My son attended this "school" for a very brief period thankfully. I wish I would've taken heed of…read morethe other reviews here. This place and its director are a danger to children. Not only is there no communication to the point it can be classified as secrecy, it is insidious in its harm. Beyond tough love which is not what any parent wants for their child in a day care/ school setting. Just as a small, albeit horrible, example, my child, a toddler, went without food without any alerts or information or alternative given to the child. It is just so disgusting and heartbreaking. Another review had it spot on when it said it is a wolf in sheep's clothing. I hope other parents take heed of the warnings and the parents that do take their children there currently dig for more information. Never is secrecy and lack of information a good thing especially when it comes to children. And as previously stated, this is an insidious institution. Please please please do not take your children to this place. No child deserves to be harmed emotionally and physically.

Do yourself, your child and your family a favor and RUN away from Papillon, and specifically its…read moreowner/director Ms. Damarys. There are several other reputable schools in the area that are healthier, happier, and offer a much better education than this one. Looks ARE deceiving here. Papillon is gorgeous. It's the main selling point of the school. Sadly, it's all smoke and mirrors and the pretty exterior masks a VERY ugly interior world for kids, teachers and parents alike. Yelling/Aggressive/Hostile Environment. This is one of the biggest problems at Papillon. Ms. Damarys will YELL at a young child, bring them to tears, and then yell at them again to 'STOP CRYING!'. She bullies students, and also regularly bullies her staff. Ms. Damarys has been known to be aggressive and hostile towards teachers and parents, but this behavior is even extending to the kids. And the environment is very secretive/controlling. There is no access for parents to see what's really happening inside the school, or even communicate with the child's teacher: every call, message, reminder, concern must go through her. Dangerously Understaffed (and extremely high turnover). If you like your child's teacher, don't get too attached because they probably won't last the year, and they will spend the year with a receptionist (or similar) as their 'teacher'. Because Ms. Damarys treats her staff (and people in general) so badly, they leave.. as they should, because no one should be subjected to her regular aggression and shaming. The children are often times left without a teacher, and new 'teachers' with ZERO credentials are used to fill those spaces. NONE of the 'teachers' there are certified for montessori (the shelves are covered in montessori lessons and tools, but they are not being taught at all!) and I doubt many of them have teaching licenses of any kind. Kids in grades 3 or 4+ don't have a teacher at all, and work independently from workbooks all day. Inconsistent. Because there are no checks and balances, no administration, no systems and no consistent rules, whatever rules Ms. Damarys creates today can become invalid the next day, and there is no warning or reasoning. This creates an unstable, anxious environment. The inconsistency of the school matches exactly the inconsistency of Ms. Damarys's own personality and moods. The environment is unstable because the person running it is unstable. The kids are the ones that suffer. Disappointing. There is always a lot of overpromising and under-delivering at Papillon. Everything seems wonderful at first, and there are many promises of what's to come. You come in filled with hope. But for sure, a small percentage of the promises will ever happen. For sure, YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. It's not if?, it's when? Strong education. Apparently it was, years ago. But parents agree that even that has been on a sharp and steady decline. Math and reading are the only subjects being taught, and even then, kids are taught to regurgitate an answer onto a worksheet, not truly understand or discuss the concepts (you could probably do this at home for free.) Papillion is in serious decline, and there are other schools cropping up that offer a much better education, without all the stress and fear. Fear. The main sense among the students is fear, the opposite of what school should feel like. Deceptive. Ms. Damarys is a master of deception or duplicity. You'll come to tour the school and meet someone and something amazing.. smart, creative, visionary, competent, caring (maybe even a temporary 'staff') but be warned that there is an extreme other side and you will for sure experience it sooner than later... but only AFTER you've already paid the non-refundable tuition for the following year!!

Hidden in plain sight gem. I've been a member for 6+ months and very happy with the hours,…read moreequipment, vibe and membership structure. Convenient location, owner is flexible, studio is regularly cleaned and has lots of fun tools, clean aprons and everything that makes it easy to drop in and relax. Other members are nice and friendly. Never crowded. Plenty of classes too. Especially for the kiddos!

