Gotta love the Adult Education/GED Center and program! I was able to attend in person classes and…read morequickly earn my GED. Staff was friendly and very understanding of my life situations, and worked hard to help me achieve my education. Thank you, NIC!

Russ Grove is an assistant golf coach here, he has open dialog about students of color and…read morenationalities. He has openly stated he does not Want anyone that is not white at this college.

This school authentically teaches about Jesus' love. Not only that, but all three of my kids are…read moregetting an exceptional education. The teachers are absolutely the best I have experienced...we've experienced 4 of them so far! Very happy here after moving to the area just last year. An incredible community for your child and family.

Normally I don't write up "Reviews", however on a rare occasion I see an establishment I have been…read moreimpressed with be attacked repeatedly through YELP and decide to speak up on their behalf. It's humorous looking at some of the complaints here. From what I can see, a vast majority of the complaints stated are entirely self-inflicted drama. First of all, if you're upset that your classes are not transferring to the University of your choice, that's your fault. It is entirely the student's responsibility to look at available online transfer tools OR make the necessary calls to your chosen college to find out if you are taking the right classes. Yes, that can sometimes take many hours of research. Do it. Spokane's staff can only go so far in holding your hand here. There is always an advisor who will help you determine whether you are taking the right "core/bacherlorette" requirements that will fulfill the core part of your bachelor's degree for your chosen four year institution. If you havn't done the necessary research here, that falls on your side of the ballpark. They shouldn't have to hold your hand through the whole process. I also noticed a lot of complaints about cheating students, terrible professors, and so on. Again, blame your generation's lack of ethics/morals (not the professors). The professors here are wonderful, and I simply can't agree. There's a reason people go to community colleges, let's just say that. It's disgusting that so many people would come on here blaming professors for young people's behavior and lack of research skills. Take some personal responsibility. As for my experience with Spokane: I am an Oregon resident and am a returning student who needed to pick up a few credits before transferring to Oregon State University. One of the reasons I chose Spokane is because I have never come across such a professional staff. This college beats the heck out of competing community colleges that are sloppy and have terrible programs. Their professors are as good as any four year institution and the faculty is incredible; in particular Sami and Karen who are INCREDIBLE guides/counselors that have been my saving grace in understanding what all I was going to need to get myself into a position to transfer to Oregon State University. When I had questions about quarter/semester conversions, requirements, financial aid (FAFSA), etc. they went above and beyond to make sure everything was on track. If it hadn't of been for them, I may have thrown in the towel. I have also been immensely impressed with the professors as I've also taken classes from a college in Kansas City, Missouri some years ago. In comparison, it's definitely on par if not better quality classes. All the professors have impressive backgrounds/resumes and hold their classes to high standards. Thanks Spokane for all your professionalism and fantastic staff!

I went to college here 38 years ago. Obviously, I learned something, as I just calculated those…read moreyears without the aid of a calculator. Back then, this college did a great job of offering enough classes to fulfill the general university requirements, so I could move on down the road to a public university. I particularly recall beginning and advanced volleyball, tennis, and bowling. Oh, and that psychology class also sticks in my head. On my most recent trip to SCC, I went to find my mom (it was Mother's Day weekend), and she was peddling her wares, lilacs at the Garden Expo. I also found my dad planted in a chair, helping the garden club. I had a chance to go down memory lane in the Lair, as I really wanted to find the bowling alley, but things have changed or rather there was too much garden expo in my way or my memory is really slipping. I don't know what classes SCC offers now, but I'd be willing to guess that it is still a great value, and if I had it all to do over again, I'd still come here first and get those required classes out of the way. My economics classes also paid off.

