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    Dublin Robotics Club

    Dublin Robotics Club

    4.6
    (12 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Our son has had a bad experience here.  He says that he gets a piece of paper to work off of, and…read morethe coaches come by every once in awhile and ask if it is ok, and that is about the extent of the coaching.  He has had problems with parts missing from his project as other students take things out of his bin when they can't find something.  They are usually the high demand parts, so he has a really tough time replacing them.  When he asks the coaches, they tell him to go look for the part, and he spends a good portion of the time looking for parts as they don't provide it for him.   He says when he has a question, several other smaller kids interrupt, and the coach's attention gets scattered, and they don't answer his question ultimately.   So, all in all, he is not able to make much progress week to week.  I was shocked, as the per lesson cost of this program is almost the price of private music or tennis instruction, that he would get so little attention and help.  Something so simple as the low availability of parts is something that could be managed, and there should be enough coaches to answer the kids' questions. I had asked about the competition path last summer and was told our son had to learn the basics for about a year first. When we said we would like to cancel, all of a sudden, this competition "class" was an option. I suspect that this basically operates like a daycare with legos for most, and all the actual coaching gets saved for the few kids in competition.

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    Plan It Education

    Plan It Education

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    During application season, I was looking for someone to help me improve my essays and narrow down…read moremy list of schools to ones that would be a good fit for my profile. Haruka is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always sat down with me for as long as it took to get all my questions answered. She always went the extra mile to come up with new suggestions, and updated me regularly with any articles she found that would help further my research. Very helpful and always positive; couldn't have done it without her!

    Mrs. Haruka Yamashita helped me out with the whole process of writing essays. She guided me through…read moreeach step, which made it easier to organize my thoughts and write clearly. As someone with immigrant parents, I didn't really have anybody to ask for advice about American colleges. Mrs. Yamashita and I discussed about how we can incorporate my Japanese activities in my application. I'm so happy that I was able to show how I've connected with my culture throughout my life through Japanese school, abacus, volunteering, etc. Mrs. Yamashita also provided useful resources that helped me write essays and the activity list. She also added detailed comments on my essays, so I knew which areas to make improvements on. I recommend her counseling service to anybody who's feeling lost in the application process. Thank you so much Haruka-San!

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    Mathnasium

    Mathnasium

    3.9
    (17 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    The owner here is insanely good peoples. He always greets us when we come in. The place is like a…read morelibrary. Every kid in there seems to be taking their math seriously, and they should! I like it here, my kid likes it here, and she seems to be learning. Although anything would have helped my little struggling kid. The neighborhood is a tiny bit sketch (by Tri-Valley standards i guess), but it's fine. It's near a dollar store and a pub. If you'd like to connect the dots, you may. But anyhoo, if your kid is struggling with math, take them here. You'll see a nice improvement. We're leaving for a bit, only because we have to tighten some finances. But we'll be back for sure.

    I wanted to share my personal experience with Mathnasium in Dublin so other parents know what to…read moreexpect. A friend recommended Mathnasium to me, and I found the Dublin location online. I eventually registered for an assessment through their Facebook page. At no point during the online registration process or on the Facebook page did I see any mention that there was a fee for the assessment. I have no problem paying a reasonable assessment fee if it is clearly disclosed upfront. In fact, my daughter has had assessments at two other tutoring centers, and both clearly stated the cost during registration. Transparency is important. The assessment had been scheduled for about three weeks. A few hours before the appointment, the owner called me and said he wanted to go over a few things about the assessment. I was at work and in a hurry, so I told him my daughter would be attending with her father the following morning and that I understood it was simply an assessment to determine her level, after which we would decide whether to enroll.I then said- and it is free of cost.  He then mentioned there was "a small fee." When I asked how much the fee was, he repeatedly said he wanted to discuss several things with me before disclosing the amount. I explained that I simply wanted to know the fee because it had not been disclosed anywhere online. Since my husband was taking our daughter, I did not want him arriving and being surprised by an unexpected charge. After I asked several times, he finally told me the assessment fee was $114. Again, I want to emphasize that the amount itself was not the issue. I was simply disappointed that the fee had not been disclosed during registration. At that point, the conversation changed. His tone became noticeably less pleasant, and he began asking questions such as, "What are you looking for for your child?". "Why did you register- then ?"  and "Why do you want your child here in this program?" I found the conversation uncomfortable because I was simply trying to understand the assessment fee before deciding whether to proceed. I explained that I was working and needed to get off the phone, but I felt pressured to continue the discussion. Ultimately, I canceled the appointment. My decision had nothing to do with the $114 fee. I am happy to invest in my daughter's education. What concerned me was the lack of upfront disclosure about the assessment cost and the change in tone during the conversation. As a parent, first impressions matter. If I don't feel respected during the enrollment process, it makes me question whether that is the environment I want for my child. This review reflects only my experience with the Dublin location. I cannot speak about any other Mathnasium centers, and I'm sure other families may have had different experiences.

