The planters outside as well as the capsule art gallery might just be my fave parts of this place…read more Their salad bar is far above par too. Greeters at the main reception desk are always ready to help with friendly, welcoming smiles as well. What a gift of an educational institution!

I am about to complete my program at Madison College, lots of support and great systems to help you…read moresucceed, BUT they will try to take every single penny from you, colleges are Businesses, and they will put you in classes you certainly don't need and they will charge things to your account mysteriously and they won't know how to explain what is it and why it is being charged.

My son took the online course with MADS and it was adequate. However, for the behind-the-wheel…read morecourse, we decided to go to another school with far better scheduling availability. However, obtaining the "Classroom Completion--Notice of Transfer" form--that we needed by law, apparently--was like extracting a tooth. It wasn't that MADS was begrudging us for jumping ship. Rather, Jim, whom I'm guessing is the owner, was simply overwhelmed or unable to deal with the newfangled computer technology. He sent a screenshot of the form that was not submitted to DMV, and the new driving school wouldn't accept that. It took nearly a week of many ignored text messages and screenshots, unanswered phone calls to Jim (but no voice messages--MADS voicemail was full) for him to finally realize that he needed to merely hit the "submit" button on that screen for the form to go to the DMV, who would then forward to us. Jim, when I was able to get him on the phone, finally, even suggested that the form was lost at DMV. So I spent a good hour on the phone with DMV to track it down. What a colossal waste of time for something that should've been automatic! Ultimately, I was disappointed by how Jim handled the entire mess. On the one hand, he did his best. On the other, DMV said that MADS should've directly given us that completion form when my son completed the online course. This seems very unprofessional of MADS not to have. So, MADS seems like an average driving school, but a bit technologically challenged, overwhelmed, and not responsive. Had Jim simply listened to the problem and reacted responsibly--or apologized--I would've given the school 3 stars, or not written a review at all.

After I failed the first driving road test, I decided to have Jim as instructor for my behind the…read morewheel course and that was the right choice. Jim provided me with the right driving practices and rules. He is very professional and patient when giving instructions. The cars are easy and comfortable to drive. He was also correct with the time schedule we had agreed before. I passed the test easily and took the confidence of driving thanks to Jim. Highly recommend Mad Area Driving School for taking classes.

4 Lakes has the newest cars, cool new in person class to get your learners permit and more! More…read morelocations to bring behind the wheel lessons to you: This includes Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee in addition to the Monona Rd. And West Madison locations that have been there 50+ years! They book up quickly for summer Behind the wheel lessons, so get on the student portal and set your lessons! I really enjoyed learning from Cristian and JP! Both were detailed, informative and made the drives safe and fun!

Great school very professional staff. Instructors were outstanding and did a great job teaching my…read moreteen. I Will highly recommend this school.

Ms.Jenna was my son's first violin teacher and we had a great first year with her. She has the…read moreright mix of warmth and strictness to handle a 4 year old very active boy !! After a small break, when me & my son started to practice violin, my son said he missed playing violin, I guess that says it all. Thanks to Ms.Jenna !! She is a great teacher who is always just an email/text away to answer any of the practice challenges that might arise during the week. We miss you here in austin Ms.Jenna !!

Simone Frame is an excellent clinician. She is reliable, professional and very friendly. Kids feel…read morecomfortable with her right away. My daughter was struggling with reading-decoding and comprehension skills. By the time she was in third grade, she was behind. Simone worked with her diligently and brought her up to grade level. With Simone, Ellie jumped from learning to read, to reading to learn. I can't thank her enough. Today, Ellie is getting ready to take the SATs and apply to competitive universities across the nation. I truly believe that Simone's help in literacy changed Ellie's academic trajectory. Thank you, Simone! Ellie still talks about the birds that poop seeds on the mountain.

I took a beginning pottery class here and can't say enough good about it. Leija is so talented and…read moresuch a great teacher. He gives a lot of individual attention and makes all of the classes relaxed and fun. Plus you get several pieces by the end and he let me make Ghost jokes. Highly recommend!

I took a 1-hour class with my friend, and the instructor was incredibly rude in the "I'm so quirky"…read moreway. They even kicked my chair! I understand different teaching styles, but this was just unprofessional. The instructor focused more on getting the class over with and rudely joking around than actually being helpful and teaching. Terrible value. I've taken several pottery courses throughout my life--definitely an amateur, but not a total beginner. Just go to Wheelhouse Studios; this was a bad experience overall and would be a terrible start/introduction to someone's pottery journey.

High teacher/director turnover, nothing meets corporate standards, certain teachers are aggressive…read morewith kids, and they literally have had teachers working with babies while on substances.

My children have been going to La Petite since June 2018. A previous director that shall remain…read moreunnamed seemed to cause quite a bit of drama and turnover among the staff. Since she has retired, the staff is caring, knowledgeable, and excellent at communicating. The facility is well taken care of and very clean. Their policies for dealing with sick kiddos/lice/etc. are consistent and reasonable. Would recommend!

i think that your experience will depend on your instructor and, if you have to encounter one, what…read moremanager you have to talk to. I've had very pleasant and positive experiences here, and I've had horrid ones. In regard to the latter, a manager derisively spoke to me about the language their website used, because I was too stupid to understand that their written words and options weren't what they meant, and then hung up on me when I asked her for her name. And she then called me back and lied to me that she had hung up on me. But the instructors have been nice and attentive enough--some have been wonderful, some not so engaged. But given what I experienced as management's tone to a customer, I don't don't fault staff for not being fully enthralled with their job.

We love Goldfish! Our child has been here about a year off and on. His development has been steady…read moreand solid. It's so fun to be able to watch them, especially when they achieve new heights. The instructors are great overall, and some are simply naturals at this. The front desk staff is fantastic as well. They provide excellent customer service and support. They have always been pleasant when we have asked for anything. I actually look forward to our visits there, seeing the instructors and saying hi to the front staff. Because you go routinely, you end up feeling inclusiveness--kind of like being a regular at a restaurant or bar! If you're considering Goldfish, give it a try. We did and will continue.