Wow! This is a gem! I heard about Rooted MKE through Yelp and attended an event. Unfortunately my…read morekiddos were sick and not able to attend the fun activity but it sounded educational and they had a great work space for crafting and activities! I was extremely impressed with the adorable book store portion! They had a huge selection of books about many different people, cultures and historical figures! It was difficult for me to choose just a few for my babies but I know I'll be back! They had the books nicely organized with board books for younger kids, beautiful, colorful story books, chapter books, etc. I think this is a must stop bookstore for any family - I can't wait to introduce these topics to my kiddos in an age appropriate way using these books as tools!

How have I not reviewed Rooted yet? Let me tell you a little bit about this amazing bookstore- they…read morehave books that focus on BIPOC and we have found some of our fave books from there. Their space is open and inviting and their staff have always been kind to me and my kiddo when we have been in. They're on Vliet St and there's plenty of parking on the street! Definitely definitely check them out!

We have had nothing but good experiences at Beloit rd KinderCare. Teachers interact with the…read morechildren constantly. They are not afraid to lay on the ground and get at eye level so they can make a true connection with them. They work with you on what you specific needs your child may require. From eating to potty training to learning. When researching for a daycare I found you get what you pay for. For a little more I have piece of mind that my child is in a caring environment with teachers that care about them.

We have our 8 month-old son here and have had nothing but good experiences. All of the staff knows…read moreus and are very friendly. We really get the feeling that the staff really cares about out son, even the ones who do not work with him. The staff does an excellent job sticking the to schedule we send for him and making sure our instructions are met. We get a detailed report card each day with feeds, diaper changes, and a summary of the day which is great. My wife and I have crazy work schedules which the daycare has been so incredible in accommodating. While you hear a lot of the same pitches when looking at daycare's, I can say that this one does deliver on everything they promised. I would highly recommend this to anyone!

What a neat idea for making abstract art! We tried the paint fluid art and Marian taught the…read moredifferent types of fluid paint pouring techniques before we got into the action of pouring. She was super helpful and patient with us while we tried to pick what technique we wanted. They also offer all sorts of art and crafts you want to try. Great ace to make your own art and gift them to friends and family or for yourself! We used a Groupon for the base canvas that came with the 10"x20" size. Resin was $25 extra, which I think would be worth it!

This is Walker Elementary School for those who do not know. They offer kindergarten to sixth grade…read more I went here in the 80's and at the time Mr. Cumber was the principle at that time. Both of my sisters who are older than I am went here as well. This is a older school, but a good one. Hopefully, times have changed, as back then they did not have special programs for kids with ADD/ADHD and put everyone into the same category. The playground here is extremely old, that should be remodeled. They had really good teachers back in the days, ones that worked here for 20-30 years. My kindergarten teacher was Mrs Carrnot, or something like that. She was probably almost 60. My 1st grade teacher was Mrs Rice and my 5th was Mary Elm. She pasted away last year and worked at the school for probably 35 years. She was amazing. The lunch program here was really good. After I left and went to middle school, school lunch was a joke. Wow, I recall the blue milk tickets sold her at the book store for 5 cents. During the summer they have the walker school rummage sale, which is a cool event where locals sell goods on the school playground lot.

I travel all over for work, which naturally means I've seen a lot of yoga studios. This is by far…read moremy favorite. Every day I walk in and am greeted by name. The instructors help create a calming yet welcoming environment for the classes offered. While there can be 30 other people in class some days, the instructors take the time to make sure every individual in class is properly doing poses and feel comfortable to push themselves. I have a limited time left in WIS and will miss Everyday Bliss! I can't get this wonderful experience anywhere else I go.

Nice facility. Very few people there, including staff. My first time there, to check it out, I…read morewaited in the lobby for 20 minutes and saw no one. The couple of yoga sessions I did participate in, had a max of 4 people, one other was just me and the instructor, who was focused on the camera for virtual participation. I was expecting a really pleasant experience but didn't return after a few classes.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about CPS! My son is four years old and has been in the…read morepreschool class here since fall. He absolutely loves it, and has been thriving. His teachers, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Babcock are so sweet, always planning fun activities and supporting kids' learning at the stage their in. Over all it's play-based preschool program helping littles learn independence, social skills, and cooperation. Oh and it's' a co-op, meaning there is always one additional 'adult' in the room. They rotate between kids in class for their own 'special person days,' and on that day they bring along a parent/adult. I've really enjoyed my time participating in that and seeing first hand how the classroom flows. It really just gives parents the opportunity to be involved in their child's first school experience! They have great resources, like the parent portal and monthly newsletter, great fundraisers you can participate in, and off-site gatherings where families can get to know each other more. We started our son at the preschool level, but they do offer toddler classes as well. 10/10 recommend!

We've had an amazing experience at Community Preschool. The biggest thing that drew us to the…read moreschool was the teachers. The teachers at Community have been there for years and come from strong teaching backgrounds, which was really important to us when choosing a preschool. We've had such a wonderful experience with my daughter's teachers, and she genuinely loves going to school each day. I also really value the opportunity for parents to be involved in the classroom because it has given me a clear window into what her experience is like each day. We truly couldn't feel more positive about our experience at Community Preschool.

Our daughter bought us a gift certificate for a class, so we signed up to make a beverage/solar…read morelight holder. The owner/instructor, Kent, has 30 years experience. He was patient and thorough in his explanations and demonstrations. He let us work and stepped in with assistance and direction when requested. He let us use our own creativity and made the whole thing a fun learning experience. Highly recommend for a fun creative afternoon.

My teenage son and I took a 101 class there together this past fall, and it was pretty enjoyable…read more Kent's instructions were clear and direct, and he expertly guided us through the various steps in the creation of our bottle openers. It's a fairly relaxed atmosphere (though with a strong emphasis on safety, understandably), and all of the class participants were pretty supportive of one another. I'd definitely recommend it.

Hawthorn Glen is a 23-acre nature center that primarily serves as a field trip location on weekdays…read morefor 12,000 children annually. Natural features include steep bluffs, flood-plain hardwood forest, spring-fed wetland, and a restored prairie. Visitors to this urban nature center can explore five different habitats interconnected by a trail system. The public is welcome to utilize the facility and the well-marked ¾ mile self-guided nature trail in the evenings or on weekends (the lower trail is mostly blacktopped and ADA accessible). Many seasonal programs are offered on the weekends. Trails are designated for hiking only. Hikers are reminded to leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories, and watch for wildlife. Hawthorn Glen is home to deer, foxes, raccoons, opossum, rabbits, chipmunks, woodchucks, two species of hawks, many migratory birds, and songbirds of all kinds year-round. The website states, also, "Come visit our Nature Museum and see native animals of Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles and our six foot bullsnake. It is open weekdays (4:00-5:00 pm) and weekends (11:00-11:45 am and 3:00-4:00 pm). Admission is FREE." Check out the Hawthorn Glenn YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru99rqELBcA

A lovely and unexpected sanctuary in the middle of the city. Located in Wauwatosa, Hawthorne and…read moreGlen is a perfect place for families, couples, or anybody who wants to go on a hike, have a picnic, or go into their little educational center. If you're just up for a short, beautiful hike, I recommend going here. You will not feel like you are in the middle of the city. It is beautiful, and we had an incredible hike! It would be a beautiful place to have a picnic, or bring your kids as they have children's playgrounds and the educational center. They even have goose ducks and a few animals that you can go look at.