I'm not sure the reason for 1 star with other Yelper but I am eternally grateful for this agency!…read more They were so helpful and lovely to work with. I can't say enough positive things about them! From Maria to Alicia to Monica!! They have all been fantastic! I recommend them! So easy to work with!!! Thank you thank you!!!

From the owner: With 5 child development centers in the Long Beach area and an extensive network of family child…read morecare homes throughout LA County, Child Lane provides Early Care and Education services to children six months to five years of age in our centers, and four months to eight years of age in our family child care homes. Nurturing and experienced staff members respond to the needs of young children by designing a program that's engaging and supportive of individual development. Children are encouraged to play, explore, build relationships, and master skills in a safe and caring environment. ​Visit our website to fill out our Waitlist Registration Form to see if you are eligible for low-cost child care at one of our five licensed child development centers or with a licensed family child care home located throughout Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro, and Gardena.

Volunteering at 9 Dots was the most rewarding experience I've ever had thanks to the great staff,…read morehardworking students, and fun curriculum. One thing that makes 9 Dots stand out from other service/tutoring programs is its focus on STEM learning. Helping the students learn to code, build robots, make stop-motion animation videos (and so much more) and watching them apply their creativity to technology was truly incredible. I would highly recommend 9 Dots to anyone looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and work closely with kids in a fun and supportive environment :)

9 Dots is an amazing addition to the Hollywood community. I've been volunteering there for the last…read moretwo years, and I've enjoyed every moment. The staff is kind and helpful, the facility is beautiful, and most importantly, the students that come are eager to learn and happy to be there. It's incredibly rewarding to get to know each of the kids on an individual level and watch them grow. I look forward to many more years of service at 9 Dots!

Our son worked with Mr Russell with Algebra 1 this past school year. He has an IEP in math and…read morehated math! He was angry with math and despite all the tutors and teachers, we couldn't get our son to like math. The time he spent with Mr Russell was life changing. This is 100% the truth. We didn't have high hopes for our son with Algebra 1 at Santa Monica High School. Mr Russell approaches each student with a unique approach since of course all students are different. He was able to relate to our son and turn him around to actually enjoying math. He'd even shoot basketball hoops as a reward. He turned our son around in math and he achieved a B in his math class, which for us was a massive increase. But more importantly our son now approaches math with self-esteem and confidence. Building self-esteem in a subject for students is 75% of the battle with subjects they dislike.

I cannot say enough positive things about Mr. Russell. He started working with my son 2 years ago…read more It only took my son a couple months to realize that this guy was on his team. Although my son has struggled at times, Mr. Russell has never given up. He always comes up with new ideas to try and remains positive at all times. He is very creative and manages to get through to even the most difficult student. He is incredibly responsive to emails, texts, and calls. He always makes time for you and your child and makes you feel like you matter. He truly cares for his students. I would recommend him and his services without reservation.

Do you need assistance with: IEP knowledge, Students Rights,…read moreParents Rights, Bullying, Assessments, School Systems, Advocacy? This is just to name a few. I was Overwhelmed and at no to end to my focus. With just a phone call KIM McCLAIN became my ADVOCATE EXTRAORDINAIRE. Very empathetic she too is a parent. Being a parent does not stop her from maintaining professional. MS. McClain assisted me with not only bullying but an IEP, and getting an outside reassessment. Because i had ignorantly signed off to my child's rights because i was misinformed and scared. I felt like i had failed my child by this action. However; thankful for the referral to Ms. McClain she had the OC district shaking and in less than a week questions were addressed and the district was LISTENING. I am thankful and excited that we have Ms. McClain on our team not only as a professional but as a friend. She is true to her CAREER as a fighter that knows special need legalities and school systems. Please if anyone is questioning the systems of Special Needs Kim McCLAIN is the A+ ADVOCATE for special needs and any school system Bullying.

What an incredible advocate Ms. McClain is! I highly recommend her kind, knowledgeable support!read more

It's been 2 weeks since my daughter took her assessment and no phone call regarding next steps…read more When I walked into the center, they make you wear masks still, and there were kids in the lobby not acting appropriately, not sure how they do business over there, but we had a bad experience even though it was brief, will not consider them as an option anymore.

I tried reaching out to Joanne numerous times and she never responded. When I spoke with her, she…read moresaid I will call you back to see what assessment date we have available, and I still haven't heard back from her. When I google the business, it says that she is the owner of The Tutoring Center in Long Beach on Atlantic, so if this is the way she does business I'm glad that she didn't return my call.

