We had such a wonderful experience here with my son, Alex! He came in for speech therapy and also…read moreneeded help preparing for and recovering from a tongue-tie release. They worked with him both before and after the procedure, and the care, patience, and attention they gave him throughout the entire process was amazing. We saw so much improvement in his speech and overall confidence, and I'm so happy to say that we officially "graduated" from speech therapy in less than a year! I'm incredibly grateful for everything they did for Alex. They truly care about their little patients and make therapy such a positive and comfortable experience. I couldn't be happier with his progress and would absolutely recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and knowledgeable speech therapy team!

Gabriella has been such an incredible driving force in my son's speech journey from day one, and…read moreafter almost three years of working together, the progress we have seen has been truly monumental. She has consistently shown patience, dedication, compassion, and an incredible understanding of his individual needs, always finding ways to connect with him and help him grow. Her commitment goes far beyond simply providing speech therapy, she genuinely cares about his development, celebrates every milestone, and continues to push him forward in the most supportive and encouraging way. We are so grateful for everything she has done and continues to do for our son, and I truly believe so much of the progress he has made is because of her guidance, expertise, and unwavering dedication. We love you, Gabby!

Terry and her team of tutors have been so wonderful to work with. We have used Terry's tutors for…read moreyears now with both of our kids. Not only have they helped bring our kids up to speed in math and reading, but Terry has helped them gain much more confidence in the classroom, which is invaluable. Both of our kids have loved all of the different tutors that they have worked with over the years, and the tutors are not only exceptionally bright, but they are kind, nurturing, and caring, which is really important to us. Additionally, Terry has been able to coordinate with our kids' teachers at school so that they can develop and follow lesson plans on the subject matter where it is needed, which helps everyone involved act as a single team. We are so grateful for Terry and her tutors - we would be lost without them!

Terry is very helpful and knowledgeable. She's wonderful to work with and we will be working with…read moreher in the future. I've referred several friends. Thank you Terry!

My kiddos have been coming here for a couple of years. My daughter has had THE best luck with…read moretutors. Her grades have soared and she loves coming. I mean who walks out of calculus tutoring with a huge smile on their face? My daughter does every time because it all clicks. My son attends The Social Club for kids with developmental disabilities. He LOVES it. He's made friends and is excited every week to go. He has gained wonderful skills with Tamar. Anna, the owner, just knows how to pick the right people to work here. It's is high on my recommendation list.

Our family attended tutoring sessions for four months for help with preparing Our 8th grader for…read morethe ISEE exam. He took it over the summer break and he did okay but we wanted to see if he could improve his scores with help. He had weekly sessions 1-on-1 in person at the La Cañada location. He did well after taking it again over winter break and we are very proud - hopefully he will be accepted to the top high schools of his choice. We highly recommend Stepping Stones!

I'm so glad I took Caroline's beginner French class! She not only teaches the language but also the…read moreFrench culture. The companion Quizlet deck is very helpful for practicing after class. I was a little hesitant to take an online class, but it actually worked great. The class size is small so a lot of time to practice. Caroline pays attention to each student's pronunciation and provides corrections. I have to travel for work time to time, the online setting also allows me to not miss a session when I'm away. I'm continuing the learning after our 101 session. Thank you Caroline!

Bonjour! I loved learning beginner French with Caroline! She takes the time to explain the how's…read moreand why's of the language, tying in cultural examples and context. She won't let you get away with a mispronunciation, which is so appreciated if you want to learn French the right way. I've signed up for another course with her and can't wait to learn more.

We can't say enough nice things to say about Ms Gayane. She's very kind, patient and nurtures kids…read moreto learn piano. She has many techniques to keep kids encouraging to reach their goals. She meets the child at his/her level and teaches them in fun way. Ms Gayane is very dedicated to teaching and she often teaches extra time. She's not looking at the clock, rather always trying to finish what she started. The classes are very affordable. Overall, my daughter is very happy to learn piano with Ms Gayane.

