I wanted to share my personal experience with Mathnasium in Dublin so other parents know what to…read moreexpect. A friend recommended Mathnasium to me, and I found the Dublin location online. I eventually registered for an assessment through their Facebook page. At no point during the online registration process or on the Facebook page did I see any mention that there was a fee for the assessment. I have no problem paying a reasonable assessment fee if it is clearly disclosed upfront. In fact, my daughter has had assessments at two other tutoring centers, and both clearly stated the cost during registration. Transparency is important. The assessment had been scheduled for about three weeks. A few hours before the appointment, the owner called me and said he wanted to go over a few things about the assessment. I was at work and in a hurry, so I told him my daughter would be attending with her father the following morning and that I understood it was simply an assessment to determine her level, after which we would decide whether to enroll.I then said- and it is free of cost.  He then mentioned there was "a small fee." When I asked how much the fee was, he repeatedly said he wanted to discuss several things with me before disclosing the amount. I explained that I simply wanted to know the fee because it had not been disclosed anywhere online. Since my husband was taking our daughter, I did not want him arriving and being surprised by an unexpected charge. After I asked several times, he finally told me the assessment fee was $114. Again, I want to emphasize that the amount itself was not the issue. I was simply disappointed that the fee had not been disclosed during registration. At that point, the conversation changed. His tone became noticeably less pleasant, and he began asking questions such as, "What are you looking for for your child?". "Why did you register- then ?"  and "Why do you want your child here in this program?" I found the conversation uncomfortable because I was simply trying to understand the assessment fee before deciding whether to proceed. I explained that I was working and needed to get off the phone, but I felt pressured to continue the discussion. Ultimately, I canceled the appointment. My decision had nothing to do with the $114 fee. I am happy to invest in my daughter's education. What concerned me was the lack of upfront disclosure about the assessment cost and the change in tone during the conversation. As a parent, first impressions matter. If I don't feel respected during the enrollment process, it makes me question whether that is the environment I want for my child. This review reflects only my experience with the Dublin location. I cannot speak about any other Mathnasium centers, and I'm sure other families may have had different experiences.

I had originally considered enrolling my children in Mathnasium summer programs, but after today's…read moreexperience, I no longer feel comfortable supporting this location. While picking up my child from middle school, I briefly stopped in the red zone because I was not feeling well and currently have a fever. Within seconds, the business owner, Mr. Siva, approached my vehicle aggressively, yelling and cursing loudly in front of my children and other students. He was not law enforcement or school staff, yet his behavior was intimidating, hostile, and completely inappropriate for someone running a business centered around children and education. My children were genuinely frightened by the interaction. Regardless of parking frustrations, there is never an excuse to speak to parents that way in front of children. What concerns me even more is that Mathnasium as a brand chooses to franchise locations to individuals who conduct themselves in this manner. It seriously makes me question the professionalism, judgment, and values of the company as a whole. Because of this experience, I will be taking my children to another math tutoring center moving forward.

Totally avoid this place. Not worth it. Within 2 years, 5 directors changed(Pam, Tansel, Spenser,…read moreTim and now Marc). Pam sold us 300 hours and within a few week, disappeared as she got promoted; no parent was notified. Spencer the 3rd director we dealt with even sold us 100hours just the week before he quit and didn't have the courtesy to let us know he is leaving. Though you have scheduled sessions in advance, C2 has canceled on us couple hours and even minutes before the session. However, if you have a valid reason to cancel, if you are short of even one hour, you will end up losing the amount because you did not let them know over 24 hours in advance. Just stay away; totally not worth the high price you are paying.

C2 Education DUBLIN, One Stop for Students & parents! We…read morewere very anxious when our child started high school and explored C2 Education Dublin based on a friend's recommendation and now after an year with C2,we believe this is the best investment we made for our child's future. Center Director Spencer Creed connects with students instantly and builds a relationship of trust that enables him to make positive impacts in their lives. Spencer offers holistic counselling to the students from study strategies, test tips, extra circular, college selections and admission and also how to deal with stress, mental wellbeing etc. coping mechanisms that empower students for life beyond high school All Teachers are very experienced and provide individual attention. Indu, who recently joined administration office, hit the ground running and is very accommodating to students needs and parents request. Our child's performance and our experience with C2 DUBLIN just keeps getting better & better and we would recommend C2 as partner for stressful High school journey to other parents & students.

