Monica is a dedicated and skilled advocate. She is…read morepassionate about her client's wellbeing. That passion is reflected in her persistence in negotiating a amicable outcome.

Care, consideration and compassion are the first three words that come to mind when discussing…read moreMonica's advocacy. She cares for the children and parents she represents. She's considerate to all parties involved and uses positive communication to provide cohesive understanding across both sides of the table. And lastly, compassion, for each little learner's individuals needs while she molds an educational environment that will help them for the rest of their lives.

Large groups of kids (16 even in the younger grades!) crammed into tiny classrooms. I want to be…read moreclear that some of the teachers are great and working incredibly hard, but they are being given an impossible task. This curriculum is hard (by design), and kids need support. Instead, teachers are trying to do crowd control while kids are behavior problems, calling out and talking over others. Because there is an emphasis on speed and solving problems quickly, some teachers even reward these kids with "beast bucks," their prize system. If you get a less skilled teacher, students (often girls) can be left out. Admin unfortunately does not care about the issue, even though I brought it up months ago. They will simply remind you that there are no refunds. Meanwhile, girls and less aggressive students who are *talented in mathematics* can be left out. AOPS Carmel Valley needs to seriously lower their class sizes to be able to manage impulsive kids and make a concerted effort to provide space and time for quieter kids to contribute meaningfully. I am not in any way blaming the teachers -- this is not their fault. AOPS's math curriculum (Beast Academy) is fabulous and can be purchased online monthly. I recommend going this route until AOPS Carmel Valley prioritizes kids' (and their teachers') experiences over money and hiring more admin.

My son does Beast Level 4 and loves it! He was a little reluctant at first because his older…read morebrother is very advanced, but both the curriculum with the comic books and the class with motivated kids have been great!

Our daughter has been working with Clare for nearly a year and has made leaps and bounds. Clare…read moremakes speech therapy sessions fun and highly interactive! After each session I am always provided with an update and homework to practice. So happy we are here!

Everything was exceptional! Nicole Goldfarb is a fantastic clinician who goes through her…read moreassessment in great detail and truly cares about her patients. Her expertise in myofunctional therapy is second to none and the community in San Diego is lucky to have her. The person I spoke with initially to set up the appointment was very pleasant as well. I highly recommend Nicole and her team!

Very structured and methodical approach for ISEE prep. Instructor was patient, encouraging,…read moreflexible with scheduling and helped our daughter get better at the fundamental concepts.

CV Test Prep's approach worked great. The weekly practice tests with review materials about the…read moreconcepts helped our son achieve a very impressive SAT score. They kept him on track and engaged via weekly sessions. We will use them again for our 3 other kids when they prepare for their SATs.

Gina was great! She was so knowledgeable! My child began working with Gina at the end of her high…read moreschool sophomore year. When Gina helped my child prepare the college list, we found that she has been to so many colleges, big and small. And she has talked to their admission officers, and she knows how competitive it is for the school or the major. We were very amazed! Then she was able to help my child get all the essays prepared way ahead of the deadlines, and she guided us throughout the application process. My child got into U Wash, some UCs and Purdue. We are very happy! Thank you so much for your help, Gina! :)

My daughters began working with Gina their sophomore year of high school. She encouraged them early…read moreto prepare and start thinking about what colleges would be a good fit for them. Gina was always available to answer any questions and responded quickly. We were very happy with our college results. Both girls got into all the UCs and numerous other universities. I highly recommend Greenhaus College Consulting.

This Kumon Center is top notch. Process oriented, calm and calculated, and with fair pricing. If…read moreyou take your kids to Kumon consistently for a year, he/she will most likely jump ahead of his regular class. This Kumon is also near some restaurants, a bank, a barber for kids etc.

Stuti, director for this Kumon center, sets a high bar. Above all, I can say that I wish we'd…read morestarted earlier with Kumon. Our two oldest kids(3rd and 1st grade) started Kumon last October while they were still doing public schools. Both were ahead of their peers in math and motivated to learn more, but the school was unable to provide the resources to help them learn at their own pace. After 9 months at Kumon, our 1st grader (now starting second grade) is doing simultaneous linear equations and our 3rd (now 4th) grader is starting 8th grade math. - Not a typo. Now, the 1st grader is ranked #10 in the nation among first graders. In January we started home schooling our kids and decided that we would continue with Kumon. Stuti's background in tutoring and unique ability to love and motivate our kids has changed the course of their learning for the better, even for the 3rd grader, who doesn't particularly enjoy math. :-) We have now started them on the reading program (the 3rd grader is now happy) and are looking forward to many more leaps and bounds in their learning. Kumon has been the most significant investment in our children's future we have made this far. The bottom line is that Kumon is the perfect vehicle for all kids to learn at their pace, regardless what the rest of the class is doing and Stuti is the best possible choice to run this office.

Called up Idea Tutors at the recommendation of a friend and I'm so glad I did! I opted for the…read moreonline GMAT prep course and I couldn't be happier. Not only was the platform easy to use but my instructor was incredible! His credentials were super impressive as he scored in the top one percent when he took thee exam a few years prior. I knew I was in good hands. Overall my experience was phenomenal. Easy, convenient, and most of all, useful! I'm beyond satisfied and will definitely be using Idea Tutors again.

