Great tutoring center. Owner is very friendly, smart, and easy to work with. My daughter…read morestruggled in math until we started here. Kumon is good, but Mathnasium was more beneficial once she got to 3rd grade math type of questions. Parking is less problematic than locations.

Mathnasium's philosophy to help kids understand math concepts rather than focus completely on…read morememorization, is extremely helpful for both my kids. But, what makes this particular location special is the director, Ram. He is attentive, detailed, and invested. He, along with his staff - particularly, Gabe, Jasmine, and Jessica, made Math fun for both my kids.

So far we had two of our kids in the care of Happy Hall Daycare and used after school care for our…read moreoldest. We are incredibly happy with the structure and care provided. The space is very inviting, comfortable and created with playfulness in mind (reading area, tables for eating and art work, a loft, cubbies and a cosy play area under the loft and spacious outdoor area) We love the activities that are provided and are incredibly grateful for the loving way with which our kids are cared for and looked after! We can tell that each of the teachers truly care about our kids development and well-being. Most importantly my kids loved going to their group and always had fun stories to share from their day at Happy Hall. I can highly recommend Happy Hall for any of their care options. The team is amazing.

From the owner: We offer programs that cultivate emotional, social, physical, and intellectual independence. Our…read morewhole-child development approach embraces all areas of learning and character development.

It has been over 1.5 years since my last review, and we love the school as much as we did when our…read morechild started school 2+ years ago! Everyone on staff has been incredibly easy and pleasant to collaborate with, and responsive to my questions. The school expanded over the summer to add 2 more classrooms, so that Burkard now has 6 classrooms: K/1, 2/3, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7/8th. Having experienced a few private schools and a public school between my 2 kids, I am confident this is the best environment for my child, for both academic differentiation and SEL support. It's often lamented that parents have to choose the least bad educational option for their 2e kids, but I truly believe this is a great option. We were fortunate enough to be with his amazing 2/3 teachers for 2 years, and have a new set of teachers we love this year, too. Speaking with parents across grades, they also think highly of their teaching teams. My son continues to thrive academically (measured by his overall engagement, as well as MAP testing), and we are very happy with the math differentiation he receives. Each year, I have been pleased with the attention and care the staff takes to make sure he's challenged at the right level. They take great care to plan engaging lessons across ELA, science, social studies and SEL, and incorporate hands on projects regularly to extend their learning. My son regularly shares interesting facts he learned in class! Math is a subject he continues to be passionate about, so I reach out to the school annually for math acceleration. He is given math assessments at the start of each year to determine the appropriate placement, and is given the option of joining a higher level class, or doing independent study in his classroom. We opted this year to have him join the higher level math class on a modified schedule, and we are grateful for the ability to choose the right option for him. The daily SEL teaching is also very well done. Many schools don't have the ability to go in-depth with SEL, but our BT has devised fun games and exercises for the kids to put their SEL knowledge into practice. It was so sweet to hear that my son's 4th grade class taught new recess games to the K/1 class! The BT's keep a close watch throughout the day, so the students are able to learn and play in a physically and emotionally safe environment. When conflicts arise, the staff is there to help the students resolve the issue in an appropriate way. We get daily reports, and twice monthly newsletters sharing what he's learning, so I know he's receiving a high quality education. If your child is at a school that is not meeting their needs, I encourage you to tour the Burkard School. It is truly a gem of a school!

We found TBS about three years ago and it is quite surprising that there aren't more schools for…read morebright kids who have significant social & emotional challenges, including mood disorders. We unfortunately found very little real understanding and expertise along the way, moving from program to program, from school to school, in every case deeply involved with the IEP process. Then we decided to try TBS. The results have been nothing short of amazing. Our student's self-esteem and emotional intelligence started to grow from the start and has continued to grow ever since. No more calls asking us to come quickly, the benefits to our entire household have been pretty incredible, across parents, siblings, and friends alike. When your student talks to you about how the kids at school are 'just like me', when they express a sense of belonging and common purpose to thrive in the face of big emotions, you can only smile and reflect on the journey. ...and imagine what it's like for other parents to understand you, understand your child, and understand so much of the details of the journey. The TBS community, made up of students, teachers, and parents is one that sees your child as deserving, powerful, and good.

Sarah has helped my daughter get passed the fear of mathematics. My daughter still has obstacles…read moreahead of her, especially with a new school year ahead of her but she is much more prepared now than she was before she started with Miss Math. Sarah is patient, kind and soft spoken....all qualities my daughter needed as this is an extremely intimidating subject for her. Sarah taught her little games to help remember repetitive steps. Miss Math is a staple in my daughters academic routine. We love Miss Math and are thankful to have found her!

Sarah has helped my son dramatically. She is building his confidence and teaching him how to slow…read moredown. We couldn't be more pleased with her help and guidance. Thank you Sarah.

PSD supported my daughter with her special needs K-8 and the teachers. PSD supports my preschool…read morewith "Bridges to Success" every year the meet with the preschools in Pacifica and give us information that helps us and the Transition from PreK to TK or K . Gillian Smith Brighton Preschool Pacifica

Judging a school district by how far you have to drive is like buying a house for its roof. C'mon…read morenow. There are more ways of judging a school and school district. Test scores, teacher to student ratios, academic / athletic / performance art programs, strong PTO, parent involvement. If you really care about the quality of your children's education, look at these criteria, not on just driving and amount cars around a school and your enjoyment. If you are to move to Pacifica, make the comparisons with the schools around you and do the same with houses, property value and way of life. Do your homework.

My experience at Wings Learning Center was extremely unprofessional and deeply disappointing…read more During my time there, my interactions with the program director were some of the most challenging I've encountered in any workplace. In my personal experience, her leadership style felt harsh, dismissive, and misaligned with what a supportive work environment should provide. I also found that the HR practices did not offer the support or fairness employees typically expect. When staff raised concerns, the environment often felt intimidating rather than collaborative, which made it difficult to feel safe speaking up. Like most work places always document everything. The leadership culture I encountered made it a difficult place to thrive.

This place is a life changer for our son who is on the Autism spectrum. He's been going to Wings…read moresince he was 6 years old and was non-verbal. He's 18 now and can communicate verbally. Wings team of Teachers, OT's, Speech Therapist and staff have seen to his special needs and have helped with his communication and focus and he has the ability to follow simple direction which has helped him at school and home. We've been very fortunate to have him attend Wings.

My family loves Happy Hall. We have been coming here for years, and it gets better each year. How…read moredo I know? When I pick up my son, he doesn't want to go home because he loves it there. Fun, fun, fun was the expectation, and they live up to it and beyond. Sure, he might not come away with a Ph.D. at the end of the summer; that was never my expectation, but he will have something worth more, the carefree childhood memories of a great summer.

My kids have never been happier to go to camp. The activities are engaging and the field trips are…read moreextraordinary too. I was very impressed by how safety takes priority - everything has been so well thought out. Thank you!