My daughter absolutely loves going here for art! I love that she now calls herself an artist and…read morespeaks positively about her own creative abilities and ideas. It's not just "arts and crafts" it's a great opportunity to explore emotions and thoughts through art. They always read a book that goes with the work they are doing that day that gives the kids a chance to do self reflection and personal growth. My daughter also had her birthday party there and it was well worth the price to not have to do much planning for an amazing experience!! The teachers are so kind and I feel safe leaving my kiddo there each week for class!

Signed up for a trial class for my son (4.5) and daughter (2.5) and they both enjoyed it so much! I…read moreimmediately enrolled them for the semester right after. The owner, Eileen, is so sweet, kind, and patient. Not only is she great with the kids, but she has also created such an incredible space and environment for the kids to engage and experiment. So happy to have found this place!

Amazing, amazing, AMAZING place. My 6 year old worked hard in summer school and earned karate camp…read morefor her last week before going back to school. The staff and sensei's provide such a fun, loving, welcoming, and happy environment to the kids. My daughter has enjoyed everyday that she went so much! Drop offs are a breeze but the pick ups are tough because she never wants to leave. You can tell that everyone who works here truly love what they do and cares about every person who walks through their doors. I had to pick up my daughter in the afternoon to take her to an appointment and the staff was so flexible with my request! They let me pick her up at the field trip and they let me drop her back off at the center. She missed getting ice cream because of the appointment but the instructor saved one for her when she got back this place is magical and wonderful!

American Martial Arts Academy has been a huge part of my son's life for the past six years, both in…read morethe after-school program, the black belt academy and cant forget the awesome summer camp. My son not only stays active and has a great time but each day i pick him up to his homework done and reviewed for accuracy by one of the instructors. This has become my sons 2nd family and each instructor cares for my son and watches over him. As a mother i feel comfort knowing he is there and i do not have to worry about his well-being. I 100% recommend this AMAZING opportunity and highly encourage you to give it a try. Thanks AMAA for the A++ service and programs provided for our children!!

My son has been attending Teragi for the last two years, so this review has been long overdue…read more The most important thing for myself was sending my child to a self defense art that actually applied practical methods of protecting oneself as well as a place that exemplified respect and self dependence. I've been to places where it seemed salesy or lacking authenticity. Teragi Academy is a place where they genuinely practice and instill jiu jitsu and its culture of honor and regard of others. The promotion of belts is carried out quarterly and only awarded based on merit. This is also something I greatly appreciate because I know many establishments that give out promotions for no reason at all. Since day one, the professors and coaches of this gym have been patient and meticulous in teaching techniques to the kids. Teragi has been instrumental in providing confidence as well as self awareness for my son. I've seen many of the other kids mature in their own ways for the past 2 years. It's always a wonder to see everyone come up together. For myself and my family, we seen so much growth and discipline in our boy. There's a comfort in knowing that our child is not left helpless and able to stand up himself as well as for others. I've been watching in the sidelines, two to three times a week, for the last 2 years. This is a program that provides a worthwhile experience. The benefit and journey is well worth the investment for anyone, young or old.

My kids attended the summer program for the past two summers, and it was watching them learn…read morejiu-jitsu in a safe, controlled environment with attentive and skilled instructors that made me want to start learning jiujitsu as well. The staff for the summer program and after school program are fun and responsible and my kids always enjoy their time with them. Teragi is a little far for me so it's my home away from home and I try to do drop in classes whenever I have the chance. I always learn something new and helpful that I can take back to my home gym. The other guys in the class are always welcoming and friendly so I recommend anyone to drop in. It's also one of the nicest facilities I've seen with a large rolling area and a side area with tables and couches for kids to hangout and wait if I'm doing an adult class. Teragi is worth a visit!

I have been coming here almost a year now. I am down almost 30lbs. Stranger than I've ever been. My…read moreknee pain is gone and even though the gym was outside all summer because of construction it was still amazing!! They have made so many accommodations to make us comfortable out there and I think I'm going to be sad when we can go workout inside again haha Every employee is so nice and friendly and I am so thankful to have found this place. My kids love it! Miss Megan and miss Sheri are so so friendly and loving to my children and my children love them so much!

A hidden gem!!!!!! Love the outdoor space in particular and the kid zone looks great as well. My…read morefriend and I will be coming back to utilize all the services as members including the activities for kids. Everyone at the front desk is very helpful and kind. Honestly I was more impressed with the older crowd getting a workout in versus those who likely have no children and workout for hours a day ha. I want to be 80 and working out that's a life goal

My son attended the summer camp last year and he is excited to attend again this year. The entire…read morestaff did an excellent job of keeping him engaged, entertained, and safe. They plan fun activities each day and have a good mix of different field trips.

A great place to take kids of all ages. Their after school…read moreprogram is success oriented and they work very hard to establish student trust and a fantastic relationship. Always a positive environment, students learn their academics with their supervision as well as a great karate class. Give them a call and setup an appointment or just stop by to see for yourself. A fantastic place!!!

The teachers are kind, knowledgeable, and always make sure students stay on track. The smaller…read moreclass sizes make it easy for kids to get the help they need. We've noticed so much improvement, and we appreciate how much care and effort they put into every student's success.

