We love BMS. My kid has been attending Montessori school for 2 years and I'm so impressed and proud…read moreof her progress. She has learned so much and she is always happy and excited for new challenges. The teachers are constantly rotating subjects in a seamless manner which keeps the children engaged. The blended age learning style really works for our child because she learns not only from the teacher but from the older children in class, it also helps her practice her kindness and patience by helping the youngest kids. Some of the things they teach them are practical life skills, so she is always eager to help around the house with cleaning, food prep, gardening, etc. She is in the Sweetgum classroom with the lead teacher April and we are very pleased with her leadership and with the kindness and professionalism of the other teachers (Terri, Nancy and Lindsey). You can walk your kid to their classroom so you get to see the class and how the students are working independently in such a calm and nice space. I always get quick responses from the teachers whenever I need help with anything. She gets to stay with the same teachers and the same classroom for 3 years which I think is unique from other schools. It is a community, our kid is constantly invited to birthday parties, play dates and the parents association is always planning fun events for the parents and students to come together. They also have a Spanish program and the teacher Paola is very fun and knowledgeable. The director Quinn and subdirector Jess, are very accesible and they are always there in the front office as soon as you come in, so you can always talk to them. Mc Kenzie at the front office is very attentive and quick to help with anything. One of my concerns about my kid starting prek so soon was the food but I'm so pleased with their food. Emily preps fresh and healthy food for them everyday, my kid now likes to eat curry, pea soup and all of the variety of food they prepare for them. They don't get any processed foods or snacks and that is very important for us. We have nothing but positive experiences with the school.

If I had to rate it based on our experience in the Pre-K classroom, it would be higher, but we went…read moreto Bloomington Montessori because we hoped to have a continuity in our children's educational experience until grade 6. Unfortunately, your experience is very dependent on the teacher you get. While the Montessori philosophy promises a child-led education, the 6-9 classroom regularly employed punitive punishments like taking away recess if the child "fell behind" in their "child-led curriculum". There was poor communication with the parents; parents at the beginning of one school year were told about certain curriculum changes, and those were later modified without further communication with the parents. The lead teacher (now Director) in the 6-9 classroom had a history of difficult interactions with one of our children (it was bad enough that another teacher at the school approached us with their concerns about it!), so we attempted to work constructively with her to help her navigate the child's (extremely mild) anxiety issues. This teacher had at times paired this daughter with children that were bullying her in the classroom, dismissing our concerns about the classmate, laughing that "well, they may be fighting but it makes her vocal; sure, she's screaming, but that's a good thing, because she's coming out of her shell." This teacher treated our child's anxiety like it was a disciplinary or tough love issue and responded angrily as if the effort to work constructively with her on the issue was an attack. The classroom regularly discusses issues related to peace and community, but the leadership doesn't appear to live up to it. They reacted defensively and dismissively when several parents attempted to provide constructive feedback about certain policies that were not inclusive. Honest effort to work together as a community was dismissed as "negativity." "My way or the highway" appears to be the rule, which doesn't demonstrate much dedication to the community. We were quite happy with the other teachers in the classroom, and with the community of parents, the aftercare program, and our Pre-K experience. The quality of your BMS experience is very teacher dependent, and it is likely the parents giving five star reviews here simply had a different teacher. Though a lot of these reviews appear to be from teachers. Unfortunately, the school has high turnover with its teachers and aides, so I can't recommend it, in its current state, as at this point it's like gambling with your children's education. We are now getting a more child-led education in a multi-age classroom (a major part of what attracted us to BMS) in the public school system, saving $10K a year per child. Of course, they are missing the peace curriculum, but the current BMS leadership fails to live up to it, and their new school is a much better model for social justice and inclusiveness.

This intimate and well maintained theatre is a Bloomington gem! It's clean, artsy, and perfectly…read moreunique, which aligns perfectly with the fact that they only put on original pieces. The theatre itself is very small, holding about 75 people. The stage is rounded and exposed, which is perfect for intimate shows where you want to see everything that's going on and not miss a thing. There is plenty of local art hanging on the walls of the lobby, along with tons of comfy chairs and sofas for lounging before or after shows. Additionally, there's quite a bit of parking around this area of town, from street parking or garages. Check out BPP next time you're in Bloomington and want to see a unique show!

The Bloomington Playwrights Project is a Bloomington treasure. So many theaters in Indiana have…read morethe same old tired plays from years past or plays of popular books or movies. I love that they take a risk and stage completely new plays. I've seen about 4 different productions here, and I thought 3 of the 4 were excellent. As Adam N, mentioned, it's not uncommon for shows to be sold out. The theater is pretty small and some of the seats aren't ideal if you have long legs so grab a seat early. The theater often partners with local businesses to offer free food or drinks in the lobby before the show. Or there may be IU students doing improv in the lobby, depends on the day. The BPP is one of my favorite things about Bloomington.

Today was my granddaughters first day for art class. She choose to paint today. Judy "the owner"…read moresat next to her and painted with Kadence. She talked to Kadence telling her what type of strokes they were doing and how to do soft strokes with her brush. Kadence really enjoyed the class and is ready to go again.

This school is amazing, the teachers, the staff, everyone involved. The guy that left the negative…read morereview was from Martinsville, and he's upset because his team got blown out by 40 points. They had a parent kicked out for yelling obscenities at the refs and players. There's no place for that any sports let alone youth sports. I'm sticking up for this school. Take down your trash review.

To all local Middle Schools- Do NOT schedule any athletic at this gym. It is a Cracker Jack box…read more Weird out of bounds lines and not a full size court. Barely any seating. If you're going to play them, require they play at your school. Never been to a worse venue for middle school basketball. They also hire the worst referees, not accredited by any organization, certainly not the Ihsaa.

I love Bloomington Fine Art Supply-- large selection of quality art supplies, and the staff is so…read morefriendly! They're always willing to help me find what I need. Whether you're a professional artist, or someone dabbling, odds are you'll find exactly what you need. The classes and monthly art club are worth checking out too!

Located between the MAC and Fine Arts Plaza, Bryan Hollow Grove run along the Jordan River on the…read moreIndiana University campus. A peaceful oasis to enjoy if one takes the time to stop and observe the natural beauty on the IU campus.

My first Kizomba class!! It was super fun!!! I'm a beginner and the class is so easy to follow.read more

My kids have been coming to summer camps, art and cooking and stem for three summers and the…read moreservices have definitely gone from four stars to five stars. Honestly, we are so lucky to have such a nice community college in our town. I have been to many Womens events, brunches, Chef events, and community conferences here that were also pretty fabulous. It's nice having ROLY POLY here. I miss the old-fashioned bookstore, but everything is pretty much online now. More affordable housing on this side of town. LOTS of parking and pretty lawns to lay out between classes. The cooking classes were 10/10!! My 13YO is a fancy baker now. Thank you!!

We went to visit my sister who works at the college. I am glad to see that the state of Indiana has…read moreprovided this system of community colleges. Everyone there's friendly and helpful. I would encourage people in need of their services to utilize them.