PVCC is an awesome and affordable way to earn a degree. They always have fun events going on the…read morefor the students and have a nice campus. The teachers are awesome, many of them teach at UVA as well. The biggest issue I ran into going to PVCC was the lack of availability of advisors. If you're on a general studies associates path- GOODLUCK getting an appointment with an advisor- I had to schedule an important meeting for a month away. Other advisors wouldn't take me either. I tried to schedule a quick meeting (a service that they offer) but they have not responded to me. Students need to have these resources readily available. I should not have to wait a month to find out if I can graduate or not.

Now that my prerequisites are done, it's just fitting to write a review of my experience at PVCC…read more Being a stay at home mom was great and all, but I wanted to learn something new. I was lucky that I lived close to PVCC and started taking some classes. I didn't really have anything in mind, not even a clear goal, I just missed learning. First step you have to go through: ADMISSIONS. Be very careful who you talk to here. The advisors have a different take on which classes you can take or not. Advice seems to change from person to person. They are there to sell and make money from the classes they offer. I got credit for most of my courses from my previous degree in a science-related field, but one advisor wanted me to take the math placement test and repeat college algebra. One and a half years later, another advisor, said I didn't have to take a math placement test and repeat college algebra since my general, organic and biochemistry subjects were credited at the college. I would have wasted time and money on a class I didn't really have to attend. Thank goodness that sensible advisor was there that day and she signed me up on Statistics I (I got A, btw). In addition, it's better to talk to Advising in person. Emails won't get you anywhere. PROFESSORS: I am totally impressed. I took Anatomy and Physiology I and II here, and my professor was an MD. The Statistics I class professor has a doctorate from UVA. The Lifespan Development (PSY230) professor has very good credentials, but I DO NOT recommend HIM. Do NOT taken this professor's online class (last name starts with R). That psych class was the only B I got. I hate recommending looking up these profs at ratemyprofessor.com, but i totally recommend it now. FACILITY: Cadaver Lab. Great for students who are serious about studying Anatomy. Not all CCs have this kind of lab, so students here are extremely lucky. TESTING CENTER: Smells like the pits. I am very sensitive to smells and I couldn't concentrate from the moldy smell from the carpet. PROGRAMS: It is a Community College, so only A.D.s are offered. Despite that, the programs are very competitive. During my time here, I've seen students compete like it's the Hunger Games (especially ADN hopefuls) because they only have a few seats in this program. It was what I initially wanted to apply to, and it made me sick to my stomach that I would have to do Battle Royale for this. HAPPY ENDING: As I have mentioned, I thought I was going to apply for an associate degree so I could eventually go back in the workforce after my stint as a sahm, but I got accepted to a 16 month Accelerated BSN program some place else. AVOID: I see a lot of MLM recruiting posted on bulletin boards and weekly job posting emails. It's even plastered in most cars parked on campus. Overall, it's a good CC, also affordable. I definitely recommend, especially, for adult learners.

Not gonna lie, the negative review almost convinced me to not sign up for their improv 101 class…read more I'm glad I ignored it and signed up anyway!! Our class was hilarious and fun (both the content and the people). We had folks join in some classes from their improv group and it was fun getting to know them as well! Definitely recommend it to anyone looking to have fun, learn, and meet awesome people!

Top notch comedy! Always lots of fun. In addition to great performances, they offer excellent…read moreclasses for anyone interested in learning the art of improv. The cast evolves over time, so it tends to stay fresh.

Antwon is a great host! He was able to walk us through two dishes. He was able to explain…read morespecific knife cuts and provide tips and tricks to help us in the kitchen. We made a warm green bean appetizer and a Spanish Paella. Who knew that Paella is the dish it's cooked in... Not me. He was able to pace his cooking to meet the our needs. We are obviously not as skilled in the kitchen. Thankfully he sends a materials list and recipe earlier in the week. He also sends a video of the session the next day. It is a great reminder for when you cook the dishes again. The virtual class is a great idea during the current times. We had a great time as if we were right there. Conversation was easy and fluid. I was amazed at the things Antwon does in the community. He is a great ambassador for the community.

Super great experience! We did the cooking class for a family outing while the kids were in town…read morefor the holiday season. We had a really great time while learning cooking skills together, and with an amazing meal at the end. Chef Antwon and Chef Nikki were great hosts, instructional and entertaining. Highly recommend their group cooking class! As an aside, we are now thinking about taking our employees for a company team building experience now that we know that they also offer that service.

What a wonderful shop, located off a somewhat busy Route 29. Inside, you'll find a wide selection…read moreof lovely artistic gifts. I personally loved all of the handmade ceramics. Upstairs, you'll find a selection of great gifts including a wonderful kids section with plenty of books and toys. There is something really for everyone. The service was very friendly and kind, offering to show me around or help with any questions that I might have. The place is definitely unique and the exact kind of special shop that I love visiting with the carefully curated selection.

I love this shop, the people are great that work there and you will find…read moreall kinds of interesting and beautiful art pieces and lots of mixed media as well, stop by you will not regret it

We enjoy Bright Beginnings for our child. She has fun daily and we like the reports they send each…read moreday. It has been a positive environment.

My daughter started here a couple months ago, after staying home with me and constantly being since…read moreshe was born, she's now 18 months. Right away you could tell how much she loved it. She is so happy to go every morning and runs and hugs her teachers. The only time I've seen any crying is when her teacher has left before I pick her up. She was sick and out for several days (daycare ick after never being around kids plus being a quarantine baby) and she was extremely excited to go back. She brought me her shoes several times while she was out, indicating she was ready to go, the first day she went back her excitement started as soon as we got in the car to leave and once we pulled up she was overjoyed. They're great about updates, keeping you in the know and have been so patient with me even what I'm sure it wasn't always easy. It's given me a huge piece of mind knowing that she's happy and being taken care of, even if I sometimes I do get just a liiiiitle jealous.