We recently moved our 2 sons, a 6 year old in kinder and 7 year old in 2nd grade, over to Optimus…read moreLearning Center in Fullerton. They were previously enrolled in the after-school program at the elementary school, but reports from the teachers, and my sons, quickly caused us to research new options. Here is a list of requirements I used to research/decide: 1. Must be open until 6pm. I work in. DTLA so I need to be able to have time to drive back to Brea through traffic. 2. Need transportation from school to place of care. 3. Located near my house, or my daughter's pre-school, or on my way home from work. 4. Must be run and managed by adults. 5. Must be able to help w/ my sons' homework. They are in dual immersion Spanish classes and all their homework and instruction is in Spanish. 6. Must have clam, friendly, clean place to work during the time they are in care. After a week or so of researching, I had it down to the Karate Studio in Fullerton, or Optimus Learning Center, across from Best Buy off Imperial and Beach. Once I saw the space, and met Ms. Rebecca, I decided to start them the very next month. They have been attending since the beginning of Dec. 2023 and I am extremely pleased. It is double the cost of the after-school program, even with the sibling discount, but this includes the cost to transport my children from school to the center each day and monitoring the bell/pickup schedules, and there are more adults per student for additional attention and help. Pros: 1. Open until 6pm 2. Have two locations in-case I need additional care 3. Are open on teacher/holiday school closure dates 4. Emphasis is on Academics 5. Calm atmosphere 6. Kids finish all homework at the center before pickup 7. Run by respectable adults who dress professionally 8. Other children in the space are respectful and obedient Cons: 1. No outdoor play area 2. On school closure dates, the Fullerton and Brea centers merge. The Brea location is far from our house, but I am still thankful they are opened. 3. Non-school days are 9am-6pm. Our after-school care was 7am-6pm daily. 4. They don't currently have the option for auto pay, so I have to wait for a receipt and then send payment through Zelle. Not horrible, just a little work to remember since my last program was automatic. Based on my experience, I believe Optimus Learning Center is a great after school program and I hope you will check them out. They've adapted the program to assist with my sons' homework (Spanish). One other note - they also offer engaging enrichment classes, tutoring, and piano lessons. I truly feel that Optimus Learning Center offers a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters growth and success. Thank you for reading this far. Optimus Learning Center is committed to providing personalized academic support. The program understands that each student has unique learning needs and goals, and therefore, offers tailored homework help and tutoring services. This personalized approach helps students improve their academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities. By providing one-on-one support, the program ensures that each student receives the attention and guidance they need to succeed. With its comprehensive approach to education and development, Optimus Learning Center helps students achieve their full potential and prepares them for future success. *note- some of these pics are from the Brea Learning Center. But the Fullerton and Brea centers look and feel similar.

My 9 yr old son enjoys his weekly sessions. Thank you to the instructors for making it fun and…read moreinteresting for him! They are very accommodating with the schedules. I highly recommend this place for your kids to learn coding. He says, "Mom! Guess what I learned today? " I love the enthusiasm! Thank you so much!

Super cool concept. I love the idea of teaching kids how to code at a young age. They primarily…read moreteach Scratch, which seems to be pretty versatile and easy to learn. However, I feel like this place is best suited for older kids, as some of the concepts and coding are still harder to grasp for younger kids. Also, I wish pricing was a bit more in line with other extracurricular activities.

I've been bringing my daughter here for almost a year now. She loves it!! We had originally started…read morein the evening class with Lauren, but my daughter was easily distracted with so many other students. We switched her to the morning class with Kellie and it's been a great fit. The gym is always so clean and everything organized. My daughter has learned so much from Kellie and the whole staff is awesome.

Emily is so kind at the front desk. She is thorough and efficient. I called once to inquire about…read morepricing and classes and she helped me sign up right then and there. Everyone has been so welcoming and inclusive. Love the ambiance. Love that all of the kiddos big and small work inches away from each other and they get to experience it all. It is truly a magical place. The teachers are young and vibrant. They are so full of energy and they keep our children entertained and in continuous movement. It is such a sight to see. The teachers are so loving that they hug and or high five our kiddos. I feel all of the love. My daughter is over the moon happy with her gymnastics class and we will continue our business in this beautiful facility. I wish we had more seats available for the parents/ audience but other than that it's a 10/10.

My husband and I enrolled our daughter at Kiddie Academy of Yorba Linda in December when she was…read morejust 3 1/2 months old, and I was extremely nervous. The staff were so kind and reassuring and even suggested starting with just a couple of hours and gradually adding more time, which helped so much. Now at 5 months old, our daughter absolutely loves it and gets the biggest smiles when she sees her teachers. The communication has been great -- I can always call for updates, and they reach out if anything is out of the ordinary. We would definitely recommend bringing your baby here.

I wanted to do a follow up post- because the owner left a comment on my original post that said as…read moresoon as they were made aware of HFMD they notified parents- this was NOT true. In fact an immediate search of their school on the Orange County child licensed care website shows my allegation was sustained. If you're looking for honesty, this school is not it. And I'm sure like my last post there will all of a sudden be five random perfect reviews but remember if something seems weird it usually is. This school owes it to me to fully reimburse my one week of tuition that I paid. I highly recommend the other contact me- you have my info. Besides my own violation that is now on their official report I saw that another parent also recently reported them just be aware.

My 17 year old son is attending a weekly guitar lesson here. He really enjoys it. He has learned…read morequite a bit in a few short months. He reports that his teacher is very nice and also patient. He can already play songs.

i have had just a few classes so far and I am enjoying them. Before I started looking for a class,…read morethe criteria I used was distance and time of day. Fortunately, I found the class that fit into my schedule and did not have to search further. My initial contact was warm and personable, and I had no need to look further. As an adult student, I am enjoying learning piano and the instructor. I got a way to go, but I am having fun!