Gethsemane Academy 1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe, AZ 85283

"Our daughter has attended Gethsemane for the past two years and we can honestly say that we could not have selected a better school to help prepare her for elementary school. The staff members are patient, caring, supportive and extremely gifted when it comes to teaching pre-k students. Our daughter just turned 4 in December 2023 and she is already counting, spelling, writing her name and praying in Spanish. Thank you to Sandy and her staff for an amazing experience thus far."

"My experience at GCA has been good. The administration and teachers have been kind, flexible to my needs, and helpful. When my daughter was new, one of the teacher's in her class gave her specific attention for a few weeks to help her get comfortable with being in school for the first time. The school also has a strong faith-based teaching structure. Finally, I appreciate that the school has different, special classes on different days of the week (gym, music, art, science, etc.). One of the main things I am a little disappointed with is being told that the class size would be small. What should have been said is that the class size is small once the school day gets going. The small class size would help control my daughter's exposure to germs and sickness since she is so young. It wasn't thoroughly explained that two classes, my daughter's class and another class (16-24 kids), would be together most mornings for a while. Additionally, during sick season, the classes are sometimes combined. This was a surprise to learn after we started taking her to preschool. Overall, I still would recommend GCA to anyone who is interested!"

"We have had a wonderful experience at Gethsemane Academy from preschool through kindergarten. The caring and qualified staff create a warm and engaging environment. Our child has flourished both academically and socially, thanks to the thoughtful curriculum and individualized attention. The class sizes are kept small, allowing teachers to tailor their approach to meet the unique needs of each child. The communication between teachers and parents is outstanding – we always feel informed about our child's progress, activities, and any upcoming events. Some of the other aspects we appreciate is their flexible schedule, offering daycare options during school breaks, earlier in the morning and in the afternoon. They also offer a delicious and nutritious hot lunch. Gethsemane Academy has not only provided a solid educational foundation but also instilled important values through Christ-centered learning. I highly recommend it for parents seeking a positive and enriching Christian preschool experience for their little ones!"

"We have been so happy with our decision to send our two boys to preschool at GCA for nearly 2 years now. We are thankful for all the amazing teachers and staff at GCA and the Christ-centered education they provide our kids. GCA and the entire Gethsemane community is a special place, that our family is grateful to be part of."

"I cannot recommend Gethsemane highly enough! We've never encountered such caring and involved teachers as we have at GCA. My two children are growing leaps and bounds academically, but more than that they're are growing as people. The school prioritizes and teaches faith in a way that helps the students take the values and apply them to their lives practically. Academically, they meet students where they are at offering extra support and extra challenges as needed. I appreciate the variety of the specials they offer to enrich the classrooms. Everything the teachers do is shaped by a love for their students, and my kids will never stop singing the praises of their teachers. My only regret is my kids only have a couple of years left at GCA."