Tech Rocks

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The tutors are highly supportive, and the private lessons were extremely productive, helping me…read moreimprove my kid SAT score in a short amount of time.

Best for SAT prep. Focused preparation on identifying weak areas and targeted coaching to get…read morebetter.

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The Right Approach to Education

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2.4 mi

The team at The Right Approach provided amazing support to our kids including tutoring, test prep…read moreand college application support. They created a wonderfully supportive and encouraging environment for our kids that reduced anxiety and stress and enabled our kids to take full advantage of the support they were being given. The support for college application process support was top notch and both of our kids got into their top choices. We can't say enough about Jamie and the team at The Right Approach and strongly recommend them to anyone seeking tutoring or help with the college application process.

I am VERY happy with The Right Approach To Education and so grateful for all their services! My…read moreson just finished up 1:1 homeschool tutoring for Physics & Chemistry, which eased up my teaching load considerably. Charlie was a wonderful fit for my son - very engaging and encouraging. My son even said that class was FUN (which he hasn't said about any subject for quite awhile, ha ha!) I highly recommend TRA & their high-quality teachers!

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Ms Orta's House

(4 reviews)

3.2 mi

Ms Orta's house was a godsend for our son Cameron. Cameron came in with the usual challenges…read moreassociated with middle school kids: lack of attention, unorganized, not prepared, C & D's in elementary... Ms Orta's experience, compassionate and positive approach led to Cameron being a straight A student and Scholar/Athlete by the time he finished 8th grade at Borel. He was ultimately accepted at a prestigious private high school based on his credentials and experience at Ms. Orta's... We cannot say enough about this program and highly recommend it to any family who wants to prepare their child for the next level.

Ms. Orta's is a top-notch program that provides quality tutoring and mentorship. Most after school…read moreprograms cram students into a classroom and leave them to finish their homework with little to no supervision. Ms. Orta and her team, on the other hand, not only provide individual instruction but also teach students important study skills that will benefit them beyond the doors of middle school. For teenagers (and parents) who are having a challenging time with organization and focus, this House will surely help. In addition, the atmosphere is comfortable: students do their work in a home-style setting, eat healthy snacks, and interact with a collaborative community. Plus, students get to actually play outside - without the distractions of mobile devices. Ms. Orta's House is truly a San Mateo gem.

Students enjoy taking the Newsela reading challenge!

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Students often study together during the group program.

Mathnasium

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Our daughter loves going to Mathnasium and is always excited to attend. This is a huge reversal…read morefrom her prior experience at a prior after-school math program, which left her uninterested and feeling ignored. She loves the tutors at the Laurelwood center and frequently tells us all about how much fun she has had with them. We also appreciate the relative similarity between Mathnasium's curriculum and that of the local public schools. This helps the kids either practice what they're learning at school, or if they get ahead of their grade level, use their school work as a reinforcement for things learned at Mathnasium.

Before my daughter started at Mathnasium, she did not like math. There were gaps with her math…read moreskill and understand that I just don't know how to fill them. When my daughter started with Mathnasium, Angie knows exactly how and what area to focus on. A detail plan was given and surly my daughter progress beautifully. With just two hours a week for the past year, my daughter is all caught up and started to enjoy math. The best part is there is no homework and I no longer need to figure out which and why a particular area in math is troublesome for my daughter. My daughter tells me that she "needs" to go to Mathnsaium otherwise, math does not make sense for her. I highly recommend it and could not be happier.

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Huntington Learning Center San Mateo

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Our granddaughter has been going to Huntington since second grade. She is currently in third grade…read moreand we have seen how she has improved and gained confidence in her math studies. The way schools are teaching math today differs from how we learned many years ago. It can be frustrating for parents and grandparents to help with this new math. Our granddaughter likes her tutor and doesn't complain about going to tutoring and having someone else explain concepts (even though we wish the school that we pay for did a better job at this). A tutor can take the frustration away from us and our granddaughter which helps her to be more open to learning. Huntington has been flexible when a schedule change is necessary. Additionally, it is nice to see how our granddaughter has improved when we meet with Huntington for her progress reports. Admittedly, it is not inexpensive, but our hope is that it will give her the confidence and foundation to be successful in math in the future. Thank you to Geetanjali and Casey.

