I know graduates of Little Flower Catholic Elementary ( K-8 ) and current students. It was one of…read morethe few schools that remained open when other schools were closed. I am a donor and I know many other donors. Former NV Governor and current UNR President Sandoval is an alumni of Little Flower School in Reno NV.

Worst experience, horrible staff, teachers, and overall greedy don't care about students and very…read moreunprofessional

Guy who teaches the class is awesome. He gave me a better perspective on life and made me want to…read morebetter myself.

The Facts: This is…read morethe official childcare center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, and you must either study or work at UNR to enroll, but then your child and future children are "in" for life (so to speak). It is NAEYC accredited (Goddard is the only other preschool with this in Reno so far). Fees are slightly sliding scale based on parents' income, and there's a small discount for siblings who are enrolled. The campus had 20,000 students, faculty, and staff in 2013, but this childcare facility, which is intended to both increase access for women and parents to higher education/academia and provide classroom experience to aspiring teachers, only accepts eight babies each year (with a couple more spaces for each group of older kids). Getting In: You can get on the waiting list for the following fall as soon as you are pregnant, but not sooner in case you're trying to conceive. If you do get in for the fall, you'll have to start paying in August to hold your spot even if the baby isn't born or six weeks old yet. If you wait a few months to apply, you may never get in due to the long wait list. The CFRC gives preference to the siblings of children already in the center, and with only 8 spots, the wait list can have as many as 30 or more infants hoping to get any remaining open spots not filled by those younger siblings that go to the top of the list. If you're on the waiting list, you will NOT be automatically notified of your standing on that list, so making other arrangements or choosing to wait it out may be difficult. Tip: Just call and ask. The Pros: * Location: Next to the historic and beautiful UNR quad... pedestrian friendly place to take kids on walks to the libraries, stadium, Manzanita Lake, and more * Credentials: Because it is accredited and used for research as well, the teachers are always current on the latest teaching research, classrooms are monitored well, and the student to teacher ratio is fantastic. Teachers have four-year degrees and the patience of saints for the most part. * Play based: Reggio Approach; circle time, sensory exploration, dramatic play, exercise, and socialization. * Decent playgrounds with little concrete. Kids need mud, dirt, and plants in my opinion. * Teachers & student workers are great! * Sense of community * Foster grandparent volunteers * Two snacks provided per day with Horizon milk or water; real cups, plates, cutlery * Regular child assessments and parent-teacher meetings; early intervention program The Cons I (opportunities for short-term improvement): * Limited hours compared to other daycares (7:30-5:30) * Closures for professional development with no alternative care offered * No current website or online calendar for enrolled families; no policies published online; inconsistent (sometimes good, sometimes not there) email notifications of closures and events The Cons II (opportunities for long-term improvement with greater UNR investment): * Small, dated facility; limited capacity * No commercial kitchen = no hot lunch option * Very limited parking

There are some great things about CFRC, including some very dedicated teachers and long-term…read moreassistant teachers. It's also very convenient (particularly if one works/studies on the south end of campus). Parking can be easy, but can be a nightmare. There are some problematic things about CFRC. First, CFRC is there to train those in UNR's child development program. With it's paucity of spots, in no way can it ever be a real child care option to UNR's large body of faculty, staff, and student families. It does serve special-needs kids of Washoe county on a limited, afternoon basis. Second, perhaps due to the first point above, CFRC makes no attempt to target the parts of the UNR community that most need the convenience or reduced costs it provides. Unlike other campus child care programs (the University of Oregon, for example), student families have no priority for enrollment (though they can take advantage of an income-based sliding scale). Despite published policies, those families who are allowed to enroll are often loosely associated with UNR (for example working for an agency or organization with an on-campus office, yet no UNR paycheck). Worse, families with an existing child in CFRC are allowed first choice in enrolling younger children even after neither parent is affiliated with UNR (in some cases several years later). Policy updates may eventually appear in CFRC's official handbook, but for years (and likely still) they thumbed their nose at their own rules (according to several sources, this was a huge improvement over a previous enrollment director who simply offered spots to her friends!). The effect this has is that it is virtually impossible to enroll a first child for whom a space was not reserved when the child was newly in-utero. Okay, perhaps not impossible: you may get a spot 3-4 years later, at which point you are likely already established in another child care center. Or you may find a spot in their less-in-demand kindergarten program for your older child, allowing your younger child to jump to the front of the line. I know personally of several families who went this route; resulting in enrollment for two or more children over the course of 6 months while other families had waited for 4 years without enrollment. Third, consistent with the nepotism shown to existing, almost completely non-student, and often ex-(if ever)-UNR-affiliated families, CFRC teachers and administrators appear over-accommodating of poor behaviors of some of their long-term students (often older or younger siblings of current or past CFRC children). The same sorts of repeated behaviors from a Washoe County student would almost certainly result in removal from CFRC (which I observed). The unfortunate effect of this over-accommodation is an essential "robbing" of staff attention by CFRC teachers and assistants that could be more evenly distributed among students without (or with far fewer) behavioral issues. Parents of children without these issues essentially pay the same for less. With a growing UNR faculty and student body, it's time for the College of Education to get real about providing a child care option that both fairly and adequately serves the UNR community. Unfortunately, from all appearances, the administration of CFRC seems happy with the dysfunctional status quo.

