Very greedy school trying yo make money every scam they can. Read through ALL the paper work. They…read morewill try to fit in convenient mistakes and fees everywhere. Dont drive or bike to school they have a huge bike theft and car break in problem that they arent adressing because that would mean accountability and money. They won't even install cameras. Don't leave your keys at you parents place in Portland. If you barrow a key for 2 days housing will pretend they need to change the locks and charge you $375. Dont drink the water, they fail the federal testing every year. Last but certainly not leaset, don't go outside at night, they have a huge mugging and SA issue here.

Lovely university with lot of pretty red brick buildings, it's pretty in the fall with foliage of…read moreall colors. People are friendly here, but it's a bit of boring place without much things to see or visit.

Went to preschool here in 1994, it was a great first school, except for the day my friend Max bit…read moreme but the staff was very attentive to my pain and made sure Max learned from what he did. This preschool turned me into a good a person, I got my bachelors degree and my own condo. Sandcastle Preschool Rules!!!!

Barb Bunch is the best! Love this little preschool. Caring, qualified teachers who give their all…read moreto our children. Thanks, Sandcastle!

My son attended this lovely, safe, and clean daycare and preschool from 2021 until 2025. The owner,…read moreMiss Lisa, was a consistent, caring, and communicative teacher. My son still loves her and talks about her. The price was more than reasonable, and the vacations were workable. I especially appreciated the independent skills and support she and her team offered my kid - she helped him learn to walk, potty train, go to the bathroom by himself, and really critically, learn to be kind and caring to other kids. We will forever be grateful to her for her wonderful support in raising our sweet boy.

Our daughter was at LPP for three years and she was more than ready-- academically and socially--…read morefor kindergarten. Miss Lisa is an expert in crafting a good balance of age appropriate curriculum, fun, structure, and learning. By the time she was in kindergarten this year, Our daughter could easily count to 50, knew all her alphabet, could write her full name, was already introduced to basic math concepts, and had adjusted to a solid learning routine in a classroom environment. Every single day we dropped her off at La Petite, we knew she would be happy, safe, and loved. There's nothing more we could ask for from a private daycare. Our daughter never had a bad day at LPP, and thats not an exaggeration! She looked forward to going to school every morning and was always happy when we picked her up. Even if the day wasn't perfect, the staff navigates each child's needs by meeting them on their level and making each one feel cared for in the moment. The entire staff/teachers are loving and communicative. LPP is a huge part of us having the ability to provide a magical and safe childhood for our daughter in these precious early years. We are ever so grateful we got to be a part of the LPP family.

It's okay. Curriculum is good, but not all teachers are very nice. Most teachers are great! But the…read morerules are not enforced equally throughout the students. Males are usually treated with more lax standards along with shorter, less developed girls. Some people are very quick to make assumptions about students based on overall airs. I was on financial support, but tuition is pretty expensive. Not many students. Some of the students that grew up in a wealthy loving family can be very inconsiderate with words. Dress code is strict. Dress code enforcer has tried to tell me where MY mid thigh was. Also the dress code does not provide much room for religious wear. Hijabs and headwear are allowed, but certain holidays might include certain attire. It can be a challenging place for students with Social Anxiety on multiple different fronts. There is no special needs program to my knowledge. I personally think that this school is a bit too sensitive, but that comes from a middle class public school person until I got here recently. The school is pretty academically supportive to those who don't require help, but it skips a year of material. I was scared to say this till now but it was also pretty terrifying the whole time. And exhausting. Mental health is taken care of by most of the teachers that are trying to get their own job done. Kids have said slurs, done VERY inappropriate things and made noises to others, and it's never taken care of. It always kept happening. Bullying was not addressed. Most people are obsessed with putting labels on you. And people wouldn't listen to me. It was actually pretty deteriorating. And I had already went into this school with crippling depression. My only friends at the school were much more support than the mental health support system or whatever thing they had set up at the time. And nobody knows boundaries. I'm sorry. I hope its changed now.

Ashbrook provides a safe campus to learn from preschool to 8th grade. The student to teacher ratio…read moreis perfect for adaptive learning and being in touch with how your child is learning. The arts program is strong and PE is just as impressive. The consideration for each child success is exactly how every school should approach education.

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.

A sweet and short marine museum visit, about 45 minutes. Wonderful tanks with fishes and many…read morevisual displays. I fell in love with their large red octopus at the entrance. Such amazing eyes! He might be returned to the sea soon. Lovely young lady at the entrance eagerly explained displays and had lots of info on my octopus friend. There is a starfish, anemone, urchin and cucumber petting area. I petted the four types and the urchin actually grabbed my finger. Amazing and gentle! That was worth the $5 charge alone. They have a gift shop. Lots of free parking.

I have been here at least a dozen times. First a handful by myself, as a college student, and…read morenearly annually since 2012 with my students on field trips. Hatfield is on the estuary in Newport, and is a college campus for Oregon state university marine science students, plus they have a visitors center that the public can visit. Donations welcomed, $5ish per person seems good. There are tons of exhibits, not an exhaustive list Octopus tank Touch pools Rotating art collections Wave maker Mammal pelts Puzzles Kinetic sand watershed-making Jelly and fish tanks Interactive games Skeletons Maps I have enjoyed working with the staff, who are responsive and informative. Only once did I have a disappointing experience, but I learned that the classroom experiences just weren't flexible enough for me. I shifted to only touring the visitor's center for about an hour, and that is affordable and fun. My students gather data in the tide pools south of Newport, so it's nice to just play here afterwards. I'd like to be able to have them tour a dorm room and maybe a classroom for 10 minutes too, if that were offered. My students are college- bound juniors and seniors. Big parking lot with plenty of space for buses.

Our son recently graduated from U of O and the tutoring he received from the Learning Center was…read moreexcellent! We have used this tutoring center for two years and they really helped our son not only in tutoring but went above and beyond and helped him register for classes. We are indebted to all the tutors and owners of this facility. We would highly recommend this business to any student/ parent. Being 9 hours away this gave us peace of mind to know that he was in good hands. Thank you Learning Center!

I attended a motorcycle endorsement course at the LBCC campus, and I was impressed with the…read morefacilities and design. It is easy to notice that it is a lovely community college. The newer buildings have a modern style, while the older ones are rustic; both blend well together to form a great learning atmosphere. A courtyard is centrally located at the heart of the LBCC campus that really adds to its appeal and enhances its beauty. Another nice and useful feature for students is the bus stop located in the south parking lot. It sets a stone's throw from many of the main halls and grants easy access for commuters.

Saw the local community college with a good connection to the local high schools. I've always been…read moreimpressed by their class sizes and the experience is my kids of had either attending events participating in events or touring the campus.

The folks that run this forest school are simply incredible!! Their care and companion is…read moreexceptional, not to mention the wonderful, nature-based program they have created.

From the owner: At Fern & Feather, we value our connections to nature and each other. Through our outdoor preschool…read moreand summer camps, children get to explore these connections.