I'm so pleased to write this review for Andrea. Our son was having difficulty In elementary…read moreschool. We had him tested by Dr. Alison Kawa. He was diagnosed with a processing deficiency. After finding out what was causing him issues we were referred to Andrea Chernin. They hit it off immediately. He never dreaded going to see her. He started to improve almost immediately. They saw each other weekly for many years. While he struggled in elementary school, he improved beyond our wildest imagination in both middle and high school. His GPA in highly school was 4.3, with 5/4's in all his AP exams. While grades were important to him, and to us, his growth and self confidence were instrumental in achieving a higher degree of personal and educational success. He is now a sophomore at the University of Michigan. While his issues will be a life long challenge, Andrea has given him the tools to navigate life in a positive and productive manner. If your child needs a kind and caring person, who knows how to cajole, motivate and inspire, then Andrea is your person. She is amazing.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. We worked with the team at Illuminate for nearly three years as…read morethey designed and delivered a custom program for our child to improve Executive Functioning as well subject-specific tutoring. When she began working with Kim at Illuminate just after her Freshman year, her grades were low, but worse, her confidence had taken a hit and we struggled to come up with a strategy to unlock joy in learning. Flash forward: Our child has had multiple 4.0 semesters, was awarded "Most Improved Academics" in her class, and received multiple college admissions offers (and sig. scholarship awards.) Beyond the grades and achievement, our child has developed a love of learning, has navigated her Executive Functioning issues, and has a strategy for ongoing academic success. There are no words to describe how gratifying it is to see her growth and confidence as she heads to college. This would not have been possible without the team at Illuminate.

My 5yr old, along with her learning pod took classes once a week from Xochitl this last year.I…read morewasn't there but I saw short videos of the very interactive and engaging classes. Xochitl has the perfect bright spirit for working with young kids. My daughter really enjoyed herself while learning and sang the songs throughout the week.

I just had to stop what I was doing (working late) and write this review. My kiddo just ran in and…read moresaid he is actually ENJOYING his math work! I don't think I've ever heard my child say that. This is only our third session with the awesome Tammy and already my kid is seeing big improvements and is finally feeling confident that he isn't stupid (his words). I should say, this isn't a child (16) simply behind in Math. My son has a major math phobia. Finding some kind of tutor to get him through an online program is the only way he is going to be able to graduate with his class - and it's working beautifully. I had called several tutoring services for just the right fit and I definitely chose the right one. Big hugs to the wonderful Melissa for getting my kiddo just the right tutor for his needs and huge shout out to Tammy for being the best math tutor out there. I couldn't recommend a business more than I do Bounce Back.

Tutor here! Melissa is a great boss -- super efficient and also super caring. All of the students…read moreare very polite. I enjoy getting to help them with math and English.

My daughter is getting the help she needs. I don't know what else to ask from them cause they are…read moreright on. My daughter has a great person helping her understand where I get lost at. Thanks again

When I moved to San Pedro from Los Angeles I needed to find a loving child care for my son. He was…read more3 years old when he started coming to The Ford Learning academy. At that time he was taught how to read and was potty trained as well by the lovely staff. When my son started kindergarten he was ahead of many kids. The staff at The Ford Learning academy treat the children like their own they are very attentive, loving, supporting and their biggest cheerleaders! Fast forward 6 years my son loves coming to the camp where they take the children out and take them on educational trips. Thank you The Ford Leavening, for everything you guys are doing for myself and my son!

Such a cool location and definitely a must see when in the area. We were here over the weekend for…read morethe free harbor cruises. We were unable to go inside the community center because it has been closed since COVID, but it should be reopening soon: according to the staff at Harbor Breeze Cruises. Before we boarded our boat for the mini cruise, we got to hang out in the area. They have a playground area for the kids, plenty of tables to have a picnic, cool swings to take pics on with your loved ones, and a cool overlook that looks towards the shipyards and water front. They have been going through some amazing renovations to make these areas more family friendly for the residents and visitors. This is def a must see for a great day and to pass some time. I will definitely be back to check out the actual venue/community center. I heard they host lots of private events from birthdays, weddings, family parties, and even corporate events.

Came here to try and see the big huge duck but unfortunately it lost air and was deflated for the…read morelong weekend. Was only able to get the mini duck pic. Will try again next weekend. Small parking and this place is located in the industrial area of Wilmington.