Our son attended M&M from 4mo to almost 5.5yo. He attended pre-COVID, during, and post so we saw it…read morefrom all levels. We loved the staff, curriculum, and that our son always came home with something he had learned or created that day with a daily sheet of activities, food, etc. Each room has at least 1 long term staff member with a few that come and go being that it's a large military community which is expected. The director Renee is great as well with communication, dedication to the program, and I always saw her helping out all levels when I randomly stopped by or at pick ups. Even though my son has now started Kindergarten he frequently asks to visit his previous teachers. I'm so happy our son was able to attend M&M!

My daughter attended only for six months in the infant room but I thought the staff and director…read morewas great. The director was very helpful and understanding. She helped me with all the paperwork to start my daughter's care (military family with childcare assistance). And my emails were always addressed promptly and all the staff were so approachable. The caregivers in the infant room were so caring and fun. I loved that Ms. Simone always talked constantly to the babies. My daughter was very attached to Ms. Ellen. We were only there for 6 months due to a move. We miss this Martha and Mary and all the staff though!

WE LOVE BETHANY! Bethany is an amazing preschool that provides an excellent educational experience…read morefor students in a caring environment. Students leave Bethany prepared to successfully transition into kindergarten. Bethany allows families to stay after school and play on the playground, which fosters strong relationship between the families. Bethany will be more than just a preschool for your student, it will create life long friendships for parents and students alike.

Amazing food! Probably the best wedding food I've ever had, and lest you think that's a low bar, it…read morereally would deserve five stars as a restaurant too. The dishes were so special to the couple, and they really seemed to go above and beyond. Their lamb was probably the standout dinner dish -- I'd say their meats, breads, and fruits were all very very good, and their veg and salad game weaker. Their cocktails were fine to really tasty, though on the sweet side. The venue itself is a gorgeous forest with lovely walks, and the buildings are really in nice condition with interesting touches.

When I was at islandwood for a 5th grade field trip it was the best 4 days either out my phone I…read morehad so much fun collaborating with people and just in general finding peace, my favorite part about islandwood is probably the obstacle course where there was a very very tight metal rope you had to walk on to get to one tree or the other. Sadly I didn't finish it because I had to go number 1 really bad. And my leader named Cassidy is the best she deserves a raise because she was so nice and she knew how to treat us and it was so so easy to talk to her I loved it so much.

We have had an amazing experience with all the teachers and staff Manchester. Our son has been…read moregoing there since Kintergarten and has had Buzzell, West, Walker as teachers. They are all fantastic educators and his admiration for school makes it clear they are doing great things at Manchester Elementary.

While much effort has been put into developing education programs against bullying in schools and…read morein our community , most of these programs only address bullying among students and youths. In contrast, very little attention is given to the possibility that the bully is a teacher or adult. One such teacher exists at this school. RS. Positive inclusive attitudes are a key factor in achieving an inclusive education. This teacher, unfortunately, displays none of the attributes required as a professional educator to help the most vulnerable and at risk youth in our community.

If I could give 0 stars I would. My son went here for over a year and was not only misunderstood…read morebut mistreated by a few of the staff members including the director. He has just recently been diagnosed with ADHD and was having issues in this preschool and has miraculously been doing amazing since going to kindergarten and leaving this facility. On numerous occasions I heard the way the staff spoke to my child along with other kids, and rushing them to next tasks. My son even mentioned them pinching his hands when they grabbed him. I knew something was off with my son due to tantrums and such and wanted resources to figure out what was going on that the director could hardly provide and refused to help me and when I asked for help multiple times ended up calling me "verbally abusive" because I called her and her staff out for their negligence and mistreatment of my child. Saying his behavior was due to "making choices." Come to find out he actually has ADHD which makes transitions, being yelled at, and demanded things very difficult to process. Crazy how a mom just knows their child but people try to tell you that your child is just "difficult" because he didn't fit in to a very ludicrous situation. My son is by no means perfect but really needed compassion and understanding. But it all worked out in the end!

