I have been a member of this public speaking club for more than 2 years now. When I joined, I was…read moreclearly nervous to share my ideas in front of people. However, after support and mentorship from fellow Club 281 Toastmasters, I have greatly improved my confidence in speaking to a group of individuals. Toastmasters is a great way to become a better speaker, listener, and leader. I'm very grateful for this ongoing experience.

I joined toastmasters club 281 over 1 year ago and have been working on my skills in public…read morespeaking ever since. I feel 100% confident that my skills have improved a great deal and I am still growing. I had a hard time finding a club years ago but after trying again with the help of a family member I found Club 281 and figured I would give them a shoot. Loved the club 1st meeting then I join a week later and plan on staying a member of the club as I want to grow in many other areas like leadership. Toastmasters helps in a ton of areas other then just public speaking. They helped and continue to help me therefore they can help you too! : )

Very disappointing. I personally feel as though it's a scam on the nutrition side of things. The…read moreoutlined services that they state on their website were not provided bc they do not have a LICENSED dietician/nutritionist!

THEY WILL TRY TO DOUBLE CHARGE YOU…read more They will have you pay at the time of service and charge your card again if it is on file months down the road. The past 4 times I've gone they have tried double charging me. I paid at the time of service and each time I came back they would say I didn't pay for the last session. I had to file for financial hardship because I couldn't pay double for one session without insurance. This is supposed to be a mental health place and it will cause you anxiety. In the last session, the psychiatrist asked why my blood pressure was so high (She takes blood pressure each session at the beginning.) Hmmm, I wonder why. The time before that she had to take me back to her office before I finished checking in because I was about to have a panic attack because I couldn't afford it. Keep your receipts if you risk going.

Cecile Classical Pilates is truly a gem. From the moment you step into the studio, you can feel the…read moreintentionality behind every detai, from the welcoming atmosphere to the high-quality equipment, and most importantly, the expertise and care of the instructor. Cecil brings a rare combination of deep knowledge, precision, and genuine passion to each session. He has an incredible ability to meet you exactly where you are in your body, while still challenging you in a way that feels empowering. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or completely new to Pilates, you'll walk away feeling stronger, taller, and more connected. This is not a trendy, watered-down Pilates class--this is the real, Classical Method taught with integrity and clarity. Cecile's global experience and commitment to the authentic work shine through, and it makes all the difference. If you're serious about improving your strength, posture, and overall well-being, I cannot recommend Cecile Classical Pilates enough. It is more than just a workout--it's an education in how to move better and feel better in your body.

Starting my kids at this Montessory center is the best decision we have made as parents! Both of…read moreour kids have gone to and learned from the amazing teachers there. It feels like home.

This place is extremely hit-and-miss, with many locations and classrooms MiNO (Montessori in Name…read moreOnly). We had our daughter here for over a year, and in the end I really regret it. We were on the fence, because once we started having misgivings, we worried that she'd made friends she'd miss. Even after knowing two families who pulled their children and told us how glad they did, we left her in. I think it was a mistake. We started at one location, where my normally very outgoing daughter cried every time we dropped her off. We switched to another location, where I was told that the first location was just acquired, so they'd revamped the classroom with Montessori materials, but none of the teachers were trained. While the second location was better, I noticed that many very normal Montessori conventions weren't followed. (I have two older kids who were in several Montessori schools for 10+ years, so I know the drill.) Teachers don't shake hands with kids when they arrive. No parts of the plant, no living/non-living signs, no land and water forms, no Montessori birthday celebration(!). At four years old, my daughter said she and several other kids had completed works that kids normally can't do until late in kindergarten, which leads me to believe that the work wasn't being done properly. Assistant teachers rotate regularly, and I never heard of a single one that was Montessori certified. In the end, the teacher we'd been with for over a year was fired without notice. Either she's way less dependable than I thought she was, or they didn't manage something well. After calling and demanding more information, they admitted that neither teacher in the classroom was Montessori certified _or even had any training_. This is a big company. They are good at (and focused on) making money, but they are not providing Montessori education except in hit-or-miss ways. In the end, we went to another community-based Montessori school with certified teachers that was actually cheaper. It's under new management now, but there are a lot of locations and classrooms and teachers that need addressed. I'm sure some people have good experiences here, but we most certainly did not. I hope others make sure they know what their teachers training and background is before sending their kids here.