This service is terrible. They charged me for more services than they provided. I ended up…read moreneeding to bring the claim to Small Claims Court and then having to go through the entire small claims process. If you don't mind wasting hours in court, go ahead and use this service. Hania and Geetanjali are terrible. Don't let them enroll you in the payment plan. I had been paying by credit card for years and suddenly, they wanted me to join a payment plan which cost almost $2,000 to get out of. They said that I would only get charged for what I used and the rest would be refunded back. I ended up paying money just to make it go away. What a ridiculous experience.

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C2 Education of San Mateo

3.9

(11 reviews)

5.2 mi

We signed our kindergartener up for a package of tutoring. It was not cheap but it is worth it. My…read moreson is learning two languages and has been under a lot of travel lately - not a proper structured school. I wanted to make sure he got ahead before 1st grade starts. He is learning a lot with Anuja and he really likes her. He leaves every session feeling more confident and proud of himself. It is worth the price knowing that my son is building confidence and setting the foundation for the next 12 years of his school life. And update: My son said "I like learning at the learning center better than my school" and he attends one of the best school in this entire region. So that was pretty exciting to hear how happy he is here..! He really enjoys Anuja!!

Stating pure facts in a timeline format, in case C2 tries to disguise the issue…read more On 9/28/23, we reached out to C2 to extend my son's hours, to use them for SAT prep in 2024. On 9/29/23, we received written confirmation that the hours were extended. On 8/28/24, we reached out to C2 to use those hours that were extended. We were informed that the hours had expired in 12/23. We showed them proof of their written confirmation from their center director. We waited around 2 weeks for a resolution. Eventually our messages were ignored. Sign that contract and buy those hours at your peril. Stay away and find an honest tutoring company.

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Green Academics

(19 reviews)

2.9 mi

Chris is an outstanding counselor. He helped me write my essays for UCs and the Common App and…read moresupplementals for schools such as NYU and Columbia. His organization and the information he provides about all of the schools are amazing and reduced the stress of having to research all of the small things for each school I was interested in. The way he guided me to write the essay was efficient and saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to write the same essay for another question that was similar to the last. I was able to finish my essays by August. It was a big relief and the whole process seemed very manageable with his help. His ability to provide fluidity in my writing and his knowledge of college admissions helped me especially because my writing was "impenetrable" or difficult for someone who didn't know me to understand. Besides the support he gave me with essays, he was also very easily accessible and understanding. I had his number and if there was anything that came up in the way of a meeting, I could just text him and I got a response in less than an hour. Any rescheduling of a meeting was simple and caused no trouble. Chris is a very straightforward person and gave me the support and advice I needed to write my essays. He is also pretty funny and a down-to-earth person which helped as meetings didn't come as something I didn't want to do. Chris was a great college counselor and I recommend him as his understanding of the application process and his ability to tutor and write were a great help.

I come from a non-traditional educational background, having gone directly to the US Air Force out…read moreof high school, only to stare down my UC undergraduate applications at the age of 29. Chris helped calm my nerves during the entire process. Chris is patient and has a unique talent of channeling your talents with the best possible outcome. He reassured me that my uniqueness had value. He got me talking about my achievements, made me feel proud, and helped me coalesce my thoughts into an essay that won me acceptance to Cal. In fact, after my acceptance into Cal, the admissions team asked if they could publish my personal statement to help other prospective students. Out of thousands of applications, they remembered mine! I highly recommend Chris for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts to paper for a personal statement. Thanks to Chris, my life trajectory changed in ways I never imagined. Chris has also tutored me in other areas such as Math and Writing. Learning never ends and Chris is unceasingly helpful in all aspects of my life. He is the most incredible writer I have ever met. I also plan on using Chris' services when I enter the work force after college. Meticulously written cover letters, resumes and thank you notes will put you above the rest. Thank you Chris. I am forever grateful.

Winston and Katie a few years ago

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Four out of these five siblings have done fantastically thus far, and the fifth is proceeding apace!

