I have a friend who's kid comes here and they love it. They are accommodating and try to choose…read morehours that work around a child's schedule. They try to find 2 days a week that work best to be there for 2 hours a day. They help with learning disabilities and do a great job at rewarding progress. The price can be a bit much but it is definitely worth it because they provide results. Tutoring is $50/hr. They have a tuition program where you can qualify for scholarships with; or you can pay out of pocket. The staff is very nice, encouraging, and supportive.

This school was constructed as a W.P.A. project in the 1930's, and originally it contained all…read moregrades K-12 for the area. It now holds only the Elementary School, and each wing contains a grade. There's a beautiful auditorium, a well-funded music program, and a great gymnasium. Look for gorgeous carved dark wood panels at the entrance.

Very involved and caring principal and administrative staff…read more Great PTO and teachers: No yelling heard in the halls while walking together. Students have "Special" classes of gym, music appreciation. School nurse available during open hours. Free breakfast for all students.

Smarty pants is an amazing child care facility ! My children are well cared for, they post great…read moreupdates to a website so you can see what your kiddos are up to. The director, Erica is very responsive. My son (who is now in kindergarten) has a history of febrile seizures- and she was totally on top of ensuring everyone that would be working with him knew about hIs history and knew what to do in the event of a seizure. He was very well prepared for kindergarten as well after two years at smarty pants ! My daughter is still there and in the pre-k room. She loves going there and is learning so much as well!

The stars are not popping up above, as they should, however I give it a minimum 5 star review. I am…read morea grandmother and my two grandchildren attend this facility. I'd dealt with day care centers when my daughter was young and the experience with Doodlebugs! far exceeds anything I've experienced in the past. All the caregivers hold degrees, which is more than can be said for some teachers in parochial schools. There really is no turnover so your child(ren) have familiar faces everyday. The care and attention is exceptional. My daughter initially put her 2 year old into daycare for the socialization. I cannot begin to tell the difference this made in all of our lives. My grand-daughter started putting sentences together, naming simple objects in our house and she started eating food that she had never considered before. She also started using utensils. Now daycare is a necessity since my daughter is a full time student and works. The 8 month old also attends. Both children are happy, healthy and very well cared for while at Doodlebugs!. I'm not discreditting any other daycare facility, I just think this is the best around.

This daycare is the worst decision we made by sending our son there . The director Jordan had the…read moreaudacity to imply a diagnosis of our son's behavior though she is not even a therapist . My son went 3 days a week but they don't offer any useful activities. High turnover staff . The daycare workers were mean to my son. They give hard time and don't accommodate well the IEP teachers if your kid need those services . Your kid can not bring bottle of water , really ???? I can go on and on but if you want your kid to be happy and learn , be mindful on that place

I had never been to this school before but had to come for the finance school open house and was…read morepleasantly surprised at the facilities! There is ample parking and all of the athletic facilities looked really nice. It seems like this school is really trying to invest in their students.

Our daughter Elizabeth attended Kumon at the Johns Hopkins location for approximately three years,…read morebeginning in third grade and continuing through sixth grade, until the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted her attendance. During that time, Mr. Daniel took an exceptionally hands-on and dedicated approach with her. Elizabeth was not an easy child to work with academically, but Mr. Daniel invested significant time, patience, and effort to help her break poor study habits, build discipline, and develop confidence in her abilities. Over time, her study habits steadily improved, followed by clear improvement in her academic performance. She transformed from a mediocre student into a true standout. More importantly, Mr. Daniel helped her recognize her own potential and taught her how to access it through consistency and hard work. Recently, Elizabeth received early admission to Northeastern University's accelerated CPA program--an achievement that reflects the strong academic foundation and work ethic developed during her time at Kumon. We are sincerely grateful to Mr. Daniel for the meaningful role he played in shaping our daughter's academic journey and helping her uncover her true potential. His dedication makes a real and lasting difference.