I worked with Idea Tutors to get assistance with philosophy. The tutor was amazing and explained…read morethe concepts clearly and thoroughly. The turnaround time was extremely fast as well; Idea Tutors sent a tutor to my home within 72 hours. They really made working with a tutor in San Diego very easy.

Both of our kids attended/are attending this preschool, which is a testament to how much we love…read morethe school and trust that they will provide the best care for our children. The director, Ms. Sandy, is genuinely caring and very hands-on with day-to-day management. The office staff are friendly, organized, and incredibly responsive. You can just tell that they adore the children - my daughter will make a point to stop by the office everyday to say hello :) While we have had great experiences with all the teachers (from the 2 year old class to kinder, as we have experienced it all), Ms. Angel, the kindergarten teacher is especially amazing and remains our child's favorite teacher of all time, even when it has been several years since graduating. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the activities are thoughtful and fun--water play in the summer is a huge hit, and the class performances are super fun as well. I also love that the school app shares photos and short videos for the day, which keeps us connected to our child's school activities. Longer care hours (8-5:30) and year-long care with minimal closing days is also so convenient for working parents. Would recommend the school wholeheartedly - we have been burned with prior experiences at another preschool, and were so lucky to have found Bright Horizons as a safe, nurturing and warm place for our kiddos.

I want to share my review in two parts, as my child's experience at this school was mixed. He was…read moreenrolled from February 2023 through June 2024. Part 1: Exceptional Experience - 5 Stars The primary reason we chose to remain with Bright Horizons was that, after the incidents in the previous classroom, my child was moved to Ms. Angel's class. From that point forward, we had no issues or concerns. Ms. Angel's dedication and professionalism are extraordinary...well beyond the five stars Yelp allows. She provided weekly curriculum updates, clearly communicated her teaching approach, and scheduled meetings (in person and via Zoom) whenever we had questions. Her nurturing and engaging classroom environment gave my child a sense of security and confidence. Many families, including ours, felt she offered such a high level of care that they even considered delaying kindergarten for another year just to keep their children with her, and some did! Part 2: Classroom Concerns - 3 Stars Before transferring to Ms. Angel's class, my child was in the Mo Willems Room, led by Ms. V and Ms. P, where two concerning incidents occurred:     1.    Henna Activity (Spring 2023) Excerpt from the letter I wrote to the school: "Thank you for including my child in classroom activities--he is always eager to participate, and we appreciate that. However, I believe parental consent should have been requested before applying henna to a child's skin, as it is semi-permanent. When he came home, he became frightened that the design would not wash off. I didn't know it was henna at first and scrubbed his hand, unintentionally irritating his skin. Had we been informed, we could have explained what to expect and prevented the anxiety it caused. Considering that the school requires permission for sunscreen application, it seems reasonable that the same policy apply to henna or any other semi-permanent skin products."     2.    Disciplinary Incident (September 2023) Another concern was a disciplinary action reported by my child: "After school, my child told me that a teacher pinched his cheek hard enough to hurt his teeth. He was tearful and said he felt scared to return to class. I wanted to understand what happened from the teacher's perspective before making assumptions, but the nature of the discipline...physical pinching, was concerning and not appropriate for a preschool setting." Final Thoughts Although our initial experience in the Mo Willems Room was disappointing, the transition to Ms. Angel's class was transformative. She set a high standard for care, communication, and teaching excellence, and we had no further problems throughout the rest of his enrollment.

This was my sons first preschool and it was so special for him. Miss Lynda, Nancy, and Kim all had…read moretheir unique ways of showing love and nurture. My son felt comfortable and had fun. They do a ton of art projects that I will save forever. Miss Lynda's is low key and flexible. She took payment for the actual amount of days in attendance and offered make up days for sick or travel. There have been no other schools that offer that. It's not super fancy, but it's warm, inviting, and caring. My child loved his 2 years there.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Miss Lynda and her team! Our daughter has been going to…read moreMiss Lynda's for almost 2 years and we have seen such remarkable growth in her socially, emotionally, and mentally. She loves to go to school and has thrived in the home environment with a smaller class size and wonderful, hands on teachers that have such knowledge of childhood development! The school is in Miss Lynda's home and has a gated indoor area with various toys, activities, and books for the kids. Each kids had their own cubby inside as well. The backyard is filled with playhouses, cars, bikes, and toys for the kids to play. Miss Lynda also does special water play days and parties throughout the year. Our daughter has come home with lots of great art projects that she is so proud of and hangs up in her room and around the house. Our daughter was pretty attached to us and this was her first big transition. Miss Lynda and her team were so sweet, patient, and understanding and really worked with her and with us to help make sure she adjusted, was comfortable, and had a good experience. We can't thank them enough and highly recommend this school! The combination of structured activities and learning through play in a home school environment has been so wonderful for our daughter and our family! We have a new addition to the family and will be sending him to Miss Lynda's as well when he is older :)