my son has attended la petite for 3 years now. we love it! my son used to have outbursts and they…read morehave always handled it with love, care and reassurance. Mrs brandee has been amazing the last two years and has worked so hard with my son. i am so thankful for ALL the staff here. they are so kind and always make you feel welcomed. i am a very observant person. I watch how the staff treat other children that are not mine and you can tell every single one of them LOVES all of those kids. would definitely recommend la petite.

I went for a tour of the place today but didn't make it out of the waiting area because the…read moredirector said that their employees aren't vaccinated. That's a dealbreaker for me but if it isn't for you, what I could see if the building looked nice.

I left a really bad review. I take it back. All of it. Greg made it right. Without making it a…read morepain, he personally dealt with my complaint. Good business, and classy. The club was a refuge for me, and I'll be back tonight.

If you're a parent and care about your child's safety, I wouldn't recommend enrolling at this gym!…read moreI'm writing this review not just as a parent who pays $150 per month for my membership with childcare, but also as a school director myself ,and a mandated Oregon State child safety reporter. Before posting this review, I have tried contacting the owner several times about child safety -- with no response. Here are a couple of child safety issues I have observed: -- Instance #1: About two months ago on a week night, a one and a half year old ran out from the kids center. And due to short staffing, it wasn't noticed by staff members. Luckily, I stopped the child from running out to the gym floor. When I brought this to the director's attention, (Cindy), she said that it never happened because the cameras didn't see it happen. Scoffing and rolling her eyes. She then got back on her tablet, and ignored me. --Instance #2: The child care was short staffed. When this happens, they put the older kids with the infants/toddlers. On a few of those instances, other parents and I, have seen the older kids hurt the smaller children (violently at times). After witnessing this, I tried to find the Director and she was no where to be found. She was on "Break". -- Instance #3: Last night (4/7/26) at roughly 5:15 pm. There was one staff member to probably 20 kids. I tried to talk to the director. Once again, she rudely rolled her eyes at me. Then her and the front desk girl started laughing and mocking me. And said within earshot, "What's her f**** problem". Hopefully after posting this review the, child safety issues are addressed. And the employee culture as well. ***Review update: The owner finally contacted me, and he said all the right things. I will update the review further if changes regarding the safety issues and toxic employee culture are truly addressed. ***

Rock Haven is a fantastic space for kids to rock climb. (It's bouldering only; no ropes work /…read morebelaying.) It's very clean and organized, with huge, immaculate bathrooms. This wins me over every time as some of you may know. :) There are a number of walls of varying difficulties, rental climbing shoes in good condition, nice, laid-back staff.... and... some nice looking beers on tap for grown ups to relax with after a climb, while the kiddos wind down at the ping pong table or with crafts, games and books. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon. I'd be so stoked if we had this business in NYC.

What an amazing place to fill in the gap that crunch fitness left upon moving out... came in on a…read moresponsor day by the city of Gresham after seeing a friend post photos of here I just had to come in and give it a try... I can honestly tell you my finger strength to weight ratio is not right for rock climbing, but it really does make you want to come back and keep trying again and probably put down the extra burger!! They have a $22 fee for two weeks pass as of jan 2023... you can sign up for as little as one month with no sign-up fees, and nothing about that!!! You just need to give two weeks notice to cancel so basically the minimum you can pay is $44 for a month! I'd say it's well worth it if you didn't have to pay for the damn kids to come with you! They have a small weightlifting session and yoga classes very easily. You could make this a gym if your main intention was to be healthy and have fun. Come and give it a shot. Need more unique business is like this opening up in our area.

My son had been bugging me to look into a class like this so I hopped on Groupon and found a…read morediscount for this hidden gem. I opted for the 1 month bronze pass. It gets us into 2 classes a week as well as unlimited open gym for I believe $39. The classes and memberships are reasonably priced with contract and non-contract options. I love this since kids can go from loving something to hating it overnight. They offer a free introductory class so you can test the waters. The facility is simple and well put together. I feel like the equipment they use is safe and of good quality. There are mats in case your a clutz like me and fall down occasionally. The staff has been friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. They expect the kids to listen and follow directions which I really like. If you don't, it's pushup time! They teach more than just Parkour, they teach personal responsibility and discipline. All around a great place!

This place is the best! the instructors are great with kids and adults alike, and the gym itself is…read morefantastic. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to practice parkour.

Gresham Little Theater was little :-). The stage itself is in the gym of an elementary school in…read moreGresham. Half the actors were kids, which is cool. Most of them did as well as the adults. I was also pretty impressed with the props, as I know they had next to zero budget. The gym itself was freezing, but they had some snacks. At least it gave you some energy to try and stay warm The fee was $8 per person. The parking lot was dark, and we thought there is nothing going on inside the building.

From the owner: Gresham Little Theater - Where the Community Plays!…read more Gresham Little Theater presents "Alice in Wonderland" May 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th @7:00pm. Tickets: $8/Adults and $6/Youth (17 and Under) Fun for those whole family!

I have a really fun time at the college learning my favorite assignments and doing picture taking…read morevideos and also this college is really fun and if you are thinking about going to college come to this college it's great. The community is just so welcoming and you could literally just walk on campus and become a student that's how easy it is so join today. Make sure to like review by the way OK bye

Our 6 year old started lessons here with Coach Cameron earlier this year after having a mix of…read morepositive and negative experiences at the ymca. He was very timid and had trust issues with past teachers which would cause him to progress/regress depending on the teacher's approach. He has thrived since coming to the lessons at Hood. After a few weeks he began swimming independently, his confidence and comfort in the water has grown immensely. Can't say enough good things! We will be enrolling our daughter as well. We originally started lessons after a recommendation from a friend who's two children also thrived with Coach Cameron.

