I wish I could give Abucus 0 stars. I think it's important to share that I have 4 year degree from…read moreUNC in Early Childhood Development. The owner and 2 year old teacher Miss Pam are not qualified to be watching young children. Also, Miss Pam is elderly and might need to be updated on new teaching strategies for young children. My daughter was in Miss Pam's room for less than 2 weeks and they banned her for not napping during nap time. No warning, no discussion with me, no nothing, just banned her. They lied to me on a daily basis telling me how well my daughter was adapting to her classroom. The teacher in my daughter's classroom & the owner told me multiple times that my daughter was improving daily and getting along well with her "friends" then out of nowhere on a Monday afternoon they banned her! The owner said she doesn't know how to refund my money that I had already prepaid! This place is a joke, it's a scam. They will kick your child out for no reason because there teachers are lazy, have no communication with the parent, and don't even try to come up with other arrangements during nap time. Childcare and parents should have a transparent communication, you just don't kick a child out with no warning, a professional daycare would have at least a meeting on how to fix the problem. Every child's different and deserves at least a chance to adapt to their environment, 2 weeks is not enough time to adapt. They gave up on my child and never gave her a chance to bloom. Also, just out of curiosity, why does the owner Stephanie not reply to any of the negative reviews?

In 2021, I was referred to Abacus by several of my friends who are K-6 teachers and doctors who had…read moresent their children to Abacus. We went on a tour with Ms. Erin, who is a certified teacher and who taught at Abacus for years before becoming the Assistant Director. She presented herself as caring, communicative, involved, and present-- this initial assessment has proven to be true in the years we have known her. When our whole family came down with Covid and RSV three weeks after we enrolled, she checked on us daily which certainly is not a requirement of that job. We also interact with Ms. Stephanie, the Director--note not the owner as stated in a previous review-- frequently. Stephanie has gone the extra mile on several occasions for our family whether it be personally searching for my lost cell phone or checking-in our family after one of our parents died unexpectedly or providing us updates when our daughter was having ear issues. When our oldest was in the 2's, she had Miss Pam. Miss Pam was everything you could ask for and more. She was caring, attentive, and gave me or my spouse a verbal update every day when we picked-up our child in addition to the updates we get in the on-line system throughout the day. Our child was very shy as a pandemic baby who hadn't interacted much. Miss Pam saw this and adjusted her approach to help pull our child out of her shell; she invested time in knowing what was going on outside the classroom (e.g. asking our child how dance was going, how the dogs were, how grandparents were doing). More importantly, our child's experience was so positive there is not only a love to go to "school", but also a love to learn and tell us what new thing the class learned each day. Miss Pam's approach was so good I made the request that our youngest child was also placed in her class. One thing that impresses me about Abacus, is the innovative experiences they generate for the kids and how they include our families. There is a trick-or-treating event where everyone goes with their children to trick-or-treat throughout Haile. Holiday parties. The holiday gifts, mother's and Father's Day gifts that they work tirelessly with children to create are both thoughtful, useful, and you can see how excited the children are to give back to their families. They bring in fire fighters, police officers, dentists, physical fitness leaders, and more to interact with the children. Abacus also has partnerships with Soccer Shots and Independance which allows children to do dance and soccer, so children can do those activities on site rather than having to pick them up and take them after their day ends. In this past year, when my children lost their grandparent- the first death in our family, Abacus teachers and administrators went above and beyond to comfort her when she needed it, update me, and help my 3 year old move through the awful experience of realizing death is part of life. I hadn't intended for this post to be this long, but I will end with I understand that experiences are different. I started my career working-in K-12 and as any parent, like every parent, I take my child's education and day care very seriously. I have referred multiple families with a wide variety of family backgrounds, nationalities, and with both boys and girls. As I've followed-up with them on their experiences, they have also had very positive experience with Abacus.

Both my sons have gone here and I've been very happy with the care they have received. Teachers…read moreand staff are kind, caring, and professional.

My son went to clyatt house for 2 yrs but unfortunately we had to remove him this year because a…read moreteacher has been sending provocative and irresponsible pictures to my husband. I have evidence that after removed. my house was vandalized by the accused teacher ms Horton and I was physically assaulted by her best friend two weeks later. I do not believe this person should be mentoring young children. I'm concerned for the children involved in her care. I believe better background checks should be done on these teachers and education. And would love to speak with a supervisor since I still havent received a phone call back. Thanks for your time Megan Hernandez 352-359-3151

Sylvan Learning of Gainesville has been a great help in my childs educational experience. His…read moregrades have improved so much. The staff is really dedicated to their students. Thank you so much for your help R. Orum

I took a practice GRE here and the staff were very nice and helpful in explaining the differences…read morebetween the test I was taking and the real thing. However when I got there initially I was told to take a seat and they would call me in to take my exam. I sat and waited for thirty minutes before I finally went up and reminded them I was there and they took me back. I didn't really mind because it was a practice round, but if that had been my real test date it would not have helped my nerves! The computer and the station I took the actual test on was dirty and was distracting while taking the test. There was black hairs randomly on the screen and where I was supposed to place my ID which grossed me out. Overall for a testing center it was fine, but they could defiantly improve their cleaning practices!

