Laura is STELLAR!!! Since transitioning my career to healthcare, I've had to take many BLS, First…read moreAid, and CPR classes, and I will say with absolute certainty that this is the best class I've ever taken. Laura doesn't just tell you what you're supposed to do or what the book says, she tells you WHY, which helps embed it into your brain. These types of classes are not something you want to "memorize" - you want to be knowledgeable in your approach and understand why you're doing what you're doing when you're trying to save someone's life!!! I will not go anywhere else EVER again!! Another plus - if you need to take a class last minute, she will do her best to accommodate you in the class you want. She will also provide you with your card the same day if you pay for the class the day before. I can't say it enough.... The CPR Girl rocks!!! Thanks again, Laura!!

I needed to take a BLS CPR for a medical field job. I reserved a spot online with short notice…read more Laura was a great teacher. Very knowledgeable. I've taken other CPR classes. I feel I learned more in this class. Plus we did CPR to a certain song lol

So I had to renew some of my certifications. Seeing as work and other engagements consistently…read morebring me to west LA, I decided to enroll in the certification class at this Red Cross in Santa Monica. The class went from 9AM to 2PM, and getting here was not a bad drive. I was able to get some coffee at a nearby Starbucks, and walked into class right on time. This location has a parking lot, and spaces are not hard to come by. The class had a relaxed vibe. We went over basic CPR and first aid, and practiced CPR and AEDs on dummies provided by the staff here. It was chill and fun. The class flew by quick, and we got our certifications via email within an hour after the class ended. The instructor was chill and communicated effectively. The class had about eight people, and it was pretty enjoyable. This is a great place to get, or renew, your CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.

Went to donate blood on a Monday afternoon. Parking in the lot was easy and everyone was friendly…read moreand efficient. In and out in about 30 min. Kudos to the nurse: didn't feel a thing when she poked me in the arm, and didn't have any hematoma afterwards. Will come here again for the next donation.

I took two classes at The Pump Station -- Baby 101 and Breastfeeding, and cannot recommend them…read moreenough. Both classes were led by Barbara and Corgi, who were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and relatable. From the moment we walked in, they made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. What I appreciated most was how interactive the classes were. They encouraged lots of questions and really engaged with the group, which made the experience feel personal rather than overwhelming. They struck the perfect balance of being informative while keeping things fun and lighthearted. So much information can be stressful but the way it was presented was easy to digest. I loved doing it with my partner and think it was such a great way to get him more involved in this process that can lean so heavily on the mom. Beyond just the classes, The Pump Station offers so much! Mommy and Me, classes for Grandparents, Car Seat Installation, Stroller consultation. They also have a great gift store and registry program! I will absolutely be signing up for Mommy & Me classes and love supporting a small business who put so much love and care into what they do.

Really disappointed in my experience today. I drove two hours to this location to support a local…read morebusiness. For one, I was not greeted or asked if I needed help when entering the store. More importantly, their website said the stroller I wanted was in stock and available in 4 hours for pickup, but when I got there it wasn't available for purchase and it had to be ordered. When I brought it up to the cashier, he said it was because they have it in store their inventory but not at the store? Huh?? After doing more digging I saw there was a "Terms and conditions" asterisk in fine print you have to click on to find out this information. All I saw was the green check mark that says "In stock and ready for pick up in 4 hours." Any other place I have ever been to- this would mean it would be in stock at the store. When I brought up, calmly, that this was confusing and they should fix it because I drove two hours to get to the store. The cashier said nothing. Not a "Aw geez, I'm sorry. I can understand your frustration and why that's confusing." I'm a reasonable person. I've worked in customer service all my life. The demeanor of the cashier alone has put me off from ever visiting this store again or recommending it. We went to Uppababy a few blocks down and they were SOOO kind that it completely made my day. All I needed was some kindness. To the owners of the Pump Station- the people using your website are most likely VERY tired moms. I personally am getting 3-4 hours of sleep a day. Tired moms need clear signage if something is in stock or not. Time is precious in this season of life. We also need KINDNESS. My body is broken and recovering from giving birth. I am exhausted! I would expect a place who sells baby items to understand this. Overall, would never recommend this place and will tell everyone I know that it was an awful experience.

My husband and I took the all day virtual birthing class with Liz. The class was extremely…read moreinformative and gave us both confidence going into delivery. Liz has a very calming and relatable demeanor and is super personable. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about labor and delivery. If you're in the Santa Monica area you may even be lucky enough to have her deliver your baby! I could not speak more highly of the class and Liz!

Did a zoom session with Liz this past summer and was super helpful and informative and…read moredestigmatized a lot -fearful questions we had! Also very helpful to know the CO-VID hospital protocol Highly reccomend!

I've never heard of this school until driving by and stumbling upon this precious jewel. I have had…read morethe opportunity to attend their health fair and job fair and have found great success in this school. I have not once seen any pregnant teens, gang members or any of the other things that has been mentioned in someone else's comments. I have taken varies classes just because I was bored and I come to find that the school work relieves stress. All the courses that I have taken here has been great. Instructors are fun with a sense of humor and also strict at the same time. The instructors make sure that their students finish their education and let them know that it is not a waste of time. Great job Skills keep up the good work.

My experience in Venice Skill Center was amazing. In 7 month I prepared and passed the HiSET which…read moresolved a big issue in my life.If I had not passed the HiSET, I could not have gotten into my sound engineering training program. The staff and teachers are fantastic. Thanks so much to Sybil, Erika,Theo and Rosalie.

This CPR training class left me feeling prepared to try to help with CPR and choking if the need…read moreever arises. I would recommend this course! I participated in a small group private CPR training session at my friend's home for 9 people. We focused on infant, child and adult CPR and choking. William is a wonderful instructor. He made the class very easy to follow and walked us through the process of what to do in an emergency situation, including seeking consent, assessing the person in distress, when to call 911, and how to perform CPR and help with choking. We practiced the process a few times with CPR manikins (different ones for infants and children/adults). William observed each of us and helped with tips and corrections as needed. We talked through various scenarios, and he gave us opportunities to ask questions. The manikins were very clean, and he also provided one-time-use gloves and sheets to cover the manikin's faces. Some tough topics are bound to come up in a CPR class - it's not easy to talk about scenarios of people in distress. William's experience in discussing these topics definitely showed. He is matter-of-fact but gentle in describing situations. The course was $40 per person. You can get a certificate as an add-on, which you can chat through with William if you are interested.

We had a wonderful private and in-home training session with William who arrived with infant and…read moreadult dummies for our large group to learn on. Due to William's attentiveness, expertise, and humor(!), our group of 9 is now armed with knowledge we are so happy to have (but hope we never have to use). Thank you, William, for a fun and informative afternoon. I highly recommend this company and service!