I work here (full time now), so I can't give a true review. BUT I've been really impressed with how…read moremuch the owner cares about the kids learning about science and loving science. I've talked to other "mad scientists" from other franchises in Canada and the US, and they've even been impressed with the amount of programs that are offered and the quality of the take-home science projects the kids get. Every time I go into a school to teach kids, something happens to "make my day." If you have any questions, let me know. We do summer camps, in-school workshops for pre-schoolers through 8th graders, birthday parties, after school programs, library programs, stuff for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and really BIG science shows for audiences at schools, community centers, etc. It's so much fun!! Science shows are far superior to magic shows.

As a former public school teacher, my experiences lead our family to homeschool and then we found…read moreActon Academy. Both of our children have had so much growth this year. We've seen their leadership skills sharpened, critical thinking skills honed and how well they have been able to work collaboratively with their peers. The four C's of twenty-first Century skills are critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. Acton helps to develop each of these skills in a developmentally appropriate way. I love how they allow our children to read their choice of books during drop everything and read time, allow plenty of outside recess and have quests where they work together to solve real world problems. During core skill time they work on reading, writing and arithmetic. Each of our kids have excelled by working at their own levels, setting goals and achieving them! One of our children is Dyslexic and Acton has been the perfect environment to allow him to work using his strengths while still working on individualized core skills. Our daughter loves "writer's workshop" where she gets to write to a real audience by writing letters, reviews and publish books. They learn History through Story of the World which is fascinating to our whole family. We also enjoyed the Acton Business Fair where children become entrepreneurs and get to sell their products to the community. So much learning happened during that project! Acton instills in children that they are "heroes" on their own journey and heroes face hard times and work to overcome them. Acton is changing the face of education and we are so blessed that we get to be a part of this community of young heroes!

My child loves attending starting line! Each teacher is very passionate and caring. I am so pleased…read morein knowing my child is receiving an education,while having fun at the same time! He has made so many friends! He has blossomed being at starting line. He always comes home with something to show or share with me about his day and what they did! You can tell they truly strive on creating a fun,safe, and educational environment for all of the kiddos! 10/10

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!!

University High School is such a great learning environment! I love the small community, as does…read morethe majority of the school. When one student or faculty member leaves, everyone feels the weight of it. UHS is full of opportunities that students can't get elsewhere! No cut teams allow students to try new sports, and they're actually really good! Any student can star in a musical, play, or create their own club! Visit any basketball game, and you'll still see UHS students packing the stands! The campus is also extremely beautiful! The habitat for community learning allows for students to walk a trail on campus during lunch or after school! Not to mention that UHS is conveniently right across from West Park! I genuinely love it here, this school is so awesome!!!

If I were a parent I would not send my kids here. I am a current student, and I am getting bullied,…read moreby almost everyone here. The teachers say that they care, when I talk to them privately, but then they don't actually do anything about it. Whenever I open my mouth the other students laugh at me. I haven't done anything wrong. The students are just mean. The workload is also terrible. I'm not taking any AP courses, and yet it still takes me 2-5 hours to get my homework done. I don't even get enough sleep at night, because I have to finish my homework. It is super obvious that I'm not the only student that struggles with this, because the bulk of the students at this school are always visibly tired. Many students drink way too much caffeine, just to stay awake, and it's so bad that about one third of the times you see a student they will be drinking an energy drink. Many students have already given up at this point, and they use AI to get their work done, or they just don't get their work done at all. This school is also way too woke, and I am afraid to share my own political beliefs, for fear of further judgement from my peers. This also means that I have had to lie about my political beliefs on a few projects at school, just so I could get good grades on them. Another issue is that most of the teachers take forever to grade assignments, tests, and projects. What's frustrating is that they expect us to get a ridiculous amount of work done in all of our classes, in just one day, and yet it takes some of them weeks to grade their students' papers, and quizzes. The only good things about this school are the no cut sports/music programs, and J-term. Please do not send your kids here unless you are okay with them being extremely sleep deprived, stressed, and depressed.

With so many creatives in my life, it was just a matter of time before I learned of some of the…read moreactivities that take place here. Art With a Heart is a non-profit with a mission to provide hands-on visual arts experience to educate and inspire at-risk children. My experience began when I signed my daughter up for Re-Generation Indy, a group of local artists that lead affordable art workshops and host Youth Art Shows around Indianapolis, using this space. For only $5, your child can spend a couple of hours getting creative and expanding their mind through with others. A Youth Art Show is scheduled on March 4th to highlight work done by participants in the program. I'm excited to see all of the wonderful ideas and jumped in myself to draw with the rest of the class. Donations accepted! More info on their website: http://www.regenerationindy.com/

It was around 2004-2005. My oldest daughter was 4 and had just completed summer camp at Holy Angels…read moreCatholic school. We were roaming around the school thanking the teachers, learning about what the students accomplished during the summer and looking at art work when we were approached by a man. He asked if Gylani (my little 4 year old at that time) would like to continue her art program and that the art class she had during camp actually offered honors Saturday classes. I looked at her dad...we shrugged and signed her up...that was 2004-2005.... Gylani is now 14 and a starting freshman at North Central...and she is also a honors student at Art With a Heart. The knowledgeable caring teachers, the ability to work with different mediums of art, field trips and the family atmosphere has kept our family in the Art with a Heart Program. This not very well known program, this gem, deserves your support and if you know a child, especially one from a low-income household that loves art but doesn't have the resources to attend expensive costly classes, this is the organization for that child. The child will grow, be nurtured, be inspired and be taught how to be confident in their skills.

I had a great experience. I was greeted when I walked in. This was my first time doing this as an…read moreadult. I remember taking a pottery class in middle and high school. It was definitely different than 25 years ago. I decided to try a new hobby every month in 2026. I'm so glad that I tried it. I was getting stressed because I couldn't get my bowl just right but the instructor was so helpful and got me together. The studio tour was also nice. Make sure to check them out if you're in the Fountain Square area. I can't wait to see the final product. I went solo but there were couples there. I didn't feel awkward going by myself. Everyone was super friendly. The 3rd bowl was an extra $5.

Every time my mom from out of town visits, I try to find something unique and fun to do. A coworker…read morerecently told me about this place and I thought it would be perfect! We signed up for the beginners night class from 7-9PM. It was $45 a person which included 2 of 3 pieces you make. I'm not gonna lie, we were both pretty nervous. Neither of us had ever taken a pottery class and we knew we were going to be bad at it. Turns out, we were pretty good!! And all 3 pots were suitable for glazing. The first 45 minutes to an hour is a guided instruction, then the last hour we are free to throw our other 2 balls of clay with the help of the instructor whenever we needed her. I believe her name was Katie and she was great! Funny, nice, and always willing to help. This is such a fun way to spend an evening. Makes for a good date night or I could see a bachelorette party too. Highly recommend this unique experience.

I recommend parents send their children here for math and/or reading tutoring. The teachers are…read morevery friendly and helpful.