Welcome to the KaiPod Surprise Learning Pod
KaiPod provides flexible in-person learning for 3rd-12th grade. Our learning pods provide small group learning for up to 24 students with a 12:1 ratio. Whether you’re looking for support in your homeschooling journey, a space for your online learner to connect with a community of friends, or an environment focused on your child’s unique needs, KaiPod is the place! We support you in designing a personalized education plan based on your family’s needs and interests. Our model adapts to your family’s needs, not the other way around.
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Enrolling at KaiPod Learning in Surprise
Speak to a KaiPod Advisor
During this 30-minute Zoom conversation, you‘ll learn everything you need to know about KaiPod Learning and have the opportunity to ask all of your questions.Enroll in KaiPod Learning
We will send you the link to our enrollment form. You can tell us more about your child, assign authorized pick-up individuals, and more. If you’d like, you can also schedule an optional complimentary demo day.Start at KaiPod!
Meet Learning Coach Renee
Renee is a joyful and enthusiastic member of the KaiPod Surprise team, joining in 2023. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, although she recently returned from living in Sydney, Australia, for the past 12 years.
For over 15 years, Renee has been a long-time educator teaching students of all ages and a wide variety of backgrounds on three different continents: the USA, Australia, and China. During her time in Australia, Renee taught in both mainstream public and private schools, as well as in a special education setting, as she worked for 5 years with Aspect Australia, which is Australia’s largest national service provider for students on the autism spectrum. In the USA, Renee was employed for 5 years with The Cave Creek Unified School District, and she also worked with high-risk youth at Student Choice High School in Paradise Valley. In China, Renee taught English at two separate university campuses in both the Sichuan and Jilin provinces. Renee has a range of experience teaching students from grade 5 through high school and beyond.
Working in a variety of settings with a wide range of students has taught Renee the importance of leading with respect and genuine interest in each individual, in order to create a classroom environment where all students feel welcomed and where she focuses on bringing out the best in each one of her students. Renee is qualified in Secondary Education/English and holds a B.S. degree from Southwestern College in Phoenix, Arizona. She completed further studies at International House Sydney in Australia where she obtained her CELTA certification to further support her work with diverse ELL and ELD learners. When Renee isn’t in the classroom, you can find her reading, cooking, enjoying coffee, hiking or traveling with her Australian husband, and playing with her two cats that she and her husband brought with them to the USA from Australia.
Meet Learning Coach Kenna
Kenna joined KaiPod Surprise in 2024 and comes to us from Tucson, Arizona.
Kenna is certified in elementary and special education and holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University. Kenna graduated from NAU in 2013 and went on to do her student teaching at a charter school in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. From there, she went on to begin her career in the Deer Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona.
Kenna worked as a teacher in the Deer Valley Unified School District for 11 years. She spent that time as a special education teacher, working with students ranging from 2nd to 6th grade with varying needs and abilities. Working in special education taught her the importance of allowing each student to have their own individualized educational experience as well as differentiating learning based on students’ needs and interests.
When Kenna isn’t keeping busy in the classroom, you can find her at home, reading a good book, with her cat Bentley curled up in her lap, or playing with her two dogs, Buster and Penny. You may also find her enjoying the Phoenix scenery out on a hike or browsing a local thrift store.
A big believer in a team approach to education, Kenna looks forward to working with parents/guardians as well as students to develop learning plans that will best meet their needs. Kenna is looking forward to building connections with students and their families in order to create a positive experience during their KaiPod journey. She is excited about providing students with the freedom to explore new interests as well as fostering an environment that supports their current passions. She can’t wait to work with you and your student during this next year at KaiPod.
KaiPod Learning Surprise is located at 15261 N. Reems Road in Surprise, AZ.
Flexible Curriculum Options
At KaiPod, we support families and students with your preferred curriculum of choice. Whether you already have a homeschool curriculum or an online program that works well for your child, we'll provide the support they need at the pod! If you are transitioning from a traditional public or private school, we’ll work with you to create a customized education plan.
For most students, this includes a self-paced curriculum so your child can learn at their own pace, moving faster or slower based on their own understanding. These options may include accredited online schools, workbook-based homeschool programs, or something even more customized.
We also offer three optional academic programs at no cost — Zearn (math for grades 3-8), Lexia (literacy for grades K-12), and Map Growth Assessments. Watch the video below to learn more!