This is a review of an actual experience at Montessori Central as a parent whose children attended…read morethe school over the course of four years. Montessori Central is a welcoming, nurturing place for all children. Young children learn about the world through hands-on, stimulating, colorful lessons they choose for themselves. I was repeatedly amazed at the things my children learned at such a tender age. One night before bed, when my oldest was four, I said, "I love you to the moon." My child, in a squeaky, little voice, replied, "I love you to the Democratic Republic of The Congo. That's very far!" Then she told me she loved me to the Crab Nebula. :) To this day, that's what we tell each other at bedtime, and she's 17. In terms of the love the owner has for children, I never saw anything to suggest that she or the other staff would single kids out based on ethnicity or nationality. The school does not "use" minority or immigrant children to teach American-born white kids about their culture. These kids are ages three to six. They are just learning to use the potty and eat lunch together. One of my daughters had a first best buddy who spoke no English when she started at Montessori Central. They played together and communicated through that play and through their laughter. Her mom and I became friendly and visited each other's homes while the girls played. We recently ran into that girl at a high school chess tournament; it was so sweet to see how both girls have grown. I will always be glad my kids attended Montessori Central. It is a fine place to give children a rich, warm, welcoming first experience at school. I would hope most people would take a one-star review based on quick judgement with a grain of salt. It was disheartening to stumble upon today while searching for something on Yelp, so I wanted to balance it with input from someone who actually experienced the school for more than 30 minutes.

This review is for a preschool interview process. We didn't end up choosing this place for our…read morechild, but we did a tour, etc. so I thought I'd review that process and get the info about the school more easily accessible. Also, I wanted to make it public that the person we interviewed with implied that she was happy to be serving more wealthy, white children, instead of the poor, brown children which she used to work with in her past. That was a major turn-off in our book. Granted this preschool is located in a more wealthy area of Spokane, and maybe she was trying to sell us on that, like "Oh, hey, it is fancy here" but it was just really off-putting. But, I hesitated to put it in the review, because maybe it was just an offhand misunderstood comment. I think we all say things sometimes that are misunderstood, but then I checked out their website.... and they have this nonsense... "We like to have children of minority races enrolled so that the children can learn about all people and how to exist together happily." So that, to me, was implying that "the children" are white kids, and it is just SO condescending. And that also implies that the "minority race" kids will be singled out to be teaching the other kids about their race. Just kind of weird to me. Anyways, save your time parents, and if you care about enrolling in a truly inclusive preschool I think not. Also this place was majorly expensive! Sept-June half day program was $4200, all day program $7600.

I can speak to both reviews that were left. Tish had some valid points about the school before it…read morehad a drastic overhaul wo include new leadership and transparency this last year. The school has been on an upward trajectory since and many of Tish's concerns from prior review are gone or quickly changing for the better. Valarie's review really says it all. The school has been through a lot of fast changes but has adapted and grown in wonderful ways. I have two children that are thriving in this school. The majority of the teachers we have encountered are amazing. Southside is truly like a family. I feel like this school embodies a Christian led challenging education. I have felt supported and heard. My kids love to go to school and equally feel loved and supported by their teachers. I highly recommend Southside

My children have attended Southside Christian School for the past seven years, and it has been a…read moreblessing for our family. We've walked through seasons of change, and this current chapter with new leadership is a welcoming change and breath of fresh air. The new principal brings integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to students, staff, and families. While holding people to higher standards isn't always easy, it's necessary--and it's already making a noticeable, positive difference in the culture of our school. The staff truly cares about every student--not just academically, but emotionally and spiritually. Teachers are supported, expectations are clear, and the focus is back where it should be: on Christ-centered education, community, and excellence. My kids feel known, challenged, and loved here. We're proud to be part of a community that values truth, grace, and excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend Southside Christian School!

This daycare is probably the best daycare I've ran into in Spokane! I love the staff and the set up…read moreis amazing! The teachers are so much fun and nice. Definitely check this daycare if you are on the east side of Spokane and want your kids to learn some awesome things and interact with a diversity that I haven't seen since I was back home in Nebraska. Love Love Love Suge, she is the boss lady there and she is just the best! Ms Vienna, Ms Leanna are just the best I wish I knew everyone's name lol I'd shout them out as well! Never have I been more confident in my child's wellbeing than with my family back home.

Very awesome school it's very cool it's very good very nice…read moreAnd nice very yes Very cool

This place has restored my faith in child daycare. They show amazing patience with all children.read more