Horrible parking options, working students seem uninterested and routinely put down the city of…read moreSalem, staff and faculty take weeks to MONTHS for responses. Tuition is far too high for the level of education provided. Be aware and take you or your loved ones education elsewhere!!!!

This review is of Willamette just as a local cultural and entertainment asset. With the public…read morelibrary about to be handicapped for two years, I set out to look for alternatives. At the Mark O.Hatfield Library main desk, staff will issue to area residents a "community borrower's card" for a yearly fee of $50. To access the campus, I always park in the visitors' lot on the east side of Winter St., close to the intersection with Pringle Parkway. The signage is confusing: parking is free for casual drop-ins only on weekends. For those from away, walk NE from the visitors' parking until you see the fountain. There is found an excellent map and you can orient yourself. The Martha Springer Botanical Garden is a few minutes' walk from the library and worth a visit. It does not show on the online map. It is the green strip north of the Sparks Center, on the south bank of the Mill Race.

I completed the class, and it was awesome. Chris was amazing!! All of them were great. It was very…read moreinformative and interactive. Thank you!!

Penny is an awesome teacher! Very thorough and friendly Will recommend to family, friends and…read moreco-workers.

Would not recommend this school to anyone. And strongly urge anyone considering this school to do…read moreyour research first as they do not follow the standard Montessori teaching practice at all. Staff are not licensed educators, and instead only certified which they received from a quick online course. Classrooms are chaotic, lack structure and guidance and lack any form of teaching. On numerous occasions when picking up my child, I found them wet, cold and being neglected leading to pneumonia. When contacting the school to discuss concerns I encountered directors and staff that were dismissive, would down play my concerns and who were defensive. My experience was both disheartening, and unsettling. Following investigation into this facility I learned that they are NOT a registered school as lead to believe but instead is licensed under a child card day care facility which in my experience is very much how they operate.

Little Friends Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We have been attending for four…read moreyears. I have a child with special need and from the very first day, the staff made us feel completely welcomed, supported, and seen. You can tell they truly care about every child who walks through the door--not just as students, but as little people with their own personalities, strengths, and needs. The teachers are incredibly patient, nurturing, and intentional. They meet kids exactly where they are and help them grow confidently at their own pace. My child comes home excited, proud, and full of stories about what they learned or explored that day--everything from practical life skills to creative projects and hands-on activities. What I appreciate most is the genuine warmth of the community. It feels like an extension of home. They communicate clearly, celebrate milestones big and small, and create an environment where kids feel safe, loved, and encouraged. If you're looking for a place where your child will be understood, supported, and inspired every single day, I can't recommend Little Friends Montessori enough. They've truly made a difference in our lives.

We put our 6 kids into Western Christian three years ago now. One has since graduated, and we still…read morehave 3 elementary aged, one middle, and one high school student there. This school has been absolutely incredible for my kids, and the community is like nothing else. Teachers are genuine, caring, and Christ-focused. My kids have great friends, have found several mentors among teachers, staff, and coaches, and we have seen the "Western family" really step up time and time again through prayer and practical support for our family and many others. My husband and I love this school, and so do ALL of our kids!

Western Mennonite aka Western Christian is an amazing school. My kiddos have attended Sonshine,…read moreSalem Academy, and Willamette Valley Christian. All have been good schools but Western is the best experience to date. The teachers truly care, the scholastic experience is 2nd to none, the campus is beautiful, and the hearts of faculty are passionate about each child's relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are raising a critical thinker who deserves a challenging curriculum within a Christian culture, look no further. And, if sports matters to you, the good news is this does not get sacrificed here - the coaches ate phenomenal!!!

My daughter has went here from 1st grade all the way through 8th grade. She absolutely loved it!…read moreThis is actually her last year here and she is already very sad to have to say goodbye. The teachers are wonderful, caring, and always look out for the kids. I have been notified promptly anytime there was an issue (example: my daughter tripped and fell and got cuts while outside at recess). No school is 110% perfect, every school has their flaws, but this school has always managed to pull together and do a great job! This is a lovely small country school, very family oriented. We couldn't recommend it enough! We'll definitely miss LVCS!

My son attended this charter school from 2013-2018.I pulled him at the end of this school year…read moreafter two serious injuries happened while under the care of the staff.The worst part was,I was not notified,as the staff didn't even notice his half shut black eye as he boarded the bus.Makes you wonder how professionals that are responsible for overseeing the basic safety of children in their care,didn't notice,as he passed by several staff members on his way to board the bus.Even more concerning is the lack of academics,and unconcerned staff members. The school boasts low student teacher ratio..you think a staff member would have been alert to notice serious injury during head count while boarding bus.Glad we are finished with this school.

I've done a painting class and attended craft club. Both experiences were great! I had fun and got…read moreto create something that I loved.

Took a painting class at Vortex Pub and Eatery. Loved it! Great 2 hour+ social activity with the…read moreGal-Pals. The instructor was a hoot and she made it pretty much idiot proof... there were 30 non-artists and not one bad painting in the end - some versions were AMAZING! Highly reccommend! Note: arrive early and sit toward the middle so you can hear the instructor.

Ballyntyne Learning farm is a favorite summer activity of ours. This camp embraces nature in a…read moretrue hands-on way. I knew my daughter had an amazing educational experience when she came home and began to elaborate on her learning. Kiely is an incredible teacher who has a true passion of early childhood education and the experience of nature and the learning that can come from it.

We love Ballyntyne Learning Farm. A very positive and welcoming place that offers so much fun and…read morelearning for children.

This school is a wonderful environment with amazing teachers and many fun activities. I am proud to…read morecall myself a wildcat.

I had lousy service at the Halloween dance and they would not let me buy anything not let me go to…read morethe bathroom it was really annoying .