We have been taking classes at ULMA for just over a year and cannot say enough good things about…read morethem! Their entire staff is incredible with both kids and adults, and they've done a terrific job of adapting to the chaos of 2020 -- their environment is safe AND they have online class options. We always feel encouraged and energized when we leave an ULMA class!

I have volunteered at Sarajevo Farm (Springboro, OH) for over a year now. It took me several…read moremonths to identify an equestrian farm that met all of my expectations; a place that is family-oriented, responsible, caring and safe. After meeting the owner, Ms. Bobbie Henderson, and hearing her beliefs regarding teaching horses and people, I knew that I had found the right place for me. Bobbie believed that individuals should earn the right to ride; understand and bond with a horse, learn to ride utilizing natural horsemanship concepts and theories, and understand what it takes to own one of these beautiful creatures. Showing up just to ride does not provide the knowledge and skill needed to truly understand, and successfully ride a horse. Thus, everyone taking riding lessons 1) learns proper horse handling, grooming and tacking, 2) contributes to keeping the tack and barn clean (mainly light sweeping), and 3) carries out responsible behavior through learned leadership skills. Through this process, I've had the pleasure of observing young people with high anxiety, short attention spans, and self-assurance issues gain much-needed confidence when given the responsibilities of understanding and caring for a horse. It is absolutely amazing process to watch!! I believe in Sarajevo Farm, their purpose and instruction process, and hope to be with them for years to come.

Completed the perfect fall day! My kids loved the pony rides. The staff was friendly and helpful…read more The barn felt clean. Great experience!

The Riding Centre has been in business for over 60 years; first under the direction of Louise…read moreSoelberg, and now under Carolyn Bailey. This is very special place! It supports family values, camaraderie, proper horse care, riding skills, and community spirit. I have been associated with The Riding Centre sine 1961 - as a horse owner, rider, instructor, Peace Corps trainer, advisor, and friend. I contribute annually. No matter your equine/equestrian needs, The Riding Centre is the place to go, If I could rate it 10 stars, I would - and they'd be gold - every one.

I have boarded my horse at The Riding Centre for more than 10 years and have owned three horses in…read moremy lifetime. Over the years, I have boarded at five or six different barns in Ohio and various other states. I have found the care at TRC to be outstanding. The school horses for the therapeutic program make up half of the population of horses. Stalls are immaculate and cleaned daily, horses have amble grazing space in on 60 acres of secure pastures. Several veterinarians and farriers visit the Centre weekly or more often as needed and the health and welfare of the horses is a top priority. As a committed horse advocate, I have never seen an objectionable practice at TRC. Their work with individuals with physical, developmental and other disabilities is awesome!

My 6 year old loves the school age program and all the field trips they go in the summer. My 1.5…read moreyear old loves the hands on activities, the teachers love my kids like they are their own babies!

When our son first started at La Petite in Beavercreek when he was 2 1/2 things were pretty good…read more He liked his teacher; the director was good; our son seemed to be learning new things. However, when he turned 4 and switched to the front "room" (aka open space) with the older kids, things went downhill. The teacher turnover rate was high; the kids are in an "open" area near the front lobby, so there are lots of distractions; and it was often very chaotic when we dropped him off, which would immediately send our son into overdrive! Our son has ADHD and really needed a calm, competent, experienced teacher (or at least some ADHD accommodations) to help him, but that never happened. In fact, we would sometimes get phone calls to come and pick our son up because they couldn't manage his behavior. One time he 'spit' at a teacher (not acceptable but also not surprising considering that when my husband dropped him off several boys were running, screaming, and slamming bathroom doors)! He'd only been at school one hour when we got the call to come get him. Guess the teacher had no clue what to do with a 4-year-old boy who spits. I had to quit working that day, but still had to pay La Petite, of course! And, even more frustrating, by the time we got there, our son had already moved on from the incident and was happily playing outside on the playground. He didn't even know why he was being picked up. When we talked to the director and told her that our son was doing great (with no complaints from his teacher) on the mornings he went to his other specialized school, we were told by the director that La Petite is more of a "play based" school and that our son probably should be in a more structured school. Ironically, that is not what La Petite advertises on their website. They appear to promote STEM learning, and "meeting the needs of every child" but I can tell you from first-hand experience, and from the comments from several other parents we know, that is not what's happening there much of the time. It seems many of the teachers are just in "survival mode" in a space that often resembles a zoo. So, here's my advice: Do NOT choose this school if you: 1) Have a child with any special needs, including ADHD 2) Want your child to learn in a well-organized, calm, clean environment 3) Want to be able to work the hours you need to at your job (without getting phone calls to come get your kid) 4) Want a steady, calm, competent teacher with years of experience who understands the behavior of small children and knows how to manage them 5) Want to get what you pay for -- La Petite is NOT cheap!

