five out of five experience. Staff are so nice. They helped me find. They helped me solve math and…read morereading problems. I have learned the concepts! Can't forget the mention the center is very clean!

Summer is not the easiest time of year to convince your kids to start Kumon - but thanks to Phil's…read morepatience and encouragement my 2 children actually enjoy going there twice/week. The program is about routine and repetition (which can be a challenge for young children with lots of energy). Phil is acutely aware of the need to respond to each of his student's needs and will adjust the pace accordingly. We really admire his attention to the individual and his thoughtfulness. I highly, highly recommend Kumon in Albany to anyone looking to supplement their education in a supportive environment.

We have had 2 kids attend KNS and have loved it! Everyone…read morewho works at KNS is experienced, kind and welcoming. The preschool years are setting a foundation for social as well as academic interactions and we are thankful that both of our children were able to attend KNS. The classroom environment is kind, encouraging and fun. Thank you KNS!!!

My 3-year-old is so happy and learning so much at Kensington Nursery School. The staff is…read moreincredible, and there's a great balance of structure and free play, with plenty of both indoor and outdoor time. She especially loves the trampolines in the Music & Movement (M&M) room! All of their systems feel really well thought out and dialed in. I especially appreciate that they offer both napping and non-napping options, since my daughter recently dropped her nap. I also love the co-op model and enjoy parent teaching one morning a week, while appreciating that it's not a requirement for all families. They offer care from 7:30am-6pm if needed, or partial days. Highly recommend KNS!!

My 8yr old has been in Mandarin Immersion since she was 2yrs old. She's been taking once a week…read moreZOOM lessons with Mei since February 2024 and it has been super helpful! My husband and I don't speak or read Mandarin and it's nice to have a little bit of help outside of school. My daughter loves Mei and scheduling has been super easy! She just started 3rd grade and told me that she feels her Mandarin has improved and that she's feeling super confident. I highly recommend. Mei and KaiXin Language School!

KiaXin Language School has been a really interesting and fun way to learn the basics of Chinese. I…read morehave participated in the first two levels of Mandarin taught by KiaXin's Jennifer Bai. Jennifer is extremely kind and patient. I strongly recommend her and think she is a very effective teacher.

I'm rating the track area only…read more Plenty of parking right now. I asked one of the school county workers to be sure, and he stated the gate for parking that is next to the entrance of the field doesn't close until the evening between 7-8pm. Currently it's open everyday because obvi, school isn't in session in person. Anyway, great track. I did 3 miles and (about 12 laps) and I feel good.

Facilities review:…read more The middle school houses a full-sized track/field and basketball courts that are open to the public during "off" hours (when school is not in session). The full-sized track is glorious and located just beyond the "black top", the cement area that the parking gates lead to. The track is orange rubber which leaves a distinct red coloring on your shoes. It's easier on the knees than dirt or cement tracks and has painted lanes. The field is great for soccer, ultimate frisbee, football, shotput, and long-jumping. The basketball courts and parking area is on the aforementioned "black top". There are 5 or 6 full-sized courts with painted lines. Some of the baskets are lopsided and the floor is not level; however, these are the best courts for the public in Albany. Lighting past dark is non-existent unless there's a game/event going on at the track, so if you plan to go jogging on the track after dinnertime, then you'll probably be running in the dark. Generally not an issue since the track is so perfectly shaped and there's a very low chance of tripping.

Hanabi Judo has been a fantastic experience for our family. We moved from abroad and Hanabi…read morewelcomed us in with open arms, working with my son to feel comfortable and confident. Dan Sensie is accomodating, always available to give families and kids the individual support and attention they need, and runs a dojo that is warm and community-centric while still maintaining the highest level of discipline and professionalism. We have watched my son grow stronger and improve his skills and practice, while working hard and enjoying himself!

Great experience talking to the owner about conditioning my older body, safety and learning how to…read morefall. Obviously his focus on children is important for the future, but he has great wisdom for us older folks as well.and a special session Tuesday nights for the more mature.

We have had a great experience with Mathnasium so far! Our 11 year old 6th grader has been…read moreattending for the past 5 months and she feels much more confident in the foundational math fluency that she was missing. She never complains about going and is always jumping out of the car quickly to run in and start (this is truly a feat with our kid). Mathnasium staff have been engaging, helpful and non-judgmental and she feels really comfortable there. They have a great system to incentivize the kids so they look forward to going and being able to win prizes and complete their master checks. I also really appreciate the ease of the online appointment system and the option to have at least 1 weekend day for sessions. The staff and owners have been very approachable and flexible with scheduling requests and issues we have had. Highly recommend.

