We have been happy customers of Kartwheel Kids for the past 3 years! Our daughter started in the…read morepreschool gymnastics program and has taken weekly classes ever since. We've always been impressed with the meticulous management of this small business and how much they get to know and support each client family. They've shown fortitude through the COVID-19 pandemic and we're happy to be back in the gym with the additional health and safety measures they've instituted. Most recently we are thrilled to discover the School's Out summer program. Our daughter faces challenges with transitions and she has loved this experience since she completed the first day there! We highly recommend Kartwheel Kids.

Such a great School if you're looking for a higher education for your child I would highly…read morerecommend Seven Hills Charter they are so engaged into teaching the children.. They even prep them for college my daughter is now in the fifth grade high honors and it's because of the Endless hours of hard work from every teacher she's ever had I highly recommend this school keep up the great work

My daughter and I met with Shan while trying to decide which college my daughter should choose…read more Shannon was amazingly helpful. She was very knowledgeable and asked the questions that helped my daughter figure out what was most important to her. She was extremely patient and generous with her time and attention and really listened. She came up with some creative ways to help us think about the different choices. We were so glad we met with her!

I was a host parent in West Hartford, CT, for a few months. BGE was in need of a host parent right…read moreaway for a student because their host family had a change in circumstance that needed to be accommodated right away. Within days the student moved into my home. Unfortunately, the experience as a host family was a terrible one. Some of the issues we experienced : (1) I should have been provided with an orientation as to what to expect, understand cultural differences and have some guidance in creating a successful arrangement. (2) The student required a high level of support which was way more than we could accommodate as a working household (e.g. regular transportation and freshly cooked meals all the time). (3) My local BGE contact was so scattered and made some incredibly insensitive comments it was difficult working with her. (4) BGE provides host families with a monthly stipend, however, if the student is away from the host home for more than a week they ask for some of the money back. I am opposed to this practice because the student's property is still in the host home. I ended the arrangement after only a few months. If you are considering hosting, educate yourself first about the student's country and culture, the agency, and tools available for a successful arrangement.

We recently moved to the area and had to find new childcare - which is always easier said than…read moredone.. From the moment I walked into TLE I felt confident that my kids would not only be cared for, but also empowered and encouraged to learn and grow. The curriculum is very detailed, and I love that they incorporate some technology. My kids have adjusted so quickly and easily, making new friends and fitting right in! It has been so rewarding hearing my preschooler run over and yell "mom I had a great day today" every day at pick up! I know I made the right choice for my family.

I am the mother of a current student at the school. We have had quite the journey to find a school…read morethat is not abusive and productive for his needs. My son had attended 5 other therapeutic boarding schools prior to his start at Valley View. Many, if not all had an element of emotional or physical abuse. The industry is corrupt in so many ways, from the educational consultants who get financial kickbacks to the money-hungry owners of the for-profit schools, it really is difficult for a desperate parent to weed through the BS and find a school that actually cares about your child. VVS sets itself apart by being a not-for-profit school thus not driven by financial gain. They have proved to our family that there schools available that are truly child-centered. From the start, the school believed in my son. He wasn't just another "bad kid". Upon his arrival, he was in fact probably one of the most challenging kids at the school, but they trusted the process and supported him through it. Throughout his 1.5 years there he has grown into the young man that I could always see. The school started with getting his medicine correct. Because they have a full-time nurse they were able to monitor his behavior and report it back to the psychiatrist. They would make small adjustments to the dosage and time administered to give him the best opportunity to succeed. This then allowed his brain the opportunity to use the tools they were teaching him at VVS. I think one of the biggest differences between VVS and other therapeutic schools would be that they allow the boys to still be kids. The environment is less clinical and more supportive. It functions much like a regular boarding school with the support that kids like my son need. They have clubs, outings, and social opportunities to allow him to mature in a more natural type of environment. The staff has been so supportive of my son, so much so that his advisor takes him and other students fishing at a lake by his home and to have dinner with his family after. They interact with him much like a family member would, making him feel included all while being away from us. My son has gone from being kicked out of over 7 schools to being elected onto student council, on the honor roll, and even the school librarian; a position they created for him seeing what his strengths are. That is just what you get at VVS, they look for the good in your child and create opportunities for them to excel in that area. I can not thank them enough for the transformation they have allowed my son to make. I want to speak a bit about the negative reviews that can be found for Valley View. From what I have seen in our many years of therapeutic settings, you are dealing with students and sometimes parents with mental health needs. Often times disgruntled students that did not succeed in the program can interpret their experience as abusive. Other times they are angry that their parents "sent them away" and feel they need to seek revenge on the school. From our experience, when my son has had an issue with the staff he will let me know over the phone or facetime call. Often times when he and I talk through it we discover that he was interpreting their actions or words out of context...which is part of the reason many of the boys are there in the first place. There have been a few times that I did feel the need to bring it up with his advisor. Every time I addressed it with the lead staff, the issue has been addressed and resolved. My son has learned a lot from that process actually. He learned how to address things that make you uncomfortable, be heard, and the issue resolved. My last point I want to touch on is the price. This is a self-pay school, for most, insurance will not cover any part of it. This was the case for us. It is a huge financial investment. We have chosen to prioritize our son's future and are so happy we did. We went from being concerned that he'd ever been able to live on his own, to looking for top universities after graduation. Valley View School has given my son a chance at the life he deserves and for that, we will be forever grateful!

