To the reviewer who claimed that Rivermont's average SAT score was 1880, it's been a while since I…read morechecked, but I think that a perfect score was 1600, or thereabouts. I don't doubt your sincerity, but you might take another look at your school statistics and see what the average SAT score really is. Oh... I just looked it up. IN 2005, the max score went up to 2400. In 2016 it came back down to 1600 again. I see how one could get confused about that.

I went here from early school through middle school, every statisistic on their website is a lie…read more If you want to be taken advantage of by the opportunistic regime they call administrators; taken for every dollar you are worth, then go ahead and apply here. They will be rude to your kids as if they employ them. This school is a no nonsense business and your children are their employees, keep away from this poor excuse for an education at all costs EDIT: For those who doubt that I went to this school. My art teacher, Mrs F, was out of her mind. She gave us yellow foam to use for 'art'. She told us not to get it in our eyes. We were in 6th grade. She never taught. Never. My Spanish teacher sent one of friends home for wearing sweatpants. This was not uncommon. They hold an auction every year to generate funds.They have multiple magazine subscription sales programs where students are encouraged to sell magazines in exchange for prized. One such prize, costing one subscription, is a random drawing from a pencil dispenser. They drawing determine your price, often what was literally a colored cotton ball. Their honor role was paid. A $5 donation bought you a place on the honor roll. They state on their website that 100% of their graduates enroll in college. When I was there, there were 4 seniors. The fees for this school are huge. Which is fine if it weren't a toxic environment where revenue is put above students. Everything they do is done to create the illusion that they are using your money for the benefit of your kids. Do not be fooled. Get out while you can. Public school is much better, with teachers that actually care.

We just returned home from Winter Parent Teach conferences, and our daughter's teacher emphasized…read morehow well she was doing on the Math section tests -- going from a 60.5% to an 83.3% for her math test average scores! That's in just 3.5 months of Mathnasium! She has gained the confidence she needed to tackle new math facts like long division, and increase her aptitude for multiplication and subtraction. She loves going to the center each week, and is the type of child that needs some reward/incentive along the way -- which the team at Mathnasium understands, and provides! Great overall experience!

From the owner: We teach math in a way that makes sense to kids…read more Mathnasium is a math-only tutoring center where we serve students in grades Kindergarten-12. Whether your student is looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead, we are here to help! We do this through a cycle of assessments and specially designed learning plans. When your child first visits our center, we will administer an assessment based on his/her grade level and abilities. From that assessment, we will create an individual, specialized learning plan for your child. As your child works through his/her learning plan, our attentive and caring instructors will provide assistance and teach strategies to help your student learn. We can also provide individual learning plans for those who are planning to take ACT, SAT, apprenticeship tests, and college entrance exams. We are here to meet your child's math needs and help build their confidence! To get started, give us a call or visit our website!

All three of my kids attend Peoria Academy and we love this school! The small size means it's very…read morefriendly and all the kids know each other's name. It's like a big family - a great community to be a part of. Coming to Peoria from the UK, we wanted a secular option for our children that embraces all religions, and the cultural diversity - much like an International School - was what first attracted us to PA. The curriculum is varied, challenging, and hands-on. Really engaging for the children, not just geared towards passing tests. I believe the kids really benefit from the experimental learning and all the extras PA has to offer above and beyond the public schools - such as the Outdoor Education Center, (a working garden / outdoor classroom), huge indoor gym, and all the diverse extra curricular activities. My kids have enjoyed trying out (among other things) Tae Kwon Do, Robotics club, lego club, Ballet, Yoga, Gymnastics, STEAM art, Scholastic Bowl, Fencing, Cub Scouts, piano, guitar, ukulele, cheerleading, mathletics, Speech, debate, cookery, and pottery (the school even has its own kiln!) Multicultural Night is a highlight of the year, along with Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, Family Picnic /Movie Night, and the Annual Gala. PA is a special place. I highly recommend coming for a tour.

this is our third year and we are so happy to have landed at Peoria Academy. Amazing teachers and…read morestaff that truly know our child and help her grow in all aspects of education. Spanish from 1st grade on, comprehensive art program, sports, track and theatre/music program. Anyone that would like can participate in the fall musical. After school activities that include instrument lessons, fencing, dance and golf. We could not be more please with the IB program. The families are very welcoming and eager to get involved how ever you would like. GO BULLDOGS

The staff at Stepping Stones is excellent! They have cared for both of my kids since they were…read moreinfants. They have excellent programming in place for the kids, field trips and activities. The owners are always available to answer any questions or concerns I have at any time. They treat the children there like their own and call whenever a question or concern arises.

