Sadly, they do not accept kids with Autism. My 10 years old son took the assessment and the lady…read moresaid that: they have not way to help him. They recommended a private tutor instead. My son attends Kumon but I was looking for extra support in mathematics. It was really sad to know they are not interested in help kids with disabilities. This was in the Burlingame CA center

If I could, I would give more than 5 stars. We just enrolled our son and not only does he look…read moreforward to his classes, the instructors are all patient and approachable. I appreciate how they offer a free assessment and a free class before actually signing up to see if it's a good fit. Parents aren't allowed to sit and wait, but I appreciate how the center director keeps the door locked for safety. I appreciate how the center director reviews what was accomplished during the math session. Great job !

BALA is an excellent after school program that helps both of my children with homework and also…read moreprovides academic enrichment classes for few years now. Not only the students receive the help they are looking for on their school projects on daily basis, BALA also establishes a schedule that creates a fun environment for the children to learn Chinese, Science, Math, Art & Music. The staff are all very patient & caring. I can honestly say that BALA is a strong, supportive environment where teachers and parents work together to provide holistic and global approach of education. My kids are able to gain much knowledge that they're not able to find in textbooks, but through all the fun activities at BALA throughout the years. They look forward to get to BALA everyday more than their regular schools. I highly recommend this program.

My daughter has been attending BALA for years and I can't recommend it enough. It's such a good…read morebalance of education, fun and hands on experiences. I think Ms. Keli puts together a great program with community based programming and does such thoughtful things for holidays and celebration. She's extremely responsive and caring. The teachers she has had have been wonderful. Ms. Julie is such a really brought out the confidence in my daughter and Ms. Sophia continues to help her grow and express herself. They make the after school experience fun with more that just educational programs and help with homework (which I love). I'm so glad we found this place!!

We couldn't have asked for a better SAT tutor for our son Taylor than Josh Lim. Josh has a strong…read moreengineering background, just like Taylor, so they clicked from the very first session. Josh understood how Taylor thinks and knew how to explain concepts in a way that made sense to him. Josh's guidance made a difference even before tutoring started. I had assumed the ACT would be the better fit, but Josh assessed Taylor's strengths and quickly helped us see that the SAT made more sense. Taylor is very strong in math and needed more support in reading and writing. That one piece of advice set us on the right path. Over just 10 weeks, Josh helped Taylor raise his score by several hundred points. He pushed Taylor's already-strong math even higher and, more impressively, helped him make real, measurable progress in reading and writing, the area where he'd struggled most. Taylor scored 1290 on his first official SAT in August and 1320 in September, and he's heading into his third attempt feeling confident and well prepared. Josh is patient, knowledgeable, and strategic, and he genuinely cares about his students' success. If your teen is preparing for the SAT or ACT, especially a STEM-minded student, I can't recommend Josh and AJ Tutoring highly enough.

My daughter started working with AJ Stevie on Algebra 1 this spring as she prepares to enter high…read moreschool. Stevie is very patient, kind, and easy for teenagers to connect with. Since he studied physics, he is also incredibly talented in math. My daughter often says that he makes math much easier to understand, and that has really helped her build confidence before starting high school. He also regularly communicates with us about my daughter's progress and learning goals. This is very important to parents.

Jennifer is a very intellectually stimulating tutor that goes above and beyond tutoring your child…read more A notable difference is that she truly cares about your child and their overall well-being rather than passing the minutes doing your child's work for them just for a quick buck. When I was younger, I used to HAAAAATE getting tutored. However, seeing Jennifer tutor a younger cousin of mine was a great experience. Her knowledge definitely demonstrates her years serving as a public and private school teacher and is coupled with an understanding of how to deal with your child's personality. My little cousin is notorious for acting out, but her calm demeanor and bright personality definitely made him feel like he was talking with a friend and not someone above him. She never once made him feel inadequate, but rather taught him a better way of approaching difficult homework questions or problems. Best of all, he was HAPPY when he when their session was done. She's honestly helps him out a lot, and I wish she was around when I was a child (thanks a lot, KUMON).

