All of the school staff were very helpful, supportive, and friendly. I had dedicated theory and…read moreclinical instructors who truly helped prepare me for my nursing career. They were very thorough with their assessments and always made sure we understood the material and felt prepared. I also made lifelong friends on this campus. I absolutely loved my Cohort 5! We supported and uplifted one another through our struggles and celebrated each other's accomplishments, especially after finishing each term. Overall, I'm very happy that I chose to attend this campus. I'm grateful for the education, support, friendships, and experiences that helped shape me into the nurse I am today. :)

The worse school experience I could've imagined. I honestly don't even know where to start. First…read moreoff the facility is horribly maintained. They keep trying to open new campuses yet can't maintain their current locations. I've been moved to a new building and spent the first two weeks without toilet paper, soap, chairs in the lounge, a decent fridge, and also had a pile of doesn't laundry piling up. I have been at the new campus for months and there is still no chairs for students to eat lunch. We resort to walking out with our chairs from class and walking them back from down the hall. Secondly they don't have as much capable instructors to compensate for the campuses they keep opening up. I currently have an instructor that doesn't know how to teach and will AI all questions we have about the course. Many teachers are overworked by this school and the school doesn't seem to care. Third, overall professionalism of the school is equal to my foot. For the finance department getting your financials wrong to having to learn with broken machines. Been in a new class and the teacher has no access to our attendance. Many staff are absolutely rude and have no schedule for students, instead just say wait and you'll be notified to never be notified. Teachers don't know what they are doing and student resort to teaching themselves. And when there is a problem we bring it up to the school and left with empty promises. Finally the cost of the school doesn't not equal what you get. I'm paying an estimated 60k for an accelerated program that has all these issues going on and a school that doesn't care about your experience just your money. If you're looking for a school turn the other way from here. I've only been left with disappointment and debt. Also I put my school id here because I see the school will try to discredit your review by saying " you're not in the system."

Excellent program, went through LVN program prior to the pandemic. I felt well prepared for my job…read more Although some times were frustrating for my peers and I, it did begin to prepare for the real world of nursing and medical where you have to stand up and advocate for yourself and others, try to make positive changes, and speak up when there are deficits or needs. I am currently prusing my RN, and CCI did prepare me very well ethically and academically compared to my peers. I felt very prepared by my various instructors throughout the program. The program was tough, but medical is even tougher, but so worth it. After graduating, I was able to make enough to support myself and start my family, which was my goal when starting the program. The reason I knocked off a star was that I received phone calls from ECMC Capella loans stating I was behind on my payments and owed them fees. However my loans were not financed through them (I used my previous loan provider, as I already had existing federal loans) and after some back and forth, CCI did release my personal information to this organization without my consent years after I graduated

Today was the final day of my BSN program, and I am incredibly thankful. Finishing this chapter…read morealso made me reflect on an experience I had with Career Care Institute. I originally completed my LVN program at Career Care Institute and graduated at the top of my class. Years later, during a very difficult period in my life, I decided to return to school and continue advancing my education. Because I had previously done well at CCI and had also completed nearly an entire RN program elsewhere, I returned to CCI hoping to transition into their RN program. Unfortunately, my experience the second time around was very different. One of the most disappointing moments was hearing a nursing leader speak negatively about admitting LVNs into the program. As an LVN who had already successfully completed this school's own nursing program, it was incredibly belittling to hear LVNs discussed as though our education and experience somehow made us less capable of becoming RNs. I was given the opportunity to test into the program through expensive challenge exams. After passing one exam, I paid another $500 for the next. That exam was disproportionately concentrated on HIV and HIV pharmacology, and I did not achieve the required score. The testing system then allowed me to reopen the exam without showing me the correct answers. I changed some answers to see whether my alternate choices would have resulted in a passing score, and they did. Instead of asking me what happened, I was accused of cheating and efforts were made to prevent me from entering the program. That experience stayed with me. I felt that assumptions were made about my character and abilities without anyone first trying to understand my intent. I also felt that my status as an LVN was viewed negatively rather than as the nursing foundation that it was. Ironically, I am now grateful that things happened the way they did. Being turned away pushed me toward another nursing program, where I met instructors who encouraged growth rather than gatekeeping. I learned about concepts such as ethnocentrism and even heard nursing instructors openly discuss the culture of "nurses eating their young" and why our profession needs to move away from it. Those experiences helped shape the kind of nurse I want to be. And today, I finished my BSN. So my criticism of Career Care Institute is not coming from someone who could not succeed in nursing school. I succeeded there before, I succeeded after leaving there, and I continued advancing my education. My criticism is about how students are treated along the way. Nursing education should challenge students academically without belittling them, stereotyping them, or making assumptions about their character. Educators have tremendous influence over future nurses, and with that authority should come fairness, self-awareness, and a willingness to ask questions before passing judgment. I hope the school reflects on that, because sometimes the student you underestimate is simply going to take another road to get exactly where they were trying to go.

