The Ballet company performing "Undine" The fairytale that inspired the little mermaid, yep that's…read morethe title. A complete disappointment from the very beginning less than 5 into the performance. Horrible, awful, uncomfortably long transitions, causing darkness in the whole house at one point for more than 35 seconds. I am embarrassed to say I know someone in the show. It will be a long time before I see the Ballet Theater San Luis Obispo. This performance was so poor, I have considered asking for a refund. Boo to the Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager for subjecting the players to such reticule. The theater SLO PAC was occupied less than 30%, perhaps was a warning sign. The performance was such a disaster we chose to leave at 1st intermission at 45 min mark.

I started dancing with BT-SLO as a middle schooler. I can honestly say now in my 30s looking back…read moreon my experience over the years, that there are few things more influential in my life than ballet and my time spent with this studio. While I never perused a professional career in ballet, Ms Terry taught me lessons of perseverance, hard work, commitment, and disciple that has carried into every aspect of my life. When I left for college in SF and I always loved returning for drop in classes during my school breaks. I've danced in studios in SF and NYC - I have yet to find teachers who are truly committed to your progress and providing professional level technique training for someone like me who just wants to dance without any intention of being professional. I recently moved back to SLO and returned to regular ballet classes and the studio as an adult. It's clear that Ms Terry's training from my youth still lives in my body and muscle memory (even if my body isn't what it used to be lol). Being able to dance and perform again (even despite the hurdles of Covid) has been a life saver to my mental and physical health. The people who dance here and support this small company (all different from when I was a kid) quickly became my community in and out of the studio. It has really helped me settle into SLO again. I'm forever grateful for this company, Ms Terry, and Blair for creating this space, gathering an amazing community, and giving me endless opportunities to follow my passions. I cannot recommend this studio and this company enough to anyone who is interested in ballet. It is a true gem that I've loved for over 18 years!

Yah it's great -a student currently going here…read more But on a real note the teachers are great and I have gotten so caught up in all my classes I went straight f's to straight a's

We spent $24,000 to send our child here for one year…read more Five stars for the tutors themselves, they are decent people, but they are mistreated and underpaid. See Glassdoor.com for proof of this. I truly feel sorry for the actual tutors. Here's how it went from the beginning to the end: During the sales pitch, they introduce tutors called "Clinicians". Sounds official, right? So what training/accreditation do these "Clinicians" have? Do they go to postgraduate school for 2 or 3 years and obtain a teaching credential? If only. A high school diploma and two weeks (two weeks! Employees at call centers get more training than that. Two weeks of slipshod training at Lindamood Bell makes you a "Clinician". My wife and I really should have known better, after their hard sell first meeting. It was reminiscent of a time share sales pitch. The pitch is very hard sell, but very seductive, they break open binders of data and talk a great game. Once you enroll, there is absolutely no follow through. The poor tutors are too stressed, overworked and underpaid, as mentioned. The facility in the front is beautiful. When you enroll, and your child actually gets into the back of the facility where all the "schooling" takes place, it's dirty, with cheap, rickety furniture, stained walls. But we were willing to overlook all that at first if our son actually receive the kind of education they promised. So what of the "education"? You could do this for free. It was just like free curriculum you could download from a wide variety of sources. It was so bland, generic, uninspired. It seemed like watered down high school curriculum. Save yourself a lot of grief and seek the wide variety of curriculum available online for special needs kids for 1% of what you would waste here. So, to wrap up, $24,000 later, after my son wasted an year here, in this pseudo-school. My son even complained that he did not enjoy it, didn't learn anything of value (Their "Economics" curriculum was clearly downloaded from some generic site). There were other special needs kids with antisocial behavior, and that's fine, but Linda Mood Bell allows those kids to run rampant and interfere/pester other students. It was a zoo some days. There were not very many students at all, and I can see why.

We enrolled our daughter here shortly after moving to San Luis Obispo. At first, it felt like we…read morehad found the cutest little school--her first week went great, and we were really hopeful. Unfortunately, things quickly went downhill. I was very upfront before enrolling that my daughter was coming from a Montessori environment, where children guide their own experience. I explained that transitioning into a more structured setting might take time and patience. Instead, almost immediately, I began receiving frequent calls about "disruptive" behavior. We're talking about a three-year-old having tantrums while adjusting to a completely new environment, new structure, and a recent move. That shouldn't be surprising--it should be expected and supported. What made this more frustrating was that I was repeatedly asked to leave work to address these situations. I'm fortunate to be in a leadership role with flexibility, but most working parents wouldn't be able to accommodate that level of disruption. I went in person to observe and even requested video. What I saw did not match the level of concern being communicated. It was a child expressing "I don't want to do this," not aggressive or alarming behavior. It looked like a normal adjustment period--not something that warranted the level of escalation we were experiencing. After less than a month, the school essentially gave up. I was offered a refund, and it was made clear that my child "wasn't a fit." That was disappointing. As educators, I would expect a willingness to work with a child--especially one coming from a different learning style. This could have been a success story: helping a child transition and grow. Instead, it felt like if a child doesn't immediately fit into their structure, they're not supported. I even reached out to her previous Montessori school, where she had been for over a year, to see if they had observed any of the behaviors being reported. They were genuinely surprised and confirmed they had not. During a meeting with the director, we discussed possible support strategies like peer shadowing. One teacher even referred to my daughter as "a leader," which stood out to me. If that's the case, it's even more disappointing that there wasn't an effort to guide and support that personality rather than dismiss it. Looking back, I also reviewed other feedback, and I will say this: the few lower-rated reviews aligned very closely with our experience. That's something I wish I had paid more attention to. If your child thrives in flexibility or is coming from a Montessori-style environment, I would strongly encourage asking detailed questions about how transitions are handled here. This school may work well for children who naturally fit into a very structured setting, but that was not our experience. If you're raising an independent, expressive child and don't want them forced into a rigid mold, this may not be the right environment. It felt like individuality was discouraged rather than supported.

