Fusion Academy Palos Verdes

Committed to quality results

(20 reviews)

0.2 mi

Consultations available

I had almost all of my tutoring sessions at Peninsula Academy. After moving from Shanghai to Palos…read moreVerdes about 5 years ago, I was greatly struggling with English. Then I came to Pen Academy to seek for an English tutor. JJ was the one who helped me the most with my speaking, writing, and reading skills, and he helped me to get a decent score on SAT (1500). Other tutors I have had include TJ, Joseph, and Jason who helped me with math, biology, and physics, and I had great experiences with all of them. When it comes to the time of college application, my college counselor Ji spent a lot of time with me brainstorming about the college essays. She encouraged me to be the person I want to be and express myself in my essays. Finally, all of these got me into my dream college. Learning at Peninsula Academy was a very enjoyable experience as the tutors do not only help you to achieve academic success but also care about your personal well beings.

We moved from Beijing to LA in 2017, around April 2017 my wife and I did a house hunting at PV and…read moreTorrance. After looking at several houses for sales, I asked my realtor to drop me off at the ice rink which is my daughter's most favorite activity. We passed by the Peninsula Academy. I told my wife this is a great place for our daughter to enrich her English. Kay Lee, the deputy director of the academy was there, she was extremely helpful and listened to me on our needs. She recommended Kathy Kerstein as my daughter's English teacher. We moved our family on July 28, 2017. It's a Friday. My daughter Yiyi started Kathy's one to one class for the whole summer and once-twice a week during the school year. Apparently, she did extremely good at her ENGLISH LEARNER'S class. She moved on with Kathy's help, she got into Stanford's summer school, UCSB Research Mentoring Program. From a Chinese speaking little girl, hardly can speak a full paragraph to a young adult commanding her English In three and half years. My daughter, applied for colleges this year, she got admitted for UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UCSD. For private institutions, she got Harvey Mudd (finalist for President's Scholarship, she declined), Columbia University and Caltech. She accepted the offer from Caltech and will be the 2025 class of Caltech. Kathy Kerstein is a great teacher, she is always available and ready to help, I would like to thank the Academy for all the supports. Chung

Located in the Promenade on the Peninsula, second floor across from JCrew and above Abercrombie and Fitch.

Speech and Debate

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Mathnasium

Consultations available

Luca, Verdi and Brandon are excellent. They make a great team and my daughter has been really…read moremotivated by their tutoring and encouragement. So very thankful for the experience here. I have seen a great improvement in my daughter's math skills and confidence.

We started Mathnasium at this location almost a year ago. My child has gained confidence in math…read morefrom coming once a week. Luca, Verdi and all the staff are so friendly, positive and responsive! I appreciate the frequent updates on what my child has learned. When I reach out about problem areas they address the issue right away. I am impressed with the personalized learning plans that my child gets.

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IvySmart Education

4.7

(12 reviews)

1.3 mi

Both of my kids have been attending IvySmart for more than four years, and our experience has been…read moreabsolutely wonderful. IvySmart has been excellent in providing school pickup and extended after-school care, which has been a huge help for our family. My kids are able to finish their homework there, so we don't have to worry about it once they are home. Mr. Gary offers high-quality math instruction and has helped my kids excel in Math Field Day competitions. Ms. Monet is incredibly helpful and always flexible in accommodating our daily schedule, which we truly appreciate.

Recently moved to the area. Decided to take my two daughters to Ivy Smart in Rollings Hills for the…read moreSummer so they can get familiarized and up to speed with Math and English. We lasted less than 2 weeks at this place. After day 2, my youngest daughter was informing us that kids are playing tag in small confined class rooms and disrupting other kids while they are trying to learn. We advised the school and Ms. Monet of this incident and requested some feedback about this. We were advised they allow them to play tag in a confined learning center. We were a bit setback as this is not a playground and extremely unsafe for others. Moving forward a week, we get a call from Ms. Monet advising the kids were playing tag again and running in this confined space. They bumped into my youngest daughter. She fell and rolled her ankle. It was sprained severely. All we got from Ms. Monet was a sorry and we will talk to our Teachers. After the discussion, she quickly moved onto advising there is a field trip. First Field trip to Popeyes, second field trip to H-Mart. We spend about $2500.00 for this program not to go to Popeyes or H-Mart. We as parents can do this ourselves. We immediately pulled our Daughters out of this program and requested a refund. We were told they only do accounting 1 time per month. Even after all this, they were trying to sell us on the fact they can do 1 on 1 tutoring at their facility. We passed on that ridiculous offer as we do not feel their is a priority on safety and supervision from Ms. Monet and her Leadership for our Children. On top of this, waiting on the refund for 6.5 days (6.5 days because we had to pick up our injured daughter) of going this school on a 4 week program, we were only refunded $814.00. Steer clear of this place. Its unorganized and self centered on revenue.