Elite Home Tutoring

4.9

(84 reviews)

19.7 mi

Certified professionals

Free consultations

My granddaughters were having some math problems in school, grades 6th and 7th grade. We were set…read moreup with Ruby, and she is very knowledgeable, and the girls are learning more from her than their school. We have had other tutors from other companies, but they seem to favor Ruby and thinks she is the best!! Now school is much more pleasant as they feel more confident in their skills.

The service here is excellent! The staff is very professional and helpful, and the teachers are…read moreknowledgeable and engaging. My experience has been really positive -- they make learning enjoyable and effective. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality tutoring!

We provide tutoring at the elementary level as well.

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We tutor all subjects K-12.

Tutor House

(1 review)

4.3 mi

Tutor is the tutor center to go to! After talking to the owner Brianne, I found that they have…read moregreat service. I appreciate their willingness to work around your schedule. They have great location, so I'm able to run some errands in downtown San Mateo while waiting for my sons tutor session to finish. Not to mention, it feels so cozy and warm in there, so I'm happy my kid gets to have a fun and educational experience.

From the owner: What makes Tutor House unique is that we only employ credentialed teachers, ensuring a high level…read moreof expertise and professionalism. Additionally, our focus on providing individualized instruction tailored to each child's academic goals and need sets us apart from more generalized tutoring services. This personalized approach helps address specific challenges and leverages each student's strengths, fostering more effective and meaningful learning experiences.

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Lucent Education

(31 reviews)

1.8 mi

I got in contact with Agnes again to have a professional edit my MBA application essays. I cannot…read morerecommend Agnes enough. I have never been a strong writer, and while I had an idea of what I wanted to write about, I was not satisfied with the way in which I had written my essays. Agnes was able to help me convey my ideas in a more compelling manner. Furthermore, Agnes was able to provide advice on what would resonate more with the admissions officers and help me refine my ideas. I was extremely busy in the months leading up to the application deadlines, but Agnes' quick turnaround time allowed me to edit each essay enough times and until I was happy with all of them. After sending an essay back to Agnes for revision, she replied with a date by which she was able to edit my essay by, allowing me to plan ahead. In the end, I was admitted to Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and Kellogg School of Management. I strongly recommend Agnes to anyone who needs help with their essays.

My son is a high school senior. Agnes did a one-on-one call with me and answered questions via…read moreemail and then did a one-on-one call with my son. Agnes worked with my son on everything from application strategy, timing, resume, essay edits and strategy. She spent time every week catching up with my son and was a true partner. He showed me some of the multiple edits she worked with him. She helped him narrow down his reach/ possible / safety choices (and some new ones) and worked with him on an Early Decision 2 and his regular decisions. My son is smart but has poor organizational skills and timing was never his strong suit. Agnes was great in keeping him on track and making sure he was progressing on time. He and I were happy that he got all his essays done and applications out. My son got into his first choice via ED2 so we were thrilled (unfortunately we had already spent money on regular decision applications but all is good). Would recommend Agnes for any parent looking for a partner for this child.

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Parkside Aquatic Park

3.7

(40 reviews)

3.4 mi

This has become one of my favorite places to kayak. Last year we purchased an inflatable tandem…read morekayak and have been exploring different waterways in the peninsula. Parkside is awesome, they have clean bathrooms with a changing room. I can't recall if they have showers? There is a boat launch area...wahoo! Okay now the real talk, because this park is so amazing, parking fills up quickly. Many families come out here for BBQs and to just have their kids play on the playground or in the water. There is a ranger station onsite, they come out once and a while to check on the area. Heck they even manage the water via boat, we were told that we had kayaked into a private waters? We didn't know? Oh well! Despite some challenges, we are in love with this park. It's truly a gem. It's all free, you bring what you need to have fun.

Nice quiet secluded little beach with picnic tables, benches, and a couple of playgrounds for…read moretoddlers. But note that there are warning signs saying the bacteria level in the water is not safe for contact / swimming.

Two small playgrounds for kids under 5

1 of 2 small playgrounds at the beach/park

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1 of 2 small playgrounds at the beach/park

Sawyer Camp Trail

4.6

(453 reviews)

4.1 mi

I was on my way to an estate sale and needed a bathroom quick, so I clicked the closest restroom on…read moreApple maps and it brought me here. Thanks to that app, I found this place and since I was already there I take a short walk, and it ended up being a nice surprise. The trail was really clean with some nice views along the way. It's paved, so it's an easy place for a walk or a bike ride without having to worry about rough terrain. There were plenty of people out enjoying it as well. There's a good amount of parking along the main road, which made it easy to stop by.

