Jim is a very good instructor. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly and patiently. It was…read moreeasy to learn all the ins and outs of the behind the wheel test. I passed it in my first attempt! The cars used were very modern (2020 Lexus!), comfortable and easy to drive. Highly recommend Mad-Area Driving School.

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.

We have been thoroughly impressed with Creek. Our daughter is learning how to be independent, to…read morelearn with and alongside others, and building a strong self-concept as a result of her time at Creek. There is a 5:1 child to provider ratio and a spacious outside play area. Homecooked meals are provided for lunch and breakfast. Our daughter divides her time with mix-aged groups and same-aged groups -- giving her an opportunity to learn from older children and to practice modeling for younger children. She interacts with children from an array of different backgrounds. The teachers are caring and devoted and don't hesitate to provide feedback when asked. And it says something about the quality of a place when the shortest-tenured teacher has been working at Creek for 10 years! Creek -- though certainly more affordable -- stands out alongside higher-priced preschools in Madison.

This place is awesome! Beautiful outdoor play area, home cooked lunches, amazing teachers,…read morereasonable rates, lots of learning, and happy kids. My kids always complain when I pick them up that they need to stay a little longer and "play just a few more minutes" or "just until the end of the story". The teachers at Creek Day Scool are also the ones who really potty trained my boys and got my super picky eaters to try different foods.

Great college. Great location with awesome staff and professors. My daughter loves it there…read more Awesome football and basketball team! Go Badgers!!

January 22, 2024…read more First to review for American Heart/Stroke Association of capitol of Wisconsin! Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County! One hundred seventy two counties in The Badger State! As a medical stroke survivor, I high to support any American Heart/Stroke Association! Remember acronym F A S T F Face A Arms S Speech T Time Face Ask them to smile! Does the face look droopy on one side! Arms Have them put both arms straight out in front of them! Does one or both arms seem to drop! Speech Ask them to say a simple phrase! The Sky Is Blue! If their speech seems slurry, it may be a medical stroke! Time Do not take yourself to the hospital! Have someone take you or dial 911!

This studio is located on the lower level under Metcalfe's. My two little girls really enjoyed…read morechildren's ballet. Each week, they warm up and learn new skills. Next, they read a story which is projected on the wall, so everyone can see. After the story, they get to put on adorable costumes and act out the story. There are usually fun props too. The last week of class is family week, and the kids do a short performance. Parents can watch the class through large windows or sit in the chairs in the waiting area. They have Wi-Fi available. My girls look forward to ballet every week and have a blast. The teachers are energetic and kind and know each student by name. They make learning skills fun. Highly recommend for little ballerinas.

An arabesque not to be Passe'd! (A ballet pun!)…read more Storybook Ballet is a super fun place for children to dance, be creative and learn ballet in a fun setting. There are costumes, themed classes, tea parties and of course the wonderfully taught classes. The studio was super clean and full of color and imagination. The owner, Meredith takes extraordinary care in hiring and training quality teachers. The classes are specifically meant for children 3-9 years old. Class size is not too big which is perfect for personal attention of children by the teacher. That means the classes are perfectly suited to the right age and ability. The younger children get to be Belle, Snow White, Clara and variety of other characters. Movement, story, imagination and a beautiful costume, is just what a child needs. For anyone looking for fun, age-appropriate, quality ballet instruction for their child (or for themselves), look no further than Storybook Ballet. .

I've been donating blood for decades. It's one of the few morally unambiguous things you can do…read morethese days. In addition, I have many friends who cannot donate for a variety of reasons so I try to take up the slack. I usually donate at work but, because of the summer, they skipped a cycle so I checked at the ARC to see about walk-ins. West Madison's ARC center wins the prize for the quickest donation EVER! Granted, it was slow day over there and I know the ropes but, I was out in 45 minutes! After quick, friendly and professional attention, I was sipping OJ, eating a cookie and walking out with a free loaf of Panera bread (on Thursdays and Fridays) under my arm in less than an hour. I won't suggest that you'll get through that quickly but, if you can, donating blood should be a thing. Do it. Save lives!

You save lives! Enough said?…read more They have a professional staff that are kind and conversational that take you through the whole process. Since their staff are full time pros and not volunteers I've never had them miss a vein or have to do any significant adjustments or re-sticks. There is always a need.