Our family initially had a positive experience at Bright Beginnings, which makes writing this…read morereview incredibly painful. Our 5 year old reported that a teacher punched her. Another child independently reported the same thing with a matching account. We immediately brought our concerns to the school, and we were assured that the teacher would not be allowed back while the police investigation was ongoing. Then one day before the investigation had officially concluded, we arrived to pick up our children early and found that teacher back in the building. We were horrified. My husband asked the owner, "If this were your child and you walked in and saw this teacher here, how would you feel?" Her response was, "If I believed my child, I would be furious." That statement has stayed with us ever since. No school can guarantee that every employee will always make good choices. We understand that. The allegation itself, while devastating, is not the primary reason we can no longer recommend this school. It is how the situation was handled. Parents need honesty, transparency, and leadership that puts children's safety first. Instead, we experienced broken assurances and a response that left us feeling our daughter's account was not being taken seriously. The hardest part is that our daughters loved this school. We wanted to continue believing it was a safe, caring place and truthfully could have still sent them back if the school handled the situation appropriately. Instead, we had to pull them out and were left feeling betrayed, unheard, and heartbroken. Unfortunately, our experience revealed a side of Bright Beginnings that we cannot recommend.

This is such an amazing environment to be in here at Crozet Bright Beginnings! the staff is always…read moreso helpful and and appreciative to any and all accommodations for my son! He loves going there!

Tassia was warm and welcoming from the start. Her passion for child care certainly shows in every…read moredetail at Playful Learners Preschool. Tassia is empathetic, transparent, always open for conversation, and a parent herself. She employs a staff that also models those qualities. Playful Learners Preschool is very well kept, and cleaning is noticeably a priority. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided each day. The playground is wonderful, and there is even a small wooded area to explore. The app allows you to easily connect to what your child is learning (and it's always nice to receive cute photos to brighten your work day!) I could go on and on about all the things I value about Playful Learners Preschool, but most importantly, I don't have to question what type of care my children are getting. I know in my absence they are being loved, nurtured, comforted, and encouraged to grow, learn, and explore in a caring environment every day.

It may be a fine place, however, they took a non-refundable deposit about a year ago, and never…read morecontacted us about placing our children. I would not put in a deposit unless you knew there was a space available.

Our child began at Oakland in the summer program---we were looking for a camp-like environment…read morewhich could combine fun summer activities like swimming and riding with academic reinforcement for our child who struggles with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and working memory issues. After a very successful summer session, we decided to enroll for the winter boarding program and have been thrilled with the progress we have seen. Oakland is small, nurturing, and really "gets" kids with ADHD and learning differences. The calming rural setting and extremely small and personalized classes have resulted in our child loving school and making great progress both academically and with executive functioning skills. Oakland focuses on making sure that children obtain strong foundations in reading, writing and math---albeit at each child's unique pace. Perhaps more importantly, Oakland teaches children how to self-advocate and learn to manage their particular learning challenges---setting them up for future success in high school is one of the school's goals. Oakland's summer program is open to students from other schools who need academic reinforcement during the summer, and the regular program also operates on a rolling admissions basis for families seeking an alternative to their current educational situation. Tuition-wise, even Oakland's boarding program is comparable to the tuition of SN day schools in the DC area.

I am a former Student at Oakland School. Neither my parents nor I were impressed…read more My Review and thoughts on this school: Dump! Social Services should shut this place down for numerous, obvious reasons upon a closer look at this place or residing or working at this place. I am surprised they haven't yet just well done that. This place couldn't have possibly passed inspections when I was there and was deplorable. I have heard through credible sources there has been no improvement over the years! I attended this school for two consecutive years and it was an absolute joke for a boarding school especially considering the annual price. Student living/residential conditions are extremely poor. Additionally no air conditioning in the hot sweltering southern summers with some students residing in a trailer plus not well vetted dorm counselors or faculty. I have attended considerably better schools following this terrible experience at this lousy place and graduated high school valedictorian with no credit to my experience at this school. I then graduated with a double bachelor of science degree in Communicative Disorders, BS, and Psychology, BS, and I am now a master's degree student at a prestigious university ranked right under Vanderbilt in speech-language pathology. The educational "school" aspect of this place is not any better or any improvement in my opinion from what you can find for your child with a learning disability in a public school special education program, or private tutor. Definitely seek out a better quality boarding school and do your research and take a closer look. I can tell you right now there is no question in my mind and in the minds of numerous people I met and know from here, who have had the misfortune of passing through this place as either students, or employees, this place is an overrated, low quality school. Investigate carefully before sending your children here, is my recommendation. For God's sake, you can find "Wordly- Wise" books on amazon.com and you have been able to for the past 20 years! Please Note: In private chat rooms online there are similar sentiments to mine outlined above and similar rating's to mine voiced. I just thought it was long overdue for someone to be a little more forthright with voicing-writing about or verbalizing what actually goes on at this place. Things simply do not add up..."Where does all of the money go?" was a common question and sentiment of numerous staff members when I attended Oakland School and the staff morale was very low with a considerably high staff turnover particularly in the dormitories, where stability is needed the most. The staff members commonly voiced concerns about how the dormitory staff and teacher's pay at Oakland was low, the living conditions were poor to deplorable for the students who boarded and resided on campus, the cafeteria food was terrible, again, no air conditioning in the dormitories and majority of the classrooms, where does the $30k+annually for each student who boards there go actually? I believe one very positive, good and highly constructive idea would be for the parents of the students who attend Oakland currently and may share my concerns, together and request/demand an annual accounting as to where this money goes. Those are my thoughts on this anyway.