A Plus Review

(35 reviews)

3.2 mi

We have enrolled our daughter here initially from a referral and we could not be anymore pleased…read morewith the process! The positive tutors and environment really has done wonders for my daughter in the past 2 months that we have been trying for years! I tell everyone about this place. I'm so glad my daughter is enrolled!

My kids would obviously prefer a sport after school activity over math tutoring, but they like the…read moreteachers and this place gets results. As a parent, I appreciate the option to do worksheets to fill in learning gaps or to do homework and test prep for the school curriculum.

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Wise Owl Prep

(14 reviews)

2.2 mi

Mark is a great tutor. He started to teach my son about half a year ago. My son keeps telling us…read morehow great Mark is and Mark opened another door for him to read lots of books that he would not have read otherwise. His school teacher is really impressed with his reading abilities now. His thoughtful analysis of literature stands out, and he is becoming increasingly skilled at explaining his ideas in a logical manner. Without Mark's help, my son won't have such big improvement. Highly recommended!!!

The SAT tutoring sessions provided by Wise Owl Prep was completely worth the time and effort…read moreaccording to my son. My son really connected with his tutor Nick and learned valuable test taking skills that helped him score well on the SAT and improved his writing grade in AP English this semester. Nick spent extra time reviewing his current high school course work and my son felt his tutoring sessions helped him considerably this school year. My son met his SAT score goal on his first attempt and was so pleased with his performance, that he wants to continue the sessions with Nick to prepare for the Physics SAT subject test. I would recommend this company to any student!

TEST PREPARATION CLASSES, IN-HOME TUTORING (ACT/SAT/GRE OR ACADEMIC SUBJECT TUTORING), BOOK CLUBS

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INX Test Center

(1 review)

5.0 mi

I passed my exam! Follow Joe L.'s lead, and you'll do great on yours:…read more - Read the instructions, guidelines, tips, etc. from both the company or organization who authored the exam (e.g., CompTIA) and from the test administrator (e.g., Pearson VUE). - Get a good night's sleep the night before. - Eat a good breakfast. I recommend oatmeal with plant-based milk, walnuts, and your fruit of choice. If you are so inclined, have a cup of coffee or tea. - Don't forget your two forms of ID (and whatever else you will need). - They make you empty your pockets. I would think that leaving your stuff in one of their lockers would be safer than your car, but it's your call. - Make sure you know where this location is (and don't confuse it with the other INX building). INX makes it pretty clear in the directions that they email. - Give yourself plenty of time to get here. I'm really glad that I did. - Use the washroom before you sit for your exam! My particular exam did not allow for breaks at all. Even if yours does, you may need that valuable time to review your answers. Godspeed! You got this!

Sylvan Learning of La Mesa

(23 reviews)

2.2 mi

Sylvan has served as a great support to our kiddo! Test scores largely improved along with her…read moreenjoyment of learning

I highly recommend this learning center for Numerous Reasons…read more Covid has played a major role in hindering kids from focusing to their potential. I have seen extremely huge improvement in E.Ngyuen,mainly because there are less students so teachers can provide more time and attention to what needs addressing...again,great learning Facility V.L.SWAIN 2000-23

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Avarice Partners

4.5

(10 reviews)

