My first grader attended the 2024 summer program at Young Scholars Academy ("YSA") and now attends…read morethe writing class during the 2025 school year. She has always been a pretty good student, but YSA has made her much better. It's as if she is a different student now than she was before that summer, especially with confidence in writing. She has learned so many things so organically that it was fun for her. She also has amassed a notebook of "beautiful sentences" (her words) that she constructs each week for YSA and from which she later picks and chooses phrases for poetry/creative writing. This has directly led her to win awards at national literature competitions, which I don't think she would have done had she not been in YSA. What more, she has made friends at YSA through the entertaining field trips and Fun Fridays. She was the new girl, but the kids attending YSA were all very kind, friendly, and generous. My daughter didn't want the summer to end! And I can't say enough good things about her teachers and Ms. Esther, the director. The teachers at YSA are creative and detail-oriented, and they give the kids so much individualized attention because the class size is so small (6 to 8 students per teacher). Then there's Ms. Esther, who you can tell from the start really loves kids and cares about how they are doing. She knows each student by name and who their parents are, she regularly sends detailed texts and photos showing how the kids are doing, and her interaction with each child is colored by warmth. For example, she thinks so much about each child's well-being that she will gently move children into the shade at lunch lest they get too much sun (such a mom thing to do but so bracing to see when someone does it for your child). She also makes sure that they wash their hands at the right times, that they have all their belongings with them, and that they eat what their moms want them to eat before rushing off to play. Wow! The children are taken care of so well--physically, emotionally, and academically. Overall, YSA is superb, and I will sing its praises to no end.

Our son attended YSA for a summer and two trimesters between grades 5-6. Our goal was to support…read morehim in an area of his strength and interest (reading, writing, and language skills) rather than to address a weakness. We liked that he was able to work in the middle school-age content/cohort and push his growth beyond what he was getting in his regular 6th grade school class. We are very happy with the results, and my son didn't want to stop attending (rare for an academy!) when we recently let YSA go to focus on other activities. Miss Esther is always positive, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Her teachers did a good job of connecting with our son and motivating him to keep learning and developing. Things went well enough that we made a request for a series of special, private sessions to prepare my son for the written portion of the Whitney HS admissions exam. Miss Esther and her team worked out a schedule over the course of a month, and our son felt very confident and prepared for the exam. He felt good both before and after the test and ended up earning admission to Whitney! We are appreciative of the care and investment that the YSA team made in our son. We can't think of a higher recommendation than to say we are already planning to enroll our daughter at YSA in about a year when she prepares for middle school.

We just moved to the area and looking for something academic for our kids during the summer. Glad…read morewe found this Mathnasium! Our kids have been enjoying it. The tutors are patient and motivating. Love how we get a progress report after each session to see how the kids are doing and plans for the next session. They get tickets after each session that they can use to redeem for prizes or save up for something bigger :) Big shout-out to the Center Director, Haya. She is just such a lovely human being and engaged with the students. She was absolutely a selling point for us to sign up at this particular center.

My child just started, but he is excited to go everyday. The teachers are knowledgeable and well…read moretrained to tutor the students. The facility is clean and well maintained as well. I appreciate how friendly and hands on all the staff members are at the center. My son says he feels like he is learning new concepts with greater ease while also gaining confidence reviewing concepts he has already mastered.

I currently bring my 6-year-old son, who is in first grade, to C2. He has been coming here for…read morereading since kindergarten, and once he moved into first grade, we decided to add math to his C2 curriculum. Honestly, we have been so happy with our decision from day one! My son is currently earning a B+ in reading, which is above average for his class, and an A in math. C2 has helped encourage him to become more confident in school, and we have truly seen that confidence reflected in his grades and overall performance. My husband and I made the decision to invest in our son's education and future, and we are already seeing that investment pay off. The one-on-one attention and support he receives at C2 have made such a positive difference in his learning. He is doing extremely well, and we couldn't be happier with his progress. I 10,000% recommend C2 to any parent looking for extra academic support for their child. Laurie is absolutely amazing, the front-desk staff is phenomenal, and the teachers are knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated. We are so grateful for everything C2 has done for our son!