I did not take the name from the staff member, but I was baffled when it seemed that I was being…read morediscouraged from even trying to look into the RN program. The staff mentioned it was very difficult and competitive. And maybe it is but it is not their job to discourage or feel anyone discriminated. Not sure if my age or I hate to even say that status also was part of it. A more professional way to handle it would have been just to say "talking to a counselor would give you a better understanding of what fits better for you". Unfortunately this is the second bad experience I have at AVC I can now see why people I know decide to go to COC or moopark

Let me start by saying the campus is very nice and clean! The admissions and financial aid staff,…read moreon the other hand, is pretty much useless. They are decently friendly, but it seems like no one at the desk is ever authorized to actually do anything aside from taking your info down and saying they'll reach out to you (no one ever reaches out, by the way, shocker). I've visited over 8-10 times in the last 5 months, and the "higher-ups" are always out of the office or in meetings--every single time. I applied in August 2025 and it took 2 weeks and 3 visits just for them to even find my application because it supposedly got "filed into spam." Most CCs take 48 hours MAX. Because of that "spam incident," my financial aid was severely delayed. Even though I'm a California native, they flagged me as a non-resident and said they needed my official high school transcripts to prove it. Contacting LAUSD for transcripts is a nightmare and takes 3-4 months, but the admissions supervisor gave me a verbal green light to take my Fall classes anyway. She promised they would backdate the waiver and clear the non-resident tuition once the transcripts arrived. I finally brought my transcripts in today, and now they're saying it's 50/50 if the dean will even honor that since the Fall semester is already over. To make it worse, the dean has been out for the last 2 days and they had no idea when she'd even be back. They refused to even schedule an in person appointment with her for me. I even offered to set it for this Friday or even weeks out and told them they could just call to cancel if she wasn't in, and they still said no. If someone is going to be out indefinitely, they need to bring in someone else to fill in and handle their responsibilities! I understand things and emergencies happen, but there is still business to be handled. Now they're saying they can guarantee Spring will be cleared, but I can't enroll in any classes until the $500 Fall balance is paid. What sense does that make?? Had I known this would happen, I never would've enrolled for Fall, but I trusted the supervisor's word. I'm beyond disappointed. The staff is friendly, but they need a new chain of command if the bosses are always gone. It shouldn't be this hard to better my future. I'm now pursuing enrollment at another college because I can't deal with this faulty system anymore. Advice to future students: save yourself the headache and explore other schools if you can. If you do happen to end up here DO NOT take verbal promises here. Get everything time-stamped and in writing or you'll end up stuck with a bill you weren't expecting.

whoever is going to think about Going to school here . please don't its a scam I went to school…read morethere . They say that they can help you get employment. They don't. I tried calling them.They don't answer the phones. I went in to ask questions on how . I can get my certificate. because I never recieved it. She was so Rude . She told me you need an appointment. How can I schedule an appointment. If u don't answer the phone.She started being so rude. Because I was asking about my Certificate.They just want your Money that's it.

I 100% highly do not recommend this nursing school at all, it's like they take people's money and…read morerun with it, Bad communication skills, the teachers are very judgmental and try and act professional with you when all of it absolutely fake! I have not been able to get contact from this school about taking my exam since my last skills that I took. Many of my classmates haven't heard from the school about the exam either. -0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND!

