Both my 6 and 9 year old have been going to Huntington for more than a year now and love it. The…read moreone-on-one help they get is unbeatable and they look forward to going. They are both doing better at school and their academic and personal confidence are growing because of the help and support Huntington provides. All the teachers are dedicated and have developed great teacher-student relationships with them. Debra and her team are amazing and I plan to keep my boys going there as long as possible.

DO NOT GO TO HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER unless your family exemplifies 1950s America! I recently…read moretook my child there for an assessment hoping to retain services from them for assistance with reading and comprehension. I was told the assessment would be 4 hours which seemed a bit lengthy but when I arrived to pick up my child the tests were still not finished and I was told that my child was actually finishing early! I later met with Bill Newman to review the assessments. The tests did not tell me anything I didn't already know my child had struggles with and we spent an hour and a half rehashing the same concerns. My child divides their time between my home and their father's home and Bill kept saying that he needed to meet with the rest of the family. I explained that he could contact them and set up time or talk with them on the phone. I also explained that if his concern was not being on the same page, we were all wiling to follow whatever plan was put in place. Prior to this assessment we had all agreed to doing whatever would be best for our kid. I explained to Bill that it might be difficult for them to meet with him in person as they have a business and small children with another on the way. He said he would call Stepmom to discuss. Bill then said he did not want to set my child up for failure and I asked him how that would be the case. He said that if different things were happening in each home my child would fail. WHAT?!! I reiterated that we would follow the plan and then said, so you're telling me that some tutoring wouldn't help? He said no, of course not. Well, please explain, I said. Bill then stated that Huntington has a 95% success rate and his numbers could be impacted. I was flabbergasted!! Bill then said he would not go forward with creating a plan for my child until he could speak with the rest of the family. At this point, Stepmom has called Bill numerous times and he has refused to speak with her on the phone. How incredibly unprofessional and antiquated!! Needless to say we will be attempting to find other resources for my child. We feel discriminated against based upon our family situation. Apparently if you aren't married, in the same household with 2.5 children, Huntington will not work with you!! I have come to believe that their numbers for their success rate are falsely inflated due to being unwilling to help anyone who needs the help. A true statistic would be based upon results from helping anyone who could afford the service and needs the help!! I made the incorrect assumption that Huntington Learning Center is there to help children, not that the children are there to help Huntington!

We started working with Michelle in early 2024 to support our 4-year-old's interest in learning to…read moreread. He had a good grasp of letter sounds but was eager to start reading full words. Since I wasn't sure how to guide him myself, I sought out a professional--and we're incredibly grateful to have found Michelle. She met with him twice a week for about an hour, and now, just over a year later, he's reading at a 4th-grade level while still in transitional kindergarten! His growth has been amazing to watch. Michelle is not only a talented educator but also has a wonderful way with children. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for academic help for their child.

When we were searching for a tutor for our 10-year-old, who's wild about numbers and curious about…read moreeverything math-related, we hit a wall. Most tutors and programs were all about speeding through problems, prepping for SATs, or just getting homework done--very commercial, not what we needed. Then we discovered David at Great Power, and it was like finding gold. His approach is incredible--he believes every kid is unique and tailors everything to their curiosity and potential. If you go through his webpage, that's exactly who he is: passionate, thoughtful, and dedicated to inspiring kids. Talking to him, we were blown away by his patience, his deep knowledge, and how he explains things so simply yet profoundly, whether to a five-year-old or a researcher. His storytelling style hooked my son instantly. Three months in, David's roadmap and the way he answers every question with care have made learning a joy for our son. We're super excited for the next math journey with him--he's truly the best! If you want a tutor who gets kids and inspires them to grow, David and Great Power are hands-down amazing!

I like David and Lindsay; they attend to my son's needs, and they are flexible with our schedules…read more My son loves going there and learning techniques for improving his reading, writing, comprehension, and math. My son enjoys working with his teachers in Grade Power (David, Lindsay, and Hope); he said they make it fun and interesting for him. My son's teachers in school saw his progress in his class and his grades, and we are very grateful to Grade Power for their hard work, patience, and encouragement for my son. More power to you guys, and we hope you keep helping these kids reach their goals and potential.

We worked with Scott Hamilton since our daughters freshman year. Through out they were very…read moreprofessional and helpful. They helped us formulate her class choices in high school to help position her best for college. The college application process has become so daunting and difficult, We couldn't have imagined doing without their help. The result: she got into one of her top choices, and the school which overall we think was the best for her...... THANK YOU FUTURE STARS!!!