STEM Class (Grades K - 5)

Math Olympiad

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Literature Appreciation

Dr Z's In-Home Tutoring

(5 reviews)

1.9 mi

I started working with Dr. Z in high school and continued into college. The biggest difference for…read moreme wasn't just help with classes -- it was learning how to actually manage my time and stay organized. He helped me plan out my week, break down bigger assignments, and keep track of multiple classes at once. When things felt overwhelming, he'd help me step back and put a clear system in place so I didn't fall behind. Because of that, I was able to handle heavier college workloads with way less stress. I'd definitely recommend him to students who struggle with organization, time management, or keeping up with everything at once.

Dr. Z is wonderful! We have been using him to tutor our high school age and elementary age…read moredaughters. He makes it easy and comes to our home in the afternoons and evenings. He is very flexible. He tutored our daughter in Algebra 2 and Chemistry and helped her a lot. Our youngest daughter is in third grade and he was instrumental in helping her understand story problems, multiplication and feeling more confident in math. I cannot recommend Dr. Z enough. He has become part of our family and even our dogs can't wait for him to come over.

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South Bay Tutors

4.9

(31 reviews)

3.1 mi

So grateful I found this company. Turned stressful evenings of homework with 2 boys into peaceful…read moreevenings we all looked forward to.

Joseph Tillotson has been instrumental in getting my son to learn and understand pre-calculus. He…read moreis committed in ensuring his students are learning the material and is consistent in his teaching method. You cannot go wrong with hiring Joseph. Worth the investment!!

South Bay Tutoring

(6 reviews)

3.6 mi

Would recommend. The owner answered my call on my first attempt. Wasn't so lucky with other local…read moretutoring centers. She seemed to take a genuine interest in my daughter's study struggles. She recommended zoom tutoring to start and I was skeptical. My daughter is in the first grade and wasn't sure this would work. However, after a couple weeks now I'm happy to see improvement. She actually enjoys tutoring and her spelling has improved. I'm confident her phonics and math will improve as well as more time goes on. Would gladly recommend South Bay tutoring for your tutoring needs.

My son goes here. He is a high-functioning autistic and has thrived as a result of the work the…read moretutors here have done. Best investment I have ever made.

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PV Tutor

(9 reviews)

0.7 mi

After an exhausting search for a good calculus tutor for my younger brother in Palos Verdes I…read morefinally found PV tutor and they matched us up with Alex. Not only was he able to tutor both calculus AP and Physics AP, he had an engaging personality one doesn't often see in the math and science folks and a good sense of humor to boot. With Alex's help my brother is much more confident in both courses and is getting through these two very difficult classes with an A in Calculus AP and a B+ in Physics AP. (hopefully it will be an A soon). I can't speak for other tutors but for Alex i'd give 6 stars if i was able to.

I started with PV tutors earlier this week and it's already been such great help. I emailed Joseph…read moreat 11:30pm when I was quickly in search of a tutor for my college pre-calc class and I got a response immediately! He was so flexible and accommodating since it was very last minute and I also work. I have had two sessions with him since and it was great! He met me at the library right near my house which was really convenient. I was really struggling in the first session and he even stayed for an extra hour to help make sure I was ready for my quiz the next day. I went into the session not knowing anything about pre-calc or trigonometry and I got a 12/10 on my quiz the next day. I would definitely recommend PV tutors to anyone in the South Bay!

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C2 Education of Palos Verdes

3.9

(15 reviews)

0.2 mi

I have been a academic tutor for 10 years from college to high school. The school sought me out to…read morefill a tutoring role in which than they completely stepped back and said they actually weren't filling the position. Incredibly disrespectful to me or any other candidates time. I can't say how tutoring is but if this is how they treat those willing to join their team. I can't say much.

Fantastic place, so wonderful to see my daughter feel more relaxed towards maths and not worried as…read moreshe was before! We will be continuing throughout the year! Thank you C2 so much!!!!

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Study Hut Tutoring

(1 review)

2.6 mi

We just joined Study Hut Homework Club so there is a safe place for my daughter to go right after…read moreschool to do homework. Well, it's become much more than that! Every single person there has really connected to my daughter and being part of their Premium Club, I get updates weekly that are very detailed. If she needs any extra actual 1-1 tutoring, she is right there next to the tutoring section and if they can fit her in, they will. Plus they have snacks for the kids and their homework club tutors even have some credentialed teachers amongst them. So glad we found the Study Hut family!!!!

From the owner: Your local 1-on-1 tutoring experts are now in Lunada Bay! Winner of the Small Business Award for…read morethe 66th Congressional District (South Bay), we offer 1-on-1 Tutoring, Test Prep, Courses for Credit, and College Counseling. Study Hut Lunada Bay now offers After School Homework Club. Our tutors are all experienced college grads who are familiar with the high expectations of the Palos Verdes School District. We tailor to the needs of each student in a relaxed, goal-oriented environment. Please stop by to see our New Lunada Bay Study Hut!

