2 locations with 2 different staff members but same welcoming and friendly personalities…read more Nurse Instructed Alex was amazing, encouraging and very knowledgeable as well as compassionate made the learning journey not seem so overwhelming. Sat in lecture for 1 day with RN/program director she has jokes love her too! She is a bit strict when it comes to learning but tough love is always good. They were very accommodating with my schedule and answered all questions without getting frustrated. I would drive from Matthews to Gastonia for evening classes and 10/10 would do it all over again worth the drive & also they are a testing center a plus I didn't worry about finding or stressing over that I would say the uniforms I would prefer a solid color but eh not the main character of the experience.

Archaic teaching methods are coupled with poorly written power points to bring you the worst four…read morehours of your life five times a week. Patricia Umanah seems particularly resistant to positive reinforcement, activities to keep students engaged, or updating her information. This is particularly disheartening for an instructor in the sciences. She gave students bad information about HIV. But I cringe every time she insists that skills be demonstrated to perfection the very first time and when students invariably fail her on their very first try, she gives them a laundry list of mistakes. Today I asked for a copy of my certificate of completion from Umanah. She said it would be five dollars. She asked about a bad review I had written on another site. I immediately admitted I didn't think much of her program and said as much online. Then she WITHHELD MY DOCUMENTS. She held my documents hostage (which are required for nursing school applications) because I didn't like her. That is low, low, low. Thankfully, she did call me later after I told her that the Board of Nursing might be interested in her personal vendettas, and gave me my documents.

Strayer is by far the best school I ever attended. I transferred a year ago, and it has been the…read morebest decision I have ever made. I work harder because the professors and classmates make engagement warming and enriching throughout the course. There are different resources available and tutoring programs to assist you throughout your journey. I would recommend signing up today! It is affordable; classes are flexible for online/ on-campus use.

I hovered hard over 4 stars or 5 stars…read more Here's the only drawback that makes me enter 4 stars which is more like a 4.5 stars: 1) They do not accept cards. $$ CASH ONLY. $$ 1b) No bolsters for your legs just pillows. This was off putting but didn't end my world nor my life. Here's the 5 star service: cheers~ a) The location b) The cleaniness c) The open space. Aesthetically there's not a lot but it's nicely appointed from the lobby to the rooms. d) They have separate rooms WITH doors and they are clean with cute decor e) The students are appeasing f) Oil or Shea Butter (organic) or Lotion is utilized g) Scott is a thorough student that doesn't appear often. I wish I had 2 hours with him today but opted for only 1 before learning of his schedule. h) Previous student was a 2 hour visit that flew by. She was less chatty but quick to adhere to requests which is nice as I love pressure. i) Scott was more educational and trying to directly address the "problem" areas. I thought I would be bothered with the chattiness but it actually worked more like a copartner/team session to get rid of kinks. It's a different kind of relaxing as I was put at ease knowing he was making genuine attempts to fix whatever. j) My initial appointment was a no-show by the student so the clinic fixed this with a gratis 2 hour session. I was touched. I shouldn't have to ask for good service and the receptionist seems to have that understanding as well and offered it all without prompting or complaint. She apologized profusely which made me feel better as I headed back to work. k) IDK what took me so long to get back to bodywork but relocating to a brand new area with no real network made this task wait for all of two (2) years and I must say they are parallel to my day spa back in Wisconsin. That says a lot when these are students. I'd advocate for your visit. Just know different students offer different/diverse specialties and focus. Make a Costco run when you finish.

Going to the school is a win for everyone. The students have a requirement to fulfill and most…read morepeople love massages but don't want to pay some of the prices. The appointment process is easy, they have certain days/times so call and book it! You fill out the usual paperwork so be prepared to do double paperwork, since after the massage they have you fill out a form about your massage for feedback for the student. Nothing to complain about here. It's easy to find, easy to make appointments and you get a kick-@ss massage for half the price!

Took my little one to the library today for the Charlotte Hornets Book Bus!…read more They had a cute little event for the kids to encourage them to read. It was fun and engaging for the kids. Hugo the hornets mascot came and entertained the children, he was available for pictures and for everyone that registered their child, they received a golden ticket and were able to get on the book bus to pick out a book that they could keep! This was a great event to kick off summer break!

Requires a physical address on ID to become a member of the library. Decent selection of books…read more However, had to be placed on a waitlist for the majority of the ones I want to read. When I went to check out, I was encouraged not to go to a person, but to self check out myself. When I signed up, I was not offered assistance with anything. A little alienating of an experience, I think I will look for something different in the area.

