Since 1980, The Learning Experience founders, the Weissman family, have worked to develop and implement childcare and early education programs that are innovative, ground-breaking and built upon three key principles: Learn, Play, Grow. With the help of amazing franchise owners and dedicated staff we work hard every day to maintain a safe and happy environment for our little learners.
Voted BEST Childcare & Preschool in East Valley!! After teaching thousands of children, this family of educators formed the Wilkins Learning Center to design the same environment that gave maximized results in education: Love! Respect! Make Learning FUN! In a loving respectful environment, our experienced nurturing teachers create a perfect recipe that curious minds devour. Hands-on and higher-level thinking skills expand young children’s understanding of academic concepts! “Love is powerful,” and the simple act of caring, along with expertise in early education, helps young children soar as they Climb the Mountain of Knowledge.
The East Valley Institute of Technology is one of the best resources Arizona’s students have to guarantee themselves success. Upheld as a model for career and technical education by the U.S. Department of Education, EVIT provides students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
LearningRx works on the underlying cognitive skills that are critical for learning and performance, like memory, attention, auditory processing, etc.
At LearningRx, we pair clients up with one of our brain trainers for individualized programs that consist of game-like mental exercises that are both fun and challenging. Our brain training center in Chandler offers in person or virtual brain training. We are proud to have helped clients with attention struggles and ADHD, reading struggles and dyslexia, autism spectrum, and so much more.
Learn Easier.
Think Faster.
Perform Better.
Noah Webster Schools is a public charter school educating Pre-Kindergarten thru 6th grade students. Both our Mesa and Scottsdale campuses provide individualized instruction using an engaging curriculum with both traditional and digital components. We offer extensive busing, after school care, as well as art, music, physical education and intervention classes.
They have two East Valley Locations in Mesa (Baseline and Superstition Springs Boulevard) and Scottsdale (101 and Chaparral).
Noah Webster Schools is a public charter school educating Pre-Kindergarten thru 6th grade students. Both our Mesa and Scottsdale campuses provide individualized instruction using an engaging curriculum with both traditional and digital components. We offer extensive busing, after school care, as well as art, music, physical education and intervention classes.
They have two East Valley Locations in Mesa (Baseline and Superstition Springs Boulevard) and Scottsdale (101 and Chaparral).
Otter matches parents who work outside the home with stay-at-home parents who can care for additional kids. Otter’s goal is for every child to have access to safe, high-quality childcare and for every stay-at-home parent to be economically empowered in a way never before possible.
Whiz Kidz Preschool is locally family owned and operated with love and a mission. Serving infants to PreK & some campuses after school pick up/ care too. We not only provide a safe, engaging program for children to reach their milestones and thrive, but also the convenience to parents by providing all the meals & snacks, diapers & wipes and onsite enrichment classes like PE & Music, all included. In addition we offer quarterly Saturday Parent Days Out and many family events throughout the year to build community. Our hope and vision is that each child and family that joins our schools, joins a community. Tour today!
Locations:
Ahwatukee Foothills: 1442 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85048, 480-283-1220
Mesa: 4909 E Brown Rd, Mesa AZ 85205, 480-999-4255
Scottsdale: 7214 E Jenan Dr, Scottsdale AZ 85260, 480-999-0944
Book a free trial to see why Swimhaus has been voted the best swim school in the Valley since 2020!
Voted BEST Childcare & Preschool in East Valley!! After teaching thousands of children, this family of educators formed the Wilkins Learning Center to design the same environment that gave maximized results in education: Love! Respect! Make Learning FUN! In a loving respectful environment, our experienced nurturing teachers create a perfect recipe that curious minds devour. Hands-on and higher-level thinking skills expand young children’s understanding of academic concepts! “Love is powerful,” and the simple act of caring, along with expertise in early education, helps young children soar as they Climb the Mountain of Knowledge.
Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based boutique-style accessories company offering flexible entrepreneurship for women. Shop our jewelry, host a trunk show, or become a Stylist. Contact me to schedule your Stella & Dot Pop-Up Shop or to learn more about becoming a Stylist.
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Arizona’s Best Care for Kids Phoenix Children’s growing presence across the Valley means that the best care for your kids is more convenient and accessible than ever. Our high quality care and exceptional outcomes have been recognized for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report as Arizona’s only Best Children’s Hospital, now ranked in 10 out of 10 specialties.
From well-checks to difficult-to-find specialty care, the Phoenix Children’s system of care has your family covered with the state’s largest group of pediatricians and pediatric specialists in locations across the Valley. |
Kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!
Now available for delivery and carryout orders for a limited time. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. One kid’s meal per check with a minimum $10 purchase.
7 East Valley Locations:
Chandler: Arizona Ave and Pecos
1005 South Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85286
Gilbert: Williams Field and San Tan Village Parkway
1877 E Williams Field Rd., Suite 104
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Mesa: Alma School and Guadalupe
2748 S Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
East Mesa: Ellsworth and Southern
1208 S Ellsworth Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
SE Mesa: Power and Baseline
1914 S. Power Rd., Ste. 101
Mesa, AZ 85206
Queen Creek: Ellsworth Loop and Rittenhouse
21051 South Ellsworth Loop Rd., Ste 104
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Tempe: College Ave. and Veterans Way
521 S. College Ave, Suite 9
Tempe, AZ 85281
Benny Lost His Blurgle by Patrick Kaiser, Illustrations by Ariel Kaiser
Dragons and caves and giants, oh my! This illustrated children’s book will whisk you away on a homegrown adventure with Benny and his dad on a quest to find Benny’s unique sound…who knows – maybe you’ll even find yours along the way!
Written by a local husband/wife duo, this is a charming story that was a fun story to read for parents, too!
Kids Eat Free Every Monday at Venezia’s!