I was always intimidated by the piano, but very curious to learn it. Gayane was a breath of fresh…read moreair--she's incredibly patient, kind, and exceptionally skilled at both playing and teaching piano. Take a couple of lessons with her, and you'll be very glad you did. Cheers :)

My daughter has been seeing Nancy for 4 years now. It has been the longest time my daughter has…read morebeen involved with an activity or had a teacher/ mentor, outside of the family! My daughter can be passionate about wanting to try something new, but then will lose interest quickly. Not the case with learning to play the violin with Nancy! Nancy was actually my daughter's third violin teacher, so yes, we do have other experiences to compare Nancy to, as far as being by far the best! Nancy has been so perfect for my daughter, finding the perfect balance between being fun and easy-going, (keeping my daughter's attention), yet at the same time, keeping her focused and challenged. And Nancy is so patient! My daughter has grown so much, both as a musician, and developing human, under Nancy's mentorship. We were so lucky to find her! I also loved that Nancy has String Flings, periodic "jam sessions" for the kids, which really developed a peer group and musical community for the kids. The shared love and support has been invaluable. We have also gotten a lot out of her field trips, labs, and other extras she always puts together to push her students a little further, while still having fun and making it interesting. Now my daughter is in the Pasadena Youth Orchestra, and Nancy guided her all the way through the audition process. She read over our emails and applications with all the requirements, and completely adapted her lessons around getting my daughter ready for the audition. She knows my daughter's strengths, but also knows her weaknesses - so knew where to push her. I don't think we could have gone through the process without her! Nancy's guidance gave her the confidence to show up, and try her best. Nancy has been so much more than just our "violin teacher," she has been a huge influence on my daughter just being a mentor/ role model/ advisor. If my daughter continues to play violin, I'm sure there will be many more violin teachers, music teachers, etc., but there will never be another Nancy! Anything else that progresses in my daughter's musical future, will have been built on the amazing foundation that Nancy has laid out for her.

My son has been with Nancy for about 5 years. She's talented, compassionate, creative and…read morefun-loving. She tries hard to make the learning experience fun for her students and holds different types of activities throughout the year. She's even got dogs!

My son has been with Alin for this past year, and she is amazing.She is patient when my son gets…read morerowdy,understanding, and she always make sure that he understands everything before she leaves the session!

Talin started tutoring my 3 children last year and I can honestly say I have seen major…read moreimprovements. My son was unable to attend kindergarten last year and I was so worried he would be behind for 1st grade. Talin made sure that didn't happen. My son now in first grade is thriving because of her hard work. My 3 kids absolutely love when Talin comes to tutor. If I could keep her till they graduate high school I would.

Both of my kids go to Step Up Academy, and here are the reasons we chose this place: small groups…read moreof kids, a covered backyard, healthy homemade food, and -- most importantly -- kind and patient teachers like Mrs. Ninette, Mrs. Armine, and Mrs. Milena. My 3-year-old daughter often plays "Mrs. Ninette" at home, and through her play I can see how much she admires her. It showed me that Mrs. Ninette is a natural leader -- she keeps discipline in the classroom while making learning fun. She organizes creative activities for the kids, like bringing ladybugs into the classroom, cooking together, or doing simple experiments. Twice a week, the children also have singing classes with Mrs. Anahit, where they learn beautiful Armenian songs chosen with great taste. Thanks to the teachers' hard work, the children were able to put on two wonderful performances -- for Christmas and Graduation -- where they sang, danced, and recited poems. It's clear to me that working with children is something Mrs. Ninette is truly passionate about, and that's why she does her job so well.

I feel so blessed to have found Step Up Academy! Ms. Ninette is amazing! She is very patient with…read morethe children and she makes learning and going to daycare fun for the little ones! I'm very grateful for Ms. Ninette. My son was not talking when we first started taking him late last summer; however, Ms. Ninette has been working closely with him and he has started talking, and continues improving each day! She's even managed to get him to try foods he refuses to eat at home. The fact that my son is excited to go to his "school" in the morning, assures me that he is in a good place while I'm working.