Horrible place! They did not do a test strand on my child's hair. They told her that her hair would…read morenot lift due to previous color. What they did not tell her is that it would discolor her hair. They lifted it so much it was purple white. Then they blamed my child for her previous color when they used product they knew wouldn't work. And when I held them accountable they were dismissive. They hit her face countless times. Yanked and pulled her hair. And the worst part is it was a licensed cosmetologist TEACHER who did most of the work. And then kept saying they are students! Orbit you weren't. Student were you?!?! Do not go here they plop color on your head and ruin it with no remorse and call it a learning opportunity. A young girls hair is a large part of her confidence. And they took that away! Shame on you for operating this way! Shame on you! I hope you close down! Even your students think the teachers are horrible and rude and disrespectful! These are people not mannequins!

Esthetics classes are wonderful! Fully prepared to pass my test and join the industry!!!read more

Wonderful establishment for quick, reasonably priced esthetics services and products! Dermalogica…read morecertified school with services run by the students in training. The vibe is comforting and perfect for new clients wanting to dip their toes into the esthetics world. I received my first ever brazilian wax here, by a student with a teacher in the room. i've had about 6 more since! I loved how relaxing the environment was and the teachers are very well spoken. I was also a student for 10 months! I can tell you the teachers are very motivated to help!

From the owner: What makes us different - will make you stand out! *High…read morequality, comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience * Intimate class sizes deliver individualized support * Commitment to innovation ensures relevant industry skills * Mentorship and Support well after Graduation * Extensive post-graduate curriculum for continuing education * An exclusive on-campus provider of Oncology Specialist Training for Estheticians & Cosmetologists in Texas * The #1 NCEA-Approved Training Facility in Texas

I've been a Aesthetician & worked with lasers for 6 years, I enrolled at Avante Laser Training…read moreInstitute last March (2012) to obtain my state mandated 40 hours & after just one week I felt much more educated and confident working the laser! Not to mention I had a blast! Thank you Ryan, Yvonne, Stacey Upchurch, Mary Anne and Anne for all of your knowledge, expertise! I'm looking forward to going back to Avante Laser Training Institute for Laser Vein Reduction, IPL Photofacial and Tattoo Removal seminar courses!

I must say that it was an experience. Pleasant for the most part, but definitely an experience…read more There are no signs around the address. When I got there, for my 9am appt, no one was prepared. I got the paperwork & Debbie (the instructor) got stuck on the phone (all the while making the talking hand motion to me & rolling her eyes), until after 9:20. (Keep in mind that I was there for a full Brazilian laser hair removal.) Once I was excourted to the room, it was the actual classsroom. 3 long tables for students with the table for me & the equiptment, front & center in the room. I was then informed that THREE students would be doing my laser treatment, in sections. I was taken aback, but Debbie assured me that no other students would be entering the room, once I was undressed & undergoing the procedure. (She was mistaken). The ladies all stepped out for me to disrobe & returned in a few minutes. Before they could get started, one of them kicked the plug out of the socket, so they had to recalibrate the laser. In my past experience, parts to be lasered were wiped down with a sterile solution, but they proceeded with out, so I asked about it & was told that unless the client is unclean, they usually don't bother with that. Then most of the actual treatmet when well. I have ZERO pain tolerance, but they worked with me very well (most of them admitting how they handled their own treatments - everything from valum to swearing loudly) & in under an hour my treatment was finished. At one point, another student did open the door & walk in. The doos has an arm above, so it took several seconds to close on it's own. This student who was not part of my treatment crew made no apologies, nore did she try to make an effort to actually close the door behind her. Yes, it was very painful at 1st, but as I told them what hurt & where, they accomated me with adding an ice pack, sonogram gel, & the chiller. I booked my next appointment in 6 weeks, so from this very admittedly anxious patient with no pain tolerance at all, just know that I am so grateful for the recommendation & plan to ultimately have all of the areas that I currently shave lasered at this location.

Conveniently located off spring cypress this cosmetology school is the best! They have affordable…read moremonthly installments available and the owner is extremely kind and patient.

