I was stressed about selecting a tutor for my son headed into 6th grade. Made a few calls, and…read moreheard back from Julie first. Responsiveness is critical when making decisions such as this. The fee was as I expected and manageable. Easy access of 5fwy which was nice! We needed someone that will challenge, but with patience and in a relaxed environment. I'm proud to say my son really enjoyed the time (best you can at the tutor in the summer) and finished 6th grade with straight A's. No more kids to educate, so I thought I would send some encouragement for others seeking a great tutor to rely on. Thanks, Armenta team!

Armenta learning Academy is an excellent choice for your children. No matter their age range or…read moreability range, Armenta has a fit for you. Their teachers are nice and professionaland they know how to make learning fun. I definitely recommend ALA for your child from kindergarten to college age they have a fit for you. Julie Armenta has made this school the Gem of Laguna Niguel.

Kiana shows real commitment to helping your child achieve their potential. She makes reading fun…read moreand engaging for my daughter who's reading skills improved so much this past couple of much. I would totally recommend 100%

My son started tutoring with Alesha for a month now and it's helped him tremendously! We've noticed…read moreimprovement in the quality of his homework and test scores. He has confidence in his work now and his understanding of the subjects. The tutors are very friendly and knowledgeable. We were struggling at home as a family with homework and the tutoring sessions have really created a better experience for us all.

I've taken 3 lessons with Cat over a few months, as a beginner who can't always practice…read moreconsistently (travel/work), it's been helpful to have a patient instructor reminder me of the basics and help me get a little bit better each time. Highly recommended to surf with Cat and Jazz, they're super patient and knowledgeable.

I learned to surf when I was 12 and then picked it back up in college, but haven't done much since…read morethen. I wanted to get really serious about surfing again and was lucky enough to come across the school. Cat was my instructor and she had so much knowledge to share -- I learned not just how to rekindle my love of surfing with her, but also proper technique, reading the ocean, and above all, ocean safety. Cat was extremely patient and encouraging; the best instructor someone could ask for! I also worked with Jazz afterward and she is just as an abundance of knowledge, too. Jazz, like Cat, has such a love for surfing and the ocean that it really heightens my time in the water. She's always full of great pointers and is everyone's individual cheerleader! Both Cat and Jazz are amazing women who are doing such great work within the surf community. I would highly recommend taking a lesson from them! The best part is is that you join a close-knit surf family that other schools I looked at don't really offer -- I go surfing with this group almost every weekend!

After my in depth research for a professional college counselor, I decided to go with College…read moreConsulting. And what a jackpot! Where should I start? Thomas was exceptionally knowledgeable about the process and as a parent, I immediately knew that he is the one, because he knows craft. His professional and very friendly demeanor, straight forward attitude were some of the winning deciding factors to choosing this firm. My daughter was accepted to NYU- Art Major. Without Thomas' help and support, she wouldn't be able to keep up with all the deadlines for submitting applications, essays, portfolio and fees/payments/deposits. I am extremely busy at work and wouldn't be able to help her with all the demands of applying for college. And not only that, I wouldn't know what I need to know and may have miss some important details or deadlines. Today is the college applying process so much more complicated and in order to stay up to date with all the regulations and current updates , a person need to do all the research and educate herself in order to keep up. To me that was equivalent to getting a second job. Thomas and his team seriously opened the door for my daughter to get accepted to a prestigious college thanks to their top notch organization and time management skills, invaluable tips & recommendations with her essays, portfolio and applications, which parents wouldn't know, and in addition they completed FAFSA for my daugher and for us as her parents. All we had to do is to provide them with the forms required by IRS. Amazing depth of knowledge, world class service and end results - like winning a lottery. My daugher worked super hard, but even she admits, without Thomas and his team, there is a no way, she would have been accepted to NYU. Thomas is the best, and his worth is priceless. We are so thankful that we found him, and I definitely will come back with my two other younger kids, when the time is right.

Our kids have been going to Aqua-Tots for a while now, but not making much progress. Plus, it was a…read moredrive from our home in Mission Viejo. One of our neighbors mentioned how they started private lessons and were making huge strides with their toddler, getting super comfortable with the water. Plus, lessons were done at home in our community pool. So we decided to reach out and got in touch with Bethany. The program is about consistency and repetition. So they try to book multiple short sessions in a week. I will tell you, even after the first 2 sessions, I saw a huge difference. My kids, who were 2 and 4 yo, were already floating on their backs, turning in the water, things they were struggling to do...I was absolutely shocked. Bethany was very accommodating and able to take the kids back to back. And she was just amazing with them, so patient, so kind, and very structured. The kids would always ask when they could swim with Bethany next. Their pricing is very reasonable, especially for the ease of swimming in your own pool. I highly recommend them if you're looking to get your kids comfortable with the water with a focus on water safety.

As I'm about to send the kid off to school, it felt appropriate to write this review since it…read morewouldn't have happened without them. The kid is a great applicant, but trying to guide her on my own was a nightmare. After trying that approach for far too long, I enrolled her in this program and instantly felt at ease. I didn't have to nag because they kindly nudged the kid with all that needed to happen. They had all these additional tips that I had no clue about. Like little known, less competitive majors or what tired, overdone personal statement topics to avoid. Well worth the money for expert advice and less fighting. Ok, I can't help myself. I have to brag that the kid is a UCLA Bruin. Couldn't be prouder. Feels like I was the one admitted!

