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.

I'm so glad they did a remodel/ branding…read more The new menu has been great with better flavor as freshness. They also have a full bar!

Those Oregonian kids gotta have indoor places to play--it rains all the time! When I went in here I…read morethought, I wish we parents of young kids had a place like this back home. It rains so rarely where I live, it'd be a shame to be indoors all day. It'd be rad if they could open the roof on sunny warm days. Do I ask for too much? Imagine a really good indoor play structure. Like 3+ levels high! A small play area for tiny kids. Some video arcades and such. Some adult games like corn hole, shuffleboard table, darts, and such. A full restaurant and bar! A few cabana-type small rooms for parties or whatever. And it's not too loud!!! I was worried an indoor play area would be excruciatingly noisy, and not well ventilated. It seems like the space is big enough to suppress the kids' yelling, but not so big that the echoes impose. I guess the large space also helps keep the air from feeling stale, maybe they have added ventilation. The bathrooms are kinda small and I had to walk outside the main play area through the small lobby. The food is good, and they have a wide selection of beverages--including adult beverages! Free parking lot. The price is about what I'd expect for an indoor play structure, when we need to get out from the rain. PLUS there's all the other stuff. I guess the money I spend on food and beverage helps keep it open. I had fun cruising through the play structure with my 7yo and my 1-1/2yo. Some adults were conversing in groups, or alone engulfed in a book. If you have kids, go. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

If you are lucky enough to find out when the South Salem Culinary Arts Program has their "Bistro…read moreNight" you will be in for a real foodie treat. What waits for you is a fixed price menu of several courses designed by Chef and the South Salem HS Culinary students. I have had the pleasure of dining in what can truly be one of Salem's best dining experience on two separate occasions. Both times the Menu included two entrees, two desserts and creative starters, soups and salads. The best part of the dining experience is that you can be your own "Iron Chef" judge and provide useful feedback to the students on each course. If you like a "Chef's Table" experience where you are part of the foodie learning process then this is it! The servers are the students themselves which so far has translated into an impeccable level of service. I am looking forward to the next time. I would rather keep this an underground secret, but something this fun needs to be shared. Keep up the good work!

Ballyntyne Learning farm is a favorite summer activity of ours. This camp embraces nature in a…read moretrue hands-on way. I knew my daughter had an amazing educational experience when she came home and began to elaborate on her learning. Kiely is an incredible teacher who has a true passion of early childhood education and the experience of nature and the learning that can come from it.

We love Ballyntyne Learning Farm. A very positive and welcoming place that offers so much fun and…read morelearning for children.

This place changed my sons life! Before finding the center we tried a million different programs…read morethat didn't work. But the dyslexia center WORkS!! My son is now reading above grade level...just amazing! The staff is all fabulous and very knowledgeable. If you have a kid struggling with reading this is the place to go!

My son has been going here for about a year now. I LOVE the staff here. And more so my son loves it…read morehere. It was so great finding out they had interior cameras that I could access as a parent, especially with this being the first time I had my child go to care other than myself. They provide a fantastic assortment of foods to him to expand his pallete and each child has a daily report card of what they ate, diaper changes, and naps. All of the girls up there have great communication with me and send me photos of him throughout the day as well. It is a bit pricey but for the little extra I'm paying, I get peace of mind with the cameras and consistent communication and most of all my son loves all of the teachers up there.

My wife and I had our son in their care for 2-3 months last summer. The teachers were wonderful, as…read moreothers have written, but there are major issues with the ownership, foremost among them responsiveness and overall trust. Some of the issues we encountered were: 1.) They kept our initial payment of several hundred dollars because we started care a couple of weeks later than originally planned. This was not communicated to us in advance, at the logical time when we informed them of the delayed start date. It was more a case of, "We're keeping your money" when we finally began attending. Moreover, this was a regular pattern with the center, which charged its customers regular fees to keep their children's spots who weren't currently attending because of COVID. I'm not sure what the legality is, but that is what they did or still do. 2.) The Assistant Director took a full 2 weeks to respond to an inquiry when our child was already in regular care. I don't see how this is acceptable for any business. 3.) My wife and I began to notice a subtle pattern of dishonesty, where multiple times we were told one thing by the teachers and later management told us it was a mistake and that was not actually the case. There are also inaccuracies on the website. Finally, when we stopped care they kept our remaining supply of diapers, which we had provided at our own expense. They attempted to keep other personal items too, but we insisted. How is this acceptable? Sadly, it's because Salem, Oregon is in dire need of a lot more quality childcare that providers are able to get away with questionable and unprofessional practices like the ones described above.

They are very patient and caring about our child. The director and the teachers here are top notch!read more

My daughter has been going here for 11 months. Though there aren't many reviews for this daycare,…read moreall the same kids are still here from when I first enrolled my daughter a year ago, so I imagine there are a lot of other satisfied parents. The teachers/caretakers are what make a school/daycare a good experience or not. Lori and Jessie have been the primary teachers and both are extremely dedicated and care a lot about the children. Lori has always gone the extra mile to keep me updated on my daughter. My daughter runs up to her excited every day. The daycare is tidy/orderly, they do a lot of crafts, they provide healthy snacks, if you forget your kids lunch they won't call you and tell you to bring something, they'll find something for them to eat, etc. They try to be as accommodating as possible. I do think they need another full-time teacher, for support, in case anyone gets sicks, and just to make things easier for them. I also think whoever owns LMA should be more involved in helping the Salem location grow.

Financially strapped but still needing to attend to your coif? Don't fret, you can still pamper…read moreyourself on a budget. Whether you are in need of a cut, color, nails or a facial - the crew at Phagans is eager to train on you! That's right folks, services are performed by students enrolled in one of their 'beauty' programs. If you're brave enough to continue after that tidbit, just know that there are instructors at their beck and call to check the work being performed. No need for the guys to feel left out. They also do beard trims, shaves, and mani/pedis! I throughly enjoyed the playlist and conversation while freshening up my look. And the big kicker; Veterans cuts are only $2! That's right (yay me), I got one heck of a bargain cut done by a very friendly and through student, and after paying my bill, still had enough cash left over to tip generously. It took a little longer than normal, but I was in no rush. If you like the products used on you, they have a stock available to purchase. You can pay double, even triple digits if you'd like, but I'll be 'heading' back to Phagans (see what I did there?)!

They got me right in. Friendly staff. They had coffee. Service does take awhile as they are…read morestudents. I would go again. It's affordable.

I highly recommend Little Red. My twins go there, and I have found LR to be professional and…read morecaring towards all the students. Class sizes are smaller than public schools, which helps get your young one started well.

Such a beautiful store full of display after display of wonderful crafty items! The owner and her…read morestaff were fabulous and very attentive- The class area is spacious and well equipped with all the things. I cannot wait to come back for another visit.

These folks are so helpful. They will help you choose the supplies you need to create your vision…read more They also have some fun classes to help you build your skills.