amazing school I love it. I recommend all kids that families that have more money should try to…read more because this school offers the best I've seen for private and all faculty and teacher make you feel like family

Our three sons attend Abiqua Academy and it has been the best academic experience we've ever…read moreencountered. I don't say this lightly - we have five children who have attended schools all over the country and in India and Abu Dhabi. I think what Abiqua gets right is the balance between a rigorous academic program and a holistic approach to understanding and nurturing the whole child. Whether your child is on the gifted end of the spectrum, somewhere in the middle, or needing additional support - the teachers have proven time and again they will "meet your child where he or she is at." It's not just lip service - we have lived this. We have considered moving out of the Salem area several times and two factors keep us here, one of which is the extraordinary education our children are receiving at Abiqua. I wish every single school in Salem provided the same experience - all children deserve this kind of education.

I'm so glad they did a remodel/ branding…read more The new menu has been great with better flavor as freshness. They also have a full bar!

Those Oregonian kids gotta have indoor places to play--it rains all the time! When I went in here I…read morethought, I wish we parents of young kids had a place like this back home. It rains so rarely where I live, it'd be a shame to be indoors all day. It'd be rad if they could open the roof on sunny warm days. Do I ask for too much? Imagine a really good indoor play structure. Like 3+ levels high! A small play area for tiny kids. Some video arcades and such. Some adult games like corn hole, shuffleboard table, darts, and such. A full restaurant and bar! A few cabana-type small rooms for parties or whatever. And it's not too loud!!! I was worried an indoor play area would be excruciatingly noisy, and not well ventilated. It seems like the space is big enough to suppress the kids' yelling, but not so big that the echoes impose. I guess the large space also helps keep the air from feeling stale, maybe they have added ventilation. The bathrooms are kinda small and I had to walk outside the main play area through the small lobby. The food is good, and they have a wide selection of beverages--including adult beverages! Free parking lot. The price is about what I'd expect for an indoor play structure, when we need to get out from the rain. PLUS there's all the other stuff. I guess the money I spend on food and beverage helps keep it open. I had fun cruising through the play structure with my 7yo and my 1-1/2yo. Some adults were conversing in groups, or alone engulfed in a book. If you have kids, go. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

If you are lucky enough to find out when the South Salem Culinary Arts Program has their "Bistro…read moreNight" you will be in for a real foodie treat. What waits for you is a fixed price menu of several courses designed by Chef and the South Salem HS Culinary students. I have had the pleasure of dining in what can truly be one of Salem's best dining experience on two separate occasions. Both times the Menu included two entrees, two desserts and creative starters, soups and salads. The best part of the dining experience is that you can be your own "Iron Chef" judge and provide useful feedback to the students on each course. If you like a "Chef's Table" experience where you are part of the foodie learning process then this is it! The servers are the students themselves which so far has translated into an impeccable level of service. I am looking forward to the next time. I would rather keep this an underground secret, but something this fun needs to be shared. Keep up the good work!

Ballyntyne Learning farm is a favorite summer activity of ours. This camp embraces nature in a…read moretrue hands-on way. I knew my daughter had an amazing educational experience when she came home and began to elaborate on her learning. Kiely is an incredible teacher who has a true passion of early childhood education and the experience of nature and the learning that can come from it.

We love Ballyntyne Learning Farm. A very positive and welcoming place that offers so much fun and…read morelearning for children.

This place changed my sons life! Before finding the center we tried a million different programs…read morethat didn't work. But the dyslexia center WORkS!! My son is now reading above grade level...just amazing! The staff is all fabulous and very knowledgeable. If you have a kid struggling with reading this is the place to go!

The Yellow House prepared all five of our children for kindergarten better than we ever could have…read moreimagined. By the time each child graduated from preschool, they had the confidence, social skills, and academic foundation needed to succeed in school. The price was also one of the best in town! The teachers created an environment where learning was exciting and children were encouraged to be curious, creative, and independent. We loved seeing our kids come home talking about letters, numbers, science experiments, friendships, and all of the adventures they had during the day. What truly makes Yellow House special is the people. The staff genuinely care about the children and families they serve. Over the years, they celebrated our children's successes, supported us through challenges, and became an important part of our family's story. Five children, six weeks old through age six, and every single experience was exceptional. Cloud Nine has been one of the greatest blessings for our family. We recommend them without hesitation to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and high-quality childcare program.

My son has been going here for about a year now. I LOVE the staff here. And more so my son loves it…read morehere. It was so great finding out they had interior cameras that I could access as a parent, especially with this being the first time I had my child go to care other than myself. They provide a fantastic assortment of foods to him to expand his pallete and each child has a daily report card of what they ate, diaper changes, and naps. All of the girls up there have great communication with me and send me photos of him throughout the day as well. It is a bit pricey but for the little extra I'm paying, I get peace of mind with the cameras and consistent communication and most of all my son loves all of the teachers up there.