6.1 mi

I took my CompTIA Security+ exam here and had a pretty good experience overall. Especially for my…read morefirst time doing a career certification test at a center. I scheduled my exam the night before on the CompTIA website and was really relieved this location had next day availability. I arrived about 45 min early (not super necessary), but it gave me time to get familiar with the place. Some things future test-takers might want to know: - Parking: Lots of available parking when I went. I noticed there were some "reserved" spots; pretty easy to determine those spots. - Finding the entrance: Suite 100 is where Avarice Partners has an office, but there was no outside sign that day, even though their Yelp photos show it. The Avarice Partners sign was actually inside the suite that day (guessing it was because it was raining that day). The Suite 100 door was on the left side of their Avarice Partners sign picture on Yelp; the door was locked - there was a buzzer with a camera a few feet from the door. I just buzzed and let the front desk staff know I was there for testing. - Check-in process: Signed into the building on an iPad, took photos of my ID, then was informed I could wait in the waiting area if I'd like or I can do whatever I want outside (since I was ~45 min early). I returned when it was about 5 min before my time, and the Avarice Partners staff brought me through a mantrap and offered a restroom break first (nice touch; restrooms were only available after entering through the mantrap). Inside, check-in was smooth - signed a couple forms, had my photo taken, got to pick a locker to store my stuff, and the proctor gave me some basic instructions like raising my hand if I needed something (I didn't need anything though). - The testing room: I didn't get to sit in private cubicles/stations as they have pictured on Yelp - it was a long room with multiple stations along both walls. There were some form of dividers between each station, but I could still see other people. The noise level was fine; mostly just the hum of computers and HVAC. They had headphones at the stations and offered foam earplugs if I wanted them (I didn't utilize either). The room felt clean enough; not spotless or anything but adequate. - Taking the exam: My workstation worked fine. Some of the PBQs felt a little laggy, but that's probably just the exam software. When I finished, I returned the laminated note sheets they provided, got my printed score report, and the proctor walked me back out through the mantrap. Overall, very straightforward and smooth. Staff were helpful and professional. I'd definitely take another Pearson test here - easy parking, easy access, and no major issues.

I took an exam here and the process was clear and smooth with the team at Avarice Partners! Isabel…read moreand Gigi helped me get set up and were really clear and helpful regarding getting signed in, all my stuff properly locked away so I could lock in for my exam and pass! They were really sweet despite being so busy, please consider taking your exam with Avarice Partners if you have the choice :)

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Idea Tutors

(56 reviews)

16.4 mi

Called up Idea Tutors at the recommendation of a friend and I'm so glad I did! I opted for the…read moreonline GMAT prep course and I couldn't be happier. Not only was the platform easy to use but my instructor was incredible! His credentials were super impressive as he scored in the top one percent when he took thee exam a few years prior. I knew I was in good hands. Overall my experience was phenomenal. Easy, convenient, and most of all, useful! I'm beyond satisfied and will definitely be using Idea Tutors again.

I worked with Idea Tutors to get assistance with philosophy. The tutor was amazing and explained…read morethe concepts clearly and thoroughly. The turnaround time was extremely fast as well; Idea Tutors sent a tutor to my home within 72 hours. They really made working with a tutor in San Diego very easy.

Experienced San Diego tutors can help you with all levels of math, science, English, and foreign languages.

Tutoring can occur in-home, online, or at a library nearby. Work with some of the best tutors in San Diego.

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University Prep Center

1.9

(8 reviews)

5.0 mi

beware if you try to cancel and want your money back for the scam (which it is) noone in customer…read moreservice will return your phone call...28 MESSAGES IN TWO MONTHS TO HAVE NOT ONE RETURN CALL AND CONTINUE ON BILLING. DO NOT USE THEM

