Nick was a great tutor for our daughter. She wanted to raise her SAT scores and after several…read moresessions with Nick, she was able to increase her score by 90 points! We are so happy the tutoring paid off. Nick was helpful, experienced, and kind. He worked with my daughter in the best way to help her grasp the concepts and tackle the SAT head on. Thank you, Nick. We appreciate you.

5 stars for Alex Carlson (math) and Nick Deehan (English)! Both were extremely helpful to my middle…read moreand high schoolers. They are both very friendly and approachable, they answer emails very quickly, and they helped my kids improve their confidence and skills in math and English. They also were very flexible and patient with my constant rescheduling due to sports conflicts. Huge thank you to Nick and Alex!

We brought our elder son here over 6 years ago so to reading and math and Fran and staff were…read morewonderful on helping him get up to speed in both subjects. Fast forward to today and we were so excited to see Fran again and enroll our youngest here in both reading and math. We are very appreciative of the one on one and tailored tutoring the kids received and the family atmosphere the staff creates. Highly recommend

I can honestly say that my kids have grown so much in math because of Fran and this Kumon San Mateo…read moreteam. I have 2 kids who have gone up to higher level math and both can honestly say they wanted to continue because it was helping them so much. Fran is patient and so great with each student. She knows how to teach different levels and does so well reading each students learning style. My kids confidence in math was so important during this tender age of other pressures. I had recommended to friends who are also so happy there. They say in their own words "Ms. Fran is great". I highly recommend Kumon San Mateo

I have 2 kids attending UP Academy and they love the school!…read more My older son used to struggle in a public school with math and writing. 3 years ago, at 2nd grade, we transferred him to UP Academy, and, within a few months, he has become a lil writer. He fell in love with writing. He wrote one full-page of very a fun story. I can't thank you enough to all the educators there. Since then until now, he always happy every morning that he gets to go to school. He loves the community there and the small-sized class makes him feel like a part of the community. My younger one started last year as a kindergartner. He loves his teachers and his friends. He learned a lot academically and socially. We love how UP academy teaches kids by their own paces. Thus, our kids get challenged throughout the year. If you are looking for a project-based learning, a place where you child can build confidence and empathy, small class sized, great community, and personalized learning, UP Academy is the place for your kids.

We love UP Academy!…read more My older one went to the school since 2nd grade (now 3rd grader), and my younger one since TK (K now). The school is relatively new (2.5 years old) but our kids attended since 2 years ago. We are happy with the school in the full two years. ***Strength** We love the super low teacher-student ratio, the differentiation of learning. We also love the mixed-age classes, that allow kids to grow and thrive not limited by grade but by the their own levels. The school focused on growth mindset and recognize the efforts and progress. We also love the focus on project-based learning and social-emotion learning. The school also offers foreign languages classes, Chinese/Mandarin and Spanish. This might be a good plus for some families. We love that. We also appreciate the schools offer afterschool extension to 6pm as well. This is very helpful for parents who are both working. The school builds a great community. Teachers that we experienced - which means all teachers since we have two kids there for two years - are all very caring. Kids love each of them. The founder has an amazing vision inspired by a strong why. We love the philosophy, the vision & mission of the school. ***Potential concerns some families may have*** - Small school space: As a micro school, the school space is small - basically an office building only. But with various field trips and outdoor learning opportunities, especially during the pre-pandemic era, we don't have any concern at all. There's indoor facility for exercise, and kids love it. - Small class size For some parents, the small class size might be another concern for social issues. However, I appreciate this a lot since it also means great individual attention from teachers. Every kid can develop his/her own learning plan, academically and socially. We particularly appreciate the small size of the school during the pandemic time. A small class makes us feel safe to send kids to school in person during pandemic, knowing that the school is small and our kids could still learn and socialize safely in person with the COVID precautions that bigger schools may not be able to offer. The school remains open in 2020-2021 school year with the waiver. I believe it's heathier for kids to interact in person than virtually on Zoom anyways. - New school This is a progressive lab elementary school, and yes it's pretty new. We've seen the school evolving in the past two years, and overall towards a even better direction. I do encourage families to experience the school themselves during the trial-out days. We did so before we transferred our kids from a good public school in the following school year. Kids loved Up Academy so much that we made the decision right after they experienced the school. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we've ever made. Overall, we love the school and highly recommend the school to other families.

Allan, the head instructor, is also the instructor of the Tierra Linda Math Team program in San…read moreCarlos. He is awesome. My daughter loves math team! Anyone who has a gifted analytic/math/computer child that is passionate about learning should send their kid to Allan's programs/camps.

Allan and Louisa are both excellent Math tutors. My daughter's Geometry grade improved a lot!read more

Clarise is highly skilled and effective ! As others have said, she is a "child whisperer" able to…read moremotivate, be firm and help our children grow their capabilities. She's excellent at assessing strengths and areas of focus. Then she creates a clear set of goals, involves the parents and helps each family understand and improve. I have. Even so impressed by the growth in my son's skills and abilities. Thank you Clarise! You have done so much more than I could have expected. We've had years of various therapy with others. But you bring ALL of the pieces together.

