I've been taking my 4 year old here for a few months, and it has been an amazing experience!!! On…read moreher first day, we got a special red bracelet that let everyone know it's her first time and all the coaches made sure to acknowledge that! It was so sweet. Once she got in the water she felt nervous and one of the deck supervisors got in the pool along with her teacher so allow her to have some one on one time. You would think this was only because it was her first lesson but no, it happened again recently where she was having a hard time and again another couch jumped right in and gave her the extra attention she needed. All the coach's are super sweet, kind, and very patient!!! We have loved all the ones we have had! The teachers we have had so far are Lillian, (she teachers my daughters private lessons) Ruthie and Ashlyn and my 4 year old loves them all!! It's rare to find an environment that feels welcoming all the time but aqua tots does it each time! They are great at making the kids feel special and safe.

My family and I are huge fans of Aqua Tots! Our son started going when he turned two and loved it…read moreat first when someone could be in the water with him when he hit 2.5, it was not an easy transition for him. It was a whole lot of screaming and crying. On the advice of the coaches we did the two week intensive where he went for a lesson everyday. It worked wonders! The coaches are always so patient and understand with him, it's wonderful to see! We've had a ton of wonderful coaches over the years Molly, Madison, Quinton, Shelby, Jay, and now we have coach Leila. My son loves coach Leila and she really tries her best to teach him as much as a four year old in a pool actually listens. My son has truly started to learn how to swim thanks to Aqua Tots. I do have a ton of makeup classes, so I wish there was a better system in place there. My son is not the adaptable type and needs to know what time he's going and who is coach is well ahead of time. So for us, the makeup system just doesn't work super well. Overall we love Aqua Tots and are so thankful for the coaches and the friendly front desk staff. #ThankYouThursday

I highly recommend energy kids to all parents with energetic kids!! Wonderful gymnastics coaches…read moreand staff. Plus, I love how clean the gymnasium is kept as well:)

We had a birthday party there and it was great! They helped set up, were friendly and involved…read more Most importantly my daughter and her friends had a great time! When booking the party, it said something about parties were only for kids 4 and older. My daughter was turning 4 so some of her friends were younger and some were older. I made sure to ask if it was ok and the manager said it would be fine. They did a great job involving all the kids ranging from 2-6!

My 6 year old loves going to Cary school of gymnastics. The instructors are knowledgeable and…read morefriendly and I'm happy she is learning all the moves safely while having fun!

My daughter has been going here since the day she turned 3 for gymnastics classes. It is her…read moreabsolute favorite thing. She loves the coaches and the practices.

Went with my boyfriends family and had an amazing time. Lots of different chairs and tables to…read morechoose from. I lounged and read a book in the shade and sun and ate a sandwich at a proper table. Two different diving board and a basketball goal on the edge of the pool provides fun for kids of all ages. Including a roped offer shallow section for the little ones. There is a snack hut and multiple life guards on duty. There are breaks from the kids with an adult only pool time every 45 minutes or hour. (Not 100% sure). They also host swim meets for all different ages over the summer! The only down side I saw is I think their public water filter needed replaced and the bathrooms can always be touched up but I feel most public pools have that issue with so many kids and people running around.

I don't know about the previous reviews but I have been a member of Wood Valley since 2016 and a…read morevolunteer since 2017. I very much enjoy the pool. My family with 2 small children really like the pool. It has a very friendly family atmosphere during pool hours. I feel very confident in the lifeguards (and I've seen them jump in a few times). We also enjoy the social's the have on the weekends.

My child started attending mid-year, and the staff has been absolutely amazing. As a first grader…read morenew to the Montessori environment, there was naturally a learning curve, but the teacher in B2 made all the difference--she was an absolute dream. Her genuine commitment to my child's success embodies what education should be. The level of communication with both the teaching and support staff has also been exceptional--something that isn't always found in more traditional school settings. I'm truly grateful for how smoothly this transition went for my child and am excited for the upcoming school year.

Former teacher (Wake county, NYC & Atlanta public schools) and literacy specialist here. Negative…read morereviews are often pointed and do not accurately reflect this school. Sterling is an exceptional school for academics and quality of day to day learning experiences for children. it performs in the top of NC schools. My children's teachers are nurturing and pedagogically skilled. Independence is facilitated in children, curiosity is valued, opportunities for practice to master content are a priority and drive achievement. Montessori pedagogy supports engaging teaching and learning based in the ways children actually developmentally acquire knowledge. Parents are involved, classrooms are beautiful, well resourced and organized. It's a healthy learning environment (better than most) and I am saying this from being in more than my share of schools on the east coast for over a decade.

