Both of my children take lessons at AfterSchool Music. While, admittedly, my son started at 5 but…read moredue to scheduling conflicts we had to discontinue for a period since I worked an hour away--we came back during the pandemic and frankly it has been so great. My son takes voice and piano lessons and my daughters did as well, but now she is focused on piano lessons. My daughter has moved teachers once, it was really not that big of a deal - she is still receiving the same education. There is so much. support, guidance, and structure that comes from this school, they are providing much more than music lessons. Even after I go back to my hour long commute, we will find a way to make it work. Keep up the great work Lauren, Molly & David!

I would NOT recommend this business to anyone. During the pandemic, my daughters started voice…read morelessons with the owner, Lauren. After almost a year of lessons, another opportunity came up for Lauren and she moved my girls to a different teacher. After a few months, my girls didn't want to continue voice lessons. To be honest, I'm not sure if they ever really wanted to take them or if it was just something they could do during the pandemic. When I reached out to the owner to let her know we would not be continuing lessons in May and June, she returned my email with a slew of examples as to why she was above being the teacher of my children and why she really moved them to another teacher. Needless to say, that didnt sit well with me. Why was a paying a voice lesson teacher who did not give feedback about a 9 & 10 year old to the parents until we decided to leave the school? With no communication Lauren cancelled all future lessons, that are paid for on the 1st of the month, for the month of April. It was quite a surprise when my children logged in for their lesson to no teacher. After calling and sending an email to the owner, I was told then that all lessons were cancelled and I would receive a refund for the lessons that she cancelled. Okay, sounds fair to refund the customer for the lessons that she as the owner cancelled, right? Yep it did to me too, until the refund was not the correct amount. When reaching out about this, I was told I was given a discount when the teacher was switched in January and that I was not owed a refund. I was never given a discount, I still paid the same $90 for 3 lessons a month. Other teachers at this school have lessons 4 times a month for a $115 fee. The owner who handles the schedule didn't even know that we were not getting weekly lessons. Even after sending her the dates my children received lessons as well as what I continued to pay, she refused to answer my email and has yet to give me the full refund for the lessons she cancelled. She is not an honest business owner and refused to respond when I placed a complaint with the BBB, if you didn't do something wrong, wouldn't you want to respond to a complaint against that is questioning your integrity as a business owner.

Our daughter began attending Cornerstone Montessori when she was three and has been there for two…read moreyears. She has had a wonderful learning experience there and I credit her teachers for the warm and caring environment in which all the students are learning. The children learn everything from personal responsibility and life skills to learning how to read and write, developing a strong foundation in math skills, and an understanding of the world around us through social studies, geography, and science. The students enjoy weekly lessons in Spanish, cooking, gym, art, music, and more. The students also experience at least two field trips during the school year, playing in the snow (as long as they bring appropriate snow gear), Bike Day at the end of each month, a few celebrations, such as International Day where families come in and teach the students about their heritage. CMS encourages family involvement, whether it's participating in special events or coming in to teach a lesson. Families may be as involved as they choose to be and aren't pressured to do more than they can give. Cornerstone Montessori also offers before- and after-school care for working parents like us and three 2-week summer sessions. The summer sessions are great for parents who would like to check out the school and see if it is right for their child as well as for students who are already enrolled to maintain the skills they have developed during the school year and continue on their learning path. The summer sessions are more relaxed and additional fun activities are scheduled. We are so pleased with our experience at Cornerstone Montessori, and we are sure you will be, too. Come check it out!

Great school! Teachers are wonderful and caring. Kids do tons of activities. Safe and happy school…read morefor preschool kids.

If I could give Rutabaga 10 stars I would. I recently had my daughter's first birthday party there…read moreand it was absolutely perfect. Krystal is an ANGEL. She was so accommodating, polite, warm and went over and beyond to make sure my guests were comfortable. So much so, she gave us a few bottles of wine for our grown up guests so I wouldn't have to go out and buy some. Besides the great hospitality, the space was perfect for a great first birthday party. It's open, very clean, baby proofed, spacious and the kids are free to play with toys while the parents mingle. We also had access to all the silverware and dish ware. In addition, the interior is very photo friendly for all your instagram posts, lol. All in all, I'd recommend Rutabaga to everyone. It's a great family run small business that goes out of it's way to treat you like family.

We absolutely love Rutabaga. It is an incredible community and play space. Even though they aren't…read moreable to have people in-person due to COVID safety precautions, Krystal has creatively provided solutions to borrow toys. It is a fantastic resource and a parent's dream because you don't have to worry about buying new toys. Instead, you can borrow well cared for toys that kids will absolutely love. The idea of a toy library is so fantastic, I wish every community had one!

Beverly is an absolutely amazing dance instructor! She hosted a private dance lesson for my…read moredaughter's birthday, and it exceeded all expectations. The lesson was incredibly well thought out and perfectly tailored to the girls' ages. Every child had an amazing time and felt included, confident, and excited throughout the entire experience. When it was time to leave, all of the girls were asking Beverly for hugs--which truly says it all. We couldn't have asked for a better birthday experience and highly recommend Beverly!