This center does a really great job teaching the kids and not just "babysitting." Unfortunately, we…read moreeventually had to pull my son out due to witnessing several different staff members putting their hands on the kids and yelling at them. He attended in the 4/5 year old class. I witnessed one employee grab a child by the chin, turn his head to her and say "look at me!" I witnessed another grab my own child by the arm and pull him to her because he stepped out of line. I also witnessed a staff member bent down to a sitting child yelling in his face. The look on his face was one of pure terror. (I'm not talking about a stern, raised voice. This was indeed yelling.) I picked up my child one afternoon, and could clearly hear a staff member yelling in the infant room through the closed door. What could you possibly have to yell at infants about?! My son would tell me with no prompting how one of his teachers was mean, always yelled, and also flicked students. (This was not Miss Maggie. She is a great teacher and probably the best at the center.) Another thing that made me uncomfortable, was when my son came home singing a song with the words, "It's Christmas, don't be a jerk." In my personal opinion, "jerk" is not an appropriate word to be teaching 4 and 5 year olds. I spoke to the director and I was assured that the teachers would be "talked" to, but I continued to witness these things after that. I think more than "talking" to should have been done as it's unacceptable to put your hands on children in the manners that I saw. We also felt very uncomfortable dropping off and picking up my son because most of the staff would give no greeting or even look in our direction. I'm not sure if this was due to my complaints to the director or not. My son gave 5 members of the staff Christmas presents and received a thank you from only one (Miss Maggie). It's a shame to have to explain to a young child why some of his "teachers" didn't like his gifts, which is what he asked me. As I previously stated and to be fair, this center is absolutely amazing at the planned activities, field-trips, and learning for the children. I was very impressed with that. We just weren't comfortable with the overall treatment of the children besides that. After posting this review on their Facebook page, it was promptly deleted and I was private messaged by the Assistant Director! Instead of addressing concerns, they blame me for "never being happy" and having too many questions and concerns. Every parent should be able to ask questions and share concerns with the establishment tending to their child!

Had the pleasure of visiting here while performing my work related duties…read more A huge thank you to Kai Swanson. What a wonderfully nice man. Cafeteria left nothing to the imagination. Every possible food item you could want Great learning atmosphere. I wish I was college age just so I could attend this amazing learning institution Thanks for the great tour and lunch

This college looks impressive on paper and during campus tours, which is exactly why my child chose…read moreto attend. Unfortunately, the reality was very different and the decision turned out to be a major mistake. Students are treated more like high schoolers than college adults, with policies and oversight that feel controlling and out of step with what most families expect from a university. The most alarming issue, however, is how the school appears to handle rape and sexual assault. From what we witnessed, the system seems to protect perpetrators far more than it protects victims. Individuals accused of serious misconduct appear to face minimal consequences, while victims can feel ignored, blamed, or even vilified for speaking up. That kind of environment discourages reporting and raises serious concerns about student safety. Drugs and alcohol are also clearly present on campus, yet the systems meant to monitor and address these problems seem ineffective. We did ask questions about safety and student well-being before enrolling and, unfortunately, believed the reassurances we were given. In hindsight, the reality did not match the rhetoric. Overall, the college does a very good job marketing itself and creating a positive first impression. Unfortunately, our experience suggests that the reality behind the brochures is far less reassuring. Families considering this school should ask difficult questions about student safety, accountability, and how serious incidents are actually handled.

We placed two children for care with Cadence Academy. We have been very happy with the staff and…read morethe teachers. We considered other places and compared the care, rules, and cost and Cadence Academy was our choice. We have recommended it to friends and we will in the future as well.

Cadence has taken great care of my little one! Its easy to communicate with them and I appreciate…read morethat their directors are always right at the front and seem to be highly involved with what is going on in the classrooms. They have a secure facility which is also comforting. Additionally, the teachers do a great job of putting pictures on the app and updating my little ones diapers/feeds- its lovely to get pictures during the day! I feel like they really care about my kiddo and the amount I pay is absolutely worth it (they are quite affordable!)

I did my birthday party here with maybe a dozen ladies. I sent a photo of spring tulips I wanted to…read morepaint and the two teachers did an outstanding job of making it so easy for all of us (only 1 is an artist!) We would love to go to another event at Big Picture. They are so caring and allow food/drink and fun for all ages.

Big Picture is such a great place! My two daughters have taken several different art classes here…read moreand have loved all of them! They've done once per week classes for a month at a time and also special theme days. We've also done a painting birthday party here which was a great time. I've also done an adult ceramic class. Ms. Becky has been fabulous to work with and I highly recommend Big Picture for art classes and birthday parties!

They just remodeled and updated almost the entire building - it's lovely. Some machines, weights…read moreand rooms are still older but all in all everything is in working decent condition. Even when this place is busy it doesn't feel like it and never forces me to change my workout routine. It has everything you need for whatever workout you're looking for: pool, weight floor, two rooms of cardio equipment, two walking tracks, and large group fitness room where I see them doing mostly yoga classes.

If I could give a negative star, I would. You created a horrible mess when you didn't finish your…read moreparking expansion before closing the north entrance and lot. I drove around this morning to go to a class and there was not one space, much less handicapped. I simply cannot walk all the way from the Credit Union or Village Inn. I went home, without therapy and exercise. F from this teacher