It's a long walk, on concrete, very shaded, and next to a beautiful reservoir where we get all our…read moreclean drinking water (after passing the reservoir, you basically only see trees). The main con is that you have to turn back since there's no loop (about 6 miles one-way), so you have to figure out where your stopping point is, otherwise the trail spans across multiple cities (north entrance in Millbrae, southern entrance in San Mateo). No pets allowed. There are restrooms at the beginning of the trail, and in the middle after going a good amount of distance. There were a lot of wildlife to be seen, like random families of deer, lizards, turkey couples, and even turkey vultures. In some puddles along the path, there were newly-hatched tadpoles. If you want a peaceful, quiet, long and shaded walk or bike ride, this is a solid choice. You will run into other groups along the way, as it is a popular and well-maintained trail. Sawyer Camp Trail's purpose is pretty niche, though, as I'd much prefer a path that loops or an option for elevated terrain.

Finally open again. 1.5 miles is better than zero.

Turkey vultures

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Burlingame Aquatic Center

3.5

(70 reviews)

5.8 mi

Amazing toddler swim lessons. Pools are top notch and the instructors are organized and well…read moreequipped to inspire nervous swimmers

My favorite outdoor pool in the peninsula!…read more I've been going to Burlingame Aquatics for many years now - I use to even swim competitively! The pool operates as both short (25 yards) and long course (50 meters) depending on the day and time. If it is short course, there are about 20 lanes, but if it is long course, it is usually less lanes due to classes/ other programs being held at BAC. I've dropped into lap swim ($9) but I started to opt in for their 10 day pass which is $85 ($5 savings). I also just learned there is a monthly unlimited pass for $75 which is a great deal if you do plan to come in more than 10x a month. Check out their website for hours and if there will be less lanes due to classes. I love going during the day since you'll get a nice tan afterwards!

Water Polo

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Swim Team

Burlingame Beach Boardwalk

(19 reviews)

6.3 mi

What a lovely place to take a walk next to the bay water. It's a public bayshore, so…read more You can walk from one end to the other. Views are incredibly beautiful. On the other end, one can enjoy watching planes land and take off. There are many shaded areas with trees where one can enjoy a small picnic with family and friends. There is plenty of parking from one end to the other. Absolutely recommended plz go and enjoy your day. Later, after 3 pm, a light jacket is suggested just in case it gets windy.

I was planning on spending the remaining three hours before my flight in San Francisco but then…read morethere was a fire and I couldn't get away from the fire and I was annoyed with all the traffic so I said screw it I'm getting out of San Francisco. I still had so much time before my flight and wanted to be outside and walk around so ChatGPT told me to walk at Burlingame Beach Boardwalk and I did. Parked in a lot by one of the hotels and began my stroll. Seriously good plane landing and take off spot, it was very cool watching planes come in and out while walking along the water. The boardwalk is long it was perfect for what I needed. I will say however, I decided to stop at one of the public restrooms along the way and the women's bathroom stalls had no doors. I kid you not, zero, door, just open to the world. The womens entrance had no door either. I felt like I was peeing in public. Did not like that!

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Feelosopher's Path

(6 reviews)

3.4 mi

The best activity we've ever done for my son. Erin is wonderful, the junior staff are amazing…read more This program is so phenomenal.

