Dig this place! A family owned gallery and school for artists to improve and learn a range of…read moreskills. Walked around in here for a bit checking out the range of skills and visions of the various artists they have on display. It somewhat reminded me of being in Barcelona on an afternoon when various artists would set up on the square. My favorite artists on display here are: Tom Abbott - 3-dimensional Mixed Media - bright and vibrant colors that literally jump off the canvas; you will be tempted to touch each piece. He displays various textures throughout his pieces. There are ripped and frayed-edge canvas to smooth poured paint. They don't have a story behind them, he simply does it some everyone can have fun with his art. Jerry D. Martin - photographer - After seeing a sunset photo, I looked it up online and discovered that when moving to FL, a sunset experience really turned him onto landscape and he has a very similar sunset connection that I do: "A sunset is a celebration of the end of a long day. It is the final light of the evening that sends us a variety of color which allows us to witness God's ability to paint the perfect picture." - YAS! Fridays they have Art Class & a Wine Glass: http://www.artclassandawineglass.com - for anyone, not just "artists" - this is a fun way to get your paint on and hang out with friends or meet new people. It takes place in the middle of the gallery.

Beautiful work, and friendly staff. I am visiting from Las Vegas and have visited this gallery…read moretwice, and might visit again if I wasn't about to board my flight! Sharon was very kind and her artwork was excellent. They are licensed to sell beer and wine so if you want a nice relaxing time to view art and drink wine, come here! They also offer classes which sounded awesome, but I unfortunately did not have time to attend one. Because I am flying home today with an already packed luggage I couldn't purchase anything, but Sharon was still very kind in her sharing of knowledge with me regarding the art pieces. I would highly recommend this gallery!

I've been using this school for 2 years now and I can say hands down that the teachers I've…read morepersonally dealt with and the owner are fantastic. As for the mishap I saw in the other review I don't feel this reflects a fair evaluation for walking in for 5 minutes and walking out the door. The owner has a strict cleanliness code and tries to serve nothing but organic food which I absolutely appreciate. They poddy train the young ones and the classrooms are filled with fun activities and content for learning. I've got another baby on the way and the next one will go through this school as well.

Small non-franchised school that is very passionate about what they do. You can tell that Stephanie…read morethe director/owner loves children. She always goes above and beyond with communicating and with her care.

The STEMPossible team is professional, knowledgeable, kind and patient! 4 main things I think you…read moreneed when choosing a tutor for your kids. I've had the pleasure of working with the owner/one of their tutors and it's been a great experience. A former teacher turned administrator for the public school system, Shayla is very knowledgeable & on par with how STEM is being taught in schools. She has the ability to teach STEM in a fun, easy to understand way. I highly recommend.

I have been taking dance classes at Nannette's for about 5 years. The pricing is reasonable and the…read moreclass instruction is great! A wide selection of classes are offered, Tango, Cha-Cha, Swing, Samba, Waltz, Hustle, Foxtrot etc. They offer monthly dance celebrations that are well attended and other special dances where you can practice your new found dance skills. One of the techniques they use to teach is a graduation dance at the end of the 8 weeks. This is a really helpful and excellent teaching tool! Every week, the instructor introduces a new step and by the end of 8 weeks each student has mastered all the 8 steps. Now all you have to do is roll those steps out on a real dance floor. That happens when the class attends the Graduation Dance! Everyone dances the learned routine in front of a live audience and a graduation diploma is provided. This is when it all gets real! There is a mix of singles, couples and various age groups, every class is different. Some people are looking for a dance partner, others love, or to enrich an existing relationship and have some fun by meeting new friends. The best part of Nannette's classes is all the fun you'll have and the fabulous students you'll meet. I've met some wonderful people and many have become great dance friends! Ballroom dancers know how to have a fun time! They even have experienced students fill in a class if there is an uneven mix of men vs women. I have found the assistants to be very helpful and patient. You rotate dance partners so you get to experience dancing with multiple partners. Believe me this is the way to go! You learn faster by dancing with a variety of partners. Besides, you can practice dancing with your partner at home. Dancing with others keeps you from killing your spouse. Lol. At the beginning of each 8 week class they provide a syllabus of what will be taught and a video of the dance steps in available on line. Learning to ballroom dance is not easy but like most things that are worthwhile, it takes good instruction and lots of hard work and practice. Nannette obviously teaches many classes. She also has very capable dance instructors, Dale, Cathy and Jeannie who have been dancing and teaching for years. All are fabulous instructors and so is Nanette. One of the wonderful surprises I've experienced is something I never expected. Now, when my wife and I go to a wedding or out social dancing, people actually stop and watch us roll out our dance moves. Many, ask us where we learned to dance and compliment us on our smooth moves. Nice. All that said, if you want to learn Ballroom Dancing in "O Town" this is the place to go!

