The methodical structure in approaching math and English helps the kids a lot. I'd totally…read morerecommend.

It's been a great experience for the family and kid. They really pay attention and encourage kids.read more

Friendly people and a really good pastor. Greeters at the door make me feel welcome. The church has…read moresome talented musicians too. I love the children's gathering and the pastor gives a lesson to the young ones. There's plenty of parking for everyone.

My daughter has just graduated from the preschool and we have decided to keep her here for…read morekindergarten! We are also enrolling our other child as well. We have met so many nice families and it is a very nice community. Fast Forward to 2019- Still at the school and it has only gotten better under the leadership of principal Julie Knight! I could not imagine my children being anywhere else!

I am a former VMS student from way before they built this campus. From before the middle school was…read morea single room behind the Livermore Valley Tennis Club. I wanted to say that I attribute much of my present success to the advanced education I received at this school. They really encourage children to learn at their own rate, accommodating those who learn faster and those who need extra help. Beth Marshall was my teacher for most of my years here, and I know she no longer works there, but I hope they still teach in that style. The way they let the parents and children set the child's own standards for grading, and have the child assemble their own portfolio and present is unique (as far as I know). We kids felt like we had some say in how we were being taught and had more interest in school than I think any kids in public school had. By the time I entered high school at Amador, the only classes that compared at all in quality were the honors and AP classes. Besides the outstanding education I received, I fondly remember the field trips, holidays, PE classes, electives (enrichment), meditation, etc. It was a very stimulating environment and I'm glad I got to experience it. I am giving 4 stars because I don't know if what I experienced as a child is still the norm for VMS now. For any who care to know, I am now pursuing my PhD in Molecular Bio at UCSD. How much is nature vs. nurture, and how much VMS contributed to the "nurture" aspect, I don't...but looking on Facebook at my VMS classmates, I can say that all of them seem to be thriving as well. Really though, it may be because all of their parents are brilliant and therefore have lucrative careers that allow for them to send their children to schools like this. I don't know. PS-The teachers here (at least the ones I had) really care about the kids. I have seen and corresponded with some recently and was very touched to be so remembered. Thanks, VMS!

My kids went here in their early years. Super dooper…read moreexpensive, and not quality education. The teachers are not even up to standard CA.

We have had fantastic results with the Kumon lessons, our son loves the teachers and Bava has been…read moregreat to work with! We started Kumon at the beginning of summer 2022 to help bring our sons reading up to grade level. With starting school during the pandemic he had fallen behind and everything we tried at home, such as Hooked on Phonics, wasn't working. He was at risk of needing to repeat first grade again. He attended Kumon onsite twice a week and did his learning at packets at home. By September he has improved by an entire grade and is now at his grade level in reading! We also did the math program over summer to keep him from "Summer backslide". It also helped. We received a note from his teacher: "Parker got 100% on his English test! That is very impressive. The English program we use is difficult for a lot of kids. Parker also only missed a half point on his math test this week! And he got 100% on his history test!" Bava is a pleasure to work with. She is very encouraging of the kids. With it being summer we had a lot of different trips and she was able to help accommodate for our plans so that he would stay on track. My son also loves the Kumon bucks reward system and "purchasing" prizes. Overall, it is a very well designed program and Bava and team do a great job!

My daughter is struggling with her reading and math classes. A family member recommended Kumon and…read moreI was skeptical at first, but let me tell you how proud and grateful I put her in Kumon. My daughter looks happy and confident when solving Math problems. Thank you Bava and team for helping my kid.

This is my second review on Quarry Lane after four years. My younger one has flourished in the past…read moretwo years here and we are incredible grateful for the nurturing environment, especially thankful to his current pre-k teachers Ms. Swati. She has helped my son mastered alphabets, phonics and foundational math skills. Beyond academics, she has also been doing a great job developing his social emotional skills. My son used to be very shy and now with her patience and understanding, he has built strong confidence when interacting with others. In addition, she is also top notch in communicating with us about the development of our son so that we know how to collaborate better with her at home and at school. We feel very fortunate to have Ms Swati as our son's teacher. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking to prepare their kids well for stepping into K. The rest of the school staffs are also wonderful. Ms. Liz, the school Director warmly greets the kids and parents every morning. She is always willing to listen and truly understands the students need. We are very grateful of her and all the school staffs to make QL a wonderful place for our kids to grow and learn.

Ms. Swati is an amazing teacher at Quarry Lane school. My child is in her Pre-k class and he has…read moreprogressed so much with memorizing and writing the entire alphabet and numbers, writing full words, sentences, and now paragraphs. He is is also very excited everyday about the topic of the curriculum whether it's about the human body and all the organs, the ocean or plants. His confidence and love for learning and engagement at school has improved in her class. I attribute this to her teaching style and how she interacts and engages with him. I'm very pleased and happy with she was my son's pre-k teacher because I think she has instilled in him a love for school. I highly recommend Ms. Swati!

LVA was once a good school, but my family's experience over time tells a different story. My son…read moreattended from 2020 to 2023, and unfortunately, he left underprepared for high school. There was little to no support or guidance from LVA to ensure a smooth transition to a traditional school environment. I was surprised to see a couple of highly positive reviews appear about a year after my son had left--reviews that appear to describe him directly. These accounts do not reflect our experience and seem inconsistent with the reality we observed. It raised concerns for me about how feedback and reviews might be represented or encouraged within the school community. It is more shocking given that the individuals concerned had nothing good to say about one another at the time. During our time at LVA, the quality of education and communication declined noticeably. What began with promise during the COVID period gradually shifted to disorganization, inconsistent teaching quality, and removal of key student resources, such as lunch and recess. I also encountered several situations where staff appeared underqualified or lacking appropriate classroom management, including questionable instructional choices that were not age-appropriate (R rated movies) More troubling were instances of unprofessional conduct and poor handling of disciplinary issues, which had lasting effects on my child's wellbeing. Several parents, myself included, raised these issues repeatedly before meaningful action was taken. To the school's credit, there were a few dedicated and talented teachers who genuinely cared about their students, and they deserve recognition. However, the broader environment was not consistently supportive or healthy, particularly in leadership and communication. In summary, while LVA may look appealing on the surface, our experience suggests that the substance does not always match the image. I encourage parents to seek out multiple perspectives and, most importantly, listen to their children's experiences before making a decision.

LVA has been an exceptional school for my step son. They…read moreprovided a high level of attention to his needs. Ferishta as well as his teachers were proactive and always available to meet when challenges arose. As a child care professional myself, I understand the challenges with meeting the needs of all students and I feel that LVA was masterful in this.

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.

Such a great experience for my children. Excellent tutors and super convenient. Each time we've…read moreused them results were immediate. I also appreciate the tutors taking the time to connect with my children's school teachers. Highly recommend this place. Ayana Carroll

Thank you Club Z for being in tune to the needs of these kids, particularly all 3 of mine! I have…read morenever been so impressed and so fast (15 seconds) when I witnessed my middle son and Karen meet for the first time. She was amazing with her introduction, held his attention for the hour and continues to hold his attention during their sessions. We now have my oldest who's in 7th grade in Club Z and his grades are rapidly improving! Thank you Denise for this great service you are bringing to the Tri-Valley area and I'm sure, beyond!