I am so grateful to YELP for pointing me in the direction of Melissa's birthing classes! We had…read moreconflicts with several other birth class dates in the area and she offers private classes that can be scheduled at your time. These are a little bit more expensive, but not a huge inconvenience and well worth it. I started communication with Melissa by completing the interest form on her website, and just a little bit later I got a text message from her saying that we can schedule at my convenience and asking if I have any questions. We were able to hold a date and time with a deposit and we got everything set up over text and through PayPal. We even had a time conflict about a week prior and she was willing to work with us and host the class in the evening from 6pm-9:30pm. The classes are held at her home, and she has a whiteboard, tv and a comfy sitting area. She let me recline in the chair too, which was nice and relaxing. She made sure we were comfortable and offered us snacks, coffee and water. There is a book and videos that goes along with the class, and while we didn't get through the whole book, she does a nice job of pointing out the big stuff and will gladly go over or review what your preferences are. Melissa used to work at Clovis Community and so if you are planning to deliver there, she has the unique experience of knowing the process/protocols. My husband and I left feeling very informed and supported. We did not feel overwhelmed because everything was explained so nicely and at a pace that worked for our understanding. I highly recommend you using Melissa for a birth class! She also let us know about offering lactation classes with her too. This is something we are highly considering! We even have an Infant CPR set up with her in the next week and we are looking forward to it.

I've read all the baby books and figured the class would be more helpful for my husband. Boy was I…read moresurprised! I definitely learned a few things and Melissa was wonderful at answering all my questions. My husband definitely feels more confident being the support person I'll need during L&D. I recommend taking her class, it's educational and helpful. Sign up early enough, I waited until the last minute and I'm lucky I made it right before my due date.

The owner is spreading the aloha of Hawaii to the citizens of Fresno. Learning the ways of…read moreHawaiian family is what people need to understand.

The owner is really nice and they have a lot of adult participants. I really feel like anyone at…read moreany age can do the hula classes.

My daughter had a wonderful first swim lesson here, so we were excited to return the following…read moreweek--especially after she was leveled up and we paid in advance for her next session. Unfortunately, this second visit was the complete opposite of our first. When we arrived, we were told she wasn't registered, even though we had already paid. After some back and forth, they "found a spot" and told us we were lucky, which didn't feel great considering the mistake wasn't ours. From the moment her new instructor walked her back, I could see my daughter's discomfort. She's only four, and getting into a pool with a stranger requires warmth, patience, and a little time to build trust. Instead, her instructor was neither friendly nor engaging. My daughter managed about five minutes in the water before becoming too overwhelmed. Swimming should be fun, safe, and encouraging--not something a child feels forced into. I hope the program takes this kind of feedback seriously, because young swimmers need instructors who understand how to connect with children, especially during those first few lessons to build trust and confidence.

All the reviews are rather old so this is my recent experience. I sent my daughter to the winter…read morecamp and she did have fun (2 stars for that). However, I don't think I would recommend them or send her again because of the poor management and communication from the staff. In the first day I kept her home because I was worried she might be sick and it was a couple days before Christmas (not nice to share bugs and ruin the holiday for others). And they are very upfront that there are no refunds. I was cool with that day because it was my choice. I called them to ask if there is a specific drop off time or details for the next day and was told there wasn't. Drop Off was flexible. Additionally, I checked the email they sent out and it only had the one address (for the building with the bus parked outside). The next day my daughter was 100% but slept in and my husband tried to drop her off at 11:30. He went to the address we were provided, and found the lights off and a sign on the door that said they were closed for the winter break. I called and called the number for an hour. Their phone system is super annoying because you have to listen to a long message advertising their programs before anybody picks up, then if nobody picks up, while you are holding you have to listen to another message on a loop. There is no way to leave a message. Seems like a very 1980's way to mange phone communication. Finally at about 12:30 I get ahold of a person. She said she is the only person who can answer the phones during camps because most of their staff is off and rather indignantly points out that she deserves a lunch, so she was away from the phone. Also, while she is on break , because they only use a skeleton crew for winter camps, all the kids are walked over to the other building where the the dance and gymnastics classes are held, which is why the place was closed when my husband tried to drop off. I mentioned that I had specifically called the day before to ask about drop off times and arrangements and nobody had communicated that there is a second location used. Her attitude was that I just should have known to go there. I pointed out that if they have a sign indicating they are closed for the holidays, they could also put one up indicating that the camp site has moved to a second location while she is on break. She did offer that I could drop off my daughter now (it was movie time) but it was nearly 1:00 and she would only be there for a short time by the time my husband drive her back over. The other concern was than, while I agree everyone deserves a break, if there was an emergency with a child and the parents needed to contact AKM, having no way to leave a message or having them forward calls to someone who can cover the phones, seems rather dangerous. My daughter did finally make it the next week and had fun. However, my husband had mixed feeling with the place when dropping her off. For what is described as a "camp" it did not offer all the activities mentioned in the advertisement. Also, when he dropped her off at 9:30 ( an hour after it started) he said there was only 1 adult, who appeared to be a young lady or teenager, watching 9 other kids of various ages as they ran around in an unstructured environment. He sat in the car for a bit to observe. She took all the kids out to the sidewalk area, gave them a bag of cheese its and watched them run around the sidewalk while they ate their snack. She then took them back inside for more playtime. He ultimately decided that because he was off and could come get our daughter if she was not having fun he was willing to give it a chance. There was nothing unsafe occurring, just rather it felt more like a daycare than a camp with planned activities. My daughter enjoyed running around the ninja course and swimming, so they did more activities through the day. I emailed my concerns and waited over a week for a response and have received none. Overall, did my daughter have fun?- yes. Would I send her again- probably not. The price point for what you get, the poor management and communication seems like they have some gaps in their process that makes me feel like the camps are an afterthought and not run with attention to details. Plus, if you are using this as daycare during the winter school break (we were not) their hours are not very convenient. It opens at 8:30 and pick up is 2:30, not exactly helpful hours for working people.