My 7 year old daughter did not want to go here at all. She complained, said she didn't need help…read moreand I had to drag her there. After her assessment and first day, she LOVES it and begs to go daily. The tutors are super friendly and make the kids feel welcome- they give regular prizes which get the kids excited about finishing their worksheets. For parents- The owner has made this after school activity super convenient for parents! I signed up for 3 hours of tutoring per week, we can come in anytime during their business hours for our slots, no need to adhere to a strict day/time and if you take a vacation, your hours will roll over and you won't lose them. Highly recommended and well worth your money!!

Benji has been tutoring my daughters for a few years now. He's covered everything from Math 1 to AP…read moreStatistics (with a little bit of Spanish thrown in for good measure). I cannot recommend him enough. He explains things in a way that just makes them click. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and just fun to be around. Whether it's for ongoing tutoring or test preparation, if you have a student that needs some extra guidance you cannot go wrong with Benji. He's the best!

I highly recommend working with Benji for your tutoring needs. I recently worked with him for…read moresupport with a college level math class. I had not taken a math class since high school so I did not feel very confident in my ability and my skills. Benji not only helped me understand complex concepts clearly which resulted in my doing well in the course but he also helped me gain confidence in my ability to do well and understand math concepts that typically felt intimidating to me. Benji also brings a kind and patient energy to all the sessions and incorporates humor, making working with him very enjoyable.

The grounds of Ocean View Elementary School are open to the public during non-school operating…read morehours. Hours are posted on the fence for those who want a quick answer and no in-person interaction. My first visit, when I was trying to figure out if the grounds were open to the public, no one was around so I thought to read the signage on the fence and sure enough that was the case. In my living in Albany, I came to think of it as an extension of Ocean View Park during its open to everyone hours. If a visitor to the school, signage also clearly communicated to check in at the front desk. Grounds were well-maintained and typically, though not always, open during the posted hours.

Bullies there are always teasing and bullying at recess. The principal does not solve the bullying…read moreand the bullying still continues and even the recess duty teachers stand up for the bully.

I highly recommend Alice Chen as a college admissions consultant. We met Alice when my son was in…read more10th grade. When we first met her, we knew she was the right person to help our son with his college application. She planned everything ahead and kept my son on track with all the application processes. She was always creative and shared new ideas from different aspects of the applications. She was tireless in her enthusiasm and generous with her time, especially during the holiday season. She gave my son the most considerable support. The competition is fierce for Asian male engineering students, and she helped my son create the strongest application possible. My son has already been accepted into an Ivy League university and another Top 10 University. She is an outstanding mentor - she works not just on the essay but on developing the potential of each of her students.

I am very grateful to have worked with Alice throughout the college application process!…read more Before I met Alice, I felt very unsure and stressed with deadlines, having gone through many different ideas/drafts for my essays. By asking specific questions and providing prompts for thinking, she helped bring my writing to life. In addition to providing advice/direction, she also always eased my stress and was a pleasure to talk with. With Alice's feedback, I was able present my best self to my colleges, helping me get accepted into my top choice school early.

Wow, coming back to Albany Aquatics Center for kiddo swim lessons is full circle. Back in the day I…read moreswam here for swim meets in high school and now coming back, such a cool moment to be with the family. They offer Tot Swim (including on Sundays) which is honestly such a fun addition. We called ahead of time with a bunch of questions as newbies and inquired about walk-ins. We received answers to everything we needed to be set up with success for our first swim. There's also a super cool vending machine by the bathrooms/showers/changing areas that offers nutritious pre and post snacks, goggles, sunscreen, and I think swim caps too. The indoor pool is super spacious and everyone was respectful (of lanes, hehe). You're able to utilize pool accessories during the swim hours and there's lifeguards on duty with a stop watch to let you know when Tot time is over. We had around an hour and 15 or so. There's an awesome grass area and epic park next door. Parking is accessible in front of center. Can't wait to return! Definitely check the swim calendar online before heading over.

I'm a regular user of this place and it is adequate for my needs. Just saw a sign on the door to…read morethe girl's locker room stating that "those with gender identity different than their caregivers will be admitted". Say what? I ditched the Berkeley Y because of unisex locker rooms. I can just see the moms with little girls going ballistic if men appear in there.