They are very patient and caring about our child. The director and the teachers here are top notch!read more

My daughter has been going here for 11 months. Though there aren't many reviews for this daycare,…read moreall the same kids are still here from when I first enrolled my daughter a year ago, so I imagine there are a lot of other satisfied parents. The teachers/caretakers are what make a school/daycare a good experience or not. Lori and Jessie have been the primary teachers and both are extremely dedicated and care a lot about the children. Lori has always gone the extra mile to keep me updated on my daughter. My daughter runs up to her excited every day. The daycare is tidy/orderly, they do a lot of crafts, they provide healthy snacks, if you forget your kids lunch they won't call you and tell you to bring something, they'll find something for them to eat, etc. They try to be as accommodating as possible. I do think they need another full-time teacher, for support, in case anyone gets sicks, and just to make things easier for them. I also think whoever owns LMA should be more involved in helping the Salem location grow.

Financially strapped but still needing to attend to your coif? Don't fret, you can still pamper…read moreyourself on a budget. Whether you are in need of a cut, color, nails or a facial - the crew at Phagans is eager to train on you! That's right folks, services are performed by students enrolled in one of their 'beauty' programs. If you're brave enough to continue after that tidbit, just know that there are instructors at their beck and call to check the work being performed. No need for the guys to feel left out. They also do beard trims, shaves, and mani/pedis! I throughly enjoyed the playlist and conversation while freshening up my look. And the big kicker; Veterans cuts are only $2! That's right (yay me), I got one heck of a bargain cut done by a very friendly and through student, and after paying my bill, still had enough cash left over to tip generously. It took a little longer than normal, but I was in no rush. If you like the products used on you, they have a stock available to purchase. You can pay double, even triple digits if you'd like, but I'll be 'heading' back to Phagans (see what I did there?)!

This was, without question, the worst customer service experience I have ever had…read more I brought my 16-year-old niece here after the salon we originally booked canceled at the last minute. Since she had traveled all the way from Eugene to get her nails done, we didn't have many options and decided to give this school a chance. They found someone to do her nails and assured us she was able to provide the service. Throughout the appointment, I kept checking on my niece because the nails were not looking right. I gently expressed my concerns several times and asked if someone could take a look or help improve them. Instead of addressing the issue, I was repeatedly told that they were about to close, as though I was asking them to stay late. At that point, we had already been there for over five hours. I had prepaid $44 for the nails and nail art. To be clear, I was never concerned about getting the extra money back for the nail art. My concern was that I had paid for a service that was not being done correctly. Every time I expressed concern about the quality of the nails, no one came over to assess the work, offer guidance to the student, or try to make the situation right. Instead, my concerns were dismissed, and I felt as though I was being gaslighted into accepting poor work. Eventually, they told us we could come back another day for the nail art, but I repeatedly explained that the issue wasn't the nail art--it was the nails themselves. The situation became even more frustrating when I later found out this was the student's first day doing nails. If that was the case, why wasn't she being supervised or guided by an instructor? Why wasn't anyone stepping in to help her succeed or to ensure customers received an acceptable service? Unfortunately, the problems continued. One nail came off as we were leaving. Another fell off the next day. Several more came off before the weekend was over. I called multiple times asking to speak with a manager, but no one ever returned my calls. Eventually, I spoke with someone named Angel. As I attempted to explain the situation, she interrupted me and immediately became defensive, stating that the appointment ran longer than expected and that I shouldn't have prepaid for the service. She repeatedly told me that they don't give refunds. The problem was that I was never asking for a refund. I explained several times that all I wanted was for the nails to be fixed. I wasn't asking anyone to stay late, and I wasn't demanding my money back. I simply wanted someone to acknowledge that the service was unacceptable and make it right. Angel then stated that they were not going to redo the nails simply because I "didn't like them." Once again, I had to explain that this wasn't about me not liking the appearance of the nails or changing my mind after the service was completed. The issue was that the nails were not properly done and were literally falling off. One nail came off as we were leaving, another came off the very next day, and several more fell off before the weekend was over. At that point, I wasn't asking for a cosmetic adjustment--I was asking them to correct a service that had clearly failed. Instead of listening, Angel continued to interrupt me and eventually responded, "Well, why don't you just go back to the other place then?" That response completely shocked me. I wasn't comparing businesses to be rude--I was explaining that in all my years of visiting beauty schools, if there was an issue, staff would step in, address the concern, and work toward a solution. I've never experienced a place that was so unwilling to listen to customer concerns or take responsibility for poor service. The lack of professionalism, communication, accountability, and customer care was incredibly disappointing. I will never return to this establishment, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Customer service starts with listening, and unfortunately, that was missing from this experience entirely.

I highly recommend Little Red. My twins go there, and I have found LR to be professional and…read morecaring towards all the students. Class sizes are smaller than public schools, which helps get your young one started well.

Such a beautiful store full of display after display of wonderful crafty items! The owner and her…read morestaff were fabulous and very attentive- The class area is spacious and well equipped with all the things. I cannot wait to come back for another visit.

These folks are so helpful. They will help you choose the supplies you need to create your vision…read more They also have some fun classes to help you build your skills.