Before I start I want the reader to know that I was a troubled young man who absolutely made…read moreprogress at this school even though some events that happened to me are probably illegal now. These events happened 40+ years ago. I was adopted (as a baby, my adoptive parents were all I knew). So being institutionalized from them stung quite a bit. I remember being angry and confused during my first day. I had a moment so I snuck behind a shed (music and wood shop) to have a cigarette. 5 minutes in a large bald man showed up and told me to put out my cigarette. After I put it out I had a few smartass words for the man. He grabbed me by the collar and shoved me against the wall of the shed and said "You are here now!". That was day 1. I forgot this guys name, I do remember his brother taught guitar there. The next BIG thing that happened was, during my year I was having a bad day due to losing a privilege or something. I was walking by one of the Phils that ran the school. There was Phil Spiva and Phil (A-Hole). I was walking by Phil A. and again I'm sure I said something bad to him because he followed me into my "private" room then he shoved me onto my bed. He then got into my face and yelled "Your parents don't even want you anymore!" (Word for word). A very nice thing to say to a boy who was just rejected by his adoptive parents. Maybe I'm wrong for letting these past events affect me, maybe I should let it all go. So for whoever is running that place now, memories last a lifetime. Be careful of who you hire. Moving on

this is the second driving school I have used for my kids and by far Alert is the best. my daughter…read moreattended all her classes and just passed her driving test. according to my daughter, Everyone is amazing and makes you feel very comfortable and not nervous and give you lots of helpful tips! Really recommend alert for anyone looking for drivers ed for their kids!!!

Alert has been the school I sent all 4 of my kids through. They are AMAZING!!…read moreFrom my first kid when they were a small company, to my last kid as they have grown to have more employees, they still provide the personal touch of a small company. Their proactive approach to Covid to keep our kids safe was beyond impressive and much appreciated! I wish I could give them 100 stars!!

My son loves it at A Step in Time! The teachers are wonderful, well educated, caring and fun…read more They have Tumble Bus once a week which is great for the winter months. I feel good leaving my son in their care.

The 1st grade teacher Rumana verbally and emotionally abused my daughter for the 30 days she…read moreattended. The principle Waqar refused investigation, called me to a meeting where both she and Rumana verbally assaulted me. During ramadan where the teachers were in charge of the childrens craft time. It was reported to me by older children my daughter was being physically abused. Left to pee her pants and sit in it while they refused her the bathroom as well as to call me for the entire duration of taraweh. Again the principle refused incestigation and defended the adults rather than protect the children.

It's a great school with a great curriculum that will advance your children ahead of public school,…read moreand they teach Islamic studies as well as Quran memorization, on top of extracurriculars that range from robotics to martial arts. As an alum, I can attest to how greatly this school solidified the foundation of my faith while also preparing me academically to succeed in high school and beyond. I just graduated college summa cum laude and it all goes back to my roots, alhamdulilah for the amazing teachers that I still have a strong bond with and may Allah reward them and the rest of the staff for all the endless work they do to give back to the community.