We haven't attended for several years so maybe things have changed, but for a place that is…read moresupposedly Montessori and has Montessori-certified teachers, they were pretty bad at the philosophy. We kept our kid there cause I felt like it was a safe place and I don't think they were mean or anything. But the entire philosophy is "Follow the child." That doesn't mean let them do whatever they want, but it does mean encourage and follow their interests and their level of development. These people were constantly focused on what level our kid was "supposed" to be at and acted concerned about her development, saying she was acting too young for her age, but then when we were concerned about needing medical examination or intervention they never responded. I'm not expecting them to diagnose my kid, but if you truly think there is a concern, then recommend a check-up or something. (Spoiler alert, it's been 2 years since then and she's just fine). And instead of encouraging whatever her interests were or letting her start slow, they would try to rush her into things and then get upset when she didn't show interest, like she was the problem for "refusing" to perform. (That's the term they used! For a BABY!) Anyway, I felt like they were nice to the kids despite all that, and they had nice activities, and since they were sticklers for rule following I felt like it was a safe place. Which is why they get 3 stars. But since then our kids have been attending another Montessori school that is much more attuned to the children's interests and tries to work on their level of development rather than pushing to work on whatever the teacher wants. Just pointing that out so that you don't think that our experience here is what regular Montessori is all about. It's actually the exact opposite.

Montessori Children's Academy takes pride in providing a safe, comfortable classroom for children…read moreto learn at their own pace and progress through hand eye coordination, reading, math, language, art, and play time. I was teacher's assistant at MCA before I moved states to pursue a career as an actuary. I was able to work with all age levels from infant to 6 year olds and I loved working with each kid and watching them excited to learn and develop their skills. Not only was Ingrid a great mentor to me, teaching me the philosophy of Montessori and how to best coach a child through and activity, but the entire staff were also kind and energetic with me and the students. I've kept in touch with Ingrid since I left and she's been a great resource with advice and support. This is a great place to work with wonderful students and parents that attend.

I really enjoy coming here, Charles, Kristi and the other coaches are not only knowledgeable, but…read morethey understand what it's like to be newer, and teach and communicate to your level. They have been training for a long time but aren't so far away from starting themselves that they can relate and really teach you what you're doing wrong. The BJJ HIIT trainings at lunch and evenings are awesome workouts, they put you in scenarios (for example 50 seconds left, start in half guard, top guy is down on points and needs to pass or sub to win) and run through that for several rounds with different partners, 10 second breaks. I typically burn 500-600 calories in the 50 minute class.

LOVE kicking tigers!!! They have helped my family immensely! My boys were 9 and 12 when they…read morestarted, and they have transformed into incredible young men with the help from the instructors and staff here. They were a little lost and now my oldest is even training to become an instructor. I started going along with them 2 years ago and now I outrank them!

Where to start..... If you want the short version, this is the most amazing preschool out there and…read moreANY CHILD would be lucky to get a spot there. I toured more than 10 preschools between Omaha and Phoenix and not one compares to Bluebird, including three other Montessori Preschools. We are on our second child at Bluebird, it simply has been life changing for our family and I would give it 10 stars if I could. Every staff member knows every student and they are all great individuals, not to mention it's the same group as when my son started. In other preschools we tried we've experienced high turnover, and since children thrive on consistency, it really interrupts the learning and experience they are they for. We have the option to have kept the kids home doing a home-school preschool but what Bluebird offers teaching the Social, Emotional, Intellect and Independence could absolutely not be matched. I believe THE WAY THEY TEACH and THE TEAM they have in place is what sets them apart, I can not say enough about the staff. The Director is phenomenal, the owner is there all of the time, maybe every day and the teachers and their assistants are just great at what they do. It's not too big and that's why it's like a little family, a family we are SO GRATEFUL TO BE A PART OF!!!

Parents Beware I've…read morebeen waiting to write this review as directed by Child Protective Services (CPS) for fear of interfering with their investigation. See this picture. This happened at Blue Bird Montessori. There were only 5 kids in the classroom with 2 teachers and they say they have no idea how it happened. Nobody saw or heard anything. This is not a simple bruise or small scratch. This is BIG. During their investigation CPS did find "a toy box with rough edges that *daughter* could have placed her hand in which could have produced those large scratches on her forearm (from her elbow to her wrist)." When you send your child to daycare you expect they'll be cared for. If they would have told us this happened that day we would have been understanding. But to avoid the blame and responsibility by claiming to know nothing is much worse. This shows neglect and it raises the question about what they're hiding. For example, the next day our daughter got a small scratch near her eye and they told us about it. Understandable. Later the same week (January 7, 2021) she had some red marks on her cheek from placing her face on the snow trying to eat it. They also told us about it and filled out an incident report. OK, but this raised another concern. How much was she putting her face in the snow? Were the caretakers watching? Why wasn't she redirected to do something else? January 7 was the last straw and our daughter's final day attending Blue Bird. If your child currently attends Blue Bird please ask yourself if you've seen any signs of neglect or unusual happenings. If you're considering sending your child here just know you may not get the care your child deserves or the full story from them. Look at the picture of my daughter's arm. This happened at Blue Bird Montessori and nobody claims to know how it happened. Is this incompetence, laziness or something else? Is this the care you want your child to receive?