I'd been exploring using NWRC for nearly three years for my son when I finally pulled the trigger…read moreand enrolled him. I'm so grateful I finally made the decision because it's made an even bigger difference than I thought possible! NWRC's team is consistent, conscientious, and detailed. They got to know my son (both through their extensive testing, and also by working so closely with him one on one) and due to their, and his, hard work he finally broke through a number of issues he'd be struggling with when it came to reading. He now reads above grade level and is able to experience more success in other areas of his education as a result of finally having strong reading skills. If you're on the fence, just go ahead and enroll. You absolutely will not regret it.

NW reading clinic was able to do for my daughter what the public school system failed to do for…read moreyears- bring her reading level up! If your first thought is "it's too expensive"- you are not alone. Did we love spending this much money? No- but the quality of instruction at NW reading clinic is really top notch. No amount "regular tutors" were going to help our daughters achievements in the way that Northwest Reading clinic was able to. She progressed significantly in the Time that she worked with Northwest Reading clinic, and we will be doing another few months this summer again to help her further progress. If your child has challenges in reading, run, don't walk, to their website now and get your child evaluated. You will be glad you did. (and our daughter loved both of her tutors Tutors!!!)

Our son has been attending kids campus for 2.5 years now, and really enjoys it. He finds the…read moreteachers to be kind and engaging, and my wife and I agree. He has met many friends here, and the teachers really seem to care about him! We will be taking my newest son here, as well, in just a couple of months! They helped so much when it came to potty training, getting him on a schedule each day, learning to be a better listener and with his alphabet and numbers! They play fun games that he really enjoys.

This was not a good match for our family. I enrolled my infant son in care here, after giving it…read moretime and hoping it would get better, we changed daycare and are now MUCH happier (see my other review for more details on that). The staff starts cleaning up for the evening while children are still being cared for. This means that the bottles of bleach, windex, etc are being sprayed all over the center beginning at 4:00. Every time I came to pick up my son the smell of cleaning supplies was very strong. The babies sleep where ever they were strapped down. The infant room is full of bouncer chairs, swings etc. The babies are strapped down and turned to vibrate. This is their napping position. My son had a hard time napping this way, each day he napped for 20 minutes. He was 6-9 months old while attending this childcare center. When I picked him up each day, I was told that I needed to send more food because he cries too much. After I spoke with the staff that he actually needs a nap, not more food, it didn't get better. I then spoke with the associate director - still didn't get better. I then spoke with the director - still not better. They do a great job of changing diapers. He was changed once an hour. I got off work early one day, came to pick him up early only to find him laying on the floor crying. Red face, sore voice kids of crying. One staff member was filling out the daily take-home log, and another was changing a diaper. No one found it important to pick up the screaming baby to try and comfort him. When they saw me approach the door, they quickly shot each other glances and started making excuses. That was his last week. When looking at the over all atmosphere of the center, none of the staff members seem to be happy or having fun. I rarely saw staff engaged with the children (in any of the rooms), other than to give direction, "line up", "stop that", etc. I did see cell phones used by some staff members. I am very much against cell phone use at work. Finally, they are on the high end of pricing. We were paying just under $1,000 monthly for full time care. Wouldn't mind the price if I felt we were getting quality care, but we weren't.

Camp Blue Spruce (CBS) provides a safe and worry-free weeklong, overnight camp experience for kids…read morewith food allergies. 2025 was my son's first year at CBS, and it truly delivered on all its promises. I can't say enough positive things about the counselors and staff, volunteers, Board, and amazing kids. My son, who lives with daily restrictions and anxieties, had a transformative experience. He loved the archery, fort building, swimming, boating, dancing, and food etc., and most of all, connecting with kids who understand him and enjoy his company. Speaking to the one star review from 2024, we dealt with that heartbreaking cancellation too. But I can say that the cancellation seemed to be caused by a transitional period and other issues within the nonprofit organization. Those issues are no more thanks to an entirely new Board, the longtime and committed staff, and a supportive community. CBS has entered a new chapter. The new Board and the staff worked together to bring back camp in 2025, and to put it simply, they nailed it. I fully endorse CBS. If you are considering this camp but have questions, then reach out to CBS directly and get connected to other families. These are incredible and generous people making camp magic happen for these kids. See you all in 2026!

The promise of this camp is so wonderful and needed in the world. Theoretically it is the only camp…read morein the US dedicated to kids with food allergies and completely excludes the top allergens to make it safe for kids who could otherwise not experience an inclusive summer camp. Stories from past campers were so promising and we signed up 2 years in a row, the summers of 2023 and 2024. Unfortunately the promise is drastically different than the reality. The reality is that this camp has abruptly canceled with extremely little notice. So our family's experience has been crushed dreams, lost money from travel plans, and no time to find another camp option for our child. The first cancelation was due to covid and though, in my opinion, it was handled very badly from a communication standpoint, was at least understandable. In 2024 after having bought plane tickets, booked to stay near the area while our kid was in camp, and planned our summer around this opportunity, we got an email only 17 days before drop off that camp was canceled AGAIN, this time due to low staffing. How this could only be clear so late in the game hasn't been answered, but it is much too late to register for another camp. I recommend that families who are interested in an allergy friendly camp not go with this organization, because they cannot be relied on.