We couldn't be happier with the results! Daron connected us with Jillian who worked with our son in…read moreHonors Biochemistry and helped him build both his understanding of the material and his confidence in the class. Thanks to Jillian's expertise and ability to explain complex concepts in a way that made sense, our son earned an A in the class! Daron is very easy to work with, flexible and rates for tutoring are very reasonable! I'm sure we'll be working together again in the near future as our son advances to physics and sports medicine courses.

I've had a great experience with this tutoring company! I originally took Chemistry for Nursing as…read morea pre-nursing student, but recently switched my major to Biology. Working with Ashley has helped me build my confidence and feel much more prepared for General Chemistry I. She is patient, encouraging, and explains concepts in a way that makes them easier to understand. I'm very grateful for the support and would definitely recommend this company to other students!

#1 Myself and other parents have left this company due to poor management. School principals…read moreconstantly calling and complaining about late pickups. #2 Children with scheduled pickups have been left at school w/o pickup #3 Their drivers are not adequately trained on safety requirements #4 Don't expect refunds [even when it is due you] in a promptly fashion, if at all #5 Find an alternative to this questionable business...

Our experience with Pups and Tots Village transportation service was unfortunately quite stressful…read moreover time, especially considering the children involved are elementary-aged. One of the biggest issues was the inconsistency with drivers and pickup coordination. Different drivers would arrive frequently and elementary office staff often had to step in and help monitor safe release of children because it became difficult to track who was picking up whom. In my opinion, this placed an unfair burden on school staff, whose responsibility should not be managing transportation confusion created by an outside vendor. There were also multiple safety concerns. At times, children were seated in the front seat and booster seat usage appeared inconsistent unless parents specifically noticed it from the daily photos being shared. Operationally, the process often felt disorganized. Children were sometimes made to wait at school for another child's ride coordination before everyone could leave together, causing delays in reaching after-school care and starting lunch, despite already being tired and hungry after elementary school. Communication, scheduling updates, policies, reminders and even fee-related information were handled primarily through WhatsApp. As working parents already managing multiple school and childcare platforms, relying on WhatsApp chats for operational policies felt difficult to keep track of and not very parent-friendly. Whenever concerns were raised, I personally found the owner, June Dhar, to be defensive rather than solution-oriented. Despite raising concerns multiple times and giving the service several chances, I was ultimately advised that if their system did not align with my needs, I could discontinue the service, rather than seeing meaningful attempts to address the concerns being raised. Even a small late-fee issue required repeated follow-ups and responsibility being passed around before a response was received. Based on our experience, I would strongly encourage parents to ask detailed questions upfront regarding driver consistency, transportation procedures, communication systems, safety protocols and scheduling expectations before enrolling their child.

If you want your kids to do good in maths this is one place i definitely recommend. Teachers and…read morestaff are kind and compassionate. My son who will now be in 5th grade has been doing great in his school in maths but we as parent feel this has given confidence to his overall academics. Happy to be at Aloha center of dublin and san ramon.

I worked at ALOHA over the summer and it was one of the best job experiences I've ever had. The…read morework environment is amazing - ALOHA's unique curriculum keeps the kids engaged which makes the job so much more fun and easier. Working here was one of the highlights of my summer and I learned a lot myself. The boss and staff are also very nice!

My daughter and son both joined the Tutoring Club in 2023 and have been attending ever since…read more Before finding them, I struggled to get the right support for my daughter--most tutoring centers were either too expensive or not open to working with kids on the spectrum. Tutoring Club, however, was very inclusive and accommodating from the start. I have the highest regard for Anil and his son, who run this center. They are soft-spoken, humble, polite, and--most importantly--very understanding and flexible. Before joining, both of my kids had difficulties with comprehension and writing. While it took some time, the dedicated tutors at Tutoring Club made a real difference. Their efforts helped strengthen my kids' reading and writing skills, which clearly showed in their most recent CAASPP scores. I credit the Tutoring Club for this progress. If you're looking for a tutoring center that is not only effective but also INCLUSIVE and supportive, Tutoring Club is truly worth exploring. I would recommend them anytime, to anyone.