I have to say my family and I are really grateful we found such a wonderful center. First of all…read morewhen I was comparing programs prior to choosing this one, they were the most friendly and welcoming and accommodating by far. I didn't feel like they were scripted when explaining what they can offer in the child care program or the instruction for my daughter. You can tell they are real people who love children and understand kids like structure but play time as well. The hours that they run are amazing; the best I have seen around. (I think 6am all the way to 7pm) Now I normally do only part of that but if I have to run an errand prior to pick up I know I have more than enough time. My drop off and pick up times change a lot, and can change daily which is absolutely fine with them. When my daughter started she was initially full time, 5 days a week. Now she does part time as my schedule has changed and they even allow drop in care. Since my daughter is only drop in now, I just need to call and let them know when I'll be dropping her "in". I can call as late as that morning! Another perk is the cost of care. If you have less than 5 hours a day it's a part time rate and if it's more than 5 hours the cost is a full time day. That is daily; one day can be 3 hours, the next maybe a long day at work and its 9 hours. That would be the cost of one full day and one part day. It's not all or nothing like all the other places. Last I would like to mention is the staff and director are very friendly and really love the kids. There has not been one time that I have seen them be any less then caring. I have walked in to pick up my daughter and witnessed pure melt downs of another child and they handled it gracefully and with empathy. I have no complaints. I highly recommend them.

This school has the best teachers and staff! All of them, and the community come together to create…read morea positive atmosphere and fantastic learning experiences for everyone. My wife and I (and our kids) have met some of our best friends at this school.

Great atmosphere for students and families. The owner keeps the area very clean and open. The…read morestudents are always engaged in authentic Montessori learning. I highly recommend this school for families looking for a great foundational learning block for their 3-6 yr olds. The only missing pieces I would recommend or suggest is bringing the building up to fire code like public schools have to. Making sure staff have food handlers cards as they prepare all the snacks. For Staff and those interested in staff positions: As a previous staff member the job is posted as part time. Zero benefits, no insurance, paid leave etc. Pay is not great. You will work 7.5 hours four days a week. 5 hours on one day. You will not get any breaks. No lunch break or 15 minute break. You are required to eat lunch with other staff and students. You will get summers off although it's highly encouraged that you help with the summer school. You will also be required to work one weekend a month to clean the school. Casual dress code. Occasional after hours or before hours for different things. Follows local district schedules with regard to holidays and snow days.

Paying out of pocket for school. Was told by Olympic College Records and Registration employee that…read moreI have to pay for parking. According to Security staff at Olympic College, I did not have to pay for parking. Parking is free in the summer. I was charged anyway for parking by the cashier while paying out of pocket for my classes. The Accuplacer Placement Exam is to see if I should take a certain Math course for Medical Assisting. The office where you could ask questions about the exam, closed at 1130am the day I was told to sign up for the test. I went online to sign up for the test and found out the fee was 25 dollars. Another out of pocket expense. Since the office was closed that handles the exam was closed: i put my credit card in the system and paid the 25 dollars. Unbeknownst to me, and because the office was closed, I did not know that the 25 dollars was not refundable. When I checked my calendar at home, I found out I had doctor appointments when the exam was to be taken. I immediately called the testing center at Olympic College to try and get a refund. No one answered the phone and of course no one was in the office. On the website for the 25-dollar Accuplacer test , there was not a warning that I would not get a refund if I canceled the test. The warning came after you had given the 25 dollar payment. I was shocked that an institution would not warn students beforehand. Becoming a Medical Assistant was my next goal after CNA program. When I talked to an employee who helped run the program, she told me that my previous courses taken at Olympic College would carry over to getting me a Medical Assistant certificate. When I met with the supervisor who was in charge of the program, her response took a negative tone. The supervisor told me that I would have to pay for all the classes over again. Being suspicious of her antics, I emailed the Dean of Olympic College. I got no response from the Dean. To me, this seems like a money grab. I am paying for my own college classes. I should not be paying to take the same classes over. Olympic College should ask the lawmakers to give them more money to stay open. Do not depend on students paying (out of pocket).

You can't say anything without offending someone of no pronouns, no gender, etc. etc. How are we…read moresupposed to grow as individuals if we're just offended all time. A lot of the classes are too long and should be split. Most of the classes I attended were people talking over the teacher asking questions that didn't pertain to most people. These questions should've been answered at the end of class so the lesson wasn't interrupted