Both my daughters, Victoria and Violet go there. Violet has gone through all five years. Teacher…read moreand staff are amazing her reading and writing her through the roof. We used to drive 25 minutes each way just so they could go to this particular school, highly recommend and their summer classes are outstanding.

George Mason Senior here both of my granddaughters go there I got to go see my oldest graduation…read moredad an amazing ceremony and even better cake afterwards my son and daughter-in-law seemed very happy with the place

We love our girls daycare! I toured about 6 places and this was definitely the best first…read moreimpression I received. They handle all my fears and concerns about our daughter attending for the first time. The girls are always doing best activities while they are there. We love all of their teachers, they are always updating their daily routines on the app.

I am pleased to provide an excellent rating for this daycare. The staff consistently demonstrate…read moreprofessionalism, dedication, and genuine care for the children. The facility is maintained to a high standard, offering a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. My child has shown great comfort and positive development while attending. I highly commend this daycare for its outstanding service and commitment to quality.

Absolutely killer aerial/dance/pole fitness studio. Huge instructor team for constantly-rotating…read moreclasses, some of the owners are even instructors, and there are multiple rooms for concurrent classes. I really love it here. My suggestion if you're brand new? Try to enroll in an enrollment course for something that piques your interest. If you're curious about aerial apparatuses but scared about the idea of being in a studio and learning it, sign up for a dance choreography class for the first time. It'll get you familiar with the studio, the instructors, and the process, and you'll likely find yourself comfortable enough to sign up for your apparatus class the next month! PROS: -Multiple rooms means multiple concurrent classes pretty much from 5PM to 9PM most evenings. There's a dedicated room full of silks/hammock, a room full of lyras, a dance/hardwood floor room, and a room full of poles. Each room is separate so you can really focus on what you're doing. -They have one-time classes (they call them "enhancement") and series classes spread out over a full month (they call them 'enrollment'). This gives you price options and time commitment options. -Such a ridiculously welcoming atmosphere. As a plus-size woman with no aerial background, I was worried, but everybody is extremely welcoming. There are thinner-bodied humans and thicker-bodied humans. The majority of the attendees seem to be femme-presenting, but there are some masculine-presenting people who are super welcome too. -Such a gigantic class list of options to choose from. There's belly dance, yoga, cardio dance classes, aerial apparatus classes (pole, lyra, hammock, silks), choreography classes, and more. Really, there are so many options that things can feel overwhelming sometimes. -Lots of unique workshops too for one-off learning of advanced concepts or digging into the magic of choreography creation. There are also regular showcases for students to show off what they've been learning if you're curious about the studio and want to take a tour and see what type of stuff happens for yourself. -Instructors are so friendly. They're always happy to answer questions, and if I'm having trouble with something, they usually have advice or modifications. CONS: -Almost all of the studio membership options give you a free "learn how to do X" class series each month. This means that a lot of the students have dabbled in various aerials - or are absolutely amazing at them. This means that the one-time, "all levels welcome!" classes regularly include moves that are beyond the brand-new beginner level. I've popped into haute hammock classes where ALL of the apparatus choreography was outside of my abilities - and sassy silks classes where 50% of the choreo was beyond my abilities. This isn't necessarily a reason to avoid the studio, but you might want to know that some of the one-off/enhancement classes (Sassy Silks, Lyra Lux, Sassy Silks, Poleography) may use a few (or more) moves that will be hard for a brand-new beginner to use. If you see everybody else catching onto the moves really quickly, remember that a lot of people have familiarity with the apparatus or might even regularly be doing tricks that are 4x as hard. I know I've used these choreography classes as a way to "try" a new aerial apparatus, but if you do the same, don't let it discourage you if you're unable to do most of the things. It's totally normal for some of the choreo to be beyond a newbie's capabilities. (I wish there was a way for Femme Fatale to really earmark which individual classes each week were beginner-friendly and which weren't.) -Because the membership options offer unlimited one-time/"enhancement" class enrollments for members, enhancement classes fill up really far ahead of time - but there's a gigantic turn-over near the day of the class. So if you're on a waitlist, don't fret! It's likely that you'll make it in day-of. My plan-ahead ass hates the uncertainty, though. If you want the best likelihood to be on the class list (and not the waitlist), sign up exactly two weeks ahead of time when the class registration opens.