From the owner: Clay with Love is a thriving pottery studio nestled in the heart of North Beach, Miami Beach…read more Founded by native South African Avigayil, who discovered her passion for pottery while growing up in Israel, our studio has become a cherished community hub for ceramic enthusiasts. Avigayil's journey into the world of ceramics began during high school when she found solace and inspiration in working with clay on the wheel. It became both a therapeutic outlet and a means for her to express her creativity. Eager to refine her skills, she sought out a studio in Los Angeles, where she dedicated herself to honing her craft. Upon relocating to Miami Beach with her husband and two children, Avigayil faced the challenge of finding a local pottery studio that truly resonated with her vision and values. Fueled by her unwavering passion for ceramics and a desire to create a nurturing space for fellow enthusiasts, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Thus, Clay with Love was born—a place where individuals from all walks of life come together to embrace the timeless art of pottery. At Clay with Love, we invite you to join our thriving ceramics community and embark on your own journey of creativity and self-discovery through this ancient, hands-on craft.

Jackie is truly the best! She works extremely fast and is amazing at what she does. I've been going…read moreto her for all my alteration needs for about 2 years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Jackie was such a pleasure and a lovely soul. She transformed 4 outfits for me. The clothes were…read more"wearing me" when I got them. Some I had bought 3 years ago. After she applied her magic touches, they were brought to life and now look fabulous on me. Wish I met her a long time ago. She is now my go to seamstress. Thank you Jackie!

Brianna Sutton was a tutor for both my sons. She cancelled #1 appointment 38 mins before it was…read morescheduled. When #2 appointment rolled around she was very rude during their meet and greet hour and kept speaking over my son, not allowing him to speak. I tried a couple of times to tell her what he was saying and she began to silence me by telling me that she can only take answers from the child. To which I advised, I'm only saying exactly what he was trying to tell her. She proceeded to tell me that her volume is all the way up and she hears me clearly, so... It got to the point where my son stop answering her with his words and began using hand signals. During their meet and greet she revealed that she had been a elementary teacher for 8yrs -i cannot understand how. My 9yr old son, who is a people's person with an outdoor personality was very unengaged. She did not capture him in the slightest. She was more interested in using the 45mins they had together to tell him of her trips to Latin America with her family and her love for making music, then to to figure out how to capture my son's attention and keep him engaged. My goodness -I can go on and on about how badly the lesson went. Can you believe this woman began the lesson by yawning and telling my child she was feeling tired from staying up too late the night before RIGHT AFTER my child told her he was feeling EXCITING about starting tutoring. Then she had the audacity to cancel all future appointments with my child at the beginning of their next appointment with NO notice. The experience with this company has been extremely disappointing and unprofessional.

We use and love The Sunshine Method tutoring services. They are absolutely great! Their tutors…read moredominate the subject. They are flexible and they do their best to meet your scheduling needs when you are not able to keep a set schedule (which should make sense for most but we have found ourselves between a rock and a hard place, with work and our son's school schedule). We have found it difficult to set a specific schedule for the sessions but despite of that, they have always come through for us. We cannot say enough good things about them and we are absolutely grateful to be able to rely on their support. We highly recommend The Sunshine Method!

I had a very disappointing experience with Beck College Tutoring Services. The owner came across as…read morevery rude and impatient, and it was frustrating to rarely get a timely response when I called. It was also challenging to communicate when the staff member on the phone only spoke Spanish. During my visit, the facility felt poorly maintained, with a noticeable smell and dim lighting. When I asked questions, I felt my concerns weren't taken seriously, and the group sessions were not well managed. It seemed like customer care was not a priority

We contacted this company for ACT and SAT tutoring based upon a previous recommendation. The…read moreinitial phone calls were very information which detailed the tutoring process as well as providing additional information on college entrance. Having all of our questions answered, we started the sessions. They offer to have the lessons at your home or a public location. Our tutor, Asad, is awesome. He is prepared and proficient. All of the materials are covered in the fee. This includes the diagnostic tests and weekly worksheets. After each session, he provides a detailed follow-up of what was covered, what the performance was and what is to be completed. All of this is matching the overall customized plan designed by the owner. We contacted other companies and individual tutors but were most impressed with this company. I am very pleased with this customized plan and the competency of the tutor. I would highly recommend them.

