Sylvia is an amazing tutor who challenged my son to grow as a reader. In a short time she boosted…read morehis ability. She identified key areas in advanced coding where he needed help and mitigated them. Out of many Marin tutors we tried (at least 5) - she was the best. Sylvia had the most clear insight into his habits, strengths and deficits that could be remediated. In a short time he got better. I highly recommend her. Worth every penny (and then some)! If we have tutoring needs in the future we will come back.

Five years ago, I worked with Sylvia during 6th grade, and it had a profound impact on my academic…read morejourney. Surprisingly, last year, I found Algebra 2 to be my favorite subject, despite not being a math enthusiast. Now, I'm tutoring other students in math and even contemplating a future as a doctor. Currently, I'm working with Sylvia again for SAT preparation, and I can see how it's positively influencing my work. I can't emphasize enough how beneficial it is to work with Sylvia - she is a great and knowledgeable tutor.

I went to this (apprently now defunct) school for grades K-8th. It was a small, private school…read morelocated in the Excelsior at Ocean and Cayuga, with small class sizes of about sixty kids per grade. DCS definitely lacked fancy facilities (kids may remember the lack of gym/auditorium/school lunches, and the overall ghetto facilities/textbooks, having middle school dances in the hallways, and severely slanted blacktop...we used to have to drive to an extremely shabby public gym to have our sports games) but it was a relatively diverse, positive experience and far from the typical snooty private or rigid Catholic private school. It was, after all, located on the site of a former shopping center with a former supermarket, parking lot, and "Tic Toc Taco" making up what later became DCS's classrooms and "playing field." I had lots of great and devoted teachers with innovative discussion-based classes (didn't realize this was so unique until I went off to public high school at the prisonesque Lowell) , interesting field trips, and small class sizes. Apprently DCS was run into the ground at some point, and I don't think it ever had very much money to begin with, which is a pity because it offered an alternative to the sometimes awful SF public school system. I have pretty fond memories from this time, aside from the usual childhood emotional torture inflicted upon myself by other children, but we can't blame the school for that.

i would like to say that one of the people here called my mom fat!! this is extremely…read moredisrespectful.. my feelings are officially hurt!! before calling somebody's mom fat, think about how that would make you feel!!!

Review is for their summer program - my highly functioning child spent the summers here and it's a…read morelovely experience. We do the whole day program. The small size classroom setting really helped. It is more on the expensive side as a summer camp but I do think it's worth it! Sara does a great job to make sure new parents are familiar with the school and the staffs helping out during the summer camp. Although they don't do field trips during the summer camp, they go to the local library and the playground a couple blocks away from the school each day. That worked out for my child during the summer. It is sad that we outgrow the age - but I love the amazing work that Sara has put into the Sequoia Village Schoolhouse. I do wish we have more offerings like Sequoia Village Schoolhouse throughout the city/area. So many highly functioning autistic children are often overlooked, especially during the summer time.

Very nice owner, safe space for kids who need more support than public schools can offer. Most…read morekids have serious needs and it's frequently a temporary placement, it's sad that our system is so broken and that many privates discriminate but it's wonderful that schools like this assist when there is a gap in education. This is a home based school, great for kids who need low stimuli, not a fit for us but wonderful nonetheless.

My wife and I have been going to Vince for a few weeks already for voice lessons and have noticed a…read morehuge improvement in our ability to sing and speak more effectively. Vince is incredibly patient and knowledgeable. Working with him has been a great investment as we learn how to use the instrument that we're all born with.

I can't say enough good things about Nicco and his ukulele lessons for my daughter. My daughter…read morepreviously had a teacher who was pretty strict and to her "boring". Along comes Nicco and he teachers her modern music that she truly enjoys! Nicco rolls with my daughters preteen mood swings and always builds her confidence as a musician. He also provides her with opportunities to play live, which is priceless. Huge thanks to Nicco and his teaching.

I took lessons with Nicco Tyson for about a year, and he's truly an outstanding harmonica teacher…read more I was initially skeptical about taking lessons over Zoom -- especially for something as nuanced as bending notes -- but Nicco made it not only possible, but incredibly fun and effective. His teaching style is patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Each lesson was thoughtfully tailored to my progress, and I found myself improving week after week, even in a completely virtual setting. Nicco helped demystify techniques I had struggled with for years. I only stopped lessons because of a change in my job schedule, but I absolutely plan to return when I can. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, I can't recommend Nicco enough. He's the real deal!

This is an amazing school and community. We are current members, and our twin girls love going…read more Cocoa (the lead teacher) has an excellent daily curriculum, there is a music and drama teacher that come weekly as well, and child-led learning is perfect for their age. The families that join are highly involved of course, and I know we will continue to be involved with them and the school as the girls get older. Always looking for more great families to join!

