Mrs. Rivers was one of the biggest highlights of the program. You can truly tell she loves teaching…read moreand cares about her students succeeding. She's patient, encouraging, and teaches in a way that makes you feel more confident working with real patients. The program gave me hands on experience, helped me build confidence in my CNA skills, and made me feel well prepared overall. I'd definitely recommend this school to anyone looking into becoming a CNA.

What a scam! You basically read chapters from a book and go over the book in class, then take a…read moremultiple choice and fill-in-the-blank test; if you don't get a 90 average on the tests, you flunk out, no opportunity to re-test or otherwise. So-called "clinical experience" is in one of the worst nursing homes in Virginia, and even there, you don't do much. In this fall's course, half the students flunked before clinicals, which should tell you something about the quality of teaching. I'd like to know how many who pass ever actually pass the state CNA exam. Bottom line: Don't waste your money on this program!

So much I don't know where to begin first and foremost Miss Gigi is worth every dime possibly even…read moremore.. I walked away from this class getting so much more than I ever imagined.. she's patient kind and knows her stuff she expects you follow through with your word and she definitely follows through with hers. I walked away a little different today than when I walked in on that first day and I owe it all to her so grateful and thankful that I took her class when I tell you if you are thinking about taking a CNA class this is the class that you want to sign up for! She's awesome...

Very good school and program. Their hybrid program is rigorous but gets you ready for nursing…read moreschool. Mrs. Gigi often holds job fairs as well to get you meet potential employers and interview on the spot. Super impressed with the caliber of education here so glad we choose this school. You do have to put in work though this program is not an easy one.

I work for the Center as a contract instructor and have for over 20 years. I value that they…read morerespect my privacy by not giving out my personal contact information to every student because I could not possibly juggle all those messages and still plan lessons. Having the fabulous staff coordinating schedules and attendances in one location is so beneficial. And knowing that I get paid even if a student is out assures me my bills get paid! I try to work with my students closely to catch them up or if possible find a small amount of time to make up for time lost but that is not always possible with my busy schedule teaching in multiple locations. Many years ago, I also had my children in music lessons there and it was a wonderful experience where they were nurtured and valued. When we did have an emergency, the staff helped us to work out a solution for a make up or kindly credited us to ease our worries during the crisis. I never asked nor expected a refund if we canceled for basic illness or other reasons. We were always credited if the Center closed due to weather. This is standard practice in most lesson-based businesses per my experience, much like signing up for a community college class or having a child in preschool. It is a small price to pay for the quality instruction you are getting from professional musicians and artists in the Richmond area. The staff are always looking to be helpful and listen to any concerns, as one might expect from a church-run program.

We went to this center for a music lesson and the teacher is really good. However be careful about…read morethis place's policies before you sign any contract. The director is a extremely controlling person and she does not allow any communication between parents and teacher and everything has to go through a little phone/voicemail system she is in charge of. Worst of all, they make you make a commitment to a semester of lessons without any options of doing a make up lesson, even if you tell them two months ahead. We had to walk away from the teacher we like after two trial lessons. The director also owner of this place is impossible to work with. If your child has a busy schedule and you are looking for some flexibility, don't waste your time talking to them. They make the teachers sign no competition contract so the teachers cannot respond to you or communicate with you. Even North Korea is communicable now, but not this place!

My brother and I went here as students, and I also work here as an employee. Studying here as a…read morechild gave me valuable skills all throughout high school, and Kumon is a good employment opportunity with valuable lessons and a good working environment.

We have enrolled both of our children in this center a few months ago and are very happy that the…read morehave progressed a lot in their studies. Their interest in studies has increased a lot and our involvement in their homework has decreased quite a bit. We wish that we knew about this center a couple of years ago. The Professionalism of the Center Director Lakshmi Rao and her staff is excellent. We will definitely recommend this Center to our other friends who have school going children

Derek is an outstanding instructor and his Heartsaver class was highly educational, especially with…read morehis ability to break down the concepts into relatable information and in a manner that makes it easy to learn and integrate. My goal was to get a cert for my career but what I actually got was a great teacher and a great experience. If you're anywhere near one of his class sites, absolutely sign up with him. Honestly just a fantastic educator with passion for the subject matter and a gift for imparting it. Thanks, Derek!