We sent our kids to Forrestal from 2016 through 2020, withdrawing them when COVID hit like so many…read moreothers. Forrestal has some great aspects - terrific playgrounds, nice and clean classrooms, a separate cafe for older kids to begin adjusting to eating in a cafeteria as they transition to kindergarten, and camera access for parents to check in on their kids. The true highlight for us, though, was Chef Jake. He is the reason so many parents stick with Forrestal, even when other aspects might be lacking. His food was delicious and nutritious, and he set the stage for both my kids to have sophisticated palates. (They ate the Caesar tilapia every time!) We also loved their annual fall festival, where kids dressed in costumes and played while the parents got to enjoy Chef Jake's food and socialize. I wish Chef Jake offered catering or had a cookbook. However, not everything was rosy. Administrative staff and the daycare owners could improve their communication and work on management skills - there is noticeable and disappointing attrition/turnover among teachers (even pre-COVID). I always felt like I knew what was coming in my kids' classrooms - what the weekly theme was, when school would be closed - but it was hard to get staff to explain basics like what you could bring to school for your kid in each class (a blanket, a lovie, a water bottle?) and often their responses were rude. The weekly newsletters were a jumbled mess of information to decipher. This facility is on the pricy side as compared with others in the area, and so I'd expect a better experience on the communication front. They're also not spectacular at accommodating different dietary needs for kids at the school - I'd love to see them offer a vegetarian option, for example - but that improved over time so I'll give them credit for improving. That said, I always knew my kids were safe and happy there. I liked the convenience of the location and knowing that other kids at the facility lived nearby so birthday parties and play dates were feasible. Most of the teachers were wonderful and kind, and my kids really did learn a lot there. It was more than a daycare - they focused on education as opposed to just letting kids sit around and watch videos all day.

I'm writing this review as a concerned parent after my six-month-old daughter spent one month in…read morethe infant classroom ("Baby Birds"). I want to share my honest experience to help other parents find the best environment for their children. First, the positives: the campus is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. I also appreciated the organic baby food program, splash pad, and biometric fingerprint entry system, which is a great feature. However, I did notice that at times multiple individuals may enter behind one another without scanning, which somewhat defeats the purpose of controlled access. Beyond the surface, my experience raised several concerns--especially given the cost of tuition. On my daughter's second day, her bottle was mistakenly given to another baby. This is extremely concerning, not only from a care standpoint but also due to the risk of cross-contamination and illnesses such as RSV. The following day, I attempted to provide pre-portioned formula and water as a backup, but was told this was not allowed due to state law. While I understand policies exist for safety, this left me uneasy given the previous incident. I also observed what appeared to be a lack of attentiveness regarding illness. I overheard a parent expressing concern about their baby being sick, and on a separate occasion noticed a baby with visible symptoms (such as a runny nose on their clothing). This made me question how illness is being managed and whether precautions are taken to limit spread among infants. I also observed staff stepping over babies on the floor rather than walking around them. Books were kept in a cabinet behind the front desk and not accessible in the classroom, and I did not observe babies being read to or engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. On one occasion, I saw a baby playing with a small plastic storage container, which raised safety concerns. Additionally, babies appeared to spend extended time (30+ minutes) in container seats, which felt excessive. The school offers camera access with a clear view of the classroom, but it is limited to 30 minutes per parent and does not include audio. From what I consistently observed, the routine seemed to focus on feeding, changing, and placing babies on the floor for independent play. The environment felt rushed at times--more focused on managing the babies than nurturing and engaging them. I also had a small but telling experience where my daughter was changed out of her outfit before I could even leave the parking lot, and I was told staff did not have time to put outfits like that back on. I would recommend sending infants in simple clothing like sleepers. Lastly, there is no online billing portal. Payments are automatically withdrawn weekly using bank information, and statements are not issued until the end of the month, which lacked clarity. Due to my concerns, I ultimately withdrew my daughter before the required two-week notice period. This may be a good fit for families seeking a clean, basic daycare environment. However, for those looking for a more enriching, nurturing experience--especially at this price point--it may fall short. I do believe there is potential, but the level of care and engagement did not align with my expectations. I am looking for a place where my child is not only cared for, but truly nurtured and supported in her development.

Always a great atmosphere my Styles or just the way I want them or better. I appreciate the…read morestudents and teachers.

3*=A ok Went here…read moredue to my stylist being on vacation. Wasn't the best experience. I was placed with a student who has never done ethnic hair before, but has not done any services on a real person. Being an Esthetician and remembering when I was a student at Aveda, I tried to make her feel comfortable and help her. It didnt work. I later found out that the week before, a customer cussed her out and took away her confidence. The instructor ended up helping me and my hairstyle lasted less than 48 hours.

I like miss Donna's a lot it is professional and the staff are very friendly and the system there…read moreis amazing

We loved our daughters instructor Miss Connie. And we stayed a while for her, but for a school that…read morehas multiple locations and huge profits they didn't even have real dance floors for their students at this location or video monitors for parents to watch their kids practice. The recital at the end of the season lacked proper security and we did not return for a second season. We have our daughter at a different dance school with high quality everything and good prices. This location needs video monitors and proper dance floors to avoid injury. Sad this studio is not cared for by Miss Donna. I would not recommend this studio until they update the facilities. Poor.

This is a hard one…read more My daughter and I got pedicures here a few months ago. My toes looked great; my daughter's were so-so. Both ladies worked hard and were super nice though. I give three stars, mostly for my service as well as for the great attitudes of the ladies who study and work here.