Amazing!! So much fun!! The teachers are wonderful and my daughter couldn't have been happier!read more

I signed my child up for a few of their sessions and ended up not being able to make them. Even…read morewith weeks notice they refused to issue a refund. I work in customer service and know it should never be this difficult to get your money back for something you prepaid for and didn't use. I would not recommend this business.

I've been taking Spanish classes here for about 6 months. Ignacio does a good job of providing…read moreinteresting conversation activities and support for students who are beginners. I think in-person lessons are helpful in understanding the nuances of the language. There are groups for all skill levels.

From the owner: El Buen Amigo is LACA's fair trade storefront located in the heart of the Allentown district in…read moreBuffalo, NY. We offer fair trade arts, crafts, clothing and coffee direct from artisans and farmers in Latin America. We obtain beautiful handcrafted items from artisans in Central and South America and the Caribbean, for fair prices. In this way, we help provide impoverished individuals from developing countries with a living income and the opportunity to maintain a sustainable lifestyle for themselves and their families. It is also our mission to grow solidarity with and showcase to non-latino people the public the beauty and the value of Latino culture, a resilient lifestyle that has overcome the greatest tests of slavery, poverty, war and segregation.

I take guitar lessons at Planet Music and I couldn't be happier with the place. Everyone's friendly…read moreand experienced with music and the café next door has great food and great live music. I take guitar lessons with Drew who is an amazing guitarist and an even better teacher. He helps me figure out exactly what I need and want to work on and makes learning it fun and interesting. Drew really helped me find my passion for music and guitar and thanks to him, it will certainly be a life long hobby of mine.

From the owner: We offer Private music instruction from some of the areas top teachers. Our teachers not only have…read moreextensive training and degrees from leading conservatories but are also active musicians in the music scene. Lessons in guitar, bass, keyboards/piano, drums and more Let us help bring out the music thats in You!

I can't say enough great things about the Sylvan Learning Center in Buffalo/Williamsville. I had to…read moretake several appraisal tests in one day and reserved a room for seven hours straight. Unfortunately, SNAFU after SNAFU with the testing platform (none of it Sylvan's fault) meant I couldn't finish all of my exams that day. The manager went above and beyond to help me--opening the center early the next morning so I could complete the last few tests. There was even more behind-the-scenes drama with the curriculum provider that I won't share here, but every single time an issue popped up, the Sylvan team stepped up and found a solution. Their flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to customer success were outstanding. I highly recommend this location for any testing, tutoring, or learning needs. They truly care about the people they serve, and it shows.

My son has been attending Sylvan for sometime now, and the growth we've seen in both his reading…read moreskills and confidence has been remarkable. I honestly don't know where he would be in school without Sylvan. The staff are supportive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each child's success. Their personalized approach helps students build confidence, master skills, and develop a genuine enjoyment for learning. We've seen real, measurable improvement and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend.

Our daughter Elizabeth attended Kumon at the Johns Hopkins location for approximately three years,…read morebeginning in third grade and continuing through sixth grade, until the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted her attendance. During that time, Mr. Daniel took an exceptionally hands-on and dedicated approach with her. Elizabeth was not an easy child to work with academically, but Mr. Daniel invested significant time, patience, and effort to help her break poor study habits, build discipline, and develop confidence in her abilities. Over time, her study habits steadily improved, followed by clear improvement in her academic performance. She transformed from a mediocre student into a true standout. More importantly, Mr. Daniel helped her recognize her own potential and taught her how to access it through consistency and hard work. Recently, Elizabeth received early admission to Northeastern University's accelerated CPA program--an achievement that reflects the strong academic foundation and work ethic developed during her time at Kumon. We are sincerely grateful to Mr. Daniel for the meaningful role he played in shaping our daughter's academic journey and helping her uncover her true potential. His dedication makes a real and lasting difference.

Kumon is a self-guided math and reading program for students (pre)K-12. It's pretty simple, the…read morestudents are assessed based on their current knowledge of the subject matter and then started on a path that will allow them to progress exponentially. During each level of learning the Kumon program provides packets of classwork and homework. Students follow the directions and complete the work. After they have reached proficiency in the subject matter they are then tested, and after passing this brief test, they advance to the next level. Every child is different and each child will learn at their own pace. This is the beauty of the Kumon method. It adjusts to each student, allowing them to learn at their individual pace. If they struggle or get confused, they can repeat parts of the whole until they master it. Mastery comes with a built-in reward system, a classic teaching method, that includes trophies, certificates, and a Kumon store. The store provides daily tangible rewards by hosting a collection of items children can purchase with their earned "Kumon Bucks". This factitious money is earned each week by meeting small milestones such as good grades, fast completion times, etc. Rewards include bags, pencils, water bottles, and more. So that is a quick overview of the program, but what about the center on Hopkins in East Amherst? This center has been open for over 2 years and is located across from Williamsville North high school. The Plaza has plenty of public parking, restaurants, a fitness center, and a Rite Aid. This Kumon center is located in the center of the plaza, right across from the main entrance. The center is open for class hours on Monday and Thursday from 2:30-6:30 pm. It hosts a comfortable waiting area for parents, who typically wait 20-60 minutes depending on the proficiency of their child and the amount of assigned work. The main classroom contains tables and stools for children to work at. All materials, such as pencils, erasers, and work packets are provided by the center. On the left wall of the center are gender specific bathrooms, which are spacious and kept incredibly clean. The children also have access to two water fountains, located just inside the main door. In the back of the classroom, just below the parent waiting area window, are the early learner tables. It is here that younger students get hands-on instruction time by the well trained staff. The program is the program, it is self-contained and unfolds according to the center's instructors. A center itself, is only as good as its team, and the owner and operator of this location is one of the best I have ever worked with. Mr. Daniel Jung is an educator who has not only a background in teaching but also has a strong passion for it as well. He truly enjoys being an educator and you can see it on the faces of the children who attend this center. He is well respected by their parents as well, not only for his personality but also for the intensity for which he cares about each child's education and well-being. He knows each parent and student by name, and he has hundreds of students. He also knows each lesson plan by heart, and can call a student aside to help them with ease. I have watched him work first hand and truthfully there is no place I would have my family learning other than from Mr. Daniel. His passion, drive, attention to detail, knowledge, and teaching ability can not be accurately described through these simple words. I encourage you to make an appointment at his center, first impressions are everything and he nails them. My niece has been going to the center for help in reading. She entered into the center not really knowing how to read anything that did not have an image associated with it. Within a few weeks of learning she has grown her vocabulary and can now read many words on site. Just last night she put together two words and then jumped around expressing to me how she "read it" on her own. Before Kumon, we worked with her using flash cards and even considered hiring a tutor. The work she is doing takes about 30 minutes so she doesn't get distracted like when we tried to drill words into her memory with flash cards.The reading is fun and matches her level of understanding. She learns by herself where she couldn't when we just read to her. The program works, she is our proof, and it is all thanks to the way Mr. Daniel instructs it. This Kumon location is the 1st in the area and we are lucky to have Mr. Daniel as its head of operations.