My daughter has attended Les Cher Classical Ballet Academy for the last 2 years and it has been a…read morewonderful experience. This is a small dance studio with dedicated teachers classically trained in the Cecchetti method of ballet. I couldn't be more pleased with our experience, as well as, the reasonable tuition prices.

My son started at this daycare when he was 9 months old while social distancing was still in…read moreeffect. My tour with them was virtual, and I had toured many daycares at the time, but this one left me with that "good gut feeling" that this was the place! We haven't looked back since! My son has truly thrived here, as I always notice that he's learned new things even before I've introduced it to him. He has been loved by his teachers so much and he's already made so many friends. He is 2 years old now and says his friends names everyday on his way to school. Impressionable Years is wonderful and I would highly recommend it! I will say that they've had some turnover with some teachers and similar to many daycares, one of our cups went missing and they could improve on some organizational skills but we are all human and they always keep my baby safe and loved and I know it's a great place because everyday since he's started, he's been excited when we arrived and any question or concern I've ever had, has been addressed timely! They are also super clean and clean the toys and rooms often and have "parents night out" usually once a month which is an awesome way to know your kid is with someone you know and trust and you can have a nice evening out or even at home to yourself! I could say so much more, but all I need to say is, it's a great place. Your child will learn, remain developmentally on target (even early), be loved and cared for, have lots of time outside, and establish friendships!

The sad story of impressionable years daycare can be compared to the story of a beloved bakery…read morethat, at one time, baked every cake from scratch and with care, only to compromise the quality of their product because they scaled the business to an extent that the quality that was once associated with the business was impossible to maintain. It's a common story, one that could be avoided by tempering growth until the business has a chance to scale with the increase in business. This maintains product quality while also adapting the methodology to serve more customers. It's a difficult process that many businesses fail to account for, which is why we see once-great businesses close their doors when better options become available. A once-great daycare that has grown to the point where the quality of the education and supervision the kids receive has become substandard. My family has had a long history with Impressionable Years. Once owned by parents, now passed down to their daughter. The parents built this company from the ground up. The population cap was low in those days, and the parent owners were on top of their game. The employees were of high quality, the owners were always there, and the collaboration between the parent and the center was easy, streamlined, and productive. That is no longer the case. My three children went through Impressionable Years, and I lament that my third child did not receive the same standard as my older two did. When dropping my child off, teachers are commonly too busy talking amongst themselves or doomscrolling on their phones. Most teachers won't even look up from their phones when acknowledging your presence. This can only communicate that this practice is tolerated. The feedback you receive from the school will commonly be short-handed and unhelpful. I can forgive this for most things because when you have a class of 20 children, I don't expect a fully articulated essay on my kids' day. This becomes an issue, however, when your child doesn't meet the center's expectations. They will berate you with short-handed comments (that are pre-written) that say your child made terrible choices that day. But here is the main issue with the center: when you push for specifics, you will commonly get the cold shoulder. The owner of the establishment (Courtney) makes high-level decisions and then blames her mother when she knows the outcome will be controversial or is not justifiable given the student handbook. Her Mother handed over the business to her almost 2 years ago. A director who deflects responsibility is a giant red flag. When my child was dismissed from the daycare for "bad behavior," I asked for the video footage so I could see what happened (this was denied). I asked for specifics on what happened, but when Courtney kept deflecting, and I kept pressing her, she hung up on me and then refused to pick up the phone again. If you take nothing else away from this, then highlight this part. If you ask basic questions about your child, they will crash out because you don't buy the narrative that they are giving to you. The reason they can't give you specifics is that your child will not be adequately supervised. The teachers are too busy on their phones, talking on their phones (please count how many ear buds are actively in the ears of the teachers when dropping your kids off), and the center is removed from any responsibility because they can kick your kids at anytime with no notice. There are other problems as well: They commonly send employees home when the student population doesn't justify their presence. Yet, you have to pay full tuition whether your kids show up or not. This is a predatory practice that seeks to maximize profits while causing inconvenience to parents. This little flaw will show itself when they put your kids in a room that is developmentally inappropriate for your child due to "staffing problems," because the room's population didn't meet the standard for them to pay someone to be there all day. Impressionable Years was a great daycare. It is no longer. This is what happens when something is given to someone who doesn't have to earn it. The quality of this place has been run into the ground. And even though the cake you get isn't quite what it used to be, you should, as a parent, ask yourself what you are paying for, and whether the management is competent and coherent in their ability to communicate to parents. All of which this place lacks.

Hello, Nala from BCV again, and here to write another great review! I love the staff, the students…read moreare nice, and I love being on the competition team. I've been here for 7 years and love it! I Wish you guys the best! Nala

Hello, its Nala Ansah from the Competition Team and Nutcracker team. I've been going here since I…read morewas 2. I've learned so much from my Teachers, Friends, and Family. You guys are the best dance center, and I love going here everyday. I love going to competitions monthly and Recitals. Thank you BCV for being a second home.

I felt so comfortable and welcomed in this studio. I have dance training but this was a totally new…read morestyle of dance. I entered feeling nervous and unsure but my instructor made me feel so comfortable. The bright airy studio full of windows and natural sunlight increased my comfort level. I appreciated the patience of the instructor and light heartedness. No one seemed pretentious or stuffy and all levels are welcomed. I will be back within the week to continue my salsa lessons. Thank you so much ladies!

