The staff at Lindamoodbell on Union St. in San Francisco have provided amazing support to our…read morefamily over the past several years. Thanks to LMB's rigorous and free assessment, we were able to gain a deep understanding of our son's opportunities in reading. The way LMB teaches reading is scientifically proven to work (which is not true for all reading curriculum) and he made incredible progress. Despite spending 100s of hours at LMB, because the teachers genuinely care and have a fun approach to teaching, my son was engaged with the instruction. Thank you Paris, Karis, Gabriella and the rest of the LMB team!

Brining my son here for reading tutoring has literally been life changing. He is 7 and in second…read moregrade and we knew he was behind in reading. The Lindamood Bell assessment helped us to understand exactly where he was struggling and how big the gap was. We chose to put him through 200 hours of tutoring. Half way through, my son is reading!!! More importantly, he is loving it. They have given a huge boost to his self esteem. We are so thrilled we made the decision to send him here and can't recommend it enough to parents who have kids with reading challenges.

Kumons curriculum doesn't go with what students learn in school. For example, the sixgrade work in…read moreKumon is often different from what six-grade teachers are teaching in the sfusd schools. I don't see my kid having any benefit from Kumon

I am really happy with Outer Richmond Kumon Center. The director Mr. Everet Tom is very dedicated…read more He is organizing the working environment in the place that encouraging children to focus on independent work. He is personally paying attention to every child and making sure the students are working according to their level. My son has been going to Kumon for more then 4 years and I am happy to see his progress. He is English learner and Kumon helped him to feel very confident with math at school and gave him good reading and writing skills. He had no problems to catch up with other children at school. And in math he is going beyond the school program. That makes his school life easy and fun.

My child has been in the EFBA program in San Francisco at the Mercy High School Campus for one…read moreyear. He has enjoyed the lessons, the other students and especially the teachers! He has learned a lot in just one year, and not only can he converse in French, but read and write it too! He has become more confident in asking, and conversing with native French speakers, and with others. In addition, he has learned some fun songs and games in French, and has made a lot of new friends in the program. He is going into the first grade this year, and will continue in this wonderful program twice a week. My older children had gone through a different after school program years ago before the EFBA was available, and wish that their program had been as good as this one. They are in high school now, and are taking French in school, and have noted how much he has learned in the EFBA program at a young age. All the instructors are native French speakers and trained instructors. The teachers are kind, organized, really care for the children, and make learning fun. They did seasonal crafts, and special performances at various holidays, and my son really enjoyed the school's celebration in January with Galettes des Rois (King Cakes) a lot. It brought the community together, and it was fun to celebrate this holiday with others, and learn new traditions. The families in the EFBA community are all very nice, and it has been a good experience for the parents to make friends with each other too. This year the EFBA is offering the extra enrichment opportunities of the "Museum Quest" and "Kid's Night Out" for free with your child's enrollment in the program. The Museum Quest is a really nice opportunity for the children to socialize, and have fun in French with local field trips. The Kid's Night Out is a evening for the children to have fun with activities in French, while the parents can have their own date night. These programs are offered during the month. There are programs for French speaking children, and also for students that are new to French, so your child will be placed in a group of peers that will be at their same level of French learning. We highly recommend this program, and look forward to our son progressing through the program through middle school, where he can then take the DELF French examinations that will qualify him as proficient for future enrollment in a French University, if he ever chose to study abroad. The best part is that his French accent, and familiarity with French have been developed at a young age, so his language is very natural. His French step -grandmother is very impressed with his French, and loves having a young grandchild to converse with in her native tongue! She is a retired French language and literature professor, and has been very pleased with his education in the EFBA program.

EFBA is a mostly volunteer-based nonprofit offering high quality yet affordable French after school…read moreprograms in local public schools. We hire credentialed French teachers to teach children, age 5 -18, both native-speakersand from Francophile families, and prepare them to earning diplomas granted by the French Government and accepted in French-speaking universities. Through a global yet flexible curriculum, K -12 children - depending on the school, will get a fantastic exposure to French. It gives an educational, affordable, yet fun environment for your children to learn French.

This is my daughter's second year at TelHi Co-op and we absolutely love it! The Co-op has two…read moreteachers, one for the younger kids and one for the older kids. While my kid was in the younger kids class last year, she is now in the older kids class. My daughter adores both teachers, and since I work once a week at the Co-op, I get to experience first-hand how great the teachers are with the kids. Another perk of working at the Co-op is getting to know the other kids and parents. We have really developed a wonderful community for our kids. I highly recommend the Co-op!!!