What a great experience! I work for a major hospital chain and keeping my Basic Lifesaving…read morecertification up to date comes with the territory. Under normal circunstances, I would take the course, free of charge, at work, but Covid has taken this training online. I tried to hunker down and get this done, but I am obviously not a candidate for online life saving, because 1) I can't save a life on a computer and 2) I don't want to/cannot spend a crazy amount of time in front of a screen. It simply does not compute. I met Derek Walters when he was visiting a friend who was a patient in the hospital where I work. I learned he was an RN and he owned this company. He gave me his card, I tucked it away because I knew I was going to need it. I registered and paid for the class online, $60. At this particular class, there was only one other attendee, another health care professional. The facility is clean and open, with plenty of room to move freely. Derek is engaging, funny and light. He explained in detail all that is required, to pass the test and obtain certification. He used real life examples to get the lessons across.. His manequins were top of the line, easy to use for practice and demonstration. Derek made this class super fun. I can see he offers this service because of his love for the profession and his strong desire to give back to the community. I will not hesitate to come back in 2 years to recertify and I will tell everyone I know to skip the computer training. The Lasting Compressionss course is well worth the cost, even wthen facility training is free. AND...what a GREAT name, right?

Relocated to Richmond and toured a handful of preschools before landing here, glad we did the…read morelegwork. We came from a Montessori school out of state, so we were specifically looking for a child-led philosophy that prioritizes social-emotional development over early academic pressure. No rote memorization, no rushing kids into worksheets. Our son is a mover, and this school gives him real space and time for physical play every day. It's the biggest line item in our monthly budget by far, and honestly one of the easiest ones to justify. Grateful to be part of this community.

My daughter is in her second year at the Richmond Waldorf School. We have had nothing but extremely…read morepositive experiences with the school and the school community. What drew me to RWS was their philosophy around educating the whole child. The skills that children learn in a Waldorf program are designed to build a healthy, educated whole individual. You can teach a child very specific skills at any school. Waldorf is helping to develop and nurture children's natural curiosity which is something that can't be found in a textbook. A curious child that is nurtured becomes a life long learner. Not everyone is familiar with the Waldorf education and it's fundamentals. CNN did a nice overview here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgA3jX8VPwc

Excellent Director & Art Instructor- A Wonderful organization! Thoughtful classes & much efforts to…read morehelp all participants!

Can't say enough positive things about the Visual Arts Center (VAC) of Richmond!…read more One, they have free parking in the back for patrons! I could end the review there but I will continue. My partner and I checked out the VAC for one of their Second Friday Art Classes. They offer $15 dollar art classes on the second friday of each month making strides in making art accessible. We ended up doing an air dry clay workshop which was extremely fun (you can see our amazing creations in the photos). Our instructor was kind and taught us some really amazing tips. While we waited for our class to start we roamed around and checked out their exhibits. This is a stunning place to view some art work, so many talented artists pieces are on display, you won't get bored here. We even got to learn about our next date night by examining the community board. The VAC of Richmond is an amazing example of community, learning and wonder. Can't wait to return for my next art class adventure!

Lauri Jenkins teaches sewing and I cannot recommend her enough. She has taken something…read moreintimidating and made it fun. The lessons are scaffolded so you build on your skills with each project, adding a new skill while incorporating what you have learned so far. She is encouraging and will tell you "nice job!" making you feel like a pro when you're not....but you'll be a whole lot closer under her tutelage. She is awesome. Everyone I talked to at the center is super nice and they offer a wealth of classes, many with various levels so you can build on your skills or just a one day class to do something fun and bring a project home. I like to learn and I like to meet new people and I so much enjoy being here. I just hate the parking since I am not a city dweller (lol!) and there is always someone waiting to lay in on their horn if you don't move fast enough. Oh well. There is some parking available in a lot if you get there early enough. I am sooooo wanting to take every class here!! You should too.