There's a difference between what you think you want for a day care and what you actually want once…read moreyou're in the thick of things. I thought we wanted one of those Learning Academy places, but when the decision came, knew it wasn't the right fit. So we went at first with a nice, well-reviewed home-based day care, in the nice part of town. We thought that's what we wanted, but realized it wasn't the right fit, either. I'm not here to complain about anyone else, so I'll move on. In hindsight, we just wish we had made the move sooner. So try to imagine what you would make for you child if you were starting a daycare. Is it just a school, but for younger kids? Is it just a home to drop off your kids, like a babysitter? Or is it something in between? Something that still has workbooks and art stations, but run by a mother who legitmately loves your kid. That's an obvious answer, but it's easier to say that's what you want, than to actually find a place that gets it right. That's what we found. The shining star is the owner/provider Michelle. Michelle will actually fall in love with your child. She'll hug and hold them when they cry and sing them "You Are My Sunshine." I say this from experience because when my daughter gets really upset, she'll still ask for Michelle to come and hold her and sing "You Are My Sunshine." She has the kids say a simple prayer before their little lunches. She tells them "Calm Your Body Down," when they get too crazy. She'll cry when they finally move on and be the happiest person in the world when she sees them again. But it's not only hugs and kisses. There are learning themes, artwork, creative play and homework. And these aren't just good intentions, either. She really follows through. You'll get a packet sent home each month of all the little projects they've done--mostly little things like tracing letters--but you know your kid is learning because suddenly they know the days of the week, the months of the year, and right vs. left. Finally, POTTY TRAINING! I wish I could categorize this place as a potty-training service, because that alone was worth a 5 Star Review. Our girl was still in diapers and had recently turned three. Our last provider said she potty trained, but whenever we brought it up, she would just say she wasn't ready. Michelle was having none of that. On day one, she took that diaper off and when we came for pick up, she gave us instructions on how to follow through at home. We had literally one or two accidents in the day, and exactly one night time bed wetting, and that was it. And that's just Michelle's personality--soft and loving, strong and proactive. Look no further. Side notes: Takes CCRC, provides lunches and snacks and workbooks, great with picky eaters, neighborhood looks a little rough, but never seemed unsafe. Great backyard. Keeps things small (5-8 kids), best for kids pre-K (0-4). Great communication. Expect text updates, and instagram photos.

If you are looking for a daycare that provides love , knowledge , morals , and wisdom to your child…read morethis is the place to take your little bundle of joy . I am extremely picky and over protective when it comes to my son ! Being a first time mom I was afraid to leave my son yet again in a new daycare ! But the transition was so simple ! Michelle gained the love and respect of my toddler . Jakey has now been with Ms. Michelle for over 11 months and he will remain with her until he has to transition to pre school . Jakey knows his ABC's , knows his holiday songs , how to trace , and he his potty trained all thanks to Ms.Michelle !! Not to compare her to other daycares , but Ms. Michelle delivers what she promises . My son is the independent little toddler partially thanks to her ! She provides you at the end of the day with an overview of your child day and every other month you will receive all of your child work in a nice booklet . You don't have to worry about cooking for your child since the meals are included into the tuition . You don't have to worry that your child will not be loved or cared for because she has tons of love to give ! Small daycare means a lot of one on one attention ! That's my favorite part

My three children attended Tinker Village at a very young age up until they started Kinder…read more My expectations were always meet academically, safe environment and very reliable and professional. I highly recommend Thinker Village and their staff they are loving & caring.

My daughter only attended Tinker Village for a few months 3 years ago because we relocated, but we…read moreloved it it here! My daughter was always so excited to go. Ms. Erika and her entire team are amazing! They were so loving, caring, and supportive. They were our saving grace when we were there because they are a high quality preschool and cost effective. I highly recommend!!!

Love leaps and bounds. Teaches my son so many good manners and education. My son has beein going to…read moreleaps and bounds since he was born. I trust the staff. I trust the teachers and they are doing a great job!

Came to this location because years ago my family brought their children here. Not sure if things…read morechanged or maybe these things weren't apparent to my family. My child was in the infants room. In the infants room it seems like they don't do anything to interact w the children. A few times I came to pick up my son and I saw the teachers on their phone while having the children watch TV. Kids are left in a room to just play w one another. There is no set schedule or activities they do during the day. Thankfully each time that I picked up my son I always made sure to go back to the room to pick him up and not wait for them to bring him to me. Definitely had me on high alarm when they said parents weren't allowed to go back to pick up or drop off. I did make sure that I went back at least to the window of the room. Many times I got accident reports and the very last time I got an accident report they said it was because my son hit another child and they put him in a timeout by locking him up into a high chair. No child should ever be put into a "timeout chair" that locks them in one place. That's torture, my child was just barely 1, I know he didn't understand what was being done to him. Children are teachable not punishable!!! Extremely disappointed I didn't see the signs before. I think I really wanted to like this school because my family had previously gone here. Also I do not like that every time I came to pick up my son or drop him off nobody was in the front. Anybody can just walk in, how scary.

Horrible school, horrible office staff very useless always rude to students never any help 1 start…read moreall around... you guys suck do better

Love the fights here! Not only do I go to school, but I also go to a show! Talk about a 2 for 1!! I…read morewould sit down and eat lunch, then watch a REALITY show of two friends fighting over basketball. Also the secuirty searched me and they stopped my recording which made me feel unsafe and the head of secuirty lied to my parents! Such a remarkable place! If you want your child to go to a non-prestigious school with fights, terrible lunch, sexual activity in the stairs, and constant secuirty checks and law enforcement stopping kids, this is the place to go!