Came across Senior procrastination Package as the name indicates ... late. My son is my only…read morechild, so I had plenty of regrets about not starting the college preparation process sooner. I had him at 20 and attended college later as an adult so I wasn't quite aware of the process out of high school. I was sooo happy that I found them. Julie was simply amazing and broke everything down for me and supported my son by prioritizing his needs with the deadlines, help with the application process, and utilizing their essay review service. I knew that signing up in the summer before my son's senior year wouldn't magically make everything right, but it definitely brought down the stress level for both of us. Apparently, they sell out every year and I'm glad I was able to get a spot. If you have a child who needs help for the college admissions process, don't wait until school starts their senior year. I wish I would have known about their parent companies Premiere Prep and Junior Scramble sooner, but you live and learn. Hopefully I've saved one parent from procrastinating with this post!! Looking forward to some good news in the months ahead for my son.

I usually don't post reviews, but am so inspired by the amazing staff at Collegewise that I feel…read morecompelled to share. Our daughter worked with Sandi last year to navigate the college application process and optimize her opportunities. From start to finish, Sandi and her team engaged with, motivated and partnered with our daughter, inspiring her to put her best foot forward and guiding her through the maze to find success. She's now through her first semester at her target school and loves it! I highly recommend Collegewise and believe the return is well worth the investment.

We are on our second round of Collegewise for our second daughter. Without a doubt, the cost is…read morewell worth it for us. For our first one, Collegewise was a diplomatic buffer between our daughter and us during her high school years. This can be a very emotional and tense time for many families. They kept her on track with crucial deadlines and talked us through endless Q&As. For our second one, Collegewise has been an incredibly responsive resource whenever we have a question...no matter how insignificant it may seem. They have a ton of resources but we never feel overwhelmed with information. We have complete access to their knowledge base and never feel rushed when we have a meet up. Collegewise basically hand holds us through the entire application process personalizing their guidance according to our daughter's situation. Most importantly, Collegewise encourages their students to be proactive and take ownership of their application process which ultimately grows them as individuals regardless of which college they choose to attend.

So to start off my child is currenly not in the care of Bright Beginners this review is solely…read morebased upon my experience prior to enrollment. I emailed Bright Beginners on a Tuesday hoping to arrange a visit on the Thursday. The owner and sole employee Eugenia let me know she doesnt allow visitors during the week and would like us to visit on Sunday. I figure fair enough since it is a home daycare center. I did however let her know that I would really like to see how she operates prior to enrolling my child. So I did the first daycare visit bymyself without my husband . The house is a nice size and clean with quite a bit of actvities. The cost is relatively impressive as well in comparison to other centers but it is in someone's home so I kinda expected it to be less expensive. However, I feel I have a few legitimate concerns about this center. 1) The owner and sole employee is I would assume from looks over 55. This was a concern to me because she would be working with small children and if an emergency arises I wasnt sure how those things would be handled in terms of her own health. However she seems to be in relatively good health. 2) The website says she takes 2 year olds but she actually doesnt take kids under 2.5 years. This would have been nice to know in advance to visiting. I let her know my daughters age prior to the visit. I was only instructed of the age requirement once I came home after the visit and received an email...It would have been nice to have been given that info. 3)This Center does not allow you to test out the facility. I am use to centers letting you at least tour the location while they are actively engaged with the children. I understand since this is a home daycare the need to screen people before allowing them around children. However, I think it is really important for parents to get insight into how they operate daily to see if its a fit. I was even willing to pay for the time in order to see how my child interacted still no luck...I understand the reasoning but its still odd. So besides the bulleted points I did not have the best feeling about it, I had my husband visit with me as well on a second occassion to see how he felt (the age was an issue to him), and after receiving the email after our visit in regards to the age requirement even though we were not told through our emails, phone calls and two visits that kind of sealed the deal in terms of this being a NO-GO. This facility has only been open since September 2009 I would have rated it one star but I thought it would have been unfair. The facility is clean, cheap, and in a good neighborhood. It was not a fit for my family but It may be alright for someone else. My daughter is just to precious to me to deal with the uncertainties of this new center its not to say I wont consider it in the future once it is up and running but as of now 2 stars

On a scale of 1-5 I give Bright Beginners a 10!!! My son absolutely loves Eugenia and all of his…read morefriends at his school. He started going to Bright Beginner just after he turned 2 1/2 and began singing the ABCs in the first week. What enticed me to Bright Beginner was the welcoming feeling and the bright colors. All of the traditional preschools and daycares seemed so drab compared to Bright Beginners. I also liked that the cost is affordable and food and potty training is provided. The first week of attending Bright Beginners, I was sent pictures of my son often and received phone calls to ensure he was okay after being dropped off. When something really good happened (such as going potty in the toilet) Eugenia and my son called to let me know right away. Every day, my son has something fun and exciting to share with me. He has been learning so much and really looks up to Eugenia. She is a wonderful person and is great with the kids. It is a very homey and friendly atmosphere, with a strong educational involvement. I feel Jodi's review is a bit premature and unfair. As a parent, I appreciate the fact that Eugenia doesn't have "strangers" coming into her center while other kids are there. I was able to view the facility during the week, just after the operating hours. Plus, if she is spending time showing around other people, how would she be able to watch the children? That is why it makes sense to me that she has people view the place after hours. Eugenia operates her daycare as efficiently and educationally as a preschool. In response to the concerns: Yes, she is the sole owner and operator, but she also has her two responsible, grown children assisting her at times who are great with the kids. My son is currently the youngest of the children, and Bright Beginners is worth waiting out the few months if you can; plus you don't want your just two-year-old being knocked around by 3 and 4 year-olds. The kids are great, but they are kids and a just barely turned 2 year-old will get run over. Eugenia is very good at keeping an eye out for the safety of the children during play time and keeps them very engaged with activities. I will continue to take my son to Bright Beginner as long as we live in the area and have recommended her to all of my friends with children.