Flour Power may be designed for kids, but they're open to hosting adults too! Our team had such a…read moregreat time learning how to make pasta at this studio for our annual team retreat. We had a kitchen all to ourselves and the teacher's undivided attention at 5pm on a weeknight. . We started off by whisking an egg into a cup of flour. After much kneading, we each had our homemade pasta dough balls which we let rest. Then, we got started on the pasta sauce. We made both a white and red sauce. In between, we had sips of the rose we brought because they're BYOB! Once we got the sauce going, we rolled out our pasta and cut them into strips of fettuccine using a couple of pasta makers. Finally, we chopped up some fresh garlic for garlic bread. I've forgotten her name, but the teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable. She even taught us a cool trick to turn parmesan rinds into delicate crisps. We wrapped up the session by digging into our pasta dishes and snapping some photos to capture the moment! I can't wait to make my own pasta at home.

Oh my gosh! This was such a great class. The food coma is setting in…read more.. First off, I want to high five the amazing team who worked so well and patiently with the kids as they took turns and worked together to make the very fun recipes in store for the class. Secondly, I was so impressed with how organized it was and how there was an age-appropriate job for each of the kids who attended. Parent were able to help, but most of us were taking pictures of our kids cooking because how often do we see that?? The space was so clean and well put together, and the energy was just as fun as the process. We cannot wait to go back for another cooking class with friends!

Coach Chris is Uh-mazing! My daughter has been with him for 2 years now and she has learned sooo…read moremuch!

I appreciate the limited number of kids per instructor, even though that requirement put us on the…read morewait list for a short time. The older kids program looks great and I especially like the bell located in the middle of the gym that the gymnast gets to ring when they master a skill for the first time. Great motivation! I am particularly impressed with the Tiny Tots classes. That program is outstanding! I have a very shy and timid little girl that easily becomes clingy, but somehow Coach Ethan got her to join the class. She happily joins his classes, but I was interested to see what would happen on that one day he was not there. Other coaches quickly stepped up with encouragement and she joined her class. After the initial warmup to music the class divides into two groups and each goes to a different station or the trampolines before switching. Each station just looks like fun activities to the kids, but each 'fun' activity is designed to teach a very specific skill. Each 'fun' activity is first demonstrated by the coach, but big picture cues beside each piece of equipment also instructs. When the coach observes a child skipping a skill or not completing it correctly, they will assist or give extra instruction. I notice that the assistance is as minimal as needed since the goal is for them to achieve independence. The station's setup changes each week. After a class, the coaches often chat with a parent about a skill that was mastered or improved by their child. I have seen improvement in core strength, balance, stretching and confidence, to name a few.

Absolutely wonderful spring break outing at Heard! We love this museum and wildlife sanctuary about…read more30 minutes away in McKinney. Heard offers short and longer nature trails with tons of areas to rest, shade, and signs. Our favorite parts this time were the dragons along the path. Kids from ages 2+ can have a fun time here. Bring a picnic, cold water, and enjoy nature!

It has been fun watching The Heard develope over the years. I remember when it first opened decades…read moreago. I visited and left feeling I'd just walked through a hot pasture. Which,it really was back then. Jump forward and civilization has grown right up to the doorstep. However,once you park and enter,another world opens up. They've done a great job of developing the place where you can go and see what north Texas was in its unspoiled condition, as well as participating in organized activities. Such things as flashlight night walks for all ages to the fund raiser I attended today. There's something for everyone especially if you're new to this area. If you haven't been and especially if you have kids...check it out !

I LOVE MY COACHES THEY ARE AWESOME AND SO KIND! They help me with stuff I am struggling with and…read morethey are extremely helpful to me and other students. I'm in gold and frankly, I love it! I was at ASI but they didn't teach me anything but here I actually learn stuff and yeah I just think its an awesome place and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a place that focuses on stuff you need to learn rather then stuff you already know.

Even after all this time, my son who is a teenager now, remembers this event. At the time he…read morecouldn't explain very well what happened as he had a language disorder. Now he can explain exactly what happened. Ms. Sharla was furious that he and another boy were playing when they were supposed to be quiet. She picked him up, shoved him forward with great force against some cabinets, catching his back on the counter top above the cabinets. At the time and to this day, I can't believe the deceit. At first she said nothing happened. Then she said she assisted him to time out. Then she said he fell off a table. I still have the pictures of the bruise on his back. It was a heartbreaking event. From reading other reviews, it doesn't sound like much has changed.