Jennifer tutors my son. We heard about her turoring through a family friend. We enjoy our time with…read moreher. She is professional and personable. I like the fact that she is always prepared and easy to work with. She answers her emails quickly and tells me everything they did. I recommend this tutor!

I've known Rigel for many years and they've never failed to educate my kids! Highly recommend this…read moreplace - great Mandarin instruction.

I highly recommend this hidden gem. You can tell that the staff and the management really care…read moreabout the kids and take great pride in providing a healthy, safe, and happy environment for them to grow and thrive. The owner of the school is one of the most caring, empathetic, and thoughtful people I've ever met. She's down-to-earth, sharp, and genuinely kind hearted. She's always thinking about what can be upgraded at the school even when there aren't complaints. For example, she noticed that tanbark/wood chips were always getting everywhere and when everybody came in on Monday, the entire playground had been upgraded, replacing the wood chips with a beautiful artificial grass. Another example is that she ordered adorable caps and gowns, and little diplomas for a graduation ceremony. On Mother's Day, she organized ad beautiful arrangement of homemade quiches and other treats (some nicely tied up in cute packages with pink ribbon), so that all of the moms would feel special (she did something similar for the dads too!). This is not a place where they just care about making money. This is not a place where they'll act differently once you leave. This is a place you can trust, where you know your child will be well taken care of.

My kids absolutely love coming here. The staff is amazing! Super attentive and caring. Nothing but…read moregreat things to say about this place. So thankful my wife and I found this place.

My son's Kinder year was terrible. His teacher was so disorganized they even brought in another…read moreteacher to assist, which also didnt help as she was just disorganized as the first one. His current 2nd grade has also been bad. His teacher left in October, kept pushing her return just to not come back at all. His class has been covered with substitute teachers. I signed him up for an afterschool program only for them to tell me they had no room, however the afterschool program made sure to charge me the registration fee and weekly fee.

John Muir is a wonderful school. The principal, Dr. Frances Dunleavy, is warm and caring...I've…read morenever seen a school principal as involved as she is. Every morning she is out greeting the kids (ALL she knows by name) and parents. She will stop and take the time to speak with anyone who has a suggestion or concern. AND she goes to all school functions. Besides that, she is a fun person with a great personality. The parents are very friendly...you always feel welcome there. I honestly wasn't expecting the other parents to be so involved and so nice to be around. This makes you want to go to all functions because you know you will have a blast. I can't speak for all teachers...but the kids I know all seem happy with their teachers. MY sons kindegarten teacher is top notch in my book! Mrs. Claussen has a wonderful way of being warm and loving with the kids and at the same time, is no pushover and the kids respect her for that. She has a great sense of humor and a wonderful teaching style. There's my 2 cents (more like 80 cents!) If you are deciding whether to have your child attend John Muir, please call Dr. Dunleavy and schedule a tour, you will not be disappointed.

Looking for a great preschool? Check out this new addition to the schools on the Peninsula. There…read moreare great teachers with fabulous credentials that work extremely hard with each student. Take a tour, your family will be very happy! The really cute little boy on the schedule page is mine!

This is a very special little school. Teachers Shannon and Erin and Asst. Teacher Vivianna are…read moremagic workers. The day is organized and structured for the kids but doesn't feel overly monitored or rigid. Teacher Shannon is highly educated and just as intuitive. I look forward to the daily report/assessments of my son. Her feedback whether it be positive or negative is constructive. We came from a co-op which felt too loosey-goosey and I felt like the Pre-K fundamentals weren't being taught. I hadn't realized that both play and learning could be taught together. I had thought it was either all learning or all play based. Nurture and Nature embraces both beautifully. Get your application in early as they do fill up. You don't want to miss out on this school for your kids. I feel so good about this decision. Love Nurture and Nature!