I am thrilled to share our experience with Coach Kelly, my son's swimming instructor. From the very…read morefirst lesson, her patience and professionalism stood out, creating a nurturing environment where my son felt comfortable to learn and grow. Her teaching style is incredibly effective, blending fun with structured lessons that keep my son engaged and motivated. I've watched him progress remarkably under her guidance, overcoming challenges and building confidence in the water. Moreover, it's evident how much my son loves her as an instructor; he looks forward to each lesson with excitement. It's not just about technique for her; she fosters a genuine love for swimming that will last a lifetime. I cannot recommend Coach Kelly highly enough! She has truly made a positive impact on my son's swimming journey, and we are so grateful for her dedication and expertise.

My daughter has been with SwimSCAAPE for a few years now. I have nothing but gratitude for them…read more Her instructor kelly, has been so amazing and supportive of my daughter. My daughter has made huge progress in her swimming. I'm amazed just seeing how much she knows. She doesn't hesitate to show off her skills any chance she gets! Kelly is always on time and ready to work! She keeps an open communication. She's very welcoming also! She makes my daughter feel comfortable and safe. She makes sessions fun. My daughter is always excited to go to her sessions.

Nothing short of a lifesaver. My daughter was having a hard time learning in school to say the…read moreleast. Rachel has been learning leaps and bounds, has tons of friends and enjoys going to school every day. Their one on one instruction for a portion of the day is exactly what she needed to excel. Every day I hear stories of all the fun she is having at school and she does not even realize that she is learning a ton.

Game changer. Changing schools is a scary thing for parents and kids but when your kiddo asks why…read moreyou didn't move her earlier to this school you know you made the right choice! For kids with learning differences this is the place to be. They know what they are doing, have resources and knowledgable staff and truly see your kid. As a parent I finally feel a true home/school partnership and found a school that says 'we got this'!

Finding Park Century School (we are currently finishing up our first year there) has been one of…read morethe best things to happen to our family. The staff, the teachers - all incredible and everyone is focused on the same goal - our daughter's academic success. She was starting to disengage at her previous school because it simply wasn't set up to meet her needs. Since joining Park Century, she has transformed. She is thriving, happy, and settling into middle school with a confidence we weren't sure we'd ever see. Middle school is a hard transition for any kid, and even harder when you learn differently. Park Century makes it feel manageable -- because they have a plan, decades of experience and a proven method. We are so grateful to have found a community that sees our child for who she is and gives her the tools, on her timeline, for independence and success. We can't recommend Park Century highly enough.

Park Century changed significantly after the previous Head of School retired and the board brought…read morein a new head who did not have the skills to lead. However, the problem does not fall on teachers or administrators. From my experience many of them are dedicated and hard working. The main problem is the Board of trustees. I'm not saying all, but the few who are making key decisions are doing so with only sustainably in mind. Yes, they are former parents but from decades ago and at the end of the day, they do not care or respect the faculty, administrators and staff that educate the students and keep the school running on a daily basis. They walk on campus not acknowledging any member of the faculty; not even a hello. They only express "appreciation" in emails when there is some change they are making. A few board members came in at the start of the school year after over half of the faculty expressed major concerns about the culture state of the school. They were completely ignored only to be told that the board stands by the former head and essentially they don't care about anyone else. It's all about sustainability. As a result the school lost a lot of talented, experienced and veteran teachers. The consequence? A lot of staff turnover and low enrollment. The faculty as a whole are dedicated and wonderful teachers. The administrators now are great but if the school is to turn around, they need to change certain members of the board who are making decisions for the school. They have no background education in this field. It's a wonderful community because of the people who are there every day making a difference.

Thank You Jaime for such a down to earth and informative class. My husband and I initially went to…read morethe free Kaiser classes and were not as happy with the impersonal feeling we got from a group class with close to 75 people. We looked around online and came across Ask A Mama which seemed more up our alley with a hands on and small group approach. Jamie is very knowledgeable about all things infant and in addition to lecture/instruction time, she presented information in a very open forum type of manner which easily lended itself for questions from the participants. As many know, when you take that trip into motherhood, people will offer you their opinions regardless if you ask for them or not. Jamie's personality was easy going and non-judgmental which I think is perfect for first time moms. It was refreshing to take part in such a great class. And a bonus? She came with snacks for the group! What a tremendous resource this class was!