COVID-19 (Nineteen review challenge) Locally owned…read morebusinesses only. Review #3: I hired Fresno Birth and Baby after I had a great interview with them a couple months prior to my daughter's birth. I met with Megan and Melissa and I warmed right up to them immediately. Truth be told, I didn't even meet up with other doulas. They were recommended by my OB, so I figured they were the best (because my OB is the best). We had two prenatal visits at our house with three separate doulas - two came together at each visit. I felt comfortable with all three, and it felt great knowing I had a whole knowledgeable and supportive team by my side. We had a text chain that I had access to 24/7, and I knew I might only have one attend my birth, or all three, depending on how things turned out. Long birth story short, Melissa P was the only doula who came for my short birth. And honestly, I wouldn't have had such an amazing and short birth without her presence. My husband was amazing of course, but I knew I needed a doula and Melissa was definitely the one for the job. She had such a calming presence and I could not have done it without her. She remembered the details of my birth plan when no one else did (myself included), and we stuck to it. I am devastated that under current hospital rules at Clovis Community, CRMC, and St. Agnes, only one visitor is allowed during birth. Like I have said before, I needed Melissa there, just as much as I needed my husband. Anyway, I've given their contact info to my friends and hope that business will boom for them when these rules have been lifted. These women are the best!

From the owner: As doulas, we are educated & experienced guides through pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood…read more We arrange individualized preparation for your unique birth. We know that you will make the best choices for your family based off of your own needs and desires and we will do our best to make sure those expectations are honored by everyone surrounding your birth. We provide hands-on continuous support through your labor and birth. We utilize proven comfort techniques nd continuous encouragement for a safer and more satisfying birth experience. We present you with evidence-based information, and act as a living resource to help you understand your body, your birth, your baby and your choices.

NOTE: this review is not for dance classes! Though, given my experience here, I would absolutely…read moretry one. I am new to Fresno and needed to replace my jazz shoes, and I was calling lots of places I found on Google to see if they had what I was looking for. Terry was super nice on the phone, confirmed they had my size, and I went in the following day to try them on. They are not a dancewear store, so they had a small selection (glad I called first!), but Terry was even nicer in person and I got some great new shoes for a great price.

Terry clarke and her dance group came to perform at our nursing home recently. While there she was…read moreincredibly unprofessional, talking to nursing home staff disrespectfully and rude. Prior to the performance, we could hear her yelling at the children and berating the children even up until their performances began. During the children's performance, terry would get physical with the kids and grab their wrists tight and pulling them across the floor. They had kids ranging from kindergarteners to high schoolers and they were great, however I would not recommend booking with them if Terry is involved. She is very rude and does not seem good with kids

I enrolled my daughter here after this driving school being recommended on a mom group. First…read moreclass went okay. Tried to book her second class for spring break which is end of March. I called back in February and was told they don't book that far out to try again 3 week prior. So I called today and was told the day I wanted to was already completely booked. I prefer the Fresno location and was told today they have nothing available. Just keep this in mind that scheduling can be a little difficult if you have a busy schedule and prefer to have things booked in advance.

Chose this driving school solely because it was in close proximity to my home and the school my…read moredaughter goes to. Didn't know what to expect but the few reviews on Yelp were favorable so I opted to give my business to them. Express Learning also sends out text notification reminders a few days prior to your driving instruction so that helps. Initially started with Manuel for the first two lessons then another (whom I did not get their name) then for the last instruction (as I rented a vehicle thru Express) the GOAT of driving instructors, Rafael. Although I have taught my child the basics and kept her up to speed with the current driving climate in Fresno/Clovis, I still had to rely on driving instructors to provide insight on what the DMV will test for her behind the wheel. Rafael filled in the gaps and provided the "old school" way of how to be the good driver that my teen needed to be. My daughter aced her behind the wheel today with zero mistakes! A collaborated effort with Express Learning Driving School indeed. I recommend this business to any parent seeking a reputable driving school.

Clean cafe and my kids love it here so much! We have the membership and we come here twice a week.read more

We came to Syctron for a birthday party, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations! The…read morefacility was clean, organized, and such a fun environment for both kids and adults. Our party host, Darrell, was SO kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire event. He made sure everything ran smoothly and was great with the kids, which made the party stress-free for us parents. Kory, the manager, also stopped by the party room to check on the guests and make sure we had everything we needed, which we really appreciated. The kids had an absolute blast! Highly recommend having your child's birthday party here if you're looking for a fun, well-organized experience with amazing staff.