The amount of bad things I hear from friends about this school is horrible, the teachers aren't…read morekind, and the students? They'll bully you until you have no self esteem left. They'll make up rumors to ruin your life. The amount of trauma this school has caused to my friend is horrible. She went here in 4th grade, left at 6th. She's in high school and it traumatized her to this day. Don't go to this school unless you have a death wish, it's not good for your physical or mental health.

pretty good schoo fun classes nice people and good teachers great electives For people who love to…read morepreform

This school was founded by a speech language therapist, and it helps students with special needs…read more Students have to have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in order to enroll here. I have personally seen kids go from having tons of challenges in public schools, to coming here and thriving. Definitely recommend!

We went to a birthday party for a kid at our sons school yesterday.It was really interesting. The…read morebirthday boy was very much is like our son. His public school couldn't handle him and sent him to the nonpubic. He had all kinds of behavior issues but is doing great now. He's a third greater but a lot of the work he does now is sixth grade.It's a running theme with kids at his school. The public school says this kid is out of control, and the specialized school says no, this kid is brilliant. our son was only doing 50% of his work and having horrible behavior problems at his public school. He was academically at level with his peers. At Aseltine he complete 100% of his work and the work he's doing is as much as 2 years ahead of his grade level depending on the subject. His behavior issues have all but disappeared. this school is like magic! This school is HOG-WARTS!

I have first hand experience with this school and I'm an elite yelper. So, I thought it was…read moreappropriate to review the school. All I need to say is, where was this school when I was growing up? It would have kept me out of trouble and focused. Even my kids that have grown up in the area asked how come it wasn't existent when they were in school. The coaches are A1. The staff is nice as well. I also heard that in the near future they're looking to get a new training facility. I can't wait to see that and what the future holds for this academy. Best of luck!

We are so thrilled to be part of the DMSA Family! Our students were homeschooling with me…read moreindependently at home and the isolation became so lonely... when we heard of the opportunity to join DMSA - we knew it was the perfect hybrid option. The boys are loving all of their teachers - AND the coaching is by far the best they have ever had - which says a lot as they have played ball since they were 4yrs old; we've seen a lot of coaching styles and FAST Development is absolutely incredible! We're so thankful to be welcomed to the DMSA family so openly and we feel completely supported in the boys transition. Grateful for this chapter of our schooling journey!

This is a great specialty school for students in special education. I take kids here who need lots…read moreof one-on-one attention, and the staff are very dedicated and patient with each student.

So much potential for a great art studio for kids in Eastlake, yet the teachers lack many skills…read more First, they are not patient at all with kids. If you work in an environment with kids you need to have a different attitude as to how you respond to children. Secondly, the art teachers always seem angry and frustrated. You are never greeted with a smile, good afternoon, thank you for coming etc. Lastly, the art material they use is not appropriate. The kids paint in regular size paper, for small hands the kids do not have much space to draw and color, very crammed up. Do your research before.... Update: Owner did reach out to me me and was very apologetic with everything that happened. Unfortunately I don't feel comfortable anymore taking my daughter to this studio. Everyone makes mistakes and I hope this incident was a lesson for the employees involved. Thank you

This is a gem in our community! We are blessed to have so many indoor playgrounds and parks, and…read moreother children-oriented business, HOWEVER this an excellent place for children to experience some quite time and enjoy stillness. I see my 5 year old in complete flow while working with the different materials available here. There is nothing like art for children to express themselves. Especially at this age where they don't have the appropriate wording, it is through art where they can express themselves with no judgments and with no expectations from us adults. There are no real mistakes when it comes to artistic expression and I think this is incredibly freeing for all children. This location is clean and very "zen". Teachers and owners are awesome with children and parents. Staff is professional and classes are reasonably priced. It is worth the investment.

Marci and Patricia taught my son for almost two years and they are simply some of the best at what…read morethey do. Until Calming Bee I hadn't been able to find a trusted environment that met our family values where my son could learn and socialize. With Calming Bee I watched my son grow in so many ways verbally, socially, academically, and artistically. He was free to be himself and given the ability to embrace his own unique characteristics. Marci, Patricia, and Calming Bee will be deeply missed but I'm forever grateful for the valuable time my family spent with them

Daughter loved her experience with Calming Bee. Teacher Marcela was very patient with the children…read moreand set up a fun and safe learning environment for the children. With lots of engaging activities and adventures for them. Was a great social and emotional learning experience for my daughter.

Still feel the same -- this will be my daughter's 3rd school year here! Crazy! I really appreciate…read morehow involved the school is, and the staff truly seem to care about the students. They encourage students to guide themselves, which was hard for me at first but is so important for teens to develop independence. If you're interested in the school, I absolutely recommend coming to check it out!

If your focus for your kids is to get ONLY API scores, this is the best school for you. Public…read morecharter with extended school hours where parents can just leave their kids there to get bombarded with homework for Free! If your kids are bullies, this is the best school for you as well. There are no consequences whatsoever, who wouldn't want that, right? But God forbid, if your kids get bullied, or harassed..expect the answer to be "we understand, we will look into it, but you haven't finish your iReady." "Look at her/him, getting mad about the little stuff( bullying)" Ever watched a drama movie? Most of teacher in this school acted just like that. Personal opinion about your kids is shared with others...and in front of your kids...as F the professionalize, who cares, teacher get to abuse their powers over little kids, totally normal. Your kids can totally learn a great length of how to be bullies, racists, and assholes in this school, humanity do not exist here. So have fun at it!

Finally taking the time to write a long-over due review for the HLA. Where do I begin?! I have…read moreseveral family members that have attended and currently attend HLA. The location is conveniently located off the 54, accessible, safe, and there is plenty of parking. They offer various programs, from infant, toddler, and beyond. My family has utilized the summer program for the older kids and they kept the kids busy with supervised outgoings and fun-filled events/activities. My family and I toured the academy nearly 1 year ago. We were welcomed and the owner as well as staff answered all of our questions. We stopped in and they willingly invited us in and spent time with us. My family relied on my educational background/experience to help make an informed decision for placing their kids in preschool. I was quite impressed with HLA and most importantly, the loving and nurturing environment. They offer a curriculum and meet every standard imaginable. The facility is clean and kid friendly. We felt safe leaving our family members here. The staff is friendly and truly understands child development. Additionally, I want to applaud the staff for their knowledge and acceptance for those with special needs. I've seen first hand the way in which the staff/teachers support and accommodate kids with unique/varied needs. Their experience shows. Well done!

My son attended Higher Learning Academy for five years and I highly recommend this facility for its…read moreaffordability, convenient hours and especially for the staff's focus on child and leadership development. As a new mom leaving my son for the first time in the care of someone else, I was understandably anxious dropping my baby off that first day, but Ms. Tiffany's experience, knowledge and compassion immediately put me at ease. I always felt my son was safe and well taken care of. The preschool "Future Leaders" program also fully prepared my son for his entry into elementary school. His kindergarten teacher recently informed me that he went further in their mathematics assessment than any of the other children in his class. HLA offers extended hours and full day programs to accommodate the schedules of working parents and participates in numerous payment programs. They meet all academic and nutritional guidelines but more importantly, they focus on empowering children by developing their self confidence and independence while emphasizing respect, empathy and kindness. Dr. Agnes' passion and personal investment in her students makes her a truly inspirational role model in the community. We are sincerely grateful to HLA for their positive influence in our son's life.