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Rolling Hills Estates

(33 reviews)

0.1 mi

I started Kumon around kindergarten to improve my math and reading skills. In addition to helping…read moreme build a strong academic foundation, Kumon has also helped me develop a strong sense of community with the people around me. I really appreciate Kumon and everything it has done for me.

My girls have been going to Kumon for last decade. We moved to this center almost 2 years back and…read morewe love it. Albert is an amazing instructor who only not teaches well, gives great motivation to kids. Instructors pay great attention, I see little by little, my girls are way advanced in their math & reading level. Thank you for teaching the life skills- hard work, discipline, perseverance & patience.

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Leap & Bound Academy

4.2

(49 reviews)

2.8 mi

We absolutely love this daycare! Out of all the schools we toured, Leap and Bound gave the lasting…read moreimpression. Since enrolling our daughter 2 years ago, we've seen such incredible growth in her--both socially and developmentally. She's become more confident, communicative, and curious, and it's been so rewarding to watch her thrive in this environment. The teachers and staff truly make this place special. They are warm, patient, and incredibly dedicated to the children in their care. It's clear how much effort and heart they put into what they do every single day. We especially appreciate the balance they maintain--while they keep parents informed and updated, their main focus is rightfully on caring for and engaging with the kids. We understand that constant, hourly updates aren't realistic in a hands-on environment like this, and it honestly reassures us that their time and attention are going toward the children. We always feel that our daughter is safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. The communication we do receive is thoughtful and meaningful, and we trust the team completely. You can truly tell that this school puts a lot of thought into creating a positive and enriching environment. We're so grateful to have found a place where our daughter is happy, learning, and growing every day. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a loving and supportive daycare! We would like to mention every person who has helped in our daughter's development and character: Thank you to Teacher Charlie and Ms. Diana. Ms. DeJahnae, Ms. Marie, Ms. Ciara, Ms. Jenna Ms. Cynthia, Ms. Dilrushki, Ms. Zahra, Ms. Nicole Ms. Mary, Ms. Lizbeth, Ms. Marsol, Ms. Jeong And of course, Chef Jose. (I hope I didn't miss anyone) You are all amazing!!! We're so glad that our daughter is surrounded by all of you. Thank you.

Thank you for creating such a special place! We have loved the care our baby recieves when at Leap…read moreand Bound. We are so thankful that you made the process so easy and have adapted to her needs. It makes my momma heart so happy to know you go above and bevond!

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Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool

Offers customized solutions

(32 reviews)

0.6 mi

Certified professionals

This a very friendly congregation. I attended their Christmas Eve service, and although this…read morereview is late, the service was awesome. I have been Christmas Eve service with Bells & I can't make a choice.

Mount Olive Lutheran has very good Bible study. I have been privileged to attend a few classes…read morewhere the Word is true. And the Lutheran Missouri Synod's doctrine is undiluted and pure. In love for the Lord. I lived next to the church and school from 2005 to 2014 and I have also experienced some Sunday mornings with them. It is beautiful rite with no vain repetitions. And they are good folk who did not judge me harshly nor treat me as a foreigner but welcomed me as a sister in Christ.

Early literacy skills is a strong indicator for future academic success, and beyond

Literacy skills at an early age prepares children for future academic success

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We inspire our children to read by creating culture where children help direct the learning process.

Pacific Coast Montessori Academy

(22 reviews)

3.0 mi

Our daughter has been at PCMA since she was 18 months old and she will be having her last summer…read morethere this year - it is bittersweet. She will be going to TK in the fall. Over the past 2 and half years, we have seen significant growth in her emotional and mental well being. We do not have any close family near by so initially she had a hard time warming up to the teachers/support she did not see on a normal basis. The teachers, directors and the Montessori approach made it easier for her to become the little confident person she is today in which I thank them for their care and support. Additional Notes: The school itself is located on PCH so it is a busy during rush hour. There are times that getting in and out of the school can be troublesome. However, the school itself feels secure and I didn't worry too much about her safety as there are a lot of gates. Since we have been there for a while, we have seen a few changes in staff and was questionable at times. However, the current director does her best to manage the changes and notifies the parents as soon as possible. The director and teachers are very caring and do their best to accommodate the changes as well. The school uses an app for communication about your child and it is very convenient as they update throughout the day such as meals and if they took a nap, etc. It made me feel less anxious. I do feel that they are aligning well with the academics while fully embracing the Montessori guidance. My daughter does well with independent play and loves to learn. She shows an interest in many subjects. Thank you PCMA for the good memories and we will miss you guys!