Just talking with Jesse on the phone I could tell right away that the other reviews on Yelp and…read moreGoogle were spot on about how he handles his business and that their company truly goes the extra mile for their students. I promise you won't be disappointed. These guys really do care and with all the programs they have in place to work with you on tuition, they're obviously dedicated to getting anyone who's dedicated and ready to work into the trucking profession. If you're looking for a more personalized experience run by people who are THERE FOR THEIR STUDENTS, you found the right spot.

Amazing school recommend to all young or older groups solid school laid back teachers and staffread more

My son and I went in for an hour training so we could volunteer at our many events in Reno, NV and…read moreserve alcohol. In Nevada, to serve alcohol, you need to go to training and get proof of training (alcohol card) which is good for 4 years. The training was quick, interesting and actually fun. There was a small test. Fee is $20, but since we're volunteering, it was paid for by the company I am volunteering for! You can also take the class online.

I'll be honest, I was a bit nervous when I gave $600 over the phone for five two-hour lessons…read more Luckily, this school is legitimate. Not only is it legitimate, but the lessons were extremely helpful. Paul was an excellent, kind, and professional instructor (he works for Steve, the owner of the company). One thing I would like to see: confirmation receipts in the email, as well as text alerts for driving lessons. That being said: they will call when they arrive. The car is superior to most other driving schools' cars in Reno (it's a Suburu Outback with all the safety features). It has active warning systems, is probably better in the event of an emergency crash (hopefully doesn't happen), and is comfortable. I'd recommend these people strongly. Oh, and they'll actually pick up their phone after 4pm. That's a nice touch - which is why I went with them, versus their competitor who lied on their website and said they were open until five.

At first, I thought this was a great school. I enjoyed the lessons and passed the course with…read moreease. My problem came afterwards, when I repeatedly contacted the school, asking them to send evidence of my passing to the DMV. They said they had; but well over a month has gone by since I completed the course and as of yesterday the DMV had received nothing from the school, neither by mail nor by fax (which I requested). So now I must fax my own copy of my Certificate to them.

I STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST ENROLLING HERE. The instructors were unprofessional, dismissive, and…read moresometimes verbally abusive, creating a hostile environment. I paid for a full-time training program and spent a lot of my time standing around waiting for a turn to get skills. The class was so overcrowded with students I only got 2 hours of actual skills during 4-week class. they have 3 manual trucks and 1 automatic truck, all of them are filthy inside and are poorly maintained. Save your career and your wallet, look into three other local trucking schools/academies instead.

I recently attended 160 driving academy in the Reno/Carson area. The office is in south Reno and…read moreStacey, the recruiter, is very knowledgeable and very helpful. She explained the process to me and even found ways for me to save money if I was willing to take a few steps on my own ahead of time. The training facility is in Carson City. I attended the school for three days a week, (Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays,) and was able to complete my 100 to 120 hours in a little over a month. it was very helpful that I could make a custom training schedule to suit my Individual needs since I worked on the other weekdays while attending this program. I thought the instructors were very knowledgeable, easy-going, and willing to help each individual out to make sure you were gaining the necessary skills required for getting a CDL. I'm happy to say I am now a legal Class A Nevada license holder even had a job before I finished the program. I was also able to obtain my hazmat, doubles and triples, and tank endorsements through the DMV. So when I took my final test, I was ready to go out and work with as much eligibility as possible. I would also like to add that during the job search the 160 driving academy is very well-known and looked favorably upon from your new potential employers. I found this to be an asset during my job search. Also not having any restrictions on my license a.k.a. being able to drive manual transmissions, I found also to be a big benefit. Andrew

Love this center. Both of my children attend. It is a beautiful facility. Teachers have been there…read morefor a very long time, so you know they are treated well and really care for your children. The facility is very safe. Decorated so cute inside and is very homey. My kids love it here and it is faith based which is a humongous plus for me. Parking can be a little rough when school in session next door or an event is going on, but you can always park at church and walk. Highly recommend. Wait list, so get added early and check on frequently.

I absolutely love St. Ablerts. With my two sons I've had the (dis)pleasure of experiencing about…read morehalf-a-dozen preschools/childcare facilities in the Northwest Reno area and St. Alberts is by far the best. Their staff is amazing. They are able to accommodate students, families, and their needs with kindness. They have great hours and are always welcoming and friendly. The teachers really do love the students, you can tell by the way that they talk about them, interact with them, and they ALWAYS have something nice to say. The price is on the less expensive end, I've paid twice as much (per week) for care at other facilities that were only half as good. The school understands that you are busy professional and won't bother you at work, they are great at handling things on their own and talking to you at YOUR earliest convenience, not theirs. I have recruited several of my mom friends who are unhappy with their child care facilities to jump ship and come over to St. Alberts. They usually have a waiting list, so if you're looking to come here, call early. They have a very homey-family atmosphere and I love that. There are events outside of the school day on the weekends and at the evenings throughout the year that they invite families to, which is nice. If you want your child to be loved like family, take them here. The other children are very kind to their peers and you can tell they foster friendship and camaraderie. The art projects, performances, and centers are always cute and changing. There is no business in Reno that I would recommend higher than St. Albert's CDC. The director and teachers are angels.