This was my first ever haircut experience outside of my mom doing it for me. It was an exciting new…read moreexperience and the young lady who did it for me was fabulous! She knew I was nervous, and she was very calming. I am incredibly pleased with the job she did. When it was time to pay, I was shocked at the price! I was prepared for it to be much more expensive! I am all around very pleased and will be going back and recommending it to others.

Friendly, professional and very good! I felt completely relaxed after our spa day! First time I've…read moreever been there. I will be back!

Interesting, well-presented exhibits. Hands-on opportunities. Classes offered annually. Community…read moreevents, too. I have been to a few of the events: one was the Central Neighborhood front porch concerts and treats- it was fun. The other event was as a volunteer (full disclosure) for their plein air paint out as part of Paint Grand Traverse. Oh, I think everyone should volunteer for this, but that's my love of the arts speaking. As more of a dreamer than a do-er, I'm pretty much in awe of those who *do.* Lastly, this evening I was here for the TC Ticker's 'Recess' event. I'd consider going to another of their events, the venues rotate. There were beverage tickets (imbibe if you don't have to work later, as I did) and yummy treats from Maxbauer's and Raduno. I guess I networked, but I consider it more a polishing/fine-tuning of extremely rusty social skills. I am a busy and introverted human, therefore I don't get out much, lol. But, when I do get out, it's because I have high expectations. And, this venue and event both proved themselves to be enjoyable.

Sue always does a terrific job fitting my daughter for pointe shoes- she's very thorough and takes…read morethe time she needs to get it right. She's very personable and warm and has a great selection (but is happy to order shoes in if she doesn't have something). Great selection of other dance wear too!

Do not send your child(ren) or recommend this center to any family or friends that have a…read morechild(ren). Safety and well-being is not their number one priority, money is. ​

I have two children at CDCC. Both started part-time as infants, then 5 days a week as they got…read moreolder. There's a reason this place has been in operation over 40 years and almost entirely by word of mouth recommendations. It's run very well. The standards and expectations of the staff are high. When I look at what my kids have learned at a very young age at CDCC as compared to kids we know in home daycare, it blows them away. In the rare cases where I've had concerns or questions, they were addressed immediately and professionally. The teachers are warm and caring and my kids get lots of hugs and TLC. My husband's work schedule and mine are never the same from day to day, and the flexibility we have with CDCC makes it possible. When I've gone back and forth between 3-5 days, they've always made it work. I don't need to notify them if my kids are coming in earlier than usual. And I can't remember once when they've closed for snow, even when all the schools are closed. Somebody makes it in to make sure they're there for the families. What makes it a full 5 stars is even being the best in town, it's actually a good value compared to some other centers. Central is a nonprofit. Now the Center is having to move out of its downtown location, and we will very likely be following them, even with a further drive, so my younger child can continue to get the benefits her brother got attending CDCC. They have families who drive from as far as Elk Rapids so their kids can attend this program. Obviously I can't recommend them enough.

My mom and I stopped here during the local Art Walk. We got to paint mini birdhouses, it reminded…read moreme of that song 'build a little birdhouse in your soul." It was a very fun, and free activity! Though, normally they run after school programs and in school programs, along with offering some programs for adults. Sometimes, you just gotta relax and do some art...do one and you shall achieve the other. No feelings like you have to be the next Van Gogh or anything, just do your own thing. S'all good.

Training made sense but taking the test online was a major hassle as they had problems on their…read moreend, and as a result I took test multiple times taking up multiple days. Owner didn't seem to care that it was stressful retaking and that I had to take additional time off work to re-test. I recommend taking test in person somewhere else.