This is an EXCELLENT RESOURCE if your high school son or daughter is serious about getting into a…read moregood 4 year college, as well as finding grants and scholarships they qualify to recieve. Evidently, private sources have deadlines to apply both before, and after the exams are taken. If after reading this review you as a parent are interested in having a 30 day trial, call the office and ask for David Ramig, the supervisor, and see if there is a discount your child qulifies for. Since I've seen it's results so far, I know my niece will keep it, because she really loves how the lesson plans are challenging her in an "interactive way"..she has to reply to the practice questions, before it will move her on. She is really good on the computer because she was practically born with one in her hands, but they still gave her an orientation over the phone because she had to fill out a questionaire for their scholarship database. WOW..she found out she qulifies for $18,000 1st day she installed the software, and had an orientation, so far, from differeent sources. We thought we could just do research on the internet ourselves. BUT with all the info they need to do deatiled searches, there's no way we would have found some of these sources on our own, becuase I've never even heard of some of the comapnies that are offering grants. In order to qualify for a refund on the point guarentee, your child has to take an exam with the program 1st, use it again, and take an exam again. The 30 day trial is so you can take advantage of all the resources they offer and to see if you want to keep it until graduation. If you look into their "Ultimate Program" it's actually a better deal if you have more than one college-bound child, because it is a program that lives on the Internet, and they update their website to 'real-time" That means, each 'student' using it gets their own username and password, for one membership price. Each one of your kids has to take a diagnostic test with the software CD's first, so that the program can develop a customized lesson plan based on whatever subjects need the most improvement. Every time your child uses it, by logging in, it prints out a progress report that gets e-mailed to you, so that they cannot "fib" to you and tell you that they have already studied! If the lesson plans are not giving them enough improvement is certain subjects, they include live classes taught by professors with white board sessions on every subject on all version of SAT and ACT exams. By following these study plans and your child retakes the tests they guarantee a 300 point increase on the SAT and 5 points on the ACT each test to test. High scores on these tests could mean the difference in how many different grants and scholarship awards they potentially qualify for. They also provide grant research assistance, and help you understand how to apply for funding and help you with using the website all the way through your children's senor year. If your child uses the program for a year, they also guarantee a GPA point increase.They really do a great job of helping you understand that getting into a good college is a process, and a commitment, that takes focused steps. If you make the investment in this program, it will pay for itself over and over, especially if you take advantage of the continuing education, and scholarship recourse's. When it comes down to college applications, Deans of admissions seem to hoan in on 3 things 1. GPA 2. SAT/ACT scores 3. Community/Extra Cirrucular Activities...and UPC guantees improvemnt on 1 and 2...and helps find grants based on all 3

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lemon Grove

4.7

(14 reviews)

1.8 mi

At KUMON we found the right help for my son at an affordable price. My son is very excited to go…read moretwice a week. I notice his improvement.

Our daughter has been attending for three months at the Lemon Grove on Broadway location, and we…read morehave seen major improvements in her reading skills. She goes twice a week and is always excited to be there. The tutors and staff are friendly and do great work. She now truly enjoys reading, and her confidence to read has improved dramatically since joining.

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ABC Children's Center at San Diego

4.6

(118 reviews)

15.5 mi

Women-owned & operated

Kid friendly

Both of our children had attended ABC Children's Center over the past 7 years and we have had a…read morewonderful experience and are so grateful for the care our children received and continue to receive every day. The staff is warm, caring, and creates a safe, fun environment where children can learn and grow. A special thank you to Ms. Swapnil, whose kindness, patience, and dedication have made such a positive impact on our child. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the children and loves what she does. Knowing our children are happy, well cared for, and excited to go to daycare each day gives us tremendous peace of mind. We highly recommend this learning center to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our two children have been attending this daycare for 3 years and 1 year respectively, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Communication is excellent. We receive regular updates throughout the day via the app and email, which gives us real peace of mind and keeps us connected to what our kids are doing. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the children -- they're attentive, warm, and create a nurturing environment. We also love the variety of activities they organize. From family hour to the summer and fall parties, and special outings like the SeaWorld excursion, there's always something fun and engaging happening. These events also help build a real sense of community among the families. Honestly, we can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a daycare where your kids will be genuinely well cared for and you'll always know what's going on, this is the one.

We offer a learning environment that promotes your child's creativity, emotional well-being, and intellect. Book your school tour today!

