Wow. I can't disagree more strongly with "Mark B.'s" review of BHCDC. Perhaps his children are in…read morea different section/classroom than my kiddo? Not sure, but I've always found the security to be top-notch. In fact, it was one of the things that attracted us to this Center in the first place. Signing in, and signing out is very thorough. Communications to the parents always thorough. And technology changes, to improve security even more, are in the implementation stage as I write this...think, finger print scans. Yeah, finger prints/ Sounds like a decent attempt at security, no? Perhaps the daycare center that Mark B.'s kids goes to, has even better security than digital finger printing, who knows? Perhaps they do eye/retinal scanning. Or a DNA blood test at the door? Or perhaps, he's mad at the center for some other reason. With the intelligently written first couple sentences of his review, using choice adjectives like "sucks" and "blows", something tells me that he's peeved about something else. Lastly, he complains about a lack of interactivity with the kids. Again, our experience has been the complete opposite, and not sure what he's referring to at all. We've found the teachers at BHCDC to be very interactive, and love the fact that they don't just turn a Big Screen TV on for electronic baby sitter purposes.

My grandchildren attend Blossom Hills and they and we love it! They are flourishing. The staff are…read moreso kind, and each day they have a new project, craft, an art project etc... to keep things fresh. I am so thankful that they are where they are; precious souls in a very special place!

Such an amazing preschool…read more Run by YMCA but taught by Miss Jamie at the Ruch Outdoor Community School. Miss Jamie truly loves her students & teaches them manners along with letters & lessons about our world that gets them ready for Kindergarten in a fun way. They spend time outside, play in nature, go to SMART reading where adults read to them, they are given books, and have lunch & playtime with kindergarteners of Ruch School. Hard to mention all the pluses! They do not have school on Mondays - only Tuesday - Friday. We loved it. Most holidays are on Mondays & it's great for weekends away & planning other activities like Ballet which are hard to cram in after school. Tuition is low & very affordable especially for the high quality of the preschool. One of the few preschools with After Care till 3:30pm. Lunch & snack is included & you can get the monthly menu on the Medford School District site. Our daughter liked to bring lunch at the start but soon wanted to only eat the cafeteria food. She likes the salad bar, pizza, mashed potatoes & chicken nuggets. They have vegetarian options. Although YMCA runs the program, once you are signed up Miss Jamie is great with parent emails & communication. Ruch School & parents also support the Preschool & makes it perfect for those who want to continue on in Ruch School through middle school. Currently the Preschool is full for 2018-2019 - however they are considering adding a teacher to accommodate more students. Definitely get on the waitlist & they may be able to add everyone on the waitlist if enough people call. I truly loved the program & only heard about it through other moms. YMCA doesn't advertise at all. I'm posting this in hopes that other new moms don't miss this amazing resource.

This is my gym. The staff is friendly, clean, they've got great equipment, and superb Yoga classes…read more I travel a lot and appreciate that I can go to work out in other YMCAs without paying an extra fee. The YMCA in Ashland is the best one I've ever been to.

I've used this place many times while in town for house sitting and other visits. It fits the bill…read morefor me with weights and elliptical trainers and related.

Living Opportunities (http://www.livingopps.org/) provides a plethora of services for…read moredevelopmentally-disabled residents of Jackson County. In the area of housing, they maintain five group homes and the Lithia Place apartments. There's also an apartment complex co-run with On-Track. The CAP program provides assistance for DD people who live on their own. There are work programs such as this one (http://www.yelp.com/biz/living-opportunities-ashland#hrid:kzCYM4fPkKv2c8mZmV2Gwg) in Ashland. And there's Studio Sfumato (http://www.studiosfumato.org/) where art is created by people with a wide range of disabilities. Living Opportunities is a non-profit organization formed in 1974.

They mean well but their annual luncheon in May is getting stale. Same venue, same attendees, same…read morefood, same ask. I'd like to see them update all their fundraising ideas and events. Seems like they could use some fresh, young folk in the organization.

Options for Housing Resources and Assistance is a nonprofit social service organization. Supported…read moreby donors, volunteers, & city, state, foundation funding. The building is a repurposed motel. The program helps persons transitioning from homelessness, offersssistance with health & other obstacles to having a home. OHRA also supports other types of shelter during the winter as well a heat waves. Resource navigators & management are highly skilled.. Some meals & health care access available. Provides a shower & laundry truck.. Located near exit 14 on I-5 in southern Oregon

Living here at the O'Hra center has been a great experience so far... Night shift staff is awesome…read more Rachel is the sweetest woman on earth. Never seems to have nothing but the love of God in her heart . She's an amazing woman. Every business needs a sweetheart like her in their success.

My son attended Robin's nest for two full years of preschool, and we could not have dreamed of a…read moremore supportive, loving environment for him. Miss Rebecca, the owner, truly seemed to love our son and "get" him so much that she felt like family. In fact, her perceptive, nurturing care for our son alongside her endless patience and compassion for us as his parents created such a strong connection that we still think of her as family several years later. I could not recommend Robin's Nest more strongly.

Robin's Nest was my daughter's entry into (pre)school- and I could not have had a better…read moreexperience. There was a slight mix of ages, which was great for my daughter to experience as an only child-one year it was like having older siblings and then she was the big sister! Rebecca (owner) & Hope gave me so much support as a new parent; they were completely in tune with my child. I asked for & welcomed their spot-on/invaluable feedback b/c I could see they were right; their guidance+advice and the time at Robin's Nest absolutely helped my child to develop into a magical little being. We established a solid Waldorf foundation built on a well rounded curriculum, love, & friendships we still and will continue to have for life.

Located just around the corner from Main Street, this community center exists. Went here for a…read morememorial today and was impressed with the accommodations. The main room is also available with a large kitchen so you can cater your event. They have air conditioning, plenty of round tables and chairs. Bring your own table clothes if you want to cover the tables. *Street parking and some spaces in the lot.

Nice friendly supportive people, good selection, Ashland is lucky to have them, many people donate,…read morea great community resource

The straight discrimination I was shown in such a small quiet location. First time there, I…read morepresented my ticket and my REAL ID to the volunteer lady, who's reading my Ashland address on my id, and asking me if that's where I live. I say yes. She hesitates, and takes my id and begins asking me for a piece of mail from the address, and still decided to double check my id, like it was fake. Singled me out and made me feel very anxious and uncomfortable. I left hungry and watery eyes, tears cause I got disrespected, uncomfortable and singled out. Very bad social skills. That's not helping the community. Luckily there was some staff who were willing to give me a hug. Ty for them angels. .