I highly recommend Love to Learn preschool for any working parents that need child care, or any…read moreparents that want to give their child a head start at both learning and in life. Our little boy has been at Love to Learn now for the last year, and I can't say that we are anything other than impressed. Over the last year, his vocabulary has exploded and he has made so many new friends. He has learned manners and loves all of his teachers. Ownership and staff have this place dialed!!

Arroyo Grande Montessori is the best! My son enjoyed his time there. I don't think of Elizabeth as…read morea 'daycare provider' or a 'teacher'. She and Andrew are more like partners in parenting. Their attention and concern for my son helped him get a great start with school. The location is great. Very convenient, in a close-knit neighborhood area.

My son has been attending Arroyo Grande Montessori School, and I honestly cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience. From the moment we enrolled him, it was clear that this is such a positive, nurturing environment where children are truly encouraged to grow and thrive. When he first started, my son wasn't really developmentally ready for a structured learning environment, but Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Andrew went above and beyond to meet him exactly where he was. Their patience, care, and expertise have been incredible to witness. Thanks to their guidance, he has grown so much academically and socially. His reading skills have improved tremendously, and he is now confident and enthusiastic about learning every single day. Beyond academics, the school has fostered a warm, inclusive community where my son has built a wonderful group of friends. The environment is consistently supportive, happy, and inspiring, which makes both children and parents feel at ease. It's clear that the staff genuinely love what they do, and that passion translates into an extraordinary experience for the kids. Arroyo Grande Montessori School has exceeded all of our expectations. My son loves going to school every day, and as a parent, it is such a relief and joy to see him flourishing in such a caring, encouraging, and positive setting. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality early education for their child.

Five O Driving School provided an excellent experience from start to finish. The communication was…read moreoutstanding, the instructors were patient, supportive, and focused on helping students build confidence behind the wheel. Valerie Brown was my daughter's primary instructor and helped her to feel very well-prepared and confident when it was time to take the DMV driving test. We would without hesitation recommend Five O Driving School to other families.

Five O Driving School is the best! It is easy to schedule lessons and the prices are reasonable…read more I'm so glad my daughter took these private lessons. They helped her so much. Make sure to schedule with Instructor Rodney Apple as he is the best! He is a patient manner and a great instruction style. Thank you!

What a fantastic find! Sam is precisely what we need to teach us more about something we love!read more

Great place! Sam is engaging and very knowledgeable. I…read morewould definitely recommend classes there and hope to go to more in the future.

Such a gem of a group! I randomly found myself at one of their shows and immediately knew I needed…read moreto meet these cool folks. I took a few classes and did not regret a moment! Such supportive and knowledgeable teachers. Such a lovely community of friends. I like that they jump around performance spaces, like some kooky underground fun club. Make sure you check them out at least once, that's all you need to be hooked!

Shows are a lot of fun to watch. But prices for classes and performer dues recently increased a…read morelot, the motto changed from "got your back" to "bad ass improv" and boundary setting is discouraged so it no longer felt like a safe place to play.

I remember finding out I was pregnant in December 2021 I knew I wanted a midwife and I wanted to do…read morea natural birth. I did my searching around until I found Erin's location in Arroyo Grande. I remember meeting her for the first time and it was an instant click! Sadly heading into January 2022 I ended up having miscarriage.... couple months had passed by since the miscarriage and we found out we were pregnant again with our rainbow baby! I called Erin right away I was so nervous we were going to loose this baby as well, I did everything I could to hold this little bean close. Erin was right there every step reassuring me and helping me out on what I can do to help my body carry this baby to term! Well it happened and now I have one kick ass birth story to tell! We welcomed our baby girl into this world January 24,2023! Erin you are one amazing person and I am so glad I have met someone like you! You made me feel more like myself but also a mother I was meant to be, I feel as if I was reborn with our daughter and I thank you so much for being there every step of the way with us.