My daughter has just completed her first year at TelHi, and she will return again next year. We…read moreabsolutely love it. The community of wonderful teachers (one for the younger kids and one for the older) coupled with the caring community of families makes this school thrive. The play based curriculum allows our daughter a safe place to explore, be creative, and learn, all while developing social skills, independence, and meaningful relationships with both other children, and the teachers and parents. I always knew I wanted to be part of a co-op, but I never realized how deeply I would come to enjoy the relationships that are built in this kind of environment. I feel like we've become a part of a family that deeply cares about the well being, growth, and joy of one another's children. Absolutely recommend TelHi if you're looking for a co-op!

I signed up my high-energy 7 year old for the Call of the Wild summer camp for four weeks at the…read moreJoaquin Miller location and it was perfect, especially during the pandemic. The academic context in an outdoor setting in a variety of locations was ideal for us. We were honestly happy that Call of the Wild had availability, but the all-outdoor setting plus play-based reading/writing aspect was a welcome bonus we didn't ask for. It took time for my kid to build his endurance, but by the end of his 4th week of camp, he started reading on his own more frequently and his reading skills have really improved. He recently confidently read to me whereas he used to be self-conscious reading out loud. Also, we went hiking one weekend and he guided us to the "tree fort" area. We were really impressed he remembered the route and he definitely seemed to have fond memories playing in the trees.

My son attended Call of the Wild Camp and also gets tutoring with Inspire Behavioral Learning. Both…read morehave been excellent! The focus on learning by doing is an effective way to engage my son, who is high energy and needs to really interact and connect with his teachers/mentors to learn. He rates Kelly as one of his favorite teachers and shows much more interest in reading, especially about animals and nature. He loves hikes and exploring outdoors, so he looks forward to practicing reading with science and animal themed books. His teacher noticed an improvement in his reading and now writing at school. We plan to continue the tutoring now for enrichment and not just strictly academics.

As a first time parent putting your first born into school is nerve wracking. This is the third…read moreschool in a year my son has attended and I couldn't be more pleased. Now that I have others to compare to I am so grateful to have found Cleopatra Kids with Diana and Orellana :) They are extremely sweet, attentive, pay attention to detail and have a structured program that follows the Montessori program beautifully. My son has learned, explored, played, and thrived in their care. If I could give 10 stars I would

Both of my children attended cleopatra kids for 2 years. It was our first time in at home daycare…read moresetting after 3 years of larger settings. I loved the Spanish immersion, the education and the care they provided. My kids thrived here and only left when they went to TK and Kindergarten. I highly recommend to any family!

Aim High has helped at-risk students build better lives by investing in and inspiring their…read moreeducation. They've had great success in helping students through their summer programs over the past 20 years. Their executive director, Alec Lee, was an amazing history teacher to me in high school, so they're lucky to have him. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity or a way to give money back to SF, look them up.

Aim High is an amazing program serving middle school students from low-income communities across…read morethe Bay Area since 1986. There is a lack of free summer options for adolescents in the Bay Area and Aim High is the perfect blend of academics, enrichment and fun. Students take classes in the morning and explore new passions and interests in the afternoon. They visit colleges and careers, they participate in Aim High's environmental/outdoor education component of the program, which is beloved. Aim High does an amazing job at creating community where everyone feels welcome and valued. Students return for 3 or 4 summers and 1/3 of the staff are made up of alums who went through the program. Aim High continues to attract professional teachers who co-teach and mentor college and high school-age Teaching Assistants and Interns. There is a youthful, inspirational vibe at Aim High that is infectious. Not only do kids have fun, but they learn. Teachers work on the craft of teaching. The core values are community, opportunity, respect and high expectations and they are infused in all aspects of the program. Come visit and check it out!

Mill Valley Nursery School was such an amazing experience for our family. We sent both of our kids…read morethere and not only did the school make us better, more informed parents, but we made some amazing friends as well. It's a very special community. Once your kids get into elementary school, you realize how removed you are from their education, but at MVNS you get to be a part of it. I will forever cherish that time. I highly recommend this preschool!

Been here for almost a year now with our 4 year old Henry and we love it. The grounds are fun, well…read morekept, imaginative, creative, and safe. Teacher Miranda is so solid with there research, experience, and demeanor. The community has been amazing and a true village. Chickens roaming, Pirate Ship looming, and learning happening constantly with the play based curriculum. Would recommend MVNS co op to anyone and their children. Being able to be part of my child's early education and days is invaluable. Danson Drummer Father of Henry(4) @ MVNS