This was the worst experience we've ever had. From the moment we walked through the door, we should…read morehave recognized the warning signs--especially after reading the many negative reviews online. We even asked about those reviews, and they did a great job of downplaying them. Unfortunately, we later learned those concerns were well-founded. This school is unprofessional on so many levels, from cleanliness to the quality of both in-person and online instruction. Whether a school has one student or one hundred, every student deserves equal treatment and support. The student kit was a joke. We were charged $300 and then weeks later stated it was gonna be over $700 for supplies that clearly did not add up to that value. Much of the kit consisted of inexpensive promotional items and freebies seemingly included to justify the cost. Even worse, my daughter never received all of the training items we paid for. The online hour-tracking system was also completely inadequate. There appeared to be no reliable way for the school to accurately track student attendance beyond logging in and out. The school never provided proof or documentation of my daughter's in-person hours or online hours. Yet, when she was preparing to complete the program, we were suddenly told she did not have enough hours and could not continue unless we paid an additional $750 to complete just 23 hours. They currently have my daughter's hours LOCKED due to none payment which is inaccurate. This was after already paying approximately $5800 for the program, not including the numerous "extra fees" that are conveniently excluded from the advertised tuition amount. Students and parents should also be aware that there have been ongoing concerns regarding the ownership and operation of this school, including allegations of repeatedly opening and closing businesses under different names. Additionally, we've heard multiple reports of students completing the program and then waiting months to receive their certificate of completion, delaying their ability to move forward with state licensing. This beauty school has been a complete nightmare. I would never recommend it to anyone and would not wish this experience on another student or family.

Paddington has been the best decision/investment my family has made. My daughter started back in…read more2016 when she was 2 and we are entering our 7th year. She loves school more than anything, to have your child beg to go to school, happy every morning is priceless. She grew to be a confident and kind girl and I am positive the school had an immense impact on this. I always felt heard, communication with leadership as well as teachers have been amazing. The performances always blow my mind and last years robotic show for first grade surpassed my expectations. Truly recommend.

We have had kids at Paddington since 2017, and they love it! Our oldest was very shy when she…read morestarted there, but with the encouragement of one of their incredible teachers, she was totally out of her shell by the end of that first year. Then, were so impressed with their handling of the pandemic in 2020 (we experienced no "covid learning loss"), it was an easy decision to stay on for the primary grades. And we have not been disappointed! We continue to have truly great teachers, that you can actually interact with every day at drop off and pickup and build relationships with them. I highly encourage anyone who is interested to schedule a tour or go to one of the open houses. Not only is it a charming environment, you will be amazed at how much more they manage to cover than just the basics. There is a focus on fine arts and performances, which are so great for confidence building. But they also get into robotics, go on cool field trips, and seem to have more fun events and activities than you might get in public school. The summer camp sessions are great, too! We'll be very sad to move on after 4th grade!

The Grove is a wonderful institution with caring teachers, a nurturing environment, and kids with a…read morereal sense of purpose and community. Our children have been attending the school for several years and we would recommended the place to anyone we know. Admittedly, we do like that it is small but we know we can't have the secret to ourselves forever. Do your research, schedule a visit, talk with the teachers, and meet the headmaster who is happy to show you around. Texas Health and Human Services https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1336329&resCareFlag=false%0A%0A

I understand you're upset Chris that I have posted our truth. The emails you speak of were always…read morein response to you stating "maybe we aren't the right place for you" when we brought up a concern. I was naive and felt like I had to make sure you weren't upset with us when I voiced a concern. I felt like I constantly had to reassure you that we appreciate your school because you would write back lengthy emotional emails when we would simply ask about something our child said happened. My husband even called a meeting with you to address this with you last year, and ask you to stop threatening us to leave each time we asked about a concern. Yes we were very happy with the Grove and Ms Claudia and Ms Eddy, until the pattern of failure to address the misbehavior became undeniable and my child was choked in Ms Marisol's class and left with a bruise and scratches. The more that happened and wasn't addressed, the more displeased we became. The first year at the grove was amazing, and MsEddy and Ms Claudia treated our first son with respect and guidance and he loved it. He loved it until the school continued to fail to address this other child containing to hurt and threaten my child's safety. ALL of which were acknowledged by you (once I asked what happened) and then minimized. Maybe your teachers need more support and staff to help supervise the classrooms, which have different spaces and are not open concept. The students cannot all be supervised by 1 teacher while the other one is preparing snack or changing diapers. What I asked of the school before you terminated us, was to evaluate this other child's disruption to the classroom. Our request was to know what actions happen when a child continues to cause bodily harm to another. Your response was that these are norm behaviors of children, which I disagree with completely. It is not normal for the same Child over the course of 1.5 years to touch my child's penis, bite him, push and pull him, grab toys from him daily, and eventually choke him and leave scratches. The word expulsion never came out in any of my emails with the school so before you call my facts libelous, please check yours. Your handbook that states an "open door policy" is not honored by you. In an email in January 2021 after we asked to do a visit to meet Ms Nayely since she was new you stated "Unfortunately, we do not plan to have parent classroom observations. They disrupt the routine and send the message that there is a lack of trust between home and school. Having been here since last year, I assume you are very comfortable with Ms. Eddy's leadership in the Toddler classroom and have full faith in her ability to guide her students and mentor her new assistant. I welcome and appreciate parent feedback, but I feel it is my responsibility to observe the classrooms and make necessary changes based on the information provided." Clearly you don't observe well enough if you cannot take actions to ensure proper supervision of the younger classrooms.