The Zionsville Nature Center just opened last week at their new location in the Hussey Mayfield…read moreLibrary. I took my granddaughter over to visit for Earth Day, today. The new center is on the first floor of the library near the children's section. Rachel was on duty and is super knowledgable about nature and eager to visit with the kids (and adults). She told us that the new location is temporary until they move into a new dedicated facility in a few years. The center has displays of animals that are native to Indiana. There about a dozen live reptiles in the center including turtles and snakes. There are several hands on exhibits for the kids to explore. I enjoyed seeing the native birds up close. My granddaughter asked many questions that Rachel was happy to answer. The center offers monthly programs for all ages to help get kids interested in nature. You can find out and sign up for the programs through their website. We frequently sign up for the nature kits that are available over Spring Break and the holidays for a small fee. The kits come with video instructions narrated by Rachel. We just finished a kit to make a hummingbird feeder. Zionsville is fortunate to have the Nature Center.

This place is amazing. It's a hidden gem in Zionsville. If your kids like nature, and animals, and…read morehandling animal skulls and skins, then you will love the Zion Nature Center. This is a small, cottage-like nature center, but there are lots of little exhibits set up throughout. One room is all about pollinators, so you can see a honeybee hive through glass, and touch wasp nests and peer at (dead) monarch butterflies up close. Another room has a pair of microscopes set up to view pollen and spores. That same room has animal skins (shed snake skin, coyote hide, etc.) that you can pick up and touch. There's a basket full of animal feet (so hardcore) there too, like deer feet and a giant poultry claw. It's kind of gross and cool at the same time. The best room, according to my kids, is what they dubbed the "play room," because it has a bunch of toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, puppets and kids books. If you have young kids, you can probably stay in that room for at least an hour or more. There are wooden blocks to play with, and also a giant chalkboard wall that you can draw on. Zion Nature Center also offers educational classes and summer camp, too. Check their website -- they have an updated list of what they offer on their site. Adjacent to the nature center is a small playground with slides, a climbing wall and other fun stuff. There is also a hiking / walking trail (Zion Nature Sanctuary) several steps away, where you can go creek stomping and traversing through nature. One thing to note is that Zion Nature Center sits on the grounds of an elementary school, and the hours of operation reflect that. The nature center is only open on weekend and select holidays when school is out. Call or visit their webs try to make sure they are open before you visit.

My kids have been going here for 3 years and they absolutely love it! I have been able to watch…read morethem grow inside and out. The staff is amazing! I feel confident that I made the best decision sending my children here.

I will preface my review with saying if you are looking for a daycare program this place could be a…read morepotential candidate. However, if you are looking for a preschool program to prepare for kindergarten, you will be disappointed. I chose this place because I was moving from out of state temporarily and wanted a place that was close to my in-laws house. This place was right outside of their subdivision and advertised as a preschool. When I did the tour everything seemed great. The staff was very kind and the facility seemed "homey". One thing that did make me feel a bit uncomfortable was the second time that I came to the building to drop off my registration fee ,was that the front door remained unlocked at all times. The second visit there was no staff in sight and I had to go through the building looking for staff. It was a big safety concern for me. But, I thought because it was summertime that maybe it was just a summertime thing. Well, I was wrong. The front door is unlocked at all times for anyone to walk in. when I inquired about the concern, I was given no answer. When my girls started the program I had no idea who their teacher was going to be and what I was supposed to be doing to get them signed in on the first day. I never received a welcome email or anything preparing for the first day as far as any reminders. Every other preschool my other kids have been to in the past have always sent out an email from the teacher explaining how the first day would go and things that they would be learning the first week. After the first day, my girls came home with zero paperwork of things that they worked on that day. In fact, In the two months they were there I never got one piece of paper of things they were working on until the very last day ,she sent me home with a few things. She claimed she was more "hands on" so I wouldn't see much work. None of which was work that would prepare them for kindergarten. They were just craft and art type of paperwork. Lastly, I just felt like there was a lot of disorganization. It was very difficult to get a hold of staff unless you just went to the building. They do not use any sort of reminder app or email system to communicate with parents. I don't know what they would do in case of an emergency to get a hold of all parents at one time as they do everything through paperwork old-school way. Again, maybe it's a great place for a day care setting but not for a pre-K setting.

We've attended this school for preschool the last 2 years and now for Kindergarten. I couldn't say…read moreenough positive things about this school. This school is family to us. The teachers and staff truly love my kids. My girls excel and exceed in their learning. I love that everything they learn and do is oriented toward Christ. I'm impressed by their grasp of the Bible. They attend chapel every week. They've grown and become well-balanced little people. The school provides an excellent balance of everything you hope for in a school: academics, play, crafts, music, worship, activities, etc. there is always something fun going on. I know that my children are well-cared for here. I highly recommend!!

I absolutely love this school. My daughter has been there since she was around 6 months old and…read moreshe's now 5 years old. They made me feel safe answering secure. Ms. Sue is the absolute best and treated my daughter as if she was hers. The staff and overall environment are clean fun and exceptionally wonderful at their jobs. Tiffany and Jamilah are not only my daughter's caregivers but they are my family, my daughter and I love them to the moon and back ! La Petite Avon doesn't get any better !

Very nice high school, though a little dated on the southside of Indianapolis. We were there for a…read morechoir state finals salon ensemble. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. I've heard good things about the academics there. And the band program is great. Athletics have not been exceptionally strong over the years, but they do have certain players and teams that have done great things. Surprised that this is one of the few schools that hasn't gotten major renovations in the past few years seems as if a number of areas have been ignored while almost every other school in the greater Indianapolis area has been able to invest heavily in renovations and updates, it seems as if Perry Meridian has spent their money differently.

My son played a basketball game here during Perry's senior night, and it was a good experience. The…read moregym is large, with scoreboards on both sides and plenty of seating for attendees. The senior night area was thoughtfully set up and easy to see, which made the celebration feel special which is good for their students. Concessions were available, and there's a spacious parking lot, so getting in and out was simple. The atmosphere was lively, their school band was present. Our team ended up winning, which makes it much more of a better night. They provided a good venue for an exciting game.

I volunteer here about once a week during the school year and have always had amazing experiences…read morewith the staff and parents. The PTA plans fun events throughout the year including a fall walk-a-thon, winter carnival, veteran's day celebration, and more. The office staff is friendly and helpful, as well.

Last spring I took a watercolor class here with some friends. It was fun. Today, I was at Indy Art…read moreCenter for an event. We did Pilates, yoga and breath work in the library. How cool is that? It's a beautiful campus. Lots of fun stuff to look at and create. I like the location a lot. It's surrounded by trees and near the Monon Trail. Support the Arts whenever possible! AI is just not the same.

Attended a sold out showing of the Radiance Film Festival featuring film shorts by Ball State…read moreUniversity students in the Frank Basile Theatre, with new seating. The building also has several small galleries with interesting artwork on display. Parking is scarce for an event of this size, so arrive early!

I was in Northeast Indy for a work conference and needed a gym. This place had great reviews. The…read moreequipment was amazing and the facility was clean. I was able to use my own Y membership as you can visit all facilities across the nation. So it's a great value. The staff were very helpful in giving me a quick tour!

I really like this Y location. My only ding is the lack of a sauna and/or whirlpool. Otherwise,…read morethey have it all. Great selection of equipment, lots of room between machines, two nice pools, and friendly staff. I usually come early on week day mornings and it's not too busy (but far from empty. Nice locker rooms too! They also have a large kids area and a few meeting/community rooms. They do a great job keeping the place clean.