This place is amazing. We've never had a problem. All the teachers are super sweet. My child has…read morelearned so much going to this daycare.

I'm truly fond of this daycare; both their staff and everyone in the office are incredibly polite…read moreand kind. What I appreciate most is their earnest attention to feedback--they take it seriously and promptly take action. That's what I admire the most.

We love Xplor and our kids have gone there for the past five years. It's such a comfort as a parent…read moreto know that our kids are safe, loved, and well taken care of! It's also very convenient that all four of our kids are varying ages are able to go there, including afterschool care. All four of my kids are constantly evolving, changing, and learning, thanks to their wonderful support. Special shout out to so many teachers who have impacted the lives of our kids, although truly every Xplor staff member has! Thank you to Miss Yamila, Miss Nelke, Miss Naga, Miss Swathi, Miss Belle, Mr. Ethan, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Tyla, and Mr. Chris. Also, Xplor just wouldn't be the same without the special care and guidance of Miss Pam and Miss Christine.

Xplor McKinney was and continues to be one of the best decisions my wife and I made for our child!…read moreWe were immediately impressed with the campus and massive outdoor play areas. The tour we took with Ms Pam sealed the deal and made our decision very easy. The staff's care and attention are second to none! As first-time parents, we didn't know what to expect when looking for a Preschool. Ms Pam and the entire staff at Xplor McKinney has gone above and beyond for our child more times than I could ever expect. If you're looking for the best place to send your child, Xplor McKinney is the answer!

I wanted to love this place, but it looks like I had a very unique experience, and not in a good…read moreway. The instructor was wonderful and the space was clean and neat. The ganache we made for the center of our macarons was very tasty! Unfortunately, the ovens were not working properly, so our macarons for our whole group of 11 people were all either under or over cooked. Mine were extremely overcooked. They were very hard and chewy. For $79 this is unacceptable. They could have offered us a replacement class or a pickup order of new fresh macaroons, but we were simply told "sorry, it happens sometimes". Everyone else has such great reviews and photos on Yelp, so I'm really sad I did not get that same experience. I totally understand that things happen, but for $79 I expected edible macaroons to take home, and instead I got hard rocks that needed to be thrown away.

Loved the small class size which allowed for detailed, individualized instruction! The hands on…read moreexperience will be so helpful when recreating the recipes at home. Especially enjoyed being able to take home the delicious goodies we prepared in class.

I came here for a birthday party. It was a great time. The kids arrived, played with legos, and…read morethen they were given challenges. Such as, build a structure that would not break when hit by a ball. The kids had fun with the challenges. My boys could build legos all day so they had a blast. The employees were very helpful and attentive.

Our children loved the Bricks 4 Kidz classes at their school. The instructors came prepared, and…read moreany questions were addressed quickly. The content of the program was intellectually challenging, but doable and fun for our children. The manager of the program is also quite good. He responded quickly to a number of questions my husband and I had. Yes, we highly recommend Bricks 4 Kidz. The program is excellent.

Elmer Swim School in Allen is fantastic! My daughter (3) and son (5) have been attending lessons…read morefor over a year now, and we couldn't be happier. We've tried several swim schools in the area, and this one is by far the best. The instructors truly pay attention to each child's progress and make sure they're developing the skills needed to confidently move up to the next level. I completely trust the instructors, which gives me such peace of mind. Highly recommend!

It's been years since I updated my review of Emler. We were weekly attenders for years, until Covid…read moreand then came back for weekly lessons in 2023, but then school got in the way. While we don't do weekly lessons at Emler any longer, I was pleased to find their daily swim lessons available for the summer. I looked in May and June and was delighted they had so many MORNING options. I booked three separate weeks of dailies for my daughter. The online registration was easy & simply. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. During the first week my daughter "graduated" to the next level and we needed to change the remaining lessons, but the front desk handled it all and made the process very smooth. My daughter was fortunate enough to have Angel as her instructor for all three weeks and she was great with all the kids in her class and did a great job communicating with us parents. I would definitely recommend Emler to anyone looking for weekly, monthly or daily swim classes.