I put my daughters (8 and 11) into Feelosopher's Path's Adventure Summer Camp in 2014. My…read moredaughters are shy and have a very hard time joining group activities, especially when they don't know anyone. They also tend to have a "can't do" attitude about new activities. For that reason, they generally hated summer camps. They hated CuriOdyssey, Marine Science Institute, Galileo, Steve & Kate's, you-name-it. Feelosopher's Path's stated goal for camp was to encourage kids to become more adventurous and independent -- at a gentle pace. I figured it was worth a try. Well, this was the first summer camp where I did not have to drag them there every morning. On the first day, as usual, my daughters hung behind me during check-in and stared worriedly around. Erin immediately got down to their eye-level and started chatting. By the time I finished checking in, both girls were relaxed and conversing and I saw them join the other kids before I left. Every morning, they were eager to put on their new wristwatches (part of the camp equipment list) and go on another exploration. And my non-outdoorsy, non-hiking girls hiked to the Angel Island campsite carrying all of their own gear and came back dirty and joyous. After the camp ended, both girls were adamant that they wanted to return. By June of 2015, they were asking on a weekly basis if Feelosopher's Camp was the next week! They were so excited. They had just as much fun at FC Adventure Summer Camp 2015. Feelosopher's Path is a great organization. It truly feels to be that Erin and Hiro create community. This isn't just about keeping the kids busy for the summer with activities. They are taught to be part of a larger world and to become more independent and more caring. The school year programs don't work with our schedule but they sound awesome. We will be back for the summer camp and someday we hope our kids will feel independent enough to say they want to go to Japan for the sister summer camp. That would be a milestone. I will finally add that having Hiro and kids come from Japan to run/attend the summer camp is wonderful. It shows the kids that there is a whole world to explore.

Safe challenges that expand comfort zones

Academic tutoring and student skill training

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Melinda M.

11 years ago

My 9 year old went to the spring break camp. He absolutely loved it and learned a lot! He was initially signed up for the half day, but opted after the first day to go all day as he was enjoying it so much. The instructor, Alvin, was fantastic with the kids! I was worried when I signed him up that it would be mostly games and minecraft, but he really learned a lot of typing and early coding skills. Compared to the cost of some of the computer camps I have seen (such as the ones on Stanford campus) this is really a bargain. I will definately be sending him back in the future. read more

Kimberly S.

11 years ago

I took my 2nd Grade Brownie troop to Tech Rocks to earn their Computer Expert badge. It was fantastic - the BEST field trip experience the girls have had yet! Teacher Alvin put together a wonderful program and he addressed all sorts of tech apps and software, including a bit about internet safety that really got the girls thinking about being online. I HIGHLY recommend Tech Rocks!! Thank you Teacher Alvin! read more

B. D.

10 years ago

Great place to get your kid and their friends to play all together. My girls had an awesome time and glad they can have this type of exposure to computers and learning. read more

Julia S.

6 years ago

I've received the refund now - thank you!

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Open Gate Parent Cooperative Nursery School

(31 reviews)

We love Open Gate! When we began touring preschools with our first child, I was very hesitant and…read moredidn't feel comfortable with the thought of leaving him somewhere with strangers. From the moment we toured Open Gate though, it felt like home. Teacher Kristi knows just how to meet the needs of each child (and parent) that walk through the door. The other parents quickly become friends and valued sources of support. We're now back at Open Gate with our second child and we are so happy to be back in the Open Gate community again. My oldest son wishes he could go back too and often talks about "the good old days when I got to play at Open Gate". We are so thankful that we found such a fun and supportive preschool for our kids!

Absolutely LOVE Open Gate! We have been attending since last school year and my son and I just love…read morethe time we spend here. We both have so many new friends and have truly created a community for ourselves. The Teachers are creative, kind and intentional with the way they are educating my son. I also really enjoy volunteering in his class, feeling included in his day and getting to know the other parents. If you have the chance to come and take a tour contact the School ASAP!

The Coder School

(13 reviews)

My 14 year old son has been going to the Coder School for half of his life now: he has had weekly…read morecoaching sessions with Teacher John, who has been awesome and incredibly patient in teaching him all sorts of computer coding and languages - from Python, to Java, to C++, and nowadays they talk about AI and construct projects for him to do that feed his intellectual curiosity. John has been so helpful and creative, and he has maintained a balance between answering my son's myriad questions while also having him execute complicated projects. John has been a constant in my son's life for seven years, and the school is very organized, responsive and helpful whenever we need to make a change to the schedule. I HIGHLY recommend!

Great way to get kids into coding they started in the Palo Alto location and now go to San Mateo…read more My son and daughter both do weekly coding lesson and it has been a great experience. The staff are really top notch and take the time to make sure the kids understand what they are doing and also try to make it topical to games they might play Learning Scratch, python, java etc My kids love making their own games and are looking forward to summer camp where they might make mobile apps

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