Below is my review of previous owners. Thank you for the response from new owners. I have actually…read morenoticed some changes, such as bilingual signage & "now hiring" hasn't been up for several months. I will check into the school as my daughter will be ready for VPK this fall. This is my second tIme writing a review for this daycare/preschool. My original review was made shortly after my daughter was removed, I removed it because I didn't feel it was fair. I will start with the positives, once the children leave the infant room the school is highly focused on routines & learning (could also be a negative). When my daughter started at her new preschool that has accredited teachers & nationwide locations, I was told that she was too advanced for the younger 2's & would need to be moved up should I choose to stay. My daughter loved being dropped of when she waS in the infant room, Ms. Luz was the highlight of her day. We had behavioral issues shortly after being moved to the 1's room with my daughter, which I believe was due to the strict routines which in most cases helps children, but not always. One teacher absolutely loved her, while the older teacher constantly had issues. When she was 1 & a half she was moved to the 2's as a solution to her behavior. Within a short period of time I started receiving calls to pick her up because "they didn't have the resources to deal with hEr". I'll add that I live near by & pass everyday to drop my older child at school, they are constantly hiring. The calls started happening weekly, I couldn't keep leaving work because she was over tired & having a melt down instead just letting tHe kid lay down 30 minutes before schedule. I went to pick her up one day & she was left in the foyer area between the 2 rooms, crying since they called (45 mins) another time she was left in the high chair. At this point I was honest & advised Fiona that I may need to remove her & asked what would be ample notice for the school? She indicated 2 weeks. Within a couple of weeks I started getting calls every other day. The 2nd week she called me at work & said I needed to pick her up indefinitely. So I had already paid, because they require you to pay a head & I was given no notice that I no longer had child care. I just felt that a business with that many years experience should handle things better. It's not a bad school, my daughter was kept alive, very few incidents of getting hurt & as I stated early she is advanced fOr her age.

My 18 month old daughter has attended this daycare for about 5 months. When we moved to winter park…read morewe visited every daycare in the area. From the first few minutes we met Fiona and toured the school I decided that was where I wanted her to be. Fiona is an amazing director, the school is clean and welcoming. She is very safety conscious and has emergency plans in place. They serve the kids great food and each classroom has a tight schedule that they stick to, which really helps my daughter stick to a routine during the week. The outdoor space is huge and they take all the kids out atleast once a day. Fiona is very attentive and it is visible that she loves her job. I never worry about my daughter while she is there and anytime that I had, Fiona quickly made those fears go away. If you are searching for a daycare for your child look no further, you will not be disappointed.

Excellent school! Highly recommend. I'm VERY particular about daycares…read more Miss Pat is a wonderful educator and her staff are all very friendly. They use bright wheel app you get pictures and notifications, kids get to play in the playground, classrooms are clean, kids are clean as well as very well behaved. This is a hidden gem. Truly a blessing for my family.

I am writing this review to formally raise serious concerns about the care and safety provided at…read morethis daycare. During an already traumatic time for my family--when we experienced a house fire--I arranged for a former teacher (someone my children were familiar with) to pick them up to ensure their safety. Instead of showing understanding, the director responded by removing my children from the program. This lack of compassion and professionalism during an emergency situation was extremely concerning. More importantly, I have ongoing safety concerns regarding my child's care: My son experienced two allergic reactions while attending this daycare. He was given food that the daycare had been clearly and repeatedly informed he is allergic to, which is a serious health risk. My child frequently came home with bites, marks, and bruises without proper explanation or incident reports. In addition to these concerns, I question whether the facility is meeting basic safety standards. From my understanding, the center is operating without a sprinkler system, which raises serious fire safety concerns--especially given what my family has just gone through. Given these issues, I feel it is important for other parents to be aware and for the appropriate authorities to review this facility. Child safety, proper supervision, and adherence to health and safety protocols should always come first.