I recommend Lyon Learning for anyone that is struggling with dyslexia. Our elementary school age…read morechild has dyslexia. He had been getting some services in school, but he was falling farther and farther behind. We went to Lyon Learning because they were recommended to us, and it turned out to be a marvelous experience for our child. Clarisse has the right mix of enthusiasm and firmness to get through the Wilson Reading System and the other methods that she uses. Wilson is rigorous and effective, but it is difficult for a young student. Clarisse has a unique talent to keep him on task and motivated as he worked through the system. He has come very far in a short time, which was wonderful. I should also say that, in addition to the in person sessions, she recommended several online exercises to do at home on days that he did not have a session, so our child worked on his reading everyday, which was quite helpful. Also, our experience during the Covid-19 shutdowns has been quite good. Both Clarisse and her assistant Jean have been as effective over zoom as they were in person, which is not easy. We are very happy with Lyon Learning.

I decided to try this center for backup care after reading many positive reviews, but…read moreunfortunately, my experience was disappointing. About an hour after I dropped off my child, the principal called and urgently asked me to pick him up. I was told that my child and another child had argued over a toy and that the situation escalated into a fight. My concern is that if staff noticed the conflict developing, why wasn't it addressed and de-escalated at the time? Redirecting or separating the children would seem to be a basic responsibility of the caregivers. I also question how the situation was handled. My child has attended preschool and childcare programs for the past 2-3 years without any similar incidents being reported. While disagreements between young children can happen, I was surprised that a backup care provider would ask a parent to pick up a child so quickly rather than first attempting to manage the situation. The principal's communication came across as rude and unprofessional, which made the experience even more frustrating. Overall, I found the response lacking the level of care, judgment, and professionalism I would expect from a backup care provider serving children ages 4 and up. Based on my experience, I would not return.

The parent support, service and flexibility that Dreamers & Thinkers offers is top notch and better…read morethan any other Chinese after school in the area. And believe me I have looked thoroughly around the area. They work hard: they are pretty much open year round, even on holidays, and are extremely accommodating to families and parents, even offering drop off after at another location that is easier for some parents to pick up at. There's no deposit required and you can pay for enrichment classes a la carte without needing to commit to the entire period. The Chinese studies are serious, not casual. They have tests and homework and we like that they use the Maliping curriculum, which is much more rigorous, but they try to balance it and keep things fun.

My Child went RSM San Mateo for more than 5 years and the experience was great…read more One of the greatest benefits of Russian math schools is their emphasis on problem-solving skills. They teach students how to think logically and critically, which helps them not only in math but overall in all aspects of life. The curriculum is challenging and rigorous, but students are provided with all the support they need to succeed. Teachers go above and beyond to help students understand difficult concepts and provide individualized attention when needed. The atmosphere of San Mateo RSM is also a positive aspect. Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another, and teachers foster a sense of community in the classroom. Any student can take homework help . This creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas. San Mateo Russian math schools are an excellent choice for students who want to excel in mathematics. Ms. Armine and Ms. Kseniya were excellent and my child enjoyed both of their classes very much ! We recommend this Math curriculum , to students from all math background.

I'm a little bit torn about this place. Our daughter started here in first grade and just entered…read morefourth. RSM attempts to provide kids with a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts (much more than our kids' public school) and challenges them with advanced topics. In the third grade honors class, material included full on algebra, systems of equations, early geometry, and multi-step word problems. Each topic is viewed from multiple lenses. There are graphical and symbolic representations, traditional step-by-step problem solving, and derivations / proofs / logic -- but delivered in a relatively age appropriate way. Every week, there are 1-2 homework problems meant to conceptually challenge the kids. It is not uncommon for me (and my multiple engineering degrees) to have to pause and really think before attempting to guide our child on how to approach something. I've also gotten some problems straight up wrong and had to rethink them. :) Our eldest is a perfectionist and hates not knowing the answer. She prefers having a rote method (e.g. PEMDAS) and answer attached to every problem. RSM is a huge challenge for her personality type, but I think it's also built a lot of resilience in her over time. Our younger child is more carefree and loves puzzles. Although he just started in the first grade class, we can already tell that it's going to be an easier fit. There is a good amount of homework, which I know some educators and researchers do not approve of. The homework is also hard, and parent support is likely necessary. Alternatively, the San Mateo center offers hours when kids can drop in for homework help. We've also had mixed experiences with the instructors. Our daughter has had three different instructors so far which have garnered the following ratings: love, like, and I-have-no-idea-what-she's-talking-about. During the few months when we had the poor instructor, our daughter was not learning, couldn't do her homework, and cried. It was tough. Luckily, it didn't last for long (but note that this instructor is still there!). Overall, I don't regret enrolling our kids in RSM and will continue to do so. They learn a ton and develop a much more well-rounded understanding of numbers than public school provides. The work is hard, though.

I have nothing but great things to say about Lihuei and her teaching staff! My daughter is 3 years…read moreold and started at Kumon back in May and she loves math!! They taught her how to write all of her numbers and she also loves to read. They are very patient with her as well, and I'm very appreciative. You won't be disappointed sending your children here. I highly recommend it!

So I was going to bring my child for tutoring here and as I approached the building I noticed a…read morewoman (who I quickly discovered was the owner) pacing in front of the business screaming into her cell phone. Left a bad taste in my mouth, and was weary to leave my child there to learn. Also the parking lot seemed to be chaotic. Parents parked randomly in the lot blocking other cars from getting in and out. I don't see how I could bring my child here to learn every week. Hopefully another location so close to my child's school will suffice.