This is an amazing project that brings locally grown healthy food at affordable prices.read more

From the owner: CSA: We offer a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of local produce grown in the heart…read moreof urban Miami. EDUCATION: provide urban agriculture education to underserved high school students from across Miami-Dade county, teaching them how to farm in an urban setting, as well as nutrition and sustainability practices. WHOLESALE: We provide wholesale produce to area restaurants who want to source fresh and local produce and support local farmers.

Alan has been a math tutor for both of my daughters over the past 5 years and I cannot say enough…read moregood things about him! Alan has worked with my daughters on study skills, test preparation, classwork and homework assignments, and he has also assisted them in preparing for the SAT in both math and reading. Alan started working with my daughters in middle school and has continued to help them through their high school years and even in to college with my oldest daughter. Both my daughters have worked with Alan using Skype for the past several years and it has made scheduling regular tutoring sessions very convenient and flexible. In addition to being very knowledgeable he is also very patient and easy for my girls to understand. Many times they have said that he explains things in a way that they understand so much better than in the classroom. Alan is truly a professional and a fantastic tutor! I am so happy to have found Alan as a tutor for my daughters and I don't think we could have found anyone better.

From the owner: Pre-law; 1L subjects; Legal Writing and Research, Bar exam, math and sciences, and English as a…read moresecond language tutoring.

By far, hands down the very BEST driving school in all of South Florida! My instructor, Kattya M…read more was patient, kind and so informative--eased any worry and jitters that I had prior to hitting the road. Kattya and all of the staff at Andina Driving School are industry experts and have been doing this for decades. Kattya helped me understand all the rules of the road and held my hand through all stages of licensure. I started off classes anxious because the traffic in Miami is overwhelming and to be honest, I didn't have much experience behind the wheel, coming from a city where I took public transit. Kattya assured me that all would be well and reminded me to breathe throughout my lessons. I signed up for a package of 25 hours, which I will tell you was enough for me to sink my teeth into and make me feel confident on the road. After passing my test successfully upon the first try, I still called Andina back and scheduled another 10 hours because I was planning on taking a cross-county road trip and wanted to feel extra prepared behind the wheel. I really cannot recommend Andina Driving School and of its staff enough. Kattya was patient, kind, more than diligent, empathetic and communicative. Catch me behind the wheel!

I started my lessons in August 2023 with Kattya & words cannot express how much of an amazing…read moredriving instructor she was. On top of having anxiety I also have an orthopedic disability that affects my hands greatly causing them to fuse & curl into fists (mitten deformity). Despite this setback Kattya and I explored various options to help navigate the steering wheel. On top of this, she was determined to help me reach my goal of obtaining my drivers license. In March 2024, I finally completed my goal and it was all thanks to her. I cannot express my level of gratitude I felt & it was all thanks to her! The best instructor ever, to this day I still use her tips to help me drive. Cannot recommend anyone better!!!

Meruvvet is a great tutor. She is very kind and patient with kids. Also she is very polite, good…read moreteacher for my nephew! Thank you Meruvvet for helping us to prepare for a state test!

From the owner: I'm a private tutor, tutoring grades K-12 in any subject. I currently tutor two high school…read morestudents in algebra and biology, another student who is in the second grade that needs help in reading comprehension. I also tutor High School students that will be taking the SAT to get into the college of their choice. Parents contact me from a variety of areas such as Coconut grove, Silver Bluff, The Roads and Downtown. The sessions are either twice or three times a week depending on the parents preference.