Having a Masters in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Ed., plus certification in Special…read moreEd.(pre-K through 12th), I know first hand what is expected from schools & teachers. Being retired after over 30 years of teaching in both Florida & New Zealand, I was also a State of Florida certified observer of Elementary Ed. teachers, both as those beginning their careers & others who have more experience. I know first hand the state of Florida rates VPK programs with integrity & professionalism while realizing every school & student population is unique, but is required to meet the standards which have been established & reviewed, continually.

As a parent of three who all attend I can say with complete confidence that this is a School that…read morecares, that strives every day to be better than the last. With the administration that's in place this School will lead our youth to greatness. So thank you to all that make BES so wonderful!!

Great group of people here! I had a fast growing melanoma and they got me in quickly and removed…read moreit all.

God-AWFUL place. They did good veneers on me in 2015, but…read moresince then this place has been a NIGHTMARE. I got 3 root canals done here, & each one has given me so much pain for 4 years...12 years of pain just from this place. & I paid for it. Better than nothing, I suppose. My gum is eaten down to my gum-line around each root canal they did. Every single time I floss it hurts & is tender & raw for literally the rest of the night until I go to bed & wake up. I H8 them for it! & go to bed every night wishing them to SUFFER the rest of their lives, as well as their families!! They are so unprofessional. The last one I had done, the blonde Russian/Ukranian lady was supposedly a teacher there! WTAF!!! I tried to be empathetic bc of the war going on between Russia & Ukraine, but what she did is completely immoral & unprofessional, & she had NO good reason to do that to me! I also had to borrow a car every time I went up there, as well, bc I had no vehicle at the time for years. She sent me home 5 Xs in total, after only working on my tooth for maybe 20 mins-MAYBE!! & I live an hour away one way!! I have 3 herniated & slipped discs in my spine (2 in neck & 1 in lower back), & 2 annular cracks in my spine, & it REALLY HURTS me to drive that far & that often! & I had. child at home to take care of, & an abusive husband to deal with, while living just above the poverty line! It's UNBELIEVABLE how they treated me, & I will NEVER go back if I don't have to! It's a sliding scale payment, but it's still EXPENSIVE AF-& only a few hundred less than somewhere like Haile Plantation. Save a few hundred extra & go to Gainesville Family Dentistry & go to Haile for your root canals & crowns, & be treated like royalty, & not have your tooth bother you or give you problems for one day, like the root canal/crown I had done there. The dentist there could NOT BELIEVE the shotty work UF dental did on me, by leaving the dead roots in there! He was HORRIFIED!!! & I am, too! I H8 this place! Stay far FAR FAR AWAY, if you can! I warned you.

Danscompany of Gainesville is more than just a dance studio. It is an amazing place that dancers…read more(young and old) are able to perform at a semi progressional level as well as learning about giving back to your community. Our family has been involved with Danscompany for over 12 years and even though my children are grown, we all continue to be actively involved in Danscompany! My children learned so many priceless life skills from the teachers and the mission of this non profit organization. We will always be thankful and we always encourage others looking for a fair, loving and unique environment for their child/children to learn & appreciate the Arts- DCOG is a perfect fit!

My niece has been with this studio for 4 years. It used to be spectacular. the past 2 years it…read morehas gone down hill fast. The children are not learning a thing about dance and the recital at the Phillips Center is an embarrassment. All groups at all levels are not prepared. Don't waste your money.

One word: MEMBERSHIP!!…read more Cause that's exactly what you'll be leaving with once you take the plunge and sign up for a drop-in class and/or a 3-week Intro Pole class! NO EXCUSES!!! All ages, body types, and professions are welcome. We all share the same love for all forms of dance/aerial arts!! Happy Kiss is truly a family of close friends!!! The encouragement will definitely make you warm & feel at home-- it also could be the HANDPOURED CANDLES the owner Johanna makes-- literal comfort in a jar!!! Happy Kiss offers a variety of classes for every level. They literally meet you where you are!!! I personally have enjoyed every class so far. Each instructor has their own style of dance & teaching method, all enjoyable to watch & an honor to learn from! You're bound to find a style and/or class you click with the most!! No matter what class you're taking, you will learn something new & feel the growth from week to week!! Have I convinced you yet?? Go ahead call the studio to book a class. Next thing you know you'll be calling it home like the rest of us!! Happy Spinning!!

I came to Happy Kiss as we were emerging from the pandemic. Safety measures were and are still…read morebeing taken to keep us safe and healthy. Such a cute welcoming place! I've yet to meet an instructor that didn't give a good vibe to all students in class. So many varieties of classes and all levels. Lots of things to shop and buy, always a friendly face to answer your question. Classes always run smooth, everything is neat and clean and ultimately it's a safe space for me to be me. Highly recommend. Don't wait to get strong or lose weight. Just do it! You won't regret it.