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Best Art Program for Children

Abrakadoodle has been awarded:

• Seven First Place Awards for “Best art classes to inspire your child’s inner Picasso”
• Seven Nominations for “Best Kids Party Entertainer and Best Kids Party Place” by Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Picks
• Best Franchises for Minorities by USA Today and Black Enterprise Magazine
• "Best of the Best” in Children's Services Franchises
• TOP ART Education Franchise and many more.

Abrakadoodle has received “Superior” ratings each year in our annual Art Class Evaluation. Each year we ask Principals, School Directors, and Program Coordinators to rate our program and provide feedback. Abrakadoodle has received “Superior” ratings 4 years in a row. Below you will find some of the comments from the evaluation:

Abrakadoodle is “very professional to work with, enticing program ideas, great addition to our programming for children.”
-Sara Baum, Columbia-Howard Community College-Kids, Columbia , MD

Abrakadoodle Art Classes – “I would recommend this class to anyone.”
-Cindy Padgett, London Bridge Preschool, Virginia Beach

Abrakadoodle “is an integral component of our wait listed program.”
-Hilary Brown, Penmar Child Care, Los Angeles Dept. Of Recreation

“The program has been a great success here and has really brought out new talents in the kids.”
-Sara Myer, YMCA - Russell Creek , Plano , TX

Abrakadoodle Art Education “is a wonderful enhancement to our curriculum.”
-Misty Binns, Almost Angels, Sandston , VA

“I love that they learn about real artists, share their work and it's framed.”
-Leigh Mansfield, Beach Manor, Virginia Beach

“We love this program! Melody is always early and extremely prepared and enthusiastic.”
-Leigh Mansfield, Beach Manor, Virginia Beach

“The children love it.”
-Jenny Wright-Johnson, Montessori Children's House, Virginia Beach

“The (Abrakadoodle) teachers make art so much fun. Everyone loves the finished artwork.”
-Cindy Padgett, London Bridge Preschool, Virginia Beach

“I am very impressed with the program.”
-Celia Shepard, Arts Enter, Cape Charles , VA

“Each lesson is organized and the kids are very engaged.”
-Janet King, Kings Academy of Fine Arts, Virginia Beach

“Abrakadoodle has had a profoundly positive influence on our museum project!”
-Laura Vaughn, Barrier Islands Center , Machipongo , VA

I like “the amazing art work.”
-Johnnie Fries, Christian Temple, Catonsville , MD

“This is a great program!!”
-Janine Ogden, West Friendship, MD

Abrakadoodle art classes are “overall great! The kids did have fun & enjoyed!”
-Pattie Bye, North Phoebus Community Center , Hampton , VA

“We love Abrakadoodle!”
-Alice Anne Loftus, Bright Beginnings, Crownsville , MD

“The entire (Abrakadoodle Art) program is wonderful and the framed artwork is a fabulous take home piece.”
-Cathy Estanislau, Mission Lutheran K Preschool, Laguna Niguel , CA

“Kids enjoy the ‘quick success’ & parents find their enthusiasm contagious.”
-Warren Gast, St. James Lutheran, Chicago , IL

“The children love it!! The parents love the artwork.”
-Joanna Findley, Kids 'R' Kids #38, Cumming , GA

“Our students and parents LOVE Abrakadoodle. The program is very organized & a wonderful addition to our school.”
-Marty Somoza, Primrose School of Cumming East , Cumming , GA

“The kids are getting to use things that the teachers would never think of.”
-Kim Tymchuk, Oxford Falls Academy , Lawrenceville , GA

“We greatly enjoy working with our Abrakadoodle staff; they are organized and have strong teachers.”
-Terri Fackrell, Lake Oswego Parks & Rec., Lake Oswego , OR

“Kids like all the various projects. The parents love taking home the final project to show off.”
-Kristy Paukner, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg , IL

Abrakadoodle art classes are “very unique & taught to the appropriate level of the child.”
-Beth Black, St. Charles Park District, St. Charles , IL

Abrakadoodle art classes – The Children “love it all! from the hands-on to the creative process to the final ‘art gallery’.”
-Mickey Tovey, Christ the King Catholic School , Lombard , IL

“The (Abrakadoodle Art) curriculum is very different than other art programs.”
-Courtney Suffredin, Bartlett School District , Bartlett , IL

“Registration (for Abrakadoodle art classes) is high w/ wait lists-we have added additional classes to accommodate demand.”
-Annette Nocek, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst , IL

“The instructors come with everything they need - great curriculum.”
-Amiee Peterson, Chaska Park & Rec., Chaska , IL

“We are very pleased with response to this program.”
-Gloria Brunt, Hobby Lobby, Conyers , GA

“I love that our students are learning so many styles of art, learning about the masters & are having so much fun expressing themselves!”
- Lorraine Ross, Discovery Academy , Lithonia , GA

Abrakadoodle Art Class “gives children a chance to try new art mediums.”
-Kathleen, Afta CDC, Montgomery, AL

Abrakadoodle Art is a “great program loved by all at my school.”
-Darlene, Learning Tree, Montgomery , AL

The Abrakadoodle Art Education “program is exceptional. It has created a love for creativity and realization of personal gifts.”
-Mary Catherine Marshall, Archbishop Borders School , Baltimore , MD

I like “the quality program and activities-and convenience.”
-Sarah Heyer, Westonka Community Education, Westonka , MN

Abrakadoodle is “Fun! Affordable, kids go home with project.”
-Michelle Margo, St. Louis Park and Rec., St. Louis Park , MN

Abrakadoodle is “both educational and fun-get to bring home project.”
-Karol Greupner, Plymouth Parks and Rec c/o City Hall, Plymouth , MN

“The kids love it!”
-Amber Sutter, Hillsborough School , Yorba Linda , CA

“We love having Abrakadoodle at our center-it wouldn’t be the same without you!”
-Mary Lee Baker, Princeton Arts Center , Johnson City , TN

We like that Abrakadoodle focuses upon "the art process … our instructor really encourages that.”
-Misti Jackson, Academy of Brentwood , Brentwood , TN

“We love art & we love Abrakadoodle!”
-Misti Jackson, Academy of Brentwood , Brentwood , TN

“We love having (Abrakadoodle Art Classes) here. Most children say art day is their favorite day of the week.”
-Rabbi Michael, Rambam Atlanta, Atlanta , GA

“Kids are thrilled with creations-very proud. The parents are very happy.”
-Mary Yancy, Saint Stephens Episcopal Preschool, Birmingham , AL

Abrakadoodle is a “high quality program, great products.”
-Liz Benoit, Lino Lakes Dept of Parks and Rec., Lino Lakes , MN

Abrakadoodle art students “like bringing projects home. Some of them that I've seen look absolutely fantastic!☺”
-Sarah Schneider, Jewish Community Center, Tampa , FL

“Excellent ideas/supplies; gracious teacher.”
-Marvine Snead, Bannockburn Elementary, Austin , TX

I like “the fact that their children enjoy the class & are proud of their ‘creations’!!”
-Nelda Kubicek, Kids Are First, Austin , TX

“Thank you Abrakadoodle for providing a great enrichment opportunity for our kids!”
--Nelda Kubicek, Kids Are First, Austin , TX

Abrakadoodle Art Class “has been one of the most successful programs for our after school activities.”
-Eric Thuau, Austin International School , Austin , TX

“You’ve heard this before-the frames! Parents love a completed art work that is ready to display.”
-Linda Idol, Andrew Chapel Preschool, Vienna , VA

Abrakadoodle provides “quality projects, the children are engaged, instructors are good.”
-Nicole Dermott, Pinecrest School , Annandale , VA