Our daughter's high school years were fairly tumultuous--changes in schools, classes, health…read morechallenges, and other obstacles had us confused about how it would all play out for her in terms of college readiness, completing applications, and likelihood of college acceptance. Corin was patient, understanding, and knowledgeable in guiding our daughter throughout the process of researching best fit colleges and with determining how best to use short answers and essays to explain her unique transcript and journey through some pretty tough high school years. When we started the process the very beginning of her junior year, we just wanted our daughter to know she had options. We knew all the challenges she faced might mean a gap year or junior college would be best in the long run, but we wanted to ensure she had options--and Future Stars helped her see she does in fact have excellent options! She was accepted at all 6 colleges and universities she applied to and was even offered merit scholarships at two of them. She will be attending her number one choice university in the fall. We are thrilled our son is also being guided by Corin through the college research and application process and look forward to continued work with Future Stars over the next couple of years.

Delicious, farm fresh produce ( grown on site!), gluten free bread, (made fresh every day) savory…read moreand filling Chef Josh Porchetta Sammy was prepared and quickly delivered by attentive waitress Caroline. From the moment we entered the cafe on the grounds of Meristem, (a specialized independent living program dedicated to serving neurodiverse young adults ages 18-28 since 2014!) we felt the genuine warmth, caring and friendly welcome of all the staff as well as students which we interacted with as we roamed the luscious, vibrant campus. My friend enjoyed Chef Teresa's Street Taco with chips and salsa which was filling as well! We will be returning soon to enjoy the epicurean offerings as well as hopefully get to take one of the tours which are student led and give a detailed history as well as tour of the 13 acre site! Learn more on https://meristem.pro.

Very difficult to work with. No idea why it takes nearly a month for one guy to contact someone…read moreelse regarding setting up a meeting, but seeing as the gentleman I had a meeting with was so delightful(Mocking the way I answered questions, not even bothering to keep eye contact and eating cereal, getting my name wrong at least twice, getting basic info wrong, to lazy to contact people) I can kinda see why 3.8 Stars is "generous" enough of a score.

As both a mom and a communications professional, I tend to ask a lot of detailed questions -…read moreespecially around student privacy, media use, and social media policies. With everything happening in the digital landscape right now, including the rise of deepfake technology, this is a major area of focus for me. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly receptive and patient as I walked through my (many!) questions. They provided clear, thoughtful answers and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. That level of transparency and professionalism really stood out. At one point, they asked whether they could quote me in their newsletter. I requested that only my name be used and that my daughter's name not be included. Their response was immediate and respectful - absolutely. That kind of responsiveness to parent preferences speaks volumes. After previously experiencing a situation elsewhere where my child's image was used without clear written consent, it was genuinely refreshing to interact with a team that approaches families with kindness, professionalism, and respect for privacy concerns. Grateful for the thoughtful communication and parent-centered approach.

I am so happy that I enrolled my child in Fun Factory Preschool this past school year. My child…read morelearned a tremendous amount not only in academics but in confidence also. My child has really flourished from being here. I love the approach of play based learning before TK and it following a school based schedule similar to what a child may have to follow once in TK. My child was always so happy to go to school and talk about it and that's what gave me confidence that I chose the right preschool. I HIGHLY recommend this preschool but I know that's because of Ms. Meenu and Ms. Ellen. Their communication with not only the students but with parents is unmatched. As a parent, you will be seen/heard if you have any concerns, thoughts, and questions. They care for all their students with such grace. We loved having them as our teachers, they are amazing! I know my child will miss them so much. Thank you so much Ms. Meenu and Ms. Ellen you made our preschool year unforgettable :') .

After just one week of camp, my 8-year-old comes home every day with so much new knowledge and is…read moreexcited to share everything she learned with me--without me even asking! I'm so glad Keith and his family opened STEAMLabs. I've been looking for something like this for such a looong time! I love all the hands-on experiments and discoveries that spark kids' curiosity while keeping learning fun and playful. I rarely write reviews, but STEAMLabs truly deserves one. What they've created is something really special and wonderful for our kids. Let's support this amazing local business--we're so lucky to have them in our community!

Both of our kids went to SteamLabs Kids camp this summer and they loved it! Each week had a…read moredifferent theme and they learned a lot during each week. The camp has a limited number of kids which is great to provide them with a much more hands on and personalized experience. I highly recommend this camp and look forward to additional camps and activities offered by SteamLabs!

Golden Hills Private School in El Dorado Hills is a standout option for families seeking both…read morestrong academics and a true sense of community. After having my kids attend for many years, we've consistently been pleased with the education they receive, along with the personal, hands-on approach that comes from being a smaller school. One of the things we value most is how much the school supports character building. Both of my children have grown not only in their learning, but also in their confidence, values, and overall development. The small class sizes allow for meaningful attention, and the personal relationships students form with teachers and the head of school, really make a difference. My wife and I would highly recommend anyone taking the time to check out the Golden Hills program. It's a phenomenal school experience.

They taught 5th grade math in 6th grade so when returning to public school in 7th grade the process…read morewas very difficult.