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    4.6(11 reviews)
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    Strongly Not Recommended. E3 appears to be primarily profit-driven, focused more on generic…read morehomework help than the meaningful, individualized academic support our family was seeking. We paid $500 per child for intake assessments, only to discover there was no immediate availability for actual instruction. Months later, when a teacher was finally assigned, we were told she was not the right fit and lacked expertise in the area our child needed most--ELA. Their communication was inconsistent, their promises misleading, and overall, the experience felt transactional rather than student-centered. Despite the polished sales pitch, our experience reflected a lack of professionalism, accountability, and genuine concern for our child's education. Be wary of vague assurances and shifting explanations--they always seemed to have an excuse but never a real solution. Ultimately, we found a far better alternative--a certified teacher at a local elementary school who specializes in ELA and comes to our home for a quarter of the $150 per hour E3 charges. Since working with her, our son has made tremendous progress and grown by leaps and bounds in his ELA skills. Save your time, money, and frustration--look elsewhere for real, caring, and qualified support.

    My daughter attends an academically rigorous local private school and when I asked what resources…read morethe support staff at the school suggested to help her tackle the various writing projects throughout her junior year, they automatically recommended e3. It's great to have a trusted ally in her corner, working with her each week to get organized and prepare for future projects. I've noticed it's helped her become less stressed as the weekend comes to a close and the school week looms and more confident. So glad we found e3!

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    The Clubhouse Social Skills Center For Children - The Clubhouse. Small group social skills development center.

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    5.0(3 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

    My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

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    Encinitas Learning Center - Founder and Executive Director Lynda Detweiler-Newcomb, M.A., C.C.C./SLP6849

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    5.0(10 reviews)
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    This isn't directly related to any child, however, I wanted to share what a quality person the…read moreowner is. I signed up through the dmv website to take my CA written exam on line. Unfortunately I didn't have a laptop with a webcam handy. I called every business and/or library and none of them had computers to rent with cams. I called the learning center and they allowed me to utilize there computer and webcam in a private room free of charge. I still can't believe how kind and accommodating they were? I can only imagine this is how they treat all the parents and children that need the learning center. Thanks again for your kindness. Phil

    First of all it's hard to find a place that really understands kids needs and works well with them…read more If your here you know as I do it's such a difficult path to go down. My son is very complicated to say the least. He is ASD, TBI, severe auditory and visual processing, high sensory integration, Irlens Syndrome, extreme anxiety, dyslexia and does not trust anyone. We have not been successful anywhere until here at ELC. Lynda got him in every way and I was taken back. I didn't have to tell her his needs or what we have found that worked for him. She told me and I kept saying yep that's it!!!! She understands how auditory and visual processing affects the ability to learn. They know when to push but not to much. They are looking at body language, fidgeting, behaviors to make sure he is okay. They work with you and your child not against you. One saying that really sticks with me is when Lynda said to me," we are not going to force him to learn our way there are over 20 ways he can learn we just need to figure out which one works best for him." As you can tell I highly, highly recommend ELC. I have referred other parents that have been so frustrated with the access to learning and all live me for recommending ELC. After you speak with Lynda you will understand it all !!!!

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    Scripps Exploring Academy

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    4.6(50 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    I absolutely love this daycare! The directors do an incredible job of building a curriculum that is…read morespecially designed for each of their classrooms. All of the teachers are warm and caring. They are very mindful which classroom each child is in depending on their developmental milestones. They will move them up when the child is ready and always are willing to have a conversation about it if a parent feels differently about anything. They are amazing at keeping up with healthcare recommendations, especially enforcing vaccination, which I greatly appreciate in this era. They are very transparent about any infectious outbreaks that are happening so that parents are aware for each individual classroom to be on the lookout for symptoms in their own child. They use dojo to communicate so that we can see pictures and videos of all of the great learning and fun that our children are having as well as to send messages to the parents. They celebrate all of the national and international holidays, which makes this daycare, especially culturally inclusive. I love the diversity of the teachers and the children, building a wonderful social foundation for my children to experience while they have been here from three months all the way through five years of age.