We absolutely adore his teachers. One of them we actually met at our previous school--she later…read morejoined PCMA and told us about it, which ultimately led us here. Both teachers, Ms. Angie and Ms. Marizol, are truly wonderful with our son. They are encouraging, engaging, patient, and fun. We were told that it can take some children 1-3 months to stop crying after drop-off, but our son stopped crying after just the first week, which speaks volumes about the kindness and care they show him. What impressed us even more is how quickly we began to see growth. After just his first week, our son learned to sneeze into his arm, and we've noticed him forming his sentences more and more each day. The school provides weekly curriculum updates, which we love, and they also focus on a monthly book, reinforcing learning in a thoughtful, intentional way. It truly reflects an authentic Montessori learning style. The campus itself is adorable, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for children. The activities offered are precious and intentional, from the Thanksgiving kiddie potluck to Spirit Week and the Christmas recital. Another huge plus is that the school offers lunch and snacks for an additional $100 per month, which is very reasonable and takes a lot of daily stress off parents. The only con I would note is the number of days off throughout the year while still requiring full monthly tuition. This can be challenging, as it requires parents to take multiple days--and even weeks--off work. That said, it is the only downside we've experienced. We initially gave this school 5 stars, and while we still love and appreciate the teachers, it's important to note that a rating reflects the entire experience--including management. Since we don't deal with administration daily, it hasn't impacted us as much, but our confidence in upper management isn't what it once was. It's still a good option overall, especially because of the teachers--but don't expect the same level of excellence across the board.

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Broadacres Preschool

(8 reviews)

1.6 mi

Our son has attended Broadacres Preschool for the last 2 years and it has been a great experience…read more Broadacres and its teachers have a down to earth nature that feels safe, comfortable, and always welcoming. We have watched our son blossom in the last 2 years and we credit much of that to his school experience. They focus on developing good social skills through play time in the yard (which features many fun play structures, trucks, toys and a beautiful tree providing shade). The songs and learning take place in the cozy classroom. We are regularly blown away at how much our son has learned during his time at Broadacres! Highly recommend for parents looking for a preschool based in nature, and with a family feel!

Broadacres is a truly unique preschool. My granddaughter is a graduate and is now 7 years old. We…read morevisit 'Ms. Betty' 3 to 4 times every year so g'daughter can feed the horses, knock on Ms. Betty's door (she lives there) and give her a hug. My g'daughter post-Broadacres attended 3 preschools before going to Kindergarten, but the only one she remembers and wants to return to is Broadacres. Ms. Betty and her staff are 'old school', stressing manners, how to feed horses (palm up), sneezing in your elbow, being respectful of others, and, of course, Ms. Betty's accordion music. If you want those wonderful basics for your children, go to Broadacres. After 4 years, my g'daughter remembers and returns w/me to see Ms. Betty (give her a hug) and feed the resident horsies carrots. Broadacres is so much more than a preschool, it's a lifetime memory.

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Shim's Playland Infant Daycare

(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

My son was in Sharon's care from 3 months old to 2 years old. During that time, Sharon provided the…read morebest care for our little one, and saw him grow from an infant to toddler. Her house is clean, safe, and a suitable environment for an at home daycare. She is regimented when it comes to logging meals, diaper changes, and naps. If we have another baby, I will definitely choose Sharon again.

This is a long overdue review but I sent my 11 month old to Shim's daycare and this place is…read moreamazing! It's clean and tidy, they have sleeping area and play area for the kids. She'll also heat up their foods during lunch. There's interactive STEM play time, story times and etc. She'll upload daily photos to the app and she's always responsive. The neighborhood is a gated community so it's safe. Which is definitely a plus!

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Redondo Beach Montessori School

4.0

(16 reviews)

3.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 1995

We have had two daughters attend schools within Mary's Montessori network, and I honestly don't…read moreknow what we would have done without this incredible village of people. When we first started looking for a preschool, we were specifically searching for a school built on the Montessori pillars of learning and child development. What we found was so much more--a community of teachers and staff who genuinely care about every child's growth, happiness, and success. The love, patience, and dedication they show each day have made a lasting impact on both of our daughters. It's comforting to know they are surrounded by educators who are invested not only in their education but also in helping them become confident, kind, and curious individuals. The school is always clean, organized, and provides a safe environment where I feel completely confident bringing my child every day. As parents, that peace of mind is priceless.

My daughter has attended this Montessori school since it first opened, and our experience has been…read morevery positive. The school is clean, organized, and provides a structured environment where children can thrive. Since enrolling, I've seen tremendous growth in my daughter's independence, confidence, and overall development. Most importantly, she is happy and excited to go to school each day. As a parent, I appreciate the high standards, professionalism, and focus on creating a safe learning environment. Based on our experience, this has been a wonderful place for my daughter, and I am grateful for the care and education she receives.