Our family joined Alpine Academy in September 2021, and there are so many beautiful things to…read morewrite! My daughter is 3 years old and a very strong willed young lady. We were home together on our own for the first few years. The leaps in her social and academic development are astounding! She is so enthusiastic to go to school and see all of her friends and teachers. I truly feel we are a team, and trust all teachers and staff at Alpine with my little lady. Our experience has been so awesome that we are excited to be enrolled in summer camp, too! We highly recommend Alpine for a loving, fun, and well rounded experience for your little ones!

My wife and I have sent our children - currently ages 4-and-a-half and 6 months - to School Bell…read moretwo days/week since they've been alive. About six child care centers exist within a 5-mile radius of my home, so the initial choice of School Bell was made after a fair amount of research and visits. I'll talk about the positives in a moment, but it's first worth noting why we're leaving. Due to various staff changes/leadership morale, the PreK program has, to my eyes, become little more than a glorified babysitting service over the last year. My older child, to me, is smart and articulate and can do puzzles like a champ, so I like to believe the two days/week he spent here in his very formidable years were good for him, but now that he's at the point where reading, writing, and the things you need to have at least a passive understanding of to succeed in kindergarten are important to me, I'm not seeing any of these things happening in School Bell's programs. There's no curriculum to speak of, there's no communication from the staff about what my child is learning, and there are no goals/expectations/milestones for him. In fairness, lots of education could be happening, but if it is, I'm not being told of it; what I do see is my child, when he arrives in the room in the morning, scurrying to the child allowed to have a tablet in school to wait his turn to play Angry Birds. This is not what I pay for. That's the big reason...the apparent lack of learning that has taken over the PreK room...but there are other small things: - On the occasions when signs are posted, it's not uncommon for them to have spelling or grammatical errors. Not that the kids can read them, but it doesn't inspire confidence in me when a center's leader cannot correctly spell "mismatch." - This is a first-world problem, but you can't pay by credit card. I get that the center doesn't want to pay processing fees, but as someone who really enjoys the benefits of credit card points, I'd really like to pay for the biggest expense in my life with a credit card. - My child absolutely loves Water Day, but it's only on Fridays this summer. He doesn't go on Fridays; would it be tough to switch up Water Day once in awhile so he can enjoy it as well? Now, all of that said, there are a lot of good things about this place; in no particular order: 1. It's clean. It's bright. 2. Nearly every teacher in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool rooms I met there truly cared about the kids (or if they didn't, they weren't there long). Gone are luminaries such as Danielle and Georgia and Anne and a litany of others (as you likely know, the turnover rate in this industry is very high), but as of this writing, Denise and Allyson and Stephanie and Carly are there, among others, and they will take excellent care of your children. My kids have never been hurt, sunburnt, underfed, or suffered any neglect or pain (with the of-course exception of a fall of two on the playground) at this center, and for that, I am very grateful to the staff. 3. The price. The price fluctuates depending on how many days you enroll you child(ren), but in an industry with razor-thin margins, School Bell was reasonably priced, and the inclusion of snacks and lunch often made it seem like a bargain. For the older child, the price came out to about $5.90/hour, which, when you consider the work the women here do, is an excellent value. 4. Lunch is provided. Snacks, too. Not making lunches is a benefit I have learned to appreciate. In sum, if you're looking for a solid childcare center, this one is indeed solid. I wish we weren't taking the kids out, but the lack of a good PreK curriculum has forced our hand. Hope this helps anyone looking for a place to give care to your kids.

I have had my son enrolled at school bell since he was in the infant room and now he has moved up…read moreinto the toddler room and I am so appreciative of the amazing staff that helped us out along the way. Most importantly Ms. Carly and Mrs. Denise who have been there the whole time. Ms. Sidney and most importantly Ms. Lori who always make my family feel at home and take care of our son the very best they can.