2024-2025 Pricing
5 Day Plan
Best Value!
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$935 per month
(10-month payment plan)
4 Day Plan
$853 per month
(10-month payment plan)
3 Day Plan
$645 per month
(10-month payment plan)
2 Day Plan
$430 per month
(10-month payment plan)
ESA
KaiPod Learning is an approved ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) vendor. We accept ESA debit cards and direct pay via the ClassWallet vendor marketplace. We can also provide receipts for reimbursement.Open Door Policy
At KaiPod Learning, we recognize that all students are unique and learn in different ways. Thus, we are committed to giving students the flexibility they need to maximize their learning experience. For this reason, KaiPod Learning operates on an “open door” basis. Each student may come as frequently or infrequently as they wish based on their enrolled plan. Students may come for a whole day, a partial day, or for various brief intervals throughout the course of a single day. It’s your choice. We are here to offer support when and if your student needs it.Standard Enrollment Days
The standard enrollment days for our part-time enrollment plans are listed below. We are able to accommodate alternate days based on availability!2 Day Plan: Tuesday and Thursday
3 Day Plan: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
4 Day Plan: Monday through Thursday
One Semester Commitment
All KaiPod Learning enrollment plans require a one-semester commitment. This policy ensures stability and consistency for both students and the KaiPod Learning community. Semester 1 begins with the local KaiPod calendar (typically August or September) and ends on December 31st. Semester 2 starts on January 1st and ends on the last day of the local KaiPod calendar. Students who join after the school year begins are committed to a standard one-semester timeframe or a 5-month period. Withdrawal before the end of the semester commitment is not permitted after the 30-Day Happiness Guarantee period ends. Families cannot make any changes to their child’s enrollment plan during the one-semester commitment, including upgrades, downgrades, or changes in attendance days. After the one-semester commitment, families may upgrade, downgrade, or terminate their enrollment plan with 30 days' written notice.One Month Happiness Guarantee
At KaiPod Learning, we want to ensure every family feels confident in their decision to join our community. That’s why we offer a 30-day Happiness Guarantee. This guarantee gives families the chance to experience KaiPod Learning risk-free while ensuring we’re the best fit for your child’s educational journey. Families have 30 days from their enrollment start date to determine if KaiPod Learning is the right fit for them. During this period, our team also assesses whether we can effectively meet your child’s needs. Due to the flexible attendance policies of our program, the 30-day period begins on the first available date of enrollment as selected in the enrollment form, not your child’s first day of attendance. The first payment of the chosen payment schedule is nonrefundable and must be paid in full at the time of enrollment. If written notice of cancellation is received within the 30-day Happiness Guarantee period, the one-semester commitment is waived. After the 30-day Happiness Guarantee period ends, families are locked into the one-semester commitment and the remaining tuition.Payment Plans
For the 2025-2026 school year, KaiPod Learning offers three flexible payment schedules with discounts for semester and annual payments. All plans are based on the local 180-day academic year calendar and are prorated if a student enrolls mid-year.10 Payments Plan: The annual tuition is divided into 10 equal installments, due on the 1st of each month from August to May.
2 Payments Plan (5% Discount): The annual tuition is divided into 2 equal installments with a 5% discount applied, due on August 1st and January 1st. Please note that no refunds are provided if a family downgrades their plan or withdraws before the end of the semester.
1 Payment Plan (10% Discount): Annual tuition is paid in one lump sum with a 10% discount applied, due on August 1st. Please note that no refunds are provided if a family downgrades their plan or withdraws before the end of the academic year.
Sibling Discounts
KaiPod Learning offers sibling discounts! Sibling discounts are applied automatically to the least expensive plan for children in the same household, as follows:First Child: Full Tuition
Second Child: 10% Discount
Third Child: 15% Discount
Fourth+ Child: 20% Discount
No Refunds or Makeup Days
Due to KaiPod Learning’s Open Door Policy, families are charged their selected payment plan fee regardless of student attendance. As such, no credits, prorated discounts, makeup days, or refunds are provided for sick days, missed days, vacation days, calendar holidays, or half-days.
2025-2026 Pricing
5 Day Plan
Best Value!
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$1028 per month
(10 payment plan)
4 Day Plan
$938 per month
(10 payment plan)
Enrollment & Payment Policies
3 Day Plan
$710 per month
(10 payment plan)
2 Day Plan
$473 per month
(10 payment plan)
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