6/18/22: I went to this school for a basketball game my son was playing in. It is a beautiful…read moreschool. I can't speak to it academically, but the facility itself is beautiful and clean. The gym had bleachers although the basketball team staff told us they wouldn't have any. So, there was plenty of seating available for families. The only issue I had was that there was no snack or drink machines there. I know all schools don't have them for their students, but a lot of them that I've been in do. It would've been nice being that they have i9sports games there & there are no concession stands. Parents get parched & hangry being there all day without a little something to wet our whistles & calm our growling stomachs, and we aren't allowed to bring in outside food/drinks.

I'm so grateful my kids have been able to attend this school. Our public school continually got rid…read moreof more and more of the "fun stuff" such as music, art, P.E., etc. but Endeavor prioritizes every aspect of learning including the arts, math, science, language arts, character development, life skills such as organization and turning things in on time. Just like at any school, you won't love every single thing about anywhere but Endeavor gives its families very little to complain about. My only word of caution would be that if your child falls outside the range of "normal" or learning in a traditional way, Endeavor might not be the right fit as it does not have the resources to help those kids but I have seen them taking steps to try to improve in this area and hope in the future they'll be able to be more accommodating. Honestly though, our public school refused to do anything to help my daughter despite her having an obvious need so I have zero faith in any school to spend money/resources on the needs of one child. Overall, this really is the best school in Wake County.

An establishment is only as great as its leadership. With that said, I would not recommend Kiddie…read moreAcademy Fuquay so long as it is under the direction of Michele Carter. Becky and Brian (owner) are the faces of this establishment that draw in and retain families. The director, Michele (not to be confused as the owner) made our experience as parents a frustrating one, to say the least. My interactions with Michele were non-existent at best, traumatizing at its worst. My child spent over a year there. They were happy, they enjoyed being there and had great experiences with the teachers and assistance in their classroom; teachers acknowledged my child as bright, sweet and with great manners. In the few times where we as parents had to interact with staff, our approach was again, with great manners and respect. Issues arose particularly with having to communicate with Michele. Based on interactions, I would categorize the director's communication skills as tacky and unprofessional; her behavior as poor and without reproach. Most communication was through email and there were a few face-to-face, all informal. In one instance, I requested a meeting to discuss policies as they related to actions taken against us that appeared targeted and outside of any written policy. Michele refused to speak with us openly and informally, stating that she would "not be meeting" with us. The owner (graciously) took the meeting instead and we a productive dialougue. Then a HUGE and serious decision was made regarding my child - with no *formal* meeting to discuss the situation, followed by an outright refusal to provide *valid* supporting documentation. A formal meeting was requested and for a 2nd time, Michele refused, stating that "there is no benefit that can come from a meeting" and canceled the formal meeting that she had previously requested and agreed upon. Our time at Kiddie Academy Fuquay concluded when we were blindsided by a "last day" date, not by our choice. Not considering management, Kiddie Academy Fuquay was a decent place for us and we would have remained until school age, given we could eliminate any direct interactions with Michele, who was given full authority to continue to mismanage and misdirect our patronage. In your decision making process, take note of how management has responsed to negative reviews on Google: gaslighting, deflection, redirecting blame instead of accepting responsibility. If you are considering this location, consider with caution. An establishment is only as great as its leadership.

worst daycare I have seen in my life. The teacher was rude. the director was shouting at my 3 year…read moreold son for no reason. they never answer your questions. one day I raised concert about the teacher . same afternoon I got a call from the director saying that your son was running in the classroom. that's why he is in my office . come and pick him up. when my husband entered the office , the director was sitting on the chair and they made my son sit on the the floor. I have watched so many times over the camera that kids push and pull each other. But the teacher is not aware of these situations. Don't send your kid to such places where they don't even care about the kids. Thought of sharing this review as all the moms read.

From your first Open Water course up to various advanced technical courses Sandra is a phenomenal…read moreinstructor. With every course there is close attention to detail, video review and feedback, and very small class sizes (typically 1 or 2 students) which ensures that each student gets plenty of individualized feedback. Each course is taught with the end goal of safety and competency in the water, not just to go through the motions to hit each skill requirement. Sandra teaches property buoyancy and trim from day one. Her methodology is to train future tec divers, and making good habits from the start is easier than breaking bad habits later on. Even if you have no intention of going tec, the extra skill will make you safer and more in control in the water, which is good for your buddies, visibility, and fragile marine life. I've taken many classes with Sandra, starting from open water and going all the way to Cavern, and cannot recommend her enough.

Sandra is very responsive. I was surprised to learn diving is a year round activity in Raleigh with…read morethe right equipment and training. The I can't wait to be DPV certified for my next class!