It has been about a year since my first (very positive) review of the Sylvan Learning Center (NW…read moreSan Antonio), and we continue to be extraordinarily happy with every aspect of our experience. First, the teachers there are experienced, well credentialed professionals, who have created a tailored, bespoke plan for our son. We have high confidence in their testing, pedagogy, on-going measurement, and the detailed plan they have developed. We know where we started, where we are now, and where we plan to go in terms of our son's education. Second, the learning center is clean, well lighted, and professional. The team there manages to maintain a relaxed, friendly environment, and yet it also has a "down to business" atmosphere which encourages and rewards hard work. Our son enjoys visiting the people at the center, but he also knows he is there to work. Third, importantly, the costs are reasonable. Our family values education, but we also know that when it comes to tailored tutoring, value is a function of both quality and cost. In this case, it is our considered judgment that the Sylvan Learning Center is a great value because it is a high quality service at a reasonable price. In sum, we highly recommend the Center, and to us, the best evidence is the final result: our son's very positive learning experience over the past year.

Friendly staff, my daughter enjoys coming. Highly recommend if your child I struggling in school or…read moresimply wants to get ahead.

If you're looking for peace of mind while your child is at daycare, I would think twice about this…read morefacility--at least when it comes to the 12-month-and-up infant room. My daughter was enrolled in Infant B for only two months, and during that short time, she had four incidents involving visible injuries, including large red marks on her forehead and nose, that were not reported to me. I completely understand that toddlers fall and get hurt. What concerned me was that I had repeatedly asked to be notified of any injuries, especially injuries involving her head, yet these incidents continued without communication. After the third incident, I emailed the director and specifically asked her to review the cameras because my daughter's forehead and nose remained visibly red for hours after pickup. I never received a response, and I was left feeling that my concerns were not taken seriously. We were also concerned about the level of supervision in the classroom. My husband and I personally observed children unsecured in high chairs without a teacher maintaining line of sight. On one occasion, we saw a child standing in a high chair while the teacher had her back turned across the room. We reported this concern to staff. Unfortunately, the concerns did not end there. On my daughter's final day, she came home with another scratched, red mark on her forehead, with no explanation of how it happened. At that point, we made the decision that our daughter's safety was more important than the additional cost of paying two daycares at once after putting the two weeks notice and we moved her to another daycare. After just one week at her new daycare, we have not experienced the repeated falls, unexplained injuries, or visible marks that we experienced here. We paid a significant amount because we expected our daughter to be safe, supervised, and cared for. Instead, our experience left us repeatedly worried about her safety and without the communication and peace of mind we expected.

We love Pillars! We switched from another daycare mainly due to increased traffic and how…read moreconvenient it is. I hesitated to make the switch because it is higher than our past center, but now I wish we had switched sooner. Our two kiddos get excellent care and the environments are conducive to learning without being overstimulating. Our son in one of the 2/3 year old room has done so well, and I'm amazed at how organized his teachers are able to keep things. They are proactive in their communication and the center is always clean and welcoming. If you live on this side of town we highly recommend Pillars Talley!

Great staff, great place to send your child, for school as well as for Samurai, jukido training!read more

Sylvan Learning has been such a positive experience for my daughter. She was struggling in math…read morefor most of this past school year and I had tried everything! I had a tutor coming to the house twice a week, I also had her in an after school math help program once a week, and I was working with her almost every night at home. Something just wasn't clicking. It seemed like the harder we worked and the more help I got for her, the worse things got. I watched her frustrations grow and her confidence disappear and it was heartbreaking! I had to find a solution that worked for my daughter asap. A good friend of mine had heard from a good friend of hers (you know how that goes) that Sylvan had excellent programs...a little pricey, but EFFECTIVE. I was ready and willing to try anything at this point and worry about the money later. The keyword for me was EFFECTIVE. Well, let me just say...my daughter and I have had nothing but a wonderful and positive experience. From day one I noticed a drastic change in her. Not only do they identify and work with the specific needs of each child, but they raise up all that lost confidence in the children. It is truly amazing to watch as their confidence returns and see the impact that confidence alone has on their success. They have wonderful incentive programs for the kids which really encourages them to want to be present and learn. This is a perfect example of the old saying, "You get what you pay for!" It was worth every penny!! Haley

My daughter has struggled with writing, which impacted her confidence. Since starting with Sylvan,…read moreshe's become excited to write and much more self-assured. Her writing skills have improved tremendously. The sessions are fun and really keep her engaged. The teachers and staff are incredible, they genuinely celebrate every little victory with her.

My son which is a sophomore has been attending Harmony Science Academy since he was in 6th grade…read more His brother is also attending for the 1st time this year and is excited for the new year. I have met most of the faculty staff and are very committed to your students academic growth.

If you are in need of obtaining your certifications, THIS IS THE PLACE THE GO! I was recommended…read morehere by one of my coworkers and I am so glad I listened to him and came here! Her class is small, probably about 8 seats worth but enough room to move around. Ever feel intimidated when you go get your certifications or just nervous because you don't know how the instructor is going to be? Well, to ease your nerves, Laurie is amazing! She talks to you as if you've known each other for forever and her energy is contagious! She teaches/refreshes your knowledge in a way that makes it A) easy to understand and B) interactive without feeling like she is completely "picking" on you. Honestly, from my years of nursing and having to do so many recerts, she is the best instructor I've ever had. I recommended to her to my other coworkers as well because she is just awesome! All in all, I am for sure coming back when I need to get recertified again!!!

While the class is great and informative, the provider that took her courses is still waiting for…read moreher certifications since August. We have tried multiple times to get in contact with Laurie but still have not had any resolution. We attempted to pull her certifications from the AHA, but it does not appear that Laurie has actually submitted her course completion. This is absolutely unacceptable, and I would not recommend using this business for your certification needs.

Shelby is a phenomenal teacher, and is very patient when teaching. I went to see her because I…read moreneeded help with 5th and 6th grade math. This has given more confidence for my teaching exam. I highly recommend her services.

The ladies that teach at Divine Learning are engaging and wonderful! My son looks forward to…read morereturning to his math class every week! They make learning fun! Highly recommend them!