Hubby got me an introductory dance lesson for my birthday back in July. It's now December, and I'll…read morestay hooked for life! I LOVE this place. Everyone is so nice, friendly, and enthusiastic about our dance journey. Since it's still COVID season, we're all wearing masks. They sanitize after every lesson! The place is NEVER crowded since we schedule our times. I'm a respiratory therapist and I feel safe coming here! I recommend everyone trying this out at least once. I'll update once we're pros lol P.s. the pictures posted are some of our "theme parties". We had a blast dressing up!

We took lessons. Staff was great! We enjoyed going in and the events planned were fun as well. We…read moreeven had a bit of a personal difficulty and they were very kind and considerate and were a big help!!

We have been *beyond* pleased with Guidepost Montessori! The staff are all loving and welcoming,…read moreand we feel our daughter is safe in their care. On the occasional morning when our toddler decides she does NOT want to go to school that day, I can usually hear her tears turn to laughter before I even leave the building. Separation anxiety is normal in small children, and the guides at Guidepost know what they're doing! We enjoy their frequent, clear communication as well as their hours, campus equipment, and the various specialty activities that they offer such as a yearly Saturday pool party or pajama days. If you're in the market for a daycare or preschool that will teach your child(ren) REAL life skills such as cleaning up after themselves as well as subjects such as math, science, and reading, Guidepost is the school for you.

Being in the military, we have moved around a lot and have experienced many different childcare…read morecenters. Guidepost BY FAR has been the best experience. I had 2 children enrolled for the past 2 years and have been blessed to interact with all the staff in the different programs from Nido to Childrens House. They are all absolutely wonderful, especially the Director Caroline and the Assistant Director Liza. Staff go out of their way to assist with difficult transitions and they even show up to birthday parties when invited! I was a sceptic of the Montessori based curriculum but after seeing my kids make huge progress, love learning and teaching us things they learned, and really THRIVE, I am an avid believer. This place is more than a childcare center, this is an extension of family/friends that I truly trust to care for my children. It has been an amazing experience.

My fiancé and I just had a 45 min private dance lesson with Leah. We practiced dancing to our…read morewedding first dance song. Leah was fantastic!! She taught us the basics in our short lesson and we left feeling much more confident with our moves when we left. I'd recommend her to any other engaged couples before their big day!

Had our first lesson last night and had a blast! Nicholas (the owner) is a wonderful instructor who…read moreput us at ease and had us dancing in less than an hour. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly he had us (2 couples with more than our share of "left feet") relaxed AND having fun. As we left, it was clear we'd be back! Looking forward to it!!

We have been attending Monsters Dance Conventions for years, and though the training has been…read moredecent, a pattern has been consistent-- the seeming favoritism for awards and making Cast/Kids Cast, toward kids that dance super aggressively, jerky, and overly animated; even when they have zero musicality or natural talent. Anyone can learn choreography and dance "big", but not every child has the natural gift of musicality and creative dance ability. Just because someone is dancing HARD, doesn't mean they're dancing WELL. This important differentiation is often disregarded by Monsters staff/choreographers, and the kid who has aggressively bogarted their way to the front row, is moving very jerkily, and throwing hair around to compensate for their lack of musicality, is often the one praised and recognized for top honors. Unfortunately, this has in some cases, created a group of arrogant dancers whom have been pumped up and groomed to believe that they are more talented than they actually are, while some phenomenally talented kids with the TRUE gift of dance, are left doubting themselves, season after season. I have also noticed, especially in the Junior and Intermediate rooms, a leaning toward choosing White/Hispanic/Asian children for the highest awards; though they were clearly not the best in the room, nor had the best character-- while the little black girl/boy in the corner, that is able to dance circles around them, is left without even an acknowledgment. Though black kids are certainly nominated for Kids Cast, there appears to be a different bar for what is worthy of being recognized for top awards--and again, for some kids, a hard jerk, hair toss, and unnatural animation of facial expressions, is often all that is required to receive scholarships and Kids Cast nominations; while others with undeniable talent, that give 1000%, receive nothing. This has been consistent in the 8 years that we have been attending. And though they would likely deny such, there is strong evidence of politics going on... when you consistently see kids from certain studios, or whose parents have strategically created relationships with upper staff by being door monitor for classes, etc., win top awards, though again, they were inarguably, not the strongest dancer in the room, nor had the best character, it becomes pretty apparent what is occurring. Because of these things, we will no longer support Monsters Dance, nor line the pockets of staff who sell expensive dreams to kids, season after season, whom they know they will never acknowledge, nor give equal consideration to; while providing recognition and a career path, to some whom haven't earned it, nor were the most deserving.

My daughter had a GREAT time at Monsters of Hip Hop Dance Convention in Chicago. Very energetic…read moreatmosphere and awesome instructors! Thanks for bringing Hip Hop and dance opportunities to us in the Midwest. She is really hoping to be able to use her scholarship for unlimited classes at Millenium in LA sometime before Oct.