The Haight Ashbury Community Nursery School is a wondrous, play-based, gem of a preschool. I…read morecouldn't recommend it more highly! Our three children attended HACNS over the course of six years, during which our family grew in innumerable ways. Our kids went gleefully to school each day, knowing they were headed to "Cocoa's." The nursery school director, Cocoa Drake, is the most warm and wonderful teacher you could hope for. She loves and sees all of her students, and she consistently celebrates their uniqueness. At the end of each school year, we would brace ourselves with kleenex as we listened to Cocoa recite her deeply thoughtful and humorous poems about each of our graduates. The families we met and interacted with on a regular basis at HACNS became part of our own extended family. This is a real advantage to co-op schooling, if you can accommodate it, and I believe the Haight Ashbury co-op has a richer family vibe than most. Much credit is due to the leadership of Cocoa, who inspires warmth and humor among the parents and children. Our entire family developed close friendships that we still hold dear today. I have photos of my now high school aged children with their preschool mates, who are still a big part of their lives! And meanwhile I'm celebrating 50th birthdays with the parents who helped look after my kids, and I theirs ... The connections you gain at HACNS run so deep. I honestly don't know where our family would be today without the love, support and sense of community given to us by this magical preschool.

Such a wonderful French preschool for our son! Prior to A La Vanille, we toured other immersion…read more(Chinese and French) programs from San Mateo to South San Francisco, and were blown away by the nurturing to truly immersion experience that ALV provides. Our family doesn't speak French at home, so our son went in with barely any exposure, and 2 years later, he can understand (simple conversations), and sing dozens of songs, which he can fully translate to us. ALV does a great job teaching our son social skills. Our son went in a clingy 2 year old (yes, he was that child that would hold on for dear life while screaming bloody murder...and then 2 minutes after drop-off, we would receive a update and picture of our happily adjusted child), and 2 years later, he's confident, so happy, and excited to go back each day. On top of the learning and emotional support, the facilities are great; clean, well maintained, and safe. When the weather allows the kids eat their deliciously prepared meals outside. Our son might be a little spoiled with his lunches, I don't know if his future school lunches will live up to the home-made pesto, ratatouille, or his favorite broccoli soup (he truly loves it!). Also to note at this point, ALV has been VERY accommodating of our son's special dietary needs, we are so grateful that we never had to worry about any of his allergies. I am so happy our son has had language stimulation at such a critical point in his development, and a strong foundation moving forward for future language learning. I am so grateful to ALV for building this community where my child has thrived.

I can't say enough about what a wonderful preschool ALV is. It is such a thoughtful and caring…read moreprogram. You can really see it is a labor of love from Rosanna and all the teachers through the care that goes into every detail, from the garden to the homemade meals served daily. The structure and clear expectations are kind, age appropriate for the kids, and helped me as a parent have a great first experience with sending my child to school for the first time. I couldn't be more grateful to have found ALV.

Massiva, Younes and their family are such warm and supportive caregivers and I am so grateful that…read morethey founded Holistic Seedlings and I feel so blessed that we were fortunate enough to find them online and for our son Camden to be accepted into their program. What Massiva offers at Holistic Seedlings is truly unique. It is clear that running her daycare, in the way in which she does, is both her passion and purpose in life. She an exceptional cook and with her holistic nutrition knowledge she makes the most delicious and nourishing food from scratch for all the children every day. (Breakfast, lunch and snacks). She often shares homemade snacks, dates or freshly baked sourdough loaves with the parents as well! She takes the children to their community garden every week to teach them about where their food comes from, how to tend to the plants and how to harvest and enjoy whatever is in season. Her eldest sons host and teach soccer every Friday afternoon. Their support and influence has had a remarkable impact on my son, who loves soccer and basketball and clearly looks up to the older boys and enjoys playing with them. It warms my heart to see Camden so well taken care of. Massiva and her husband Younes, provide such a warm and loving environment at their home. I trust them wholeheartedly and I honestly could not imagine what I would do without their holistic support. My husband and I felt instantly at ease with them, in contrast to other daycares we visited that just cannot compare. An added bonus is that Massiva an excellent and creative photographer! The regular photos she sends parents through the daycare app are an absolute gift and treasure for us to have. We can see all the wonderful activities she has created for the children and get to witness all of the joy that radiates from their smiling and excited faces. I also keep each of these high quality photos as a document of my son's growth and development. I also so appreciate the bi-monthly mother meetings that Massiva hosts to bring the mums together over a delicious homemade meal to discuss important topics related to our children and how best we can support them and align in our approach. Most importantly it's been an incredible blessing to find someone like Massiva that shares so many of my own concerns and values regarding nutrition and a blend of both traditional and modern, holistic approach to childcare. Her care is not only consistent with our approach at home but supports, amplifies and exceeds any expectations we could have for Camden's health, happiness and wellbeing.

We've had our little one at the holistic seedlings wonderschool for just about six months now from…read morethe age of 11 months. From the moment we met Massiva, we were assured our son would be well taken care of. We have had no problems at all, a testament to how Massiva keeps the kids safe and happy (what more can you ask for?) She fills his tummy with nutritious (and delicious!) food, helped us put him on a regular nap schedule, and she regularly updates us with pics and videos on how much fun he's having throughout the day (indoors and outdoors). Definitely the best option you will find with a home day care in SF.