Kumon is a self-guided math and reading program for students (pre)K-12. It's pretty simple, the…read morestudents are assessed based on their current knowledge of the subject matter and then started on a path that will allow them to progress exponentially. During each level of learning the Kumon program provides packets of classwork and homework. Students follow the directions and complete the work. After they have reached proficiency in the subject matter they are then tested, and after passing this brief test, they advance to the next level. Every child is different and each child will learn at their own pace. This is the beauty of the Kumon method. It adjusts to each student, allowing them to learn at their individual pace. If they struggle or get confused, they can repeat parts of the whole until they master it. Mastery comes with a built-in reward system, a classic teaching method, that includes trophies, certificates, and a Kumon store. The store provides daily tangible rewards by hosting a collection of items children can purchase with their earned "Kumon Bucks". This factitious money is earned each week by meeting small milestones such as good grades, fast completion times, etc. Rewards include bags, pencils, water bottles, and more. So that is a quick overview of the program, but what about the center on Hopkins in East Amherst? This center has been open for over 2 years and is located across from Williamsville North high school. The Plaza has plenty of public parking, restaurants, a fitness center, and a Rite Aid. This Kumon center is located in the center of the plaza, right across from the main entrance. The center is open for class hours on Monday and Thursday from 2:30-6:30 pm. It hosts a comfortable waiting area for parents, who typically wait 20-60 minutes depending on the proficiency of their child and the amount of assigned work. The main classroom contains tables and stools for children to work at. All materials, such as pencils, erasers, and work packets are provided by the center. On the left wall of the center are gender specific bathrooms, which are spacious and kept incredibly clean. The children also have access to two water fountains, located just inside the main door. In the back of the classroom, just below the parent waiting area window, are the early learner tables. It is here that younger students get hands-on instruction time by the well trained staff. The program is the program, it is self-contained and unfolds according to the center's instructors. A center itself, is only as good as its team, and the owner and operator of this location is one of the best I have ever worked with. Mr. Daniel Jung is an educator who has not only a background in teaching but also has a strong passion for it as well. He truly enjoys being an educator and you can see it on the faces of the children who attend this center. He is well respected by their parents as well, not only for his personality but also for the intensity for which he cares about each child's education and well-being. He knows each parent and student by name, and he has hundreds of students. He also knows each lesson plan by heart, and can call a student aside to help them with ease. I have watched him work first hand and truthfully there is no place I would have my family learning other than from Mr. Daniel. His passion, drive, attention to detail, knowledge, and teaching ability can not be accurately described through these simple words. I encourage you to make an appointment at his center, first impressions are everything and he nails them. My niece has been going to the center for help in reading. She entered into the center not really knowing how to read anything that did not have an image associated with it. Within a few weeks of learning she has grown her vocabulary and can now read many words on site. Just last night she put together two words and then jumped around expressing to me how she "read it" on her own. Before Kumon, we worked with her using flash cards and even considered hiring a tutor. The work she is doing takes about 30 minutes so she doesn't get distracted like when we tried to drill words into her memory with flash cards.The reading is fun and matches her level of understanding. She learns by herself where she couldn't when we just read to her. The program works, she is our proof, and it is all thanks to the way Mr. Daniel instructs it. This Kumon location is the 1st in the area and we are lucky to have Mr. Daniel as its head of operations.

We have the most perfect place for 2,3,4&5 years olds. My son has flourished with lasting memories…read morefriendships and would choose it over and over again!

Open Door gave both our girls amazing educational starts. You won't find a more caring staff, more…read moreimaginative curriculum, more joyful place, and an awesome gym space! Our youngest attended kindergarten readiness class. Mrs. Sexton addressed every one of our daughters anxieties about kindergarten and she went off enthusiastically to school and has never looked back. You'll never regret giving them that extra time so they are happy and confident when they reach kindergarten. Just because they qualify for kindergarten age wise, they don't HAVE to go. We just wish the whole world was as wonderful as Open Door.