Zazz is a wonderful after school program. Our daughter has been attending for a couple years and…read morefrom the instructors to the recitals she has a ton of fun while learning dance and musical theater. Would recommend to any parents who want their kids to learn and have fun as well

Before you book this camp, you should be aware of 2 things: This is really not a camp for older…read morekids. It skews towards 4-8 at the oldest. Average age is about 6. Second, they have an extremely rigid cancellation policy - once you enroll, unless you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice you will get no refund on the full booking fee. My daughter woke up with a fever and tested positive for Covid the morning of camp and we obviously decided not to bring her. The camp refused to reschedule or even offer a 50% discount on a future session. I'd recommend checking out School of Rock instead.

Really cool place-- Good facility, great teachers,…read moresmart/kind/supporitve. I'm taking guitar lessons and so far I love them.

My child has been at Mi Casita since September 2021. We are in our 3rd academic year and couldn't…read morebe happier! The teachers are incredible, the curriculum is amazing, and the staff are so kind and caring. She is flourishing academically and socially. She wakes up each morning excited to go to school. I often find myself stealing kisses and hugs at drop-off because she is so eager to start her day at Mi Casita! We have made so many adult friends through her little friendships. The community the teachers and staff have created has made a lasting impact on our life. I am incredibly grateful to them for providing a warm, safe, and educational environment for her to learn and grow!

Mi Casita has been an integral part of our "village" for almost three years now. I have such peace…read moreof mind as a parent, knowing my child is receiving quality care in such a well-run school. All the teachers have embraced her, regardless of whether she's in their classroom or not, and the environment has served as a launchpad for her to develop safety and trust with so many gentle and attuned caregivers. I appreciate the continual development of the teachers, as they're constantly pursuing best practices to create an environment in which the kids can thrive. They also keep the environment so fun with rotating themes and fresh material to keep the kids engaged. I've been impressed by how calm and peaceful the school has felt every time I've visited or picked my child up early. She has always been very happy upon pickup as well! I only wish Mi Casita offered higher grades, as I'd keep her here indefinitely if I could!

Yesterday, 8 friends and myself did a virtual painting class with a wonderful instructor from…read morePrivate Picassos. It was fabulous everyone had a great time. Phebe, created a learning environment by teaching us particular techniques and encouraging us to each create something unique. The class cost $45 which is a great deal especially since it included a supply kit with brushes, a good selection of acrylic paint, a canvas and palette. Phebe was able to work with the group as a whole and at the same time work with each of us individually. Phebe was welcoming, supportive and brought out our creativity. In addition, the attentiveness to detail and customer service was extraordinary. I highly recommend doing online classes with this studio.

Both my kids have been doing private zoom art classes with Phebe this summer. They absolutely love…read moreit! The kids ask when they can have art during the week and are so excited for their sessions. Phebe takes my kids passions into account when planning and is so patient with them (especially my 4 year old son). We love it!

The teachers are great. The administration seems a bit disorganized…read more I love my voice and guitar teachers. They are both amazing and I've been studying with excellent teachers when I lived in SF but these folks are next level

Decided to try professional coaching for voice lesson, and it was a very uncomfortable experience…read more Submitted an inquiry online, and received an email reaching out to me with rates for private lessons. I signed up for a 45 minute session, and my instructor, Mimi Hilarie cancelled on me the morning off. When I rescheduled, I walked into the school with the lights off behind the glass for check in and instead was surrounded by kids and teenagers running the place. With all respect to the teenagers and students holding down the fort, the experience is stressful and awful for a new student not knowing where to go. I was late to my lesson despite being there early because no room was listed in the confirmation email and there was no way of checking when you get there. I had to flag one of the student that was buzzing people in to help.

My son (6) have been attending for a year Russian, Theater and Art as well as several mini camps…read more Environment is incredibly nurturing and personalized. Organizers of the programs are extremely knowledgeable and experienced with kids' education and development. They are always willing to help with any questions or issues you have regarding your kid's progress. My son absolutely loved all the camps he attended. They are educational, engaging and well thought through. Every day he came home happy and exhausted with a lot of memories to share. Thank you all the teachers for your incredible work.

This summer my 9 years old daughter was in their camp and participated in drama performance…read more This place is absolutely amazing. Drama teacher Dasha, teachers Oleg, Alya are highly intelligent people who are passionate about what they are doing. Food in the camp was superb ( no pizza or french fries or sandwishes, but healthy fresh nutritious food!). Quiet but the same time creative inspiring environment which stimulates children s creativity, confidence. It felt like as soon as you step inside whole toxic air of modern reality is vanished in this cultural oasis. The camp for us is over, my daughter's charter school begins, but she already wants come back. And we definetly will!! Thank you!!!!