1 FREE Kids Meal with $20 order. 2 FREE Kids Meals with $40 order. 3 FREE Kids Meals with $60 order. Beverage included for dine-in & takeout.
4 East Valley Locations
Tempe: Mill Ave. & Southern Ave.27 E Southern Ave.
Tempe, Arizona 85282
480-858-1660
Mesa, Arizona 85205
480-396-2000 East Mesa: Guadalupe Rd. & Ellsworth Rd. 2721 South Ellsworth Rd #107
Mesa, Arizona 85209
480-380-1111
Gilbert, Arizona 85233
480-786-3200
Babies Bond by Phoebe Fox, Illustrations by Jim Fox, Contributions by Rachel Luman
By the creators of the award-winning picture book, Babies Nurse, Babies Bond highlights the magical relationship between mammal mothers and their offspring. Graceful watercolor illustrations accompany tender haiku poems, followed by four pages of informative animal fun facts. This picture book, for children ages 2 to ten years, is a wonderful science learning tool and a gentle introduction to haiku poetry.
Written by a former Gilbert Public Schools teacher, these beautifully illustrated children’s books celebrate and inspire conversations about caretaking in the natural world.
- Custom Nutrition – customized and tailored for you and your specific goals
- 1 on 1 Coaching- 100% Online Nutrition Coaching with Noelle
- Accountability- Weekly Check Ins with Noelle every week. Weekly macro adjustments based on how your body responds.
- Results- 100% Results guaranteed if YOU DO THE WORK. Consistency over perfection.
- Education on Nutrition/Macros – Learn about macros, what they do, how your body responds and custom ratios for your body
Moon Cheese is the Best by Alyssa Andrews, Illustrations by Maddi Cushman
Have you ever wondered what treats you might find on the moon? In this adorable children’s book, Kaylene the mouse hopes to find her favorite food – cheese. Join the curious mouse as she discovers her answer in “Moon Cheese is the Best.”
This fun book will entertain adults, young children, and early readers. Rhyming sentences with silly situations make the story an easy and fun read, and the colorful illustrations with clever details will have readers re-reading and delaying the turn of their favorite pages.
Growing Voices Speech & Language Therapy, LLC. provides in-home speech & language therapy that is individualized and engaging. We value neurodiversity-affirming practices as well as caregiver collaboration. Book a free consultation on the website to see how we can help your child grow into his or her voice!
Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays at Uncle Bear’s Brewery!
Bring kids 12 and younger in for one free meal with the purchase of every adult meal.
Mesa Greenfield: Greenfield and Southern
1110 Greenfield Rd. #101A,
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-256-1415
Mesa Baseline: Ellsworth and Baseline
9053 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
480-986-2228
Queen Creek: Ocotillo and Rittenhouse
21151 E. Rittenhouse Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
480-882-3177
4th Trimester Arizona honors, supports and empowers all families of Arizona during their transition to parenthood and beyond. We are, in essence, recreating the “village,” raising the collective consciousness to acknowledge, through community connection, our common vulnerabilities, struggles and triumphs, and to know that we are not alone.
Serving the East Valley
We set-up your luxurious picnic complete with wicker basket, blankets, pillows, plates, wine glasses, silverware, napkins, games, table/wine crate, décor and custom chalk board message.
With Career Day just around the corner at school, Shaina wants to follow her dreams and highlight a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics fields. But can girls get into those types of careers? Or, are they simply just dreams?
Discover the many S.T.E.M. career options as the young girls are empowered to learn dreams really dostem from reality!
Written by local mom, Sarah Schild, MBA
Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays at NYPD Pizza!
Every Wednesday after 4 p.m. and Saturday all day, kids 10 &under for dine-in only at NYPD will receive a Free Yutes Meal with the purchase of adult entrees. Served with beverage and ice cream sundae!
*Any Kid’s Meal is valid for Kids eat Free
*All Kids Meals served with beverage and ice cream sundae
*Kid’s Menu available for Dine-In Only
* For children up to 10 years old
Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-782-6973(NYPD)
Chandler: 101 and Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-722-0898
Go bird watching at the Riparian Reserve for free ! With a wide range of birds in 110 acres of space and over 300 species of birds its sure to be a blast for kids of all ages. visit website for more information. Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/gilbertyourtown/
Recommended by one of our own contributors, they offer family/marriage or individual counseling.
Owner Henry and his coaches at Crossfit Perception are dedicated to safely training mamas during pregnancy, post-partum and wherever you are in your fitness journey. Lifting heavy weights can be intimidating, but this box is welcoming and supportive for the full family unit. With an on-site, complementary kids room, Crossfit Perception aims to make it as easy as possible for moms to get their workout in. The kids room is well stocked, and even has WiFi and a TV. Our very own contributor, Kira Henning, has worked out here for years, so it’s been tested by our very own and her four kiddos, giving it their stamp of approval.
Make high quality, rejuvenating massage and skin therapy part of your healthy lifestyle. In addition to frequent therapeutic massage, regular facial skin therapy can help improve your complexion and brighten your outlook. Your Wildflower Village Massage Heights licensed massage and skin therapist will work with you to understand your needs, listening closely to understand your lifestyle, state of health and individual requirements. Therapists develop a recommended regimen of massage therapy and skin care services just for you.
THE MASSAGE HEIGHTS DIFFERENCE:
For both members and non-members, we are committed to providing the best therapeutic massage and skin care experience. We are proud to offer high-quality massage and skin care treatments at affordable prices, with a wide range of appointment options. With every session, you will receive:
- A State-Licensed, Professional Massage or Skin Therapist
- A Spa Atmosphere – Clean, Safe, and Relaxing
- Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff
- Add-on Service Options: Aromatherapy, Reviving Foot Scrub, and Hot Stones
- Flexible Appointment Scheduling