I Loved it. I took the certified class to carry and I love every bit of it. Thank youread more

Owner is real funny and friendly. Staff is amazing as well!…read more They will answer all the questions you have. The dogs in the shop are really friendly as well!

Very convenient art supply store with lovely customer service. They have paints, brushes, clay…read moreetc. They even have cards from local artist. Great treasures can be found here.

Cute independent store with beautiful art supplies. I stop by whenever we park nearby.read more

After just one phone call with my wife and one in person meeting with both of us, we knew Linda…read morewould be the best Doula to have on our team. It was liking having a mom, a close friend, doctor, nurse and a doula all in one! Neither my mother nor my wife's mother could be present for our child's birth due to medical issues. We wanted our first child to be born all natural and not in a hospital, we talked through all options with Linda, she shared experience, information and statistics, was also always neutral and let us choose what we felt was best for our family. During the pregnancy, Linda came to our home and brought educational books, videos and even some clothes and toys for our baby. She covered everything from pregnancy and labor to postpartum recovery. She was always available to answer questions when we reached out and always with very helpful loving advice.  During the birth Linda was amazing, she catered to my wife the entire time, (fanning, offering a drink, spraying hot water on her back, cold wash cloth on her head) she helped me know what to do and she faded into the background at times where it made sense for me to be close or for the midwives to do their part. She even took photos and video and shared them with us after the birth. Our baby was born healthy and happy into a beautiful environment and we have Linda to thank for so much of it. Linda visited with us a few days after our baby's birth and a few weeks after that to ensure our baby was healthy and happy and that my wife was recovering and we were adjusting to our new role as parents. We would love to have Linda again for our future babies as well and would recommend her to anyone!

amazing school I love it. I recommend all kids that families that have more money should try to…read more because this school offers the best I've seen for private and all faculty and teacher make you feel like family

Our three sons attend Abiqua Academy and it has been the best academic experience we've ever…read moreencountered. I don't say this lightly - we have five children who have attended schools all over the country and in India and Abu Dhabi. I think what Abiqua gets right is the balance between a rigorous academic program and a holistic approach to understanding and nurturing the whole child. Whether your child is on the gifted end of the spectrum, somewhere in the middle, or needing additional support - the teachers have proven time and again they will "meet your child where he or she is at." It's not just lip service - we have lived this. We have considered moving out of the Salem area several times and two factors keep us here, one of which is the extraordinary education our children are receiving at Abiqua. I wish every single school in Salem provided the same experience - all children deserve this kind of education.

My son goes here and receives the best care. They really love and know all their kids and parents…read moreand I appreciate how they protect all our kids and encourage learning through play and fun. My son loves playing with his buddies and it's easy to drop him off there!

Would not recommend this school to anyone. And strongly urge anyone considering this school to do…read moreyour research first as they do not follow the standard Montessori teaching practice at all. Staff are not licensed educators, and instead only certified which they received from a quick online course. Classrooms are chaotic, lack structure and guidance and lack any form of teaching. On numerous occasions when picking up my child, I found them wet, cold and being neglected leading to pneumonia. When contacting the school to discuss concerns I encountered directors and staff that were dismissive, would down play my concerns and who were defensive. My experience was both disheartening, and unsettling. Following investigation into this facility I learned that they are NOT a registered school as lead to believe but instead is licensed under a child card day care facility which in my experience is very much how they operate.

Little Friends Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We have been attending for four…read moreyears. I have a child with special need and from the very first day, the staff made us feel completely welcomed, supported, and seen. You can tell they truly care about every child who walks through the door--not just as students, but as little people with their own personalities, strengths, and needs. The teachers are incredibly patient, nurturing, and intentional. They meet kids exactly where they are and help them grow confidently at their own pace. My child comes home excited, proud, and full of stories about what they learned or explored that day--everything from practical life skills to creative projects and hands-on activities. What I appreciate most is the genuine warmth of the community. It feels like an extension of home. They communicate clearly, celebrate milestones big and small, and create an environment where kids feel safe, loved, and encouraged. If you're looking for a place where your child will be understood, supported, and inspired every single day, I can't recommend Little Friends Montessori enough. They've truly made a difference in our lives.

Quick friendly and efficient Cpr/first aid and AED renewal for adult/infant. Best pricing.read more