Excellent facility off Cottle read ffur Seniors aNd the community open 8-4. M-F. The offer exercise programs and lunch M-F at 12. Seniors over $60 pay $3., although no one is turned away from these varied, well prepared meals. The dining offers community members a sit down family type tables of 10, near their gazebo and memorial rose garden. Located on At night,thE cogeneration if Cottle Rd. & Poquipski off Monterey Hy and Blossom Hill Rd. Across from Lowe's and Target. I. The evenings, Life Force, offers a blocked off section of parking lot and their facilities from 7-7 a.m. free, clean, well equipped, safe, protected, parking lot off Cottle Rd. and building facilities, staff run shelter for those in need no questions asked. read more

We have never had any problems with the courses or teachers that our girls have attended (multiple). They have really enjoyed them and seem to always bond with the instructor. Our kids have never told us that they or any other kid has been yelled at. I am personally ok with "time outs" even IF they do use them. Kids have never mentioned anything about that either, and they always snitch on other kids to us. If your kid had issues, maybe your kid HAS issues, and I am not buying that "white kids are treated better" shit. Comon, really? Teach your kid how to behave and maybe there won't be any problems. If your kid cant handle it, send them somewhere else cause I really dont want kids like that in my kids classes anyways :p read more

I came to South Side community center because Evergreen Community Center was full for the "Little Learners" class I was hoping to get my 3 year old into. I walked in to sign up my son and was greeted by Christy and her staff. Christy was really informative and gave me a tour of the campus and showed me where my son would eventually take classes (I never received any of that at Evergreen, most likely because I signed up online). The classroom area is gated and the kids play area is shared with another class of kids of the same age. We have Ms. Gavin, I really like her and the assistant. They are both nice ladies and Ive never had an issue asking questions or having a conversation with them. Her class size is small. There were only 10 kids in the class, which I LOVED. While at Evergreen there were 22 kids with 2 teachers. I wouldn't have minded so much if the kids all spoke English or didn't cry every single day. On my sons' first day. A boy came over introduced himself and they took off playing together. I know my son enjoys his class and teacher, he's never said anything bad about the kids, and names off who is his best friend is when we are driving away. I feel that the kids in her class are all very well behaved. The parents also seem very friendly :) Ms. Gavin (im assuming this) teaches the kids about their feelings & emotions. I've heard my son at home express himself and say "I'm really angry" or "I'm really emotional" even though he really wasn't angry, expressing how you feel is a pretty big skill! I really feel this location is very well organized. Each week there is a list of what they will be learning about. There also was a calendar posted of when Ms Gavin would be away (communicated well in advanced!) and plenty of notices posted when the campus would be closed due to a holiday. I also just received a letter stating where and when the graduation would be and when the last day. So basically lots of communication!! read more

Teachers need to show more enthusiam and have better skills when working with kids and also have better relationship skills when talking to parents who have concerns over their kids. read more

The good thing about it its convenient location. In terms of choices, they do not really have a lot of classes for kids compared to other centers such as Almaden. They provide educational classes for toddlers and old kids in the center. However, you have to understand that the center is NOT licensed and that means a lot. For one thing, participants do not need to provide immunization records and parents are not able to find out if the teachers and assistants are CPR trained and have got any proper teacher training. They also 'expect' you to contribute in terms of buying supplies for them. They charge you by session which is good if you are not ready to commit your kids to schooling in general yet. I heard from friends' kids that teachers yell and practice a time out system. Most of the participants are from the minority group, however, they are not well liked compared to the white counterparts. If you do not mind that the place is run down and not clean and you just want to leave your kids there for a few hours for a social purpose, the center will be a place for you. read more

For seniors this is a good center. They make a real effort to see no senior leaves hungry and to feed everyone. The afternoon bingo program is one of the best, if not the best for afternoon bingo. Classes for seniors are relevant and teachers, that I have had were good. read more