Excellent school! Great facility. Both of my sons went here with very positive experiences. They…read morehave now graduated and one is at U of M Ann Arbor and the other one is headed there. This Montessori school provides an excellent base for young children. You can only attend until 5th grade. Teachers are all good, front office staff is as well. My daughter currently goes here (4th grade) and has learned so much. The academics are on point and really challenges children. But your child is not pushed, if teachers see they are not doing well, they try to help and place your child where it is the best fit. The extracurricular activities are good - Art, Spanish, Computers, and Gym are important and done well here. It's a very diverse school. Tuition is about 15K per year but worth it!

Our son needed a change of pace and social interaction after a long period of time at home due to…read moreCovid. After checking out multiple preschool options we came across SALT and are so glad we did. Our experience there was fantastic! The teachers are caring and genuinely loving. They were actively engaged with my son, teaching academics, social skills, and daily arts and crafts just to name a few. Communication was fantastic and we always knew what was going on with regular updates on Remind and monthly newsletters. At the end of the year, we received a packet of materials for continued learning over the summer, as well as his journal from the year, full of wonderful, thoughtful feedback and documentation. Mrs. Stacy and her staff really went above and beyond! Our only regret was not signing him up sooner. Thank you for everything!

I moved to Lake Orion about 6 years ago. I have four children. Lake Orion schools was one of the…read morebest thinks that happened to then! Great teachers, amazing opportunities and the Superintendent of Schools is very involved. My daughter graduated with over a 3.0 and it was all because they cared about as a person and not a number.

Active learning is amazing! We absolutely love the owner and the teachers and are so happy to have…read morefound this daycare. Being able to trust the people caring for your baby is essential, and we definitely trust active learning. Everyone is friendly and professional and the daycare center is always clean. The main door is secured from the outside and the owner is very involved in the day-to-day activities, so we are confident in the safety of our child. We also get an activity sheet every day that explains when our child ate/slept etc. and what the day looked like so it's nice to review that each evening. We couldn't be happier and more comfortable sending our child here, knowing she's being cared for and learning more each day!

dental assisting program is super awesome! my teacher is Brandy, and she is very thorough and…read moreknowledgeable, she ensures that we are all up to speed and I never have to worry about not knowing what to do in the field. It's super hands on and honestly a fun program to be in.

The staff is very helpful and the students are very nice. They have a Highly rated Medical…read moreAssistant program which includes a Hybrid online program for students who cannot commit to classes during the week. Dental, Insurance Bling and Pharmacy Tech programs are also available. The admissions reps (Jill and Zack) go out of their way to help.

I highly recommend Sharp's both as a student and as a client. I've gotten some great haircuts,…read morecolors, and a great education there. They fully prepared me for my state board test, and for my job in a salon afterwards. On top of all of that, Angie is always supportive of her students, and professional. I had a panic attack when I had my very first client there, and I felt nothing but kindness and understanding from her, as well as the other teachers.

As a past student of Sharps Academy of Hairstyling, I regret to say that my experience was…read moreextremely toxic and disappointing. The instructors/owners were unprofessional, often resorting to narcissistic and passive aggressive behaviors, scare tactics, or openly gossiping about students and clients. The owner has stated openly how much she dislikes her job, and this sentiment is clearly reflected in her attitude and the overall atmosphere and performance of the school. I CANNOT in good conscience refer anyone to attend this school as they prioritize money and accreditation over the well being and education of their students. The environment fostered timidity and fear rather than confidence and skill development. Rather than inspiring and supporting me in my journey to become a Stylist, their behavior caused me to nearly want to give up on it altogether. It wasn't until I switched to a new school, and a healthy teaching environment, that my passion for hair was reignited and I look forward to my future in this industry. Additionally, the lack of proper equipment and outdated products hindered our learning experience. It's true what they say: you get what you pay for, and in this case, it falls short of even that expectation.  In conclusion, the fact that I have to at least rate this 1 star, this star goes to the students there that have to endure this school.