the children and we couldn't be happier.

Mark & Donna S.
Carefree, AZ

RisingSun has been an amazing influence in my son's education and life. The excitement of going to school each day and the wonders of what he learns shines through everything he does out of school. It brings us such joy to see him blossom. The teachers, staff and owner are all wonderful and caring individuals who have taught him lessons he will carry throughout his life.

Karen A.
Scottsdale, AZ

Our experience with RisingSun has been amazing. Our daughter is excited to go to school and learn everyday. The teachers are incredible. They are full of patience, love, and enthusiasm for each and every child. The unique curriculum has allowed our daughter to experience a huge variety of things including Spanish, Yoga, Cooking, Environmental education (gardening), Sharing, Respect of others and herself. The list is endless. We can't say enough good things about RisingSun Montessori.

Shelley M.
Cave Creek, AZ