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Great Expectations Early Learning Center

Child care agency · Huachuca City, AZ · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%61+42.2Reliability 31%57+17.5Momentum penalty35−6.5Experts Score= 53Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.53SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#91 of 98 preschoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · 3 photos
91%five-star reviews
3.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
9.1%1–2★, last 11 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Great Expectations Early Learning Center at a glance

Google reviewers rate Great Expectations Early Learning Center 4.6 out of 5 based on 11 reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Positive feedback highlights friendly staff, varied activities, and preparation for kindergarten, while noting reasonable pricing and scholarships. However, low-star reviews cite recurring issues with children being sent home frequently for unverified fevers or illnesses, raising concerns about health monitoring and sanitation practices.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 11 Google reviews (8 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 31, 2026.
  • Service: Preschool serving Huachuca City, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other preschools

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction61Reliability57Craft & service–Value–Momentum35Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 61 (median 87)Reliability: 57 (median 84)Momentum: 35 (median 100)
This companyPreschools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Great Expectations Early Learning Center: 61/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Great Expectations Early Learning Center: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Great Expectations Early Learning Center: 35/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 48.–
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Star ratings

11 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1091%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star19%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 8 written reviews

  • Praise1192%
  • Complaints18%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude542%
  • Would recommend325%
  • Price & value217%
  • Communication18%
  • Honesty & trust18%

What customers talk about

We read 8 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff truly cares about the kids, and administrators operate with the utmost professionalism and transparency.”
  • “I would highly recommend it.”
  • “The price per week is definitely worth it - and it's not very steep.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

MLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

My son went there for a couple of years and really enjoyed it. Some of the teachers are really great. They do lots of activities and projects, and the facility is great. I would highly recommend it.

Brandon6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★

At first it was great. We had a scholarship for my son and it was reasonably priced. Then my son started to get sent home at least once a week with a “fever” which wasn’t ever the case. I carried a thermometer with me because of how often he had a “fever” and he never had one. Then was getting told he had hand foot…

DaniLocal Guide · 99 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

In my opinion, this is the only option in town for quality early childhood development. The staff truly cares about the kids, and administrators operate with the utmost professionalism and transparency. Sending my kiddos gave them a definite advantage when they hit kindergarten. (Honestly, it helped prepare me…

IselaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

My Little girl has been at Great Expectations since she was one. She is now a Pre-K Graduate soon entering Kindergarten. She came home teaching me sign Language lol This Daycare is amazing!! If I could I would give it a million stars. All the staff are very friendly and professional. My little one and I will miss…

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BriLocal Guide · 147 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

I ADORE this daycare! My daughter started there at 6 weeks and they love her in the infant room! The teachers are caring and friendly to all the babies! The teachers in the other rooms are always friendly and say hello. The other rooms are always doing constructive activities with the kids and the babies get back…

Lisa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 years ago★★★★★

My kids have gone there since they were around 9 months old , they loved it there and now that there is a new school age for the summer they again enjoy going there again. The staff is really caring and loving. My kids really enjoy it there and still learn so much each time they go.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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M StomproLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My son went there for a couple of years and really enjoyed it. Some of the teachers are really great. They do lots of activities and projects, and the facility is great. I would highly recommend it.

Brandon Horn6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

At first it was great. We had a scholarship for my son and it was reasonably priced. Then my son started to get sent home at least once a week with a “fever” which wasn’t ever the case. I carried a thermometer with me because of how often he had a “fever” and he never had one. Then was getting told he had hand foot and mouth, multiple times a month. I then asked if the place was sanitized nightly, to which they assured me it was. I asked for the name of the company that sanitizes the daycare and after contacting them, they told me all they do is vacuum and mop floors every night, and did not sanitize the daycare every night, which was a blatant lie to my family and I. And if all of that isn’t bad enough, his mom and I were not notified that his scholarship was given away to someone else with zero communication to the parents.

Dani BLocal Guide · 99 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dani has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

In my opinion, this is the only option in town for quality early childhood development. The staff truly cares about the kids, and administrators operate with the utmost professionalism and transparency. Sending my kiddos gave them a definite advantage when they hit kindergarten. (Honestly, it helped prepare me too!) Highly recommend stopping by and taking a tour.

Isela CabanLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My Little girl has been at Great Expectations since she was one. She is now a Pre-K Graduate soon entering Kindergarten. She came home teaching me sign Language lol This Daycare is amazing!! If I could I would give it a million stars. All the staff are very friendly and professional. My little one and I will miss all of them dearly. Thankyou!!! to all the staff. All of you are a God send. May God continue to Bless this place always :)

Cainealucard11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cainealucard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very comfortable with a nice, polite, friendly, and caring staff

Heather Durbin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Great Expectations. When I first moved to Sierra Vista, I took my daughter to ChildTime (DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN THERE EVER). After my daughter (who was 1 at the time) came home with a injury, I went to Great Expectations and enrolled my daughter. My daughter has been at Great Expectations for two years now and she loves it. The environment is made for the kids. Mrs. Marge and Christine put the kids first, no matter what, the children are the first priority. In the two years that my daughter has been there, I haven't seen a single employee leave. The fact that the turnover rate is nonexistent shows me that Marge takes care of her people just as much as she takes care of her kids. This also makes the kids feel safe and creates a structured environment, with having the same teacher throughout the year. If you are new to the community and are in need of childcare, take your kids to Great Expectations.

Bri DelvauxLocal Guide · 147 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I ADORE this daycare! My daughter started there at 6 weeks and they love her in the infant room! The teachers are caring and friendly to all the babies! The teachers in the other rooms are always friendly and say hello. The other rooms are always doing constructive activities with the kids and the babies get back time and tummy time if they're awake. I 100% recommend it! The price per week is definitely worth it - and it's not very steep. Also, the building is a bit old, but don't let that deceive you. The staff makes it well worth it!

Lisa John1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My kids have gone there since they were around 9 months old , they loved it there and now that there is a new school age for the summer they again enjoy going there again. The staff is really caring and loving. My kids really enjoy it there and still learn so much each time they go.

texastinarealestateLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews texastinarealestate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★
James OsterhageLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

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