It took me times, months and deep thinking to decide whether to write this, but as an educator and…read morehad a personal experienced in this center , I feel obligated to be honest.Do not be misled by the director promises. She present herself as capable of supporting struggling students, but when it actually matters, especially in urgent situations like exam preparation, they turn families away. My son is in HONORs PROGRAM so being from private school to public school, and as a busy parent , I ask help from this center to guide my son in his academic however the gap between what is promised and what is delivered is significant. If your child needs consistent, reliable academic support, this is not the place. You may end up spending a substantial amount of money with little to no meaningful results.

Absolutely grateful for my children's wonderful Kumon teacher. Truly Genuine, patient, encouraging,…read morededicated, and doesn't sugarcoat any progress of the repetitive learning process. She's had such a positive impact on my children. Their academic growth shows with pure confidence and a KNOWING factor! The entire Kumon family values time and supports each child individually and makes learning a rewarding experience. Since starting Kumon, they continue improvements, not only in math and reading skills, but also in responsibility, focus, and self-confidence. Thank You for all the care, intentional work, and positivity you provide. More than appreciative for everything you do for all children, especially mine!!

The Kumon program is excellent! I enrolled my girl in Kumon because I wanted her to learn some…read morebasic English and reading. In a world full of digital distraction, the Kumon at Fullerton provided an environment that foster learning and exceptional focus in each & every session. This is an excellent environment of learning. We have been in the program for about 6 months now, my wife and I are happy with the progress. We plan to continue Kumon for a long time. My girl will turn 4 soon. What I especially like about the program is that the tutors really take their time to monitor the progress of individual students. Thank you Ms Sheeza and team!

My son has been going here for many years and loves it. Not only does he stay one step ahead of…read morehis current grade level, it also gives him confidence at school which reduces his stress level.

We really love this Kumon center. While Kumon is not a 1:1 tutoring or instruction center it…read moreutilizes self motivation and repetition to progressively advance the kids in both math & reading. However, not all Kumons are created equal. Mrs. Patel is the owner of this center and I fully credit her hands on involvement to the success of my student. She really knows the individual students strengths and weaknesses and tailors their instruction time to push them forward. She is approachable at any time and even has parent teacher meetings. The zoom option wasn't the best fit for my child but they do have that option which is nice for summer break or in the case of illness. I am so grateful for this Kumon center!

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.

When my daughter was in the 3rd grade, she hated math with a passion. My daughter's teacher was…read moreretiring so she didn't make an effort to teach, period. We would get into nights of frustration and tears because she just would not understand the concepts. God bless Ms Simmin and Mr Simon, they helped my daughter understand the math and taught my daughter the foundation she needed for future math classes. Fast forward to today, my daughter graduated culinary school this year, is a master at her fractions (because cooking) and she is now working at the Walt Disney World Resort as a chef! Keep hustling through those math sheets! It will be worth it!

Displeased same work sheets over and over might as well print some out…read more Say back and watched them with my child last three times as she was in class from the parking lot. The male teacher was helping walking parents while my child is there for 20 minutes and 15 minutes of the time was taken up as he was helping a walk-in? Very unprofessional What's the point

I was initially unsure if the book club would be effective for Oxford Academy preparation. I…read moreenrolled my daughter for two years, knowing it would take time to see real progress. Now, I can confidently say it worked--my daughter has been admitted to Oxford Academy! I also sent her to Optimus' summer camp for two years, and I believe it helped her tremendously. Their summer camp includes cooking, presentations, science projects, and studying math for the following year, which, along with reading and writing, greatly benefited her. Thank you, Optimus! I plan to continue her enrollment through 8th grade to prepare for the SAT, as I'm sure it will be a tremendous help.

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.