I have a freshman and a sophomore and have been taking them for about 3 years now, not because I…read moreforce them to but because they ask for it. The owner Anil is the greatest when it comes to making the kids feel welcomed and seen and he's great with communicating with the parents. Both kids have always been tutored for math, and just recently I reached out to see if Tutoring Club tutors chemistry - and they do! Anil and team, thank you for giving the kids confidence in their subjects as they navigate through the San Ramon school system. I am grateful to have you help the kids with things I know I can't do and I'm blessed to be able to lean on you guys with helping my kids.

Both my boys took their test prep with Ryan Pelkey and scored excellent in both SAT and ACT. He was…read morethorough, patient and helpful. I highly recommend Ryan. He helped them build their confidence in test taking, and made it a great personal experience for both . Thanks Ryan !

Ryan has helped my two kids with SAT test prep in the last 4 years. He is very patient,…read moreencouraging, and passionate about helping students succeed. Both kids improved their scores significantly thanks to his help!

My daughter attended Mindcraft throughout almost all of elementary school, and she absolutely loved…read moregoing there after school. It was the perfect mix of fun and enrichment a really well-balanced experience. Ms. Susan and all the teachers are amazing. Now that my daughter is in middle school, she still talks about and misses her time there. I highly recommend Mindcraft to any family looking for an after-school program. Thank you, Ms. Susan, for five wonderful years , Maya and I are so grateful for the experience.

We had a deeply disappointing experience with this daycare. Our family recently moved from Fremont…read moreto San Ramon, and we enrolled our two sons, ages 5 and 8, in the summer program before the school year began. Our 8-year-old was experiencing adjustment difficulties following the move and had some incidents involving aggression. After only two weeks, Susan and Art told us that our 5-year-old was "great," but referred to him as "the other one" while saying that our 8-year-old did not belong there. We found this comparison and the way the situation was communicated to be insensitive and unprofessional. We were also told that they were not equipped to support children who act out or do not fit their daycare's approach. Susan stated that they had not experienced this type of behavior from another child in 10 years. Rather than working with us on a transition plan or discussing possible supports, they made it clear that our son could not remain in the program. Our son had been academically successful in Fremont Unified, but he was struggling emotionally with a major move and needed patience, structure, and constructive communication. We understand that every program has limits regarding the behaviors it can safely manage. However, we were very disappointed by the dismissive way our child and family were treated and by the lack of compassion shown during a difficult transition. After only two weeks of enrollment, we now have to find new childcare for both children. Based on our experience, I would urge parents--especially those whose children may need additional behavioral or emotional support--to ask detailed questions about the program's capabilities and approach before enrolling. They conveyed to us that they had limited training, resources, and ability to support children who need additional help, and that their program is better suited only to children who fit within their narrow approach to childcare.

Jaenine has been a real help with my son. He has definatley gained confidence and we are seeing…read moreimprovement on his test scores. She has a really positive and solid approach. I would definatley recommend her to parents who are looking to help their child succeed and exell in reading and language.

My daughter had to turn in an essay for a college scholarship application and needed some help…read more Jeanine came to our house to review her essay and provided some feedback. She was very patient and was very helpful in guiding her. We were able to finish the essay in three sessions and ultimately, my daughter did get the interview for the scholarship. Thank you Jeanine !! I would recommend her!! She works very well with others and she is knowledgeable.

This review is for the Huntington Learning Center in Pleasanton…read more My child was falling behind on her subjects in 5th grade. She was assessed at Huntington and we learned that she was a grade level or more behind on certain subjects. We knew that she needed additional support to get up to speed prior to the start of 6th grade. Mona provided a clear action plan to address my child's needs. We were provided a set number of hours that was an estimation of the time needed for my child to catch up to her grade level. We would meet up with Mona every 4-6 weeks to see the progress our daughter was making. We will see the scores our daughter achieved on different subjects. We would also discuss the focus of the upcoming weeks. The improvement was gradual in the beginning. Once my daughter got used to the process and routine, we saw dramatic improvement in her grades. Even her attitude towards learning has greatly improved! Mona mentioned that confidence on the subject matter is what really contributes to the success of a student. As my daughter gained more confidence in her work, we can clearly see that she began having a much more positive attitude about learning. We owe our daughter's success to Hunting Learning Center. Thank you!

I want to thank Huntington for a job well done. My daughter performed well in her HSPT Test showing…read morescores of Average and Above Average. Before she came to Huntington she was showing Below Average Scores however she has improved a lot in all areas. She was also accepted to the High School she applied to. Thank You Huntington for all your hard work and efforts.