Instead of just running D&D games for a swarm of kids and calling it good, this summer camp is…read morepacked with awesome crafty workshops led by RPG pros and a completely unique storyline that not only promotes collaboration between players, but subtly teaches inclusion and compassionate decision-making without losing any of the fun in storytelling! Add to that the incredible amount of custom 3D-printed minis & props & souvenirs that each week of camp brings, and you've got a stunning newcomer on the local summer camp scene!! FYI, the word is that they're making plans to revisit this same concept for adults too, so don't you worry none, neighbors! The Circle of Everwyr might call you to join your fellow heroes soon, too!

Great interactive and educational experience! Fun and engaging for the kids. Can't recommend high…read moreenough

When a studio has been open for 54 years, you know they are doing something right...actually a lot…read moreof things. This is a long standing business with a solid history. always choose the studio that has withstood the test of time. Highly recommend.

This studio offers a creative and nurturing experience with many different dance styles to choose…read morefrom. I love that the teachers have decades of experience and offer such a kind, caring and positive environment.

Coming from another Montessori elementary school in Vancouver, the Earth School is a breath of…read morefresh air - it is what every Montessori/private school should be! There are 4 Lower El classrooms (1st-3rd), 3 Upper El (4th-6th) with plans for another, and the Middle School (really a Jr. High) with 50+ kids. In making my decision to transition during the school year January 2015, we were allowed a trial day for my boys to take part in the classrooms. My 5th grader stated that he learned more in the one trial day than he did in a week at his other school. My suspicions were confirmed and the decision was made to change schools. (We also tested the Gardner School, which was way too easy). My son was obviously right - his testing went from mediocre on the MSP at the old school to 85% on the Stanford 10, with 5 of the 12 categories at "post-high school level" and 4 at high school level. This in less than 14 months. There was no emphasis on test-taking - the education was simply that much better. His new teacher Gladys Munoz shows an interest and engagement with him that was lacking at least in conferences with his former upper el teacher, and reminiscent of the passion his lower el teacher Tami O'Kinsella had for him. Another difference was the clearly articulated plan with achievable goals that Gladys created for and communicated not just to me but to my son as well. She modeled a belief in his ability to achieve the standards she sets for him. I believe she does this for all of her students. So how do you know if a private school is living up to what is it supposed to be? Without standardized minimum expectations for academics or actually seeing the children interact in different environments to know how they handle bullying and other social problems, how does a parent know? Specifically, how do you know whether a Montessori school is successfully implementing a Montessori curriculum? There is Montessori teacher certification, but you need more than that (yes, there are horrible Montessori-certified teachers out there just like any profession). There is Montessori school certification by AMI and that would be best, but is expensive and limiting to the school and therefore not all Montessori schools apply for it. School management is the key. The Head of School must have the experience, training, and aptitude to manage, delegate, guide, motivate, and correct when necessary. She must have an ability to mentor the teachers, spot problems/weaknesses before they blow up, create a plan for improvement, and then follow that plan. If he/she does not have the training and experience, AND aptitude then she cannot support your teacher. This requires experience and training teaching the higher level classrooms or beyond so she can understand what a properly functioning classroom looks like and what type of support teachers need. If the Head of School does not have those tools, she might still be able to support the staff if she has great management skills - she would need to use outside consultants on a regular basis, but she needs the skills to follow through with the consultant's recommendations. Otherwise, you as the parent are left to rely on luck to get a great teacher. Our prior school did have great teachers, but but my boys drew the dud cards. The Earth School has an experienced Head of School who is accountable to her higher-ups and has decades of school management behind her. She seeks her customers' input. She has great hiring skills and the staff is experienced and top notch. Sister Therese is constantly seeking ways to improve the school and attends parent forums to here concerns and suggestions yet can firmly let you know the current priorities. As my mother said "Franciscan nuns run a tight ship!" She was right and they do it kindly, firmly and with love. So, what should you hear from a prospective teacher? You need to hear her/him discuss how they will be creating a plan for your child and the steps to follow that plan. You need to see that teacher be excited to find out about your child and how they will assess your child. You need to watch that teacher "follow the child', i.e., listen to your child, ask probing questions, patiently await the answer. In the case of my preschooler, the teacher literally followed him, allowing him to go first and point things out and ask questions. Good luck in your quest. The Montessori philosophy is amazing and needed in this world. Our Montessori schools will create the entrepeneurs of tomorrow! http://blogs.wsj.com/ideas-market/2011/04/05/the-montessori-mafia/

We have now been at this school for three years and we could not be happier. We left our…read moreneighborhood school mid-year because our son was being bullied and despite numerous conversations with his teacher, the counselor, and the principal little to nothing was done. When I picked our son up from his shadow day at FMES, he said it was the best day of his life. Within a week he was more joyful than he'd ever been at our neighborhood school. Three years later, he has some of the sweetest friends and is the happiest I've ever seen him. This past weekend (end of spring break) he said he was missing school because he is really enjoying math. Our younger son has ADHD and is also thriving. The options and flexibility really work well for him. FMES feels different from the moment you walk through the door. It's a very warm and welcoming community. Having taught special education in public schools for twelves years it was tough for us to make the decision to switch but we could not be happier. The love and care our children receive at FMES protects their innocence and joy, giving them a wonderful childhood.