SUMMER CAMP!!! after vpk,she went to kindergarten and 1st grade and is now in second grade our CJP…read moreOG crew go back for summer camp!! Love seeing how much she loves going back and being with her friends (we all stayed pretty close) and the ones that aren't part of our original crew we get to see them and reconnect- so it's a wonderful time... she loves the splash day every other friday and pizza friday and movie day alternating with splash fridays.. They keep the kids entertained and they have so much fun.... ::heart::

As a first-time mom going back to work, I was anxious about sending my little one to…read morepreschool/daycare. After a couple of weeks of calling various places and getting wait-listed, a light bulb went off one night, where I said to myself, "How about the Children's Journey Preschool near my workplace?". My husband and I called the very next day, scheduled a tour with CJP, and enrolled our little one that same day--that's how much we were confident with their dedication to children. The staff have been so wonderful and our little one is always smiling during drop off and pick up. Her teachers are so engaging and attentive. They care for her like she's part of their own family. I know that our little one is in good hands when I drop her off in the mornings. They have served the community for 50 years, which says a lot about their skill, love, and dedication to caring for children. Highly recommend :)

I have trusted the staff at Creative World with my son since he was 12 weeks old. From day one, I…read morehave been completely impressed. I get daily updates and many pictures through the week. The teachers truly pay attention to the development of the children, which is so important to me. I had a teacher conference when my son was less than a year old to go over his developmental milestones and areas to work on! My mother is a retired speech and language pathologist who worked in the school system. She has always said how impressed she is at how engaged all of the children are no matter what time of day she is there. The level of interaction helps develop language, which she sees with my son at home. The amount of work they put into the children and their development is exemplary. From the front desk to the kitchen, everyone knows my son, not just his name, but they REALLY know him! Just this weekend, he could tell me animal sounds for animals I've never taught him about! Not only that, but he can understand and respond in English and Spanish, some of the Spanish I don't even know! At almost two, my son is happy and thriving. Being a working mother, it is hard to leave your baby every day. But, I know that he is in the great and capable hands of people that love him and are truly there to teach and inspire him and I couldn't ask for more!

Creative world in Avalon park was one of the worst mistakes I could have made. The management team…read morewas disrespectful and unprofessional. One of many prime examples could consist of: talking negatively about families behind their backs, or with other employees. The management team was also biased towards workers and students. You clearly could see favoritisms, and strong dislikes. One employee may get in trouble for being on their phone, while others get away with it day in and day out. One child may be targeted for a possible delay in development, while other children with severe behavioral troubles are overlooked, not given guidance to get the right help. Frustrations amongst the management team were often taken out on the employees which hindered their abilities to give the children the quality care they deserve. Creative world Avalon park is all about money. They enroll too many children at times, so they don't have to turn somebody away and lose out. Therefore that would lead to full rooms and sometimes being too short staffed, often resulting in the children having to be shuffled to a different room, leaving the kids with no stability. You may drop off in one room but that doesn't mean that's where a child stays all day. There was a child, way to young for a classroom, still on bottles, who had to sit at the table to have the bottle instead of being held, and having that one on one social interaction. This was all due to being over full in the proper room this child belonged in, and being shuffled to a higher aged room. Furthermore, what the parents ask or want is mostly a no go. Parents don't have a say if their child is on a bottle come a certain room, if their child still uses a pacifier or lovey, that all stops in certain rooms regardless of the parents want, or what comforts the child. Management was also lazy at times, not giving their full effort towards the daycares proper functioning. Examples could include: times passing by in the main lobby, where management was either on their phone, or sitting making beaded bracelets. Another example, even on extra short staffed days, it was far and few in between you'd pass by a classroom and see management step up and into a classroom to help it run a bit more smoothly. This daycare holds no value. The employees deserve a non toxic, supportive, stable environment and creative world Avalon park does not offer that. Children also deserve these same things and then some, in order to have the quality care they deserve, which is often hard to be fulfilled due to the treatment and emotions caused by management. The number of people that left creative world, or un-enrolled their children, is plentiful, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. I highly recommend looking further than the friendly smiles that greet you at the door when you walk into creative world Avalon park. There's better out there.