My husband and I signed up for a private class with Jamie that included her coming in to our home…read moreand walking us through - sort of what to expect, how to _______, what if _______, etc? she spent the morning with us and even stayed over the allotted time to answer AAALLLLL the questions we had! Being first time parents, we're anxious/scared/terrified/excited, etc and Jamie really put our nerves to rest! She came fully prepared, provided us a thorough handout and walked us step by step through: swaddling, changing diapers and clothes, sponge baths and umbilical stump care. She showed us a few tricks of the trade and told us what products we still needed to get. Having Jamie come in to our home and really set us up was definitely worth it. She was patient, non- judgmental and very kind. 100% recommend her! I've already emailed her with a few follow up questions ;) Now if she could just induce labor, we'd be set!!

It seems odd to be writing a yelp review for an elementary school, but the reviews here helped us…read moremake our decision when we were trying to navigate the tangle of LAUSD and CCUSD and SMUSD and magnets and charters and ugh for our now-kinder kid, so I thought I'd pay it forward. GV is our neighborhood school and we hadn't even seriously considered it, until a wise educator friend of mine encouraged me to check out their dual language (Spanish/English, on a 90/10 model that I think is ingenious) immersion program. What we found was a thriving, involved school with a dedicated principal, staff, and parent community that integrates kids and families from all walks of life. In addition to the DL program and learning academy, GV has a special needs program that is fully integrated with the rest of the broader school. We have a library, new computer room (thanks to a generous donor who happens to be a successful former GV student), arts and garden program, and a Dia de Los Muertos program annually that amazes. Not only is my daughter learning Spanish, she's learning what it means to be part of her full community. Also, she's picked up some pre-algebra along the way. Not bad for a humble public neighborhood school, huh? I'm so glad we didn't overlook it, and neither should you, if you're researching school options for your family. Check out grandviewelementary.org for a schedule of parent tours. Go Dragons!

We love Grandview! Our oldest just graduated with a biliteracy award in Spanish. Our youngest will…read morebe in third grade and is just about caught up from falling behind during COVID. Their dual immersion program is the best. We don't speak Spanish at home but our kids are pretty fluent. Great teachers, admin and staff.

I contacted Jenny about support my kiddo needs which wasn't her focus area (she supports more…read morekiddos with ADHD). Instead of just letting me go, Jenny was very helpful offering me advice and referrals to other professionals who do specialize in my kiddo's need area. This is the mark of a true professional who cares are helping children. Willing to redirect business to another professional who is better suited to help that kiddo because that is in the best interest of the child. Thank you Jenny.

I can't say enough good things about Jenny and WeThrive Learning. Her knowledge, compassion for her…read morestudents, and professionalism sets her apart from other Ed. therapists. I had the pleasure of teaching alongside her for many years and have seen firsthand the commitment she has to the children in her care. She stays abreast of best practice, supporting her work with scientific strategies. I highly recommend reaching out if your child is in need of support, you won't be disappointed!

This school is a very small close knit environment that focuses on academic excellence. My daughter…read moreloves going to school and learning new things. The principal is very nice and helpful. All of the staff are friendly and amazing! Every time I drop my daughter off I feel confident that she will learn and have a great day at school. If you are looking for people who care about your child's education then this is the perfect school for you. -Delilah's Parents

Mi hijo actualmente asiste a GEA 2 en tercer grado pues m siento muy contenta con la enseñanza que…read moreles dan a los niños mi hijo gracias a Dios a avanzado mucho la señora directora una excelente persona tanto con los niños como con los padres muy amable.

We've been on the waitlist a year for the swimming program and provided our availability multiple…read moretimes and checked in multiple times only to be told to check back in a few months multiple times. Would have been great to leave an actual review of the program but unfortunately we were never given the opportunity. Beware of a multi year waitlist.

What an extraordinary therapeutic facility this is. Watching my three-year-old grandson at his…read moreone-on-one gymnastics class today was beyond words. Leaps and Boundz truly provides a space for children with diverse abilities to grow, build skills and confidence. I watched my grandson focus for an hour, develop core strength, and become more aware of how to use his body - traversing a balance beam, learning how to safely climb up and down ladders, jump on a trampoline, and effectively throw, bounce and catch balls. Coach Eric was the most knowledgeable person I have seen working with children with disabilities. He is a gentle guide mirroring behavior and gently encouraging children to build their strengths and become the best they can be. All of the staff members I saw were caring and attentive. And Dominique was so thoughtful offering guidance. I asked Eric about the company's overall objectives and he shared that they want to create community for children, families and adults who might feel isolated. What a noble and necessary goal. I would recommend Leaps n Boundz to any parent looking to help their child grow and nourish a sense of achievement and belonging.