Chris and his team are incredible and truly care about each child's success. They're flexible with…read morescheduling and make it very easy to find times that work for our family. Communication has been great, and we regularly receive progress reports, which really helps us see how our children are improving. We have one child who was below grade level in math and has made huge progress this year, largely due to the support and instruction he's getting here. We also have a younger child who is above grade level, and we feel confident he'll have a real leg up going into 3rd grade thanks to Mathnasium. We feel very good about the investment we're making here and would highly recommend Mathnasium (this location specifically) to any family looking for strong math support.

I was searching for a math tutor or a place to help my child who was struggling with math. I…read morebrought my child in for an evaluation and had the opportunity to speak with Christopher about my concerns. He was very helpful in addressing my questions and explained the process clearly. The initial assessment helps them determine my child's strengths and weaknesses. They then place the student in the appropriate level to strengthen their math foundation. They don't move the student forward until they fully understand the current level, which I appreciate. This approach builds a strong foundation for more complex math problems, instead of just placing the student in a level they're not ready for.

My son got great improvement after joining. Happy with this program for helping him improve in…read morereading and math.

My son get the good results to school. It help a lot...I plan to bring two sons thereread more

My son started Kumon at this location four years ago.. The program has helped him perform well in…read moreschool, he's often the first kids who finishes the class works. This program has helped him to become a more independent thinker in every way. Kumon teaches him to be self discipline to the point where he is self-sufficient. The instructor is very direct and honest about my child's performance. Also his staffs are friendly and dedicated. I recommend this location to anyone who's looking for an after school program for their kids. Aileen N

Mr. Leif is an incredible Kumon instructor. He pays close attention to his students and is…read morepassionate about his work. Above all, he is deeply committed to the children who come to learn at his center. Before deciding on this one, I visited several Kumon Centers and quickly realized that other instructors do not exhibit the same level of care and communication as Mr. Leif. His center is immaculate and incredibly well-organized.

A longer overdue review. Selecting preschool/daycare for our son was one of our toughest decisions…read moreat the time. We were not comfortable with other facilities, and were growing incredibly nervous. When visiting Small Size Big Mind, we were quickly impressed and relieved. The owner and staff immediately gave us comfort, confidence and relief and our son was enrolled until ready to start pre-k at a nearby school. We have fond memories and stopped by many times since, to donate, say hi, and reflect. An amazing experience that we'll always cherish.

In selecting a preschool for our son, my husband and I toured many facilities in Alameda. We found…read morea lot of them to be cookie cutter and lacking something special. The second we first toured SSBM2 we were in love. The campus offers a whimsical and creative atmosphere and our son instantly fell in love with all of the handmade playground and classroom features. It's clear a lot of thought and love went into the design. The owners and staff are also a continued selling point for us. All of the teachers seem to genuinely love what they do and consistently provide an engaging experience for the children. My son comes home every day talking about the new things he's learned and it's been amazing to watch how quickly he's grown intellectually, socially and emotionally since starting in July 2019. Overall we can't recommend this school enough!

Our experience at The Child Unique Montessori has been very positive. The environment is calm,…read moreenriching, and full of gentle encouragement. The teachers are kind and genuinely attentive to each child's growth and development. It's no surprise that this school came recommended through word of mouth. Many families speak highly of it, and it's easy to see why. Some of the parents here once attended TCU themselves and are now bringing their own children. That kind of legacy speaks volumes. Dr. Cindy Acker and her team have built something rare and lasting in Alameda, a women-owned and led school that has quietly left a mark on this community through years of dedication and consistency. The involvement stretches beyond the classroom and into the home, where Dr. Acker gently shares knowledge that parents may choose to engage with through periodic letters and events. That kind of support, offered with care and respect, creates a meaningful partnership not only between the school and the parents, but also among the many families who feel part of this community. This is a special place that continues to shape lives, quietly but powerfully.

Both my sons have attended The Child Unique, from 2019-2020 and then from 2021 up until the…read morepresent. My older son is shy and a bit anxious, but I believe his Montessori teacher's calm presence really drew him out and helped him establish a strong bond with her. He loves creating and drawing, and his teacher last year really encouraged that and he flourished under her care! He graduated from TCU this past spring and is now doing well in kindergarten at our local public school. Our three year just started attending TCU this summer and similarly, has bonded really well with his primary classroom teachers. He's always happy when I pick him up and is signing the Mandarin songs he's learning from his Mandarin teacher. He seems to really be loving school and so both my husband and I are relieved and happy he is at TCU like his brother was!

St Philip Neri School, Thursday, 8/29/24, 3:20pm, @Encinal Market Please teach your students in…read moreuniform to flush the toilet. I'm sure many of your students don't flush and are so courteous to pee all over the seat. Open the door, and not even hold it open for a lady but as parents and faculty, it's important to teach etiquette especially in a world that's full of wars, slavery, and disrespect for one another. They're kids. They need their parents around, not on IG, or Tik Tok, but to teach them manners. Description: 5 foot, 12 years old looking, blue eyes, dirty blonde hair, tennis shoes, St. Philip Neri uniform, Caucasian male: I did not appreciate pee all over the seat, floor and in the toilet. Please be thoughtful and caring to others who use the baño after you. Good luck in school and your endeavors and please be kind and courteous.