I have had two children attend this magical school. This is education as it should be: child-led,…read morecreative, enriching, immersive. We have seen all types of children be supported and thrive here- which is a testament to the pedagogy and the committed brilliant teachers. Childswork has been a wonderful, deeply meaningful part of our lives, and I can't recommend it enough.

We had the most wonderful experience at Childswork. Although our year was cut short due to Covid in…read more2020- our son LOVED his school. His 2 teachers- Garrett and Cathy were incredible and truly helped our son get used to the school environment. Our son was in the 4 year old class and went 3 days a week. His teachers grew to know him -and really helped identify the kind of student he may be as he mainstreamed into school. I can't wait for our youngest child to attend childswork!

My updated review reflects our family's experience at Ren from grades 1-8. Our child is now a…read moreFreshman at St Mary's Academy and is on the honor roll despite having some learning differences. Ren prepared our daughter for a rigorous college prep program. Although she had some nervousness about final exams and needed a primer on letter grades and GPA, she was academically well-prepared. The girls who attend St Mary's after Ren School seem to excel. Most importantly, Ren was instrumental in helping my daughter develop a strong sense of herself. Ren's holistic approach to education, with a focus on social and emotional development, is stellar. It mattered to me that our daughter's education encompassed far more than just book learning. Over the years, she was nurtured and went from a timid and anxious child to a confident and creative young woman. As a college professor, I recognize the importance of academic preparedness. I also know that social and emotional stressors can make it challenging to learn. Being in a safe community where she was known and cared for by all the teachers meant the world to our family. Thank you, Ren!

Ren is still a really magical place, as per my previous review. Like at most smaller schools,…read morespecific experiences and accommodations will vary by grade and teacher, which means it can be a bit of a roll of the dice year to year. My experiences thus far are still all with the lower school, which has a noticeably different feel than the upper, though there's abundant mingling in all the good ways. Reading through a bunch of other more recent reviews I'm updating mine to reflect reality on some points that others have found frustrating in theirs: * The school does not have specific services, expertise or accommodations for neurodiverse kids. There is no counselor or administrator with specific training or credentials for helping ND scholars, and the overall body of staff lacks up-to-date pedagogy and training on the most current and effective ways to help these students, though there are *plenty* of well-meaning, helpful adults on the team, who do their very best. That said, the open, creative and varied nature of the environment *can* make it a much better fit for some ND kids than a standard classroom, and as such there are many ND kids in the student body who are thriving. But it's important to make sure that your kiddo will fit within the (not super explicit) boundaries when deciding if Ren is a good fit. Be open and clear about any special needs/quirks/features of your child to make sure it'll be a good fit, and if your visit day leaves you with open questions, ask for another one! Everyone wants everyone to succeed and no one is helped by accepting a student who won't flourish. * The school is not well organized, in terms of paperwork, documentation, administrivia, follow-up, etc. If you're looking for the well-oiled accountable machine of larger or more established environments, you may find this very frustrating. Everything takes a while, and you generally have to bring things up a bunch of times before things start moving. It's a worthwhile trade for a space where your kid can feel safe and happy, but one you need to decide to make so it doesn't irk you along the way. * While the kids form solid and important relationships in school, that does not extend out to the parent-body, which can leave some families feeling isolated. No PTA or parent interest groups, and minimal volunteer participation, though there is a core of very willing and available parents who show up if an effort can be organized for a specific issue or by a specific class. I remain an enthusiastic parent of multiple scholars, and am grateful that a welcoming and creative space like Ren exists, even if it does have rough edges to keep working on. If you find me in a local parent group or some such thing, I'm always happy to talk about Ren and answer questions. Good luck!

Evelyn (the owner) was amazing with our daughter, she grew so much in a year and is still using the…read moretechniques she learned from Evelyn. Taking our child to impact learning was the best decision we ever made for her.

Impact Learning is great. They offer camps over spring break for kids that are out of school with…read moreparents who still have to work. The place is really clean, the atmosphere is really fun and the rates are reasonable considering all you're getting for them. Kids have a blast and the owner and staff are all really great. You can tell they actually like what they do.

I am so thankful for our time at Cadence Academy. Both my daughter and son attended preschool here…read moreand I cannot express my gratitude enough. Everyone was so friendly, knowledgeable and kind. One of my kids has learning differences and his teacher and the rest of the staff were so committed, gentle and consistent with him. We felt so safe and loved. When we walked through the front door in the mornings, it felt like a cozy, familial environment. I knew my kids were safe and adored. My son is now in kindergarten and he keeps asking to go back and visit. I highly recommend Cadence Academy.

Such an amazing preschool!! I loved all the staff , so welcoming and very attentive to each and…read moreevery child! I'd highly recommend bringing your kids here

We have been customers of the Mandarin Learning Center for several years now. We love Steve and his…read morestaff. My daughter has learned so much in a short period of time. I hope to continue to use the school for many more years to come. I highly recommend this program for all ages. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent centre. My son has been attending for a couple of years now and absolutely loves the home…read moreclass service. MLC team has been very supportive on his journey learning mandarin and bring a lot of innovation including role play and games to help kids learn the language in a comfortable manner. Definitely recommend them for anybody looking to learn Mandarin.