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- Wasabi ChiRestaurants
- Plaza PubNightlife
- StarbucksCafes
- CVS PharmacyShopping
- Flix Brewhouse Des MoinesArts and Entertainment
- Aspen Athletic Club - Merle HayFitness
- Shang Yuen Chinese Fast FoodRestaurants
- Europa GroceriesGroceries
- Jeannie's BottleNightlife
- StarbucksCafes
- Hy-Vee Fast & FreshShopping
- Merle Hay Mall Play AreaArts and Entertainment
- Tower ParkFitness
- Gameday Kitchen & CocktailsNightlife
- StarbucksCafes
- Bath & Body WorksShopping
- Apex AthleticsFitness
- McAlister's DeliRestaurants
- Wisco Grub & PubNightlife
- Java Joe'sCafes
- ULTA BeautyShopping
- Chick-Fil-ARestaurants
- Eden TeaCafes
- Casey's General StoreShopping
- F & O'sRestaurants
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What Locals Say
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 7mo ago
"people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 9mo ago
"Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"My neighborhood is safe quaint quiet and friendly. Close to waveland bike trail. Beautiful foliage and plenty of shade."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time. And are very friendly. Easy access to Waveland Cemetery. It’s friendly area and safe at night."
- Brenda B.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"watch for stranger in the neighborhood. car speed down the street. neighborhood is very nice and very helpful"
- Babysboo
- Resident
- 5y ago
"it's nice / quiet most of the time Just a few once in a while people drive to fast and have music to loud late at night"
- robinluvsualways
- 10y ago
"I feel extrememly safe in this are, because there is often a police officer parked at the end of the street, looking for speeders, I guess. Everyone on this street is clean and most properties are well maintained. "
- Muziclvr63
- 11y ago
"Quiet neighborhood with very friendly yet private neighbors. Only a block away from bus line 3 to VW Mall and Wal Mart. Only a few minutes away from the 63rd Street and 56th Street freeway exchanges going north or south. Safe-Safe-Safe."
- Cerimic
- 12y ago
"Low crime rate. Great for rising kids. Low unemployment rate. "
Schools
- St Theresa School
- PK-8
- Private
- 241 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageFirst of all I would like to say sorry for the experiences from the families that adamantly criticize the St Theresa's principle or schools staff as a whole. As a parent of 5 children currently attending here, our family has only have praises for the staff. The main reason why we kept our family at this school is from the compassion that we have recieved from them. We have been here for 10 years, beginning with the 3yr old program.The principle here always greet and assist the kids in upon the beginning and dismissal of school. Even when when it's -20° or more below with windchill she is usually the last staff there to assure the safety of the students to and from the school and their means of transportation. That's every day, that she is at the school, for the past 10 years that we have been here, in frostbite, rain, or muggy 100° plus weather. Many staff are there to assist well. That's dedication and caring.As a parent of 5 pre-highschool students, everyone of my kids are different in their own social and mental abilities, and depending at different stages of their growth. The staff here educate, nurture, and support the students as to the staff's best abilities. They will customize and adapt special teaching activities according to the students individual abilities. I have been called into the principles office and have also met with staff about some disciplinary situations regarding my kids. Never have that made me felt uncomfortable, offended or upset in any means. I felt that they really cared about the kids.Even with all the crimes/shooting going on in the schools of our nation, I know that my kids are at a school where I can feel the less worry about situations like that arising.Sometimes I wish that they have more language classes or more advanced math and science classes, but I understand that it's a private charter school and don't have the extra funding as the public schools do. But that does not outweigh the countless positives programs that the school brings. I could explain dozens of additional positve experiences, I hope you get the idea. We are Blessed to be a part of this St. Theresa School family!Parent Review2y ago - Mt Olive Lutheran School
- PK-8
- Private
- 132 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWhen it was time to put our oldest in school, we struggled. We knew we wanted: small class sizes; individualized attention where teachers don't have the pressure of teaching to tests and what to think, rather are encouraged to teach children how to think; a balanced program of academics and extracurricular activities; opportunities for parental involvement; and and a focus on religious education in the classroom. All of this, and it must be affordable! Many told us, "good luck!," but God led us to Mount Olive Lutheran School. Our school has exceeded our expectations. Most important, we have two wonderfully happy children who now call Mount Olive home. They love school, their friends, and their teachers. They are surrounded by a positive environment that has allowed them to flourish is many unexpected ways.Parent Review8y ago
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