We are so thrilled and feel fortunate to have joined the SPN community! Our little in TK is…read morethriving. Seeing her social emotional, academic, developmental skills and creativity grow is so visible and know that we've made the right choice for our child's future. The staff is extremely helpful and overall communication from school is a 100%. Not only is SPN intentional on the student's school experience but they do a great job with the parent community in feeling involved and empowered to support their children. Cannot recommend SPN enough. - SPN family since 2024

I am just so impressed with All-Star Academics. My son was with them for a few months during the…read moreschool year and is now spending the summer with them. This place has been a Godsend! It is affordable. For a small fee they will pick my child up when school gets out to bring him to the after school program. And he's always been put into the correct child restraint seats for him! This afterschool program is so well set up, to let the kids play and run around, and then refocus and everyone works on their homework. Ms. Kate is my sons teacher and if you could write a review about an individual it would be glowing! I have never had to sit down and battle through homework with my son because it is all done before I come home. And trust me as a single mom - for them to take care of this so we can just have family time at home is HUGE for us!! My son is so happy at All-Stars, and the routine they have set up there. In addition to the afterschool program he is doing their summer school now, and he is loving it. Granted he only goes from 12-6pm but he is having a lot of fun and still incorporating some learning as well. They frequently go on outings and have a weekly outing to the library, and another to the park, as well as a special once a week outing to places like "Crab Cove" or "Color-me-Mine" or bowling at the bowling Alley, etc. Whether its school time or summer time my son is very happy at All-Star. And I am also very very happy with their flexibility with me. My schedule has been less then predictable and my budget is tight, and they make life as easy as possible for me and are very flexible. Maria Tores who helps to run the place has been such a dream, and I can't appreciate all she does and always with a smile on her face.

When I first placed my eldest child with the summer program, I thought it was a godsend. I…read moreeventually enrolled my child for the Fall program and then placed my second child with this program despite some hiccups, as any reasonable parent would not have the expectation that any center run to perfection. Any issues I had, I'd bring immediately to Maria or Lydia. However, 2.5 years later, this place has proven to be a hell-send! Don't get me wrong, they are great on the academic front, but the place is run poorly as a workplace. After more than several hiccups, I have worked to maintain a positive relationship with Maria and Lydia regarding any issues I have ever had. However, "the board," whom you will never meet, makes decisions concerning your application without allowing you to appeal and they leave poor Maria to do their dirty work. Lydia is more than likely on that board and never once picked up the phone to get clarification from me. When I'd see her, she'd just smile in my face and agree. Now she refuses to respond to my request to appeal the "board" decision. I was turned away this year because I simply asked them to be accountable to me concerning my children and I stated that I do not waive my rights to seek legal recourse for any negligence, not towards All Star, but towards the negligent individual - something I started saying after things started happening. It was stated to me that any time my child got hurt, it was a problem because my children stated that they needed to call and check in with me. To name a few issues: My child was left standing in front of school for an hour alone while waiting to be picked up by an All Star employee and it was the school that contacted me; my child's face and mouth were busted from an accident with another kid and All Star had a problem calling me; my child's hand was injured due to another child stabbing with a pencil and All Star did not want to call me; my child's driver picked her up from school on foot and walked to All Star and yet I found out from my child that she walked from school to the center and the driver still took my money for that day until I said something; my child stepped in dog poo while walking a few blocks from the center with her driver. Her shoe was not cleaned, but she was told to remove her shoes and ran around the entire center in socks for several hours and no one called. The list goes on and now I'm looking like the unreasonable parent. On top of it all, their "accountant" can barely do math, let alone apply payments correctly. Do not ask your driver for a receipt because they don't provide that and you barely get invoice/statements. All I asked was that they be accountable when my children have either gotten hurt, bullied or not picked up. That is a problem for them because they think they have a legal issue on their hands when dealing with my children, which is not the case. It is a problem when you refuse to show yourself as accountable. Enough events have transpired for me to be alert when my children were at All Star. Despite all, my children were very happy here and looked forward to coming back and I did my best to oblige them as a mother and protect them at the same time. I was told that since the summer camp would have more field trips this year, it would be too much of a risk to admit my children into the program. That is a complete lie, considering that All Star always has numerous trips during the summer, so nothing had changed. In addition to their monthly fee, they charge $5-$6/day per day to have your child picked up and transported from their school to All Star during the regular school year. They also recently imposed an additional $10/per minimum day when your child has to be picked up on minimum days. The new fee was effective immediately - nope, no 30 day notice. The "teachers" are young, smart and nice kids that are barely out of high school, but lack the skills to be accountable to parents because the center does not train them! That is not their fault, but the employer's fault, so that explains the 1 star. I'm sure other people have had better experiences, but while I have given them every chance and have been merciful, they have not be merciful towards me in the slightest. I'd spend my money elsewhere if you want accountable care and for your child to call you when something happens.

Omg! I love the teachers and manger! They are so nice and amazing! My son progressed so fast in a…read moremonth with English and math!! This is an amazing investment on your children!! Thank you so much Kumon!

My oldest daughter has been going to this kumon center since she was in 1st grade and my other 2…read morestarted even before they went to elementary school. Kumon has definitely built a solid foundation in both math and reading comprehension that is shown clearly with their academic results in school. My oldest struggled with reading comprehension and really benefited from the additional work from kumon. The kids don't like kumon but Ms. Jackie has been amazing, working with us to find a happy medium that will works both for the kids and I. Thank you!