Rogelio Ian and Ally were excellent and informative guides The kayaking excursion went very well…read morefor our 13 member group Everyone had a fantastic time!

The naturalists running the nature centers and outdoor programs are fantastic! Extremely…read moreknowledgeable of the environment and wildlife and you can see their passion. My favorite programs so far have been the archery programs and the campfire owl walks they offer!

My office participated during their 2019 career day. The organizers were amazing and we had a…read morewonderful time with the kids. All the children seemed to love their teachers and it shows because they are very caring. The children were respectful and very well educated. I look forward to attending again next year and sponsoring any future events they may have.

My son attended preschool through first grade here and really learned all of the fundamentals that…read moreformed the foundation of his academic success. He subsequently attended Ransom Everglades and MIT. Riviera Day School's nurturing academic environment was a really solid foundation for my son. The Director, Lawrence Cohen was always supportive and wonderful. I was a huge fan of the ratio of one teacher to 5 students that was offered at that time (no idea what it is today) for the lower grades. As a parent, you want your child to be in a nurturing environment that encourages play, imagination and learning. Riviera delivered in spades and helped my son to have academic success throughout his life.

The progress my son has made in Spanish has been amazing. His confidence has grown tremendously,…read moreand he's now excelling in his school lessons with excellent grades. We couldn't be happier with the tutoring experience.

Our son had wonderful experience at Step by Step Language. At first he was struggling at school…read morelearning a Spanish but Step by Step provided him with different learning techniques to capture his attention and make learning a new language fun! The staff is so loving and patient and most importantly they apply positive reinforcements throughout the sessions. We highly recommend their tutoring services.

The director is great n so are the teachers. But you have to be careful and not be to nice and…read morebecome friends with the owner Alex and even less his significant other.. once they split they will kick you out because you are friends with the 'new ex' My eldest has been there for 4 years and so was my second child who was there before covid and of course they are giving us the run around of why there isn't any room but yet they barely have any kids. Pine view on sunset is really great!

My son went to Orange Blossom for VPK and our experience was nothing short of amazing. When he…read morefirst started he was barely talking and was unable to pick up a pencil to write even one letter. However, within a month of being here his advances left everyone stunned. The care the staff puts into their work is commendable. My son now speaks perfectly and loves writing thanks to the great staff at Orange Blossom, we will really miss them as our son heads into Kindergarten.

This place is great for kids every age. They have sections for every age which is great because you…read morecan bring your one year old and feel safe. Also they have a great food and beverage selection even for adults if you know what I mean. They host parties here as well and the services and security is top notch. I highly recommend this place for a good family time.

Staff is very friendly. Satisfactory concession stand for…read morechildren and adults. Impressive indoor playground with variety of toys for children. No visible damaged areas at all. I wish the playground was a little bigger, but my daughter was able to run around plenty without running into other kids. Will I come back again? Absolutely.

I went to opening night of SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition, ITP did it once again. The ITP cast…read moreat Area Stage performance was spectacular. ITP supports the special needs community by showing the general public what this community CAN do. This performance exemplified this commitment given by ITP. If you want to support a non profit, family owned, and giving the special needs community the opportunity to shine visit Area Stage Company. You will not be disappointed!

Families with children and/or friends on the autism spectrum who intend to enroll in the ITP…read more(Inclusive Theatre Program, now called Inspired Theatre Program) classes at Area Stage, please read below before moving forward. Our daughter, now a 9-year-old girl on the spectrum who loves art and music in an incredible way, started her journey with Area Stage in mid-2024 by taking private lessons with Annette, an amazing instructor at Area Stage. Under Annette's guidance and patience, our daughter improved tremendously and was able to perform in three showcases where she sang and danced alongside other children. This success did not come without challenges. Raising and supporting a child on the spectrum can be very difficult. From meltdowns and lack of attention to struggles with taking turns and stimming, families connected to autism understand these behaviors can be caused by many factors such as inflexibility or sensory overload, which are often misunderstood by neurotypical people as misbehavior or poor parenting. Fortunately, everywhere we have gone to help improve our daughter's behavior and skills, we have been blessed with people who truly understand autism and know how to support autistic children, just like Annette did. That changed on May 14th, 2026, when our daughter's instructor had an emergency and could not attend class, so a substitute instructor was assigned to the ITP class. Our daughter had a rough day during class and, as we were told, she was not following directions and was being disruptive. She was repeatedly told not to do certain things because they were "not allowed," as if that alone has ever been an effective way to regulate or support a child on the spectrum. Our daughter was in deep distress, as she often becomes when something triggers a shutdown. Her behavior escalated to the point that the Director of Inspired Theatre Project, Irma Becker, stepped in and told her she was misbehaving, that wh. This is a 1 hour class. Meanwhile, I, her father, was sitting outside waiting for the class to finish. Once the time was up, I approached the door where the children exit from, but no one came out. As I got closer, I heard, "So who's coming to pick up this child today?" To my surprise, it was Irma asking who was picking up my daughter. When I explained that I was her father, Irma approached me aggressively and explained that my daughter did not want to participate and that she was a "mean girl" who pushed her multiple times while she was trying to get her to follow directions. My daughter was listening to everything Irma was saying because they were standing next to each other. While Irma discussed my daughter's behavior with me, my daughter became even more overwhelmed, yelling and completely out of control. I told Irma that I would talk to my daughter later at home, but she continued escalating the situation. In the middle of the chaos, she told me that we needed to discuss next year's enrollment because of my daughter's behavior, although she still had to commit to participating in this year's showcase. I was speechless and asked, "Do you even know that my daughter is on the spectrum?" In response, Irma began listing her titles and degrees in behavioral therapy, completely contradicting herself through her own behavior. It is truly sad that someone like this could be in charge of a program such as this one. We formally contacted ownership via email to explain the situation, hoping to schedule a meeting, discuss possible solutions, and receive an apology. Instead, we were told that after conducting an investigation with the people present, ownership concluded that Irma never said anything inappropriate about our daughter. Additionally, our daughter was removed from the inclusive program entirely only two weeks before her showcase. During a call with ownership regarding our email, the owner himself told us that he believed the problem with our daughter was that she was "not used to hearing no." Imagine saying that about a child on the autism spectrum, as if simply hearing "no" were ever a solution for autism-related behaviors. This was coming from someone who has never spent even a second with our daughter, yet still felt comfortable giving an opinion about her behavior. What I see here is a major red flag. When someone reports misconduct, unethical behavior, or unprofessional conduct and their concerns are immediately dismissed or denied, it creates an environment where that behavior can continue unchecked and potentially lead to even more serious problems. It is like calling a police department to report misconduct by the chief of police, only for the person making the complaint to be punished for speaking up. Thank you for creating a program that helps so many students with special needs. I truly hope this experience serves as an opportunity for growth and improvement so the program can become even more inclusive moving forward.