    We've been part of SEA since our son started in the Sea Turtles class, and what a journey it's…read morebeen! As nervous parents dealing with COVID fears and food allergies, we were so worried at first. But the staff promised us everything would be okay, and they were totally right. This place is special because: - The teachers genuinely love what they do and it shows - Our son learned to read and write in TK Sharks (we were so impressed!) - They handled his allergies perfectly, giving us such peace of mind - He was SO ready for kindergarten thanks to them Walking in every morning and being greeted by Ms. Taylor, Ms. Christine, and Ms. Theresa at the front desk just starts the day right. And the teachers throughout the years, Ms. Dianne, Ms. Ginger, Ms. Tammy, Ms. Barbie, Ms. Erin, Ms. Madi, Ms. Christy, Mr. Nick, Ms. Carmen, Ms. Julie, Ms. Paige, Ms. Suko, Ms. Priscilla, and Ms. Parvin have all been incredible. Each one has touched our hearts and made such a difference in our son's life. After all these years, SEA feels like home. Our son loved it, we loved it, and we're so grateful we found this wonderful, caring place. If you want your child to be loved and nurtured while learning and growing, this is the place!

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    Update: Our son has continued to attend a full time school program at The Therapeutic Learning…read moreCenter for over two years. We are very very grateful for the attention and care in education that our young man has received with TLC. The teaching staff have a tailored plan to our son's academic needs daily and weekly in addition to keeping him on par with his grade level. Gratefully he has grown to love school again thanks to the teaching staff and he has even grown to have more patience with writing. Hands down, The Therapeutic Learning Center is one of the greatest assets to educational support in San Diego County. We are extremely grateful to have them teach and work with our son.

    Hello everyone. I'm from Ukraine…read more I flew to the USA recently with my little daughter. My daughter is in trouble -with writing -with speech - communicating with other people - self-doubt In a word, diflexion. I used to be embarrassed to talk about it publicly, but now I have accepted it. The war in my country changed my daughter again, she closed herself and stopped talking. We left the cities where there were hostilities. I have been looking for a Therapeutic Clinical Center for a long time to help my daughter feel healthy again. And on our way luck happened, I met MARIA. She and her center helped us a lot. My daughter and I are very grateful for the fact that Maria is engaged individually with us. The atmosphere in the Therapeutic Clinical Center is pleasant, everyone is very friendly, educated and professional in their field. I recommend this cent.

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    Think Therapy Center

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    5.0(3 reviews)
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    We've had a wonderful experience with Susan over the past year. My son began therapy to address his…read moreADHD and challenges with focus, and the growth we've seen has been truly encouraging. Not only has Susan helped him learn how to better manage and calm his behaviors, but she has also worked with him on important everyday skills. His writing has improved, he's become more aware of how to manage his time, and he's better able to stay on task with his daily responsibilities. The therapist is patient, supportive, and really understands how to connect with him in a way that builds confidence and motivation. We've seen positive changes not just during sessions, but at home and in school as well. We're very grateful for the progress he's made and would highly recommend this therapist to any family navigating similar challenges.

    I cannot recommend this educational/cognition therapy program highly enough. My son was diagnosed…read morewith ADHD at 17--later than most, which meant we missed the window for early intervention. By that point, he was struggling significantly with slow processing speed, impulsivity, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence issues, and even periods of depression. His quality of life had suffered, and he had real difficulty with independent learning, following multi-step directions, deductive reasoning, focus, and just believing in his own abilities. As a truly smart kid with a complicated neurodivergent brain, he was often frustrated that his potential wasn't translating into everyday success. Since starting this program, we have seen enormous, life-changing improvements. It truly has been a game-changer for him. The program uses targeted methods to jump-start information processing, strengthen thinking skills, and integrate various centers and pathways in the brain. This has helped him become a more confident, independent learner--skills that are setting him up for success not just in school, but in every aspect of his life. The results speak for themselves: His anxiety and impulsivity have decreased dramatically. He can now successfully follow through with multi-step directions and tasks that used to overwhelm him. His grades have improved from failing to C's, B's, and even A's. Most importantly, his confidence has soared, his self-esteem has grown, and he is genuinely happy again. I feel like I have my happy boy back, and I am so excited about his future. This program has given him tools to thrive despite his ADHD, and I am incredibly grateful. A huge part of this success is due to Susan's dedication and passion. She genuinely cares about her students far beyond the therapy sessions. She goes above and beyond to support their growth and truly wants to see them succeed. Her communication with me has been outstanding--she keeps me informed after nearly every session about areas of progress and where we can focus more at home. She has even included me in sessions so I can better support him outside of therapy. That level of partnership and care has made all the difference. If your child is struggling with ADHD, slow processing, executive functioning challenges, or the emotional side effects that often come with it, I strongly encourage you to consider this program. It has transformed our lives, and I believe it can do the same for others. Thank you, Susan, from the bottom of my heart--for your expertise, your compassion, and for helping my son rediscover his confidence and joy.

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