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    The Genius Kids Club - Dublin Dougherty

    The Genius Kids Club - Dublin Dougherty

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We've had a great experience here. Our son Aiden goes there after school and he honestly loves it…read more The teachers are super kind and patient, and the whole place just feels warm and welcoming. He comes home happy every day and always has something fun to share about what he learned or did. We really appreciate how caring the staff is and how comfortable they make the kids feel. Highly recommended.

    I don't know how we got this lucky! This childcare center is amazing. The Director is incredibly…read moreprofessional, sweet, thorough and friendly. My first-time preschooler felt safe and comfortable with her instantly. From the tour to now the first completed week, our experience has been top notch! This center is clean and well designed for learning and fun. The curricular and extracurricular focus is so well balanced and completely surpassed our expectations. I love how they keep us informed with photos throughout the day. My little one couldn't be happier. She is absolutely thriving at Genius Kids Club. She is so sad when it's time to go home and excited every morning she gets to go to school. She has formed a special bond with classmates and the Program Director. I don't understand how all of this is wrapped into such a convenient, full-service and affordable package. I cannot wait to see my daughter further develop her social, creative and educational skills here. Wonderful experience so far - 10/10 recommend!

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    Mind Craft Academy

    Mind Craft Academy

    4.8
    (19 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    My daughter attended Mindcraft throughout almost all of elementary school, and she absolutely loved…read moregoing there after school. It was the perfect mix of fun and enrichment a really well-balanced experience. Ms. Susan and all the teachers are amazing. Now that my daughter is in middle school, she still talks about and misses her time there. I highly recommend Mindcraft to any family looking for an after-school program. Thank you, Ms. Susan, for five wonderful years , Maya and I are so grateful for the experience.

    We had a deeply disappointing experience with this daycare. Our family recently moved from Fremont…read moreto San Ramon, and we enrolled our two sons, ages 5 and 8, in the summer program before the school year began. Our 8-year-old was experiencing adjustment difficulties following the move and had some incidents involving aggression. After only two weeks, Susan and Art told us that our 5-year-old was "great," but referred to him as "the other one" while saying that our 8-year-old did not belong there. We found this comparison and the way the situation was communicated to be insensitive and unprofessional. We were also told that they were not equipped to support children who act out or do not fit their daycare's approach. Susan stated that they had not experienced this type of behavior from another child in 10 years. Rather than working with us on a transition plan or discussing possible supports, they made it clear that our son could not remain in the program. Our son had been academically successful in Fremont Unified, but he was struggling emotionally with a major move and needed patience, structure, and constructive communication. We understand that every program has limits regarding the behaviors it can safely manage. However, we were very disappointed by the dismissive way our child and family were treated and by the lack of compassion shown during a difficult transition. After only two weeks of enrollment, we now have to find new childcare for both children. Based on our experience, I would urge parents--especially those whose children may need additional behavioral or emotional support--to ask detailed questions about the program's capabilities and approach before enrolling. They conveyed to us that they had limited training, resources, and ability to support children who need additional help, and that their program is better suited only to children who fit within their narrow approach to childcare.

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    Keypoint Education

    Keypoint Education

    5.0
    (10 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Great customer service. I came here after work to pick up my daughters new debit cards and Christy…read morewas able to get me in and out with no wait time. She helped me open my daughters checkings and savings. She's amazing!!!

    I am a former tutor at Keypoint Education, and I can say this is the best place to take your…read morestudents to, especially if you're looking for tailored tutoring for great teachers at reasonably-priced offers. Tutoring in the Bay is usually very expensive (I've tutored for $100/hr in the bay) but the director here takes all that into consideration with great attention to detail to your children's educational needs. I tutored AP biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, and SAT and ACT at many places across the East Bay, including Pleasanton, Mountain View, and San Ramon. Keypoint in Dublin, by far, had the most capable director that understood both the needs of the tutors and that of the students. The director pays attention to the quality of materials presented to the students, but he is not overbearing. He prepares a lot of the materials himself for the students. Some places in Mountain View just had awful directors with transactional manners, and some places in Pleasanton just leave it all to the tutors with little to no followup from the directors. But the director of this institute cares-- a lot--and it shows. The tutors here always come prepared. Every tutor is interviewed personally by the director, after having to pass written examinations to verify their aptitude. I hear after Covid, many of the services have moved Online. There are pros and cons with that, but the kids are still getting that same quality of education at the comfort of their own homes, and frankly, I'd prefer that if I were the student. When I have children, I would want to send my kids to this place (that is, unless I'm teaching them myself.)

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