I would give a 0 or negative if I could! My long review is on Google.. Check it out if you really…read morewant to know why not to send your child here.

We LOVE ABC-Ville. It's like dropping off our child at Grandma's! Outside activities, playground,…read morenap time, with structured and unstructured learning time meets our child's needs. We recommend ABC to all our new parent friends!

Review based on 2018 summer camps:…read more The facility is old, which is why it is both romantically charming and kinda rough around the edges. As an old estate chopped up into offices and classrooms, there's some difficulty getting around and the air conditioning situation feels a bit cobbled together. I don't mind this aspect, but if your kid absolutely does not do well in heat you may want to tour and inquire before sending them here. Staff are pretty good and range from middle-aged grissled veterans to doe-eyed teenagers full of good intentions if not practical experience. In any case, they did a good job with my kid and I wouldn't hesitate to send him back next summer. People were kind and enthusiastic. The grounds are probably the most remarkable feature IMO and a huge bonus. There's a stone castle in the back, secret paths, and secluded yawning gardens with a pond up the hill. If nothing else, I'd come back to simply walk the trails and roam the gardens. Speaking of trails, the surrounding area is... ahem... "multi-use" shall we say so just be forewarned that the more secluded and wooded it gets, the more likely you are to come across an active or abandoned hobo camp. I found a beautiful pair of high heel shoes and a single cowboy boot hunting for berries! It was... interesting... trying to explain to my kids how they may have gotten lost back there. Overall a wonderful place and the grounds are rich in both history and natural charm.

Wonderful people! Great space for kids birthday parties. The price is so reasonable compared to…read moreother kid choices.

We have loved our time here! we have had a few different teachers/coaches and all were extremely…read morepatient wih my kiddo. Great location, easy parking, changing room/bathroom, and excellent swimming skills that are focused on during the classes. 10/10 would recommend!

This is a wonderful studio. The prices are somewhat better than other studios I have looked at…read more This is our second studio and we are so much happier here. The staff is very professional and enjoy their jobs. My granddaughter has learned so much in the last 2 years here, far more than she learned in the previous 3 years at the last studio. You are treated with the same respect if your dancer is just a "for fun" dancer or if they are on the competition team. The modesty of the costumes for the young children is also greatly appreciated. The code of conduct for the dancers, staff and parents insures that this is a great experience for everyone. But most of all, the fact that the staff always wants to make sure dancers are having fun has made this a great experience for my little dancer.

The teachers genuinely care about their students and seem to very much enjoy what they do. The…read moreoffice staff is extremely helpful and the entire studio has a very positive, constructive feel to it. I love that they offer Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro, Tap, and some adult classes. They also have a competing company that seems to score pretty well, comprised of Petites, Juniors, Teens/Seniors, Soloists, Duos, and the occasional Trio. I wouldn't have my daughter at any other place! :-)

I am wildly enthusiastic about the Academy of Dance in the Spokane Valley. This is an authentic…read moredance studio with serious instructors, disciplined dancers and a healthy rapport amongst all dancers, parents, instructors and owner. The instructors are attentive to proper training and development to prevent injuries. In the 6+ years that I have been associated with this studio I have not seen any eating disorders or unhealthy practices. The performances are FULL productions at the beautiful Martin Woldston Fox theater. The Academy of Dance is also the home of the non-profit Spokane Youth Ballet. Dancers from the entire area are welcome to audition for the productions and performances at the FOX Theater. These productions are original choreography and never disappoint.

My daugther has danced at the Academy of Dance for eight years. We have consistently been pleased…read morewith the the instructors, their level of skill and knowledge, and the joy and passion they pour into all the students. The switch to new management has been seamless and we are delighted with the changes and enthusiasm Naomi has brought to the studio. Highly recommend!

Julies is more affordable than most studios. Kids can take recreational classes as well as…read morecompetitive classes! My kid loves all her teachers! She has made lots of friends and fosters many relationships both in and out of the studio that stemmed from JCEDA. Julie has personally encouraged my daughter on specific techniques that can help her grow into a stronger dancer. She loves all her time there expecially dressing up for spirit weeks.

Our time at Julie's started out well, but spiraled downward each year with the loss of good…read moreteachers, constant negativity and bullying and finally not receiving money back for costumes paid for in advance but were never ordered. Competition fees were expected to be paid in advance but the studio rarely paid the competitions on time which led to late fees and not getting competition schedules until sometimes the day before the competition started. Happy to say that we are now at another studio and thriving. ​

This is Literally the best school ever. They have a great friendly engaging staff and they are…read morealways therefor you. My daughter has attended here for 8 years and she has never been better.

Due to covid, I was unable to observe classes or visit. I had to trust the staff, blindly. My one…read moreyear old cried at every drop off and pick up and we couldn't figure out why he hated it so much. After a month of attendance, we realized that they weren't feeding our son the bottles we provided. They were literally starving him after accepting the bottles we handed to the staff at every drop off, only a month later telling us that they can't make bottles from scratch, even though at start, we were told an exception would be made for my son as he wasn't on solid foods yet. They ignored my sons basic needs, pure negligence and poor judgment!

Awesome local business that really pays for its buck. This swim school provides the best private…read moreswim lessons in the town, by far; you will be able to see real results within the first couple of sessions. The instructors are nice, patient, and very personable. They not only teach swim lessons to kids who are just learning to swim, they teach anybody of ALL ages who need to learn how to swim or simply improve their swimming technique. I've seen toddlers, swim teamers, adult masters swimmers, individuals living with special needs, and even elderly people here and they all have a wonderful experience. I always recommend the Hamm Swim School to anybody who is seeking swim lessons molded for the individual.