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Fleur De Lis School

(42 reviews)

6.7 mi

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality. The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind - the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

If you are a new parent, join the FDL wait list now -- trust me, your older parent self will thank…read moreyou! It's hard to explain the magical and nurturing environment this school provides. I remember my son, Julian, sobbing when I left him on his first day as a two year old, and my heart was breaking. In less than a week, he was all smiles at drop off, excited to see his teachers and friends. Since then, he's thrived at this school, both emotionally and educationally. Now, two years later, he's heading to Francis Parker, and looking back on his time at FDL, I can't express how grateful I am to the amazing team there. There are a few specifics that make FDL special: The community -- everyone at FDL knows Julian's name, even teachers who aren't assigned to his class. Pre-Covid, when I would pick him up from his classroom, his daily departure was like a little parade, with waves and goodbyes to friends, teachers, directors, everyone. You really feel like part of a family here. Kira, Bev, April, Julie, Julia, Diana, Iris, Nina, Autumn, and many others...each has been a unique and positive impact on Julian and our family over the past two years. The safety -- speaking of Covid, I don't think I appreciated how nice it is to have total confidence in the efforts of the FDL team to keep my child safe at all costs until this pandemic. When they reopened under new safety guidelines, I never once worried they would slack or not keep the sanitation and safety bar high. In fact, Julian now inspects my hand washing and admonishes me if I have not made enough soap bubbles or washed long enough . They always ran a tight ship, but it's exceptional now. The positive reinforcement of high expectations -- on my visit prior to enrolling at FDL, I saw all the kids eating lunch as they chattered politely and consistently used manners. On the playground, no one pushed. They all took turns. What's more, they were still incredibly joyous little kids, giggling and delighting in silly play. I was in awe. And yet, now Julian models those same behaviors. FDL teachers are kind and warm, but firm. They set a high bar, and the kids rise to meet it. At the same time, there is tremendous fun had on the daily at this school. Julian greets me at pick up with a big smile and a hug, his cheeks flushed from play and sand in his shoes. He excitedly shows me his projects and tells me funny stories and things he learned from the day. FDL is exceptional. If you have the chance to send your child there, take it. You would be hard pressed to find a more loving and capable setting. We will miss it terribly!

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Ana's Little Kangaroos Child Care

(18 reviews)

10.3 mi

Our son spent close to a year with Ana. We are so grateful to have had Ana be a part of our sons…read moreand our life. It is easy to see how much love Ana has for the children. We saw improvement in development steps right away, sharing, communicating, playing with others. Ana is great with communicating with the parents, and I always felt like I was leaving my son in great hands. We are sad that his time with Ana has come to an end, but know that other families will benefit from a truly caring provider.

Ana and Mirko set the standard for a loving, nurturing, and safe home daycare experience. Both my…read moreson and daughter have attended Ana's Little Kangaroos, starting in summer of 2022. Ana has always been so in tune with what is going on with my children developmentally and is very observant to their individual needs. She goes above and beyond to model respect, autonomy, and love. I trust Ana and Mirko implicitly with the care of my children, which is a true blessing as working parents. They provide healthy breakfast and snacks, structured activities, learning, art, and have lots and lots of fun :). If we could take Ana and Mirko on our cross country move to continue caring for our children, we absolutely would!

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The Lulus Montessori

(28 reviews)

3.4 mi

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!

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ABCD Montessori Christian Preschool

(24 reviews)

10.9 mi

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Aspen Leaf Preschool - BTMCCC

(6 reviews)

7.6 mi

The teachers and directors at Aspen Leaf Preschool Downtown San Diego are so wonderful. My son has…read morebeen going here since he was in the infant room and just runs in every morning excited for the day. You can't beat walking to school to drop off your kiddo in the morning at a place they love. If you're living/working in or near downtown San Diego, I highly recommend this daycare and preschool. The low ratios and provided snacks/lunch are just icing on the cake. We are not federal employees, but the daycare is located behind security in the federal building and there are special rates for those who are government employees.

Aspen Leaf Daycare in Downtown has been an absolute blessing. There are so many benefits to speak…read moreof including incredible teachers and staff with extensive degrees, experience and training; three quality meals served each day; very flexible drop off and pickup times; consistent availability; and options for discounts for federal and military parents. I can't speak highly enough about the great community, Parent Board, and tremendous learning environment that our kids get each and every day. A tour is your best bet to see for yourself! Overall, great value.