I am very impressed with this Kumon center. I have 3 small…read morekids 7, 6, and 4 in both math and reading and I can say without hesitation I have seen massive improvement since starting. This has even been reflected upon in their school assessments pre and post Kumon! I am thoroughly impressed. If you're questioning it, don't wait. Come November this year my kids will be a grade level ahead and it's super manageable even for the busiest of households. Anu the owner is incredible with communication and finding the best teacher to compliment the kids learning. Very responsive. Happy with everything.

I signed up my son in December to help with reading and writing. In three months, he has made…read moresignificant progress and still enjoys coming to the center. He has been working with tutor Anisha, who is excellent with kids and cares so much. In this short time, I also noticed him gaining confidence, having already changed his habits, and showing more interest in reading overall. The center director Risa is very effective in responding to inquiries and requests.

The director at this location has been nothing short of amazing. I don't post reviews on yelp but…read moresaw a negative review (not even sure this is a real person and location was TX?) that I cannot let fly alone. It was posted in March likely when everyone was a bit stressed out and nobody had any idea how things would play out. I'm 100% confident this location was working hard and doing everything possible to help the families in our community. I can only speak to the interactions I have had with the staff there and every time they've graciously gone above and beyond for the children and me as a parent. Our children love the Mathnasium program and always WANT to go...I give credit to Mathnasium but really the local staff at the Barrington, IL location is what makes it such a positive experience.

I'm so grateful to the team at Mathnasium. They have given my daughter so much confidence in her…read moremath skills. Her grades and test scores have both improved dramatically. But more importantly to me, she is actually saying that math is her favorite subject now. She used to hate it. I am so impressed by how much of improvement she's made thanks to the way the teachers her make the subject fun and relatable.

Initially I wasn't sure what the best options for my children were heading into preschool, but I…read moreknew that the teacher to student ratio was a key indicator giving children the possibility of individual development and excelled learning. It was important for me to do the research all the schools and even talk to parents that had children in the school before I could make a good choice. There are a number of preschool options in this area, including public, Christian, and places like KinderCare. None of these options provided optimal class sizes, and through my investigation I came to see that the methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori were critical to the development young children. I was thrilled to find Children's House Montessori School where my children received specialized made-for-them scholastic development. While my children are both still very young, other parents with children that have gone through Children's House Montessori School explain that children leave with above average skills and the confidence to use them. Very grateful for the school, program, and exceptional teachers that love their work and their students.

Children's House is a nurturing and encouraging school. The teachers are some of the best I have…read moreever known and class room sizes are perfect for the individualized care our children need. I highly recommend setting up an appointment to view the school and talk to Donna.

I couldn't be happier! I recently relocated and was worried about how my children were going to…read moreadjust to new teachers and different environment. Not only did the teachers help my 2 children adjust, they helped me adjust. The first few days were rough as my son and daughter missed their old friends and teachers, but now 2 months in and they love it! They come home each day telling me about what they've learned and the fun activities they've done. The parent app also helps because I get pictures of my kids each day showing me all the fun they are having.

Offensive and judgmental staff. Practice what you preach: If you have nothing nice to say, say…read morenothing at all.

I attended the Dental Assisting program at Elgin Community College with mixed feelings. The program…read moreitself provides valuable hands on experience and teaches important DA skills, but my experience with Program Director Kim Plate and the administration was honestly one of the most frustrating educational experiences I've had. I previously attended loyal university in Columbia University, so the contrast was very striking unfortunately. The biggest issue involved clinical placement approval. I had already secured future employment and made plans to relocate to New Hampshire, which is why I proposed completing my clinicals at that site. Students are allowed to complete clinicals during fall, spring, or summer semesters, yet I was not informed until the final day of the semester that June 1 was suddenly being treated as a strict mandatory start date. This decision not only affected my education but also significantly disrupted my relocation and future employment plans. The New Hampshire site would have supervised me through licensed dental assistants and an on site oral surgeon with qualifications equal to or greater than the ECC observer who would normally conduct one observational shift. Despite this, Kim Plate denied the site without giving any clear or reasonable explanation. Multiple compromises were proposed, including Zoom observations and doctor check ins, but she appeared completely unwilling to work toward any solution. The oral surgeon personally emailed her explaining how the decision would negatively impact the office workflow and never even received a response. Before withdrawing, I had already completed nearly 100 hours at an Illinois clinical site, yet Kim Plate stated those hours would not count. Even after management from the site emailed and met with her expressing that the situation was unfair and unnecessarily rigid, she remained unwilling to compromise, ultimately forcing me to withdraw from the clinical courses. Beyond clinicals, Kim Plate was frequently dismissive, sarcastic, and unprofessional toward students. There were also instances where personal matters regarding me were discussed with other students, creating an uncomfortable environment for both myself and classmates. My entire class brought concerns to the dean and Vice President Anne Marie Schopen. Unfortunately, I did not find Vice President Anne Marie Schopen to be helpful, and despite escalating my concerns, I received little guidance, support, or meaningful assistance. The program can teach useful technical skills, but prospective students should understand that the administration, particularly Kim Plate, can make the experience far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. If your situation falls outside of the program's rigid expectations, be prepared to strongly advocate for yourself.

I owe a lot to of gratitude to ECC. I first attended here when I was kicked out of the University…read moreof Illinois Urbana-Champaign for academic probation. Then a few years later, after I was kicked out again, I came here humble and looking for a fresh start. I stated by taking photography from the late John Grady, a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to me and many others. He was an advocate that lead me to be recognized as the artist of the year by the local paper. Because of this momentum, I ended up attaining three associate degrees from ECC: graphic design, general arts, and general science. The faculty was supportive and communicative, especially in the design department. The onsite computer lab, library, and study areas were great places to work outside of class. Even the cafeteria was reasonably priced and had many options. Administratively, everything was seamless and easy to navigate. I met with humans a few times, but overall, much of the process is online. The only reason for the missing star is the inconsistency of skilled and practicing adjunct teachers. I had a few that were away from their fields for over 20 years, which made some of the knowledge outdated. But I guess all schools have that issue. I highly recommend ECC for everyone!

We have been a Tbubderbird family for years! Uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews have attended! My…read moreown children started attending at the age of 2 and went for 3 years! The teachers are so caring and my children loved going there! I would highly recommend this school!

Our family couldn't speak more highly of Thunderbird! We truly love being part of the Thunderbird…read morefamily. Our oldest son did two years at Thundbird, once kindergarten time came we couldn't believe how far our little guy had come! Thank you Thunderbird! We are excited for our youngest son to have the same experience now!

Think Tank was an incredible resource for my daughter while she took her ACT. Her instructor Chris…read morehelped her raise her score 4 points and made her more confident in her ability to take a standardized test.

We have triplets in their senior year of high school and have been collaborating with the Think…read moreTank for a few years now, covering college preparation, ACT preparation, and tutoring. To express our experiences with Think Tank, words fall short. Their adept identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of targeted strategies resulted in phenomenal scores and outcomes. More importantly, the confidence our seniors gained throughout this process is invaluable--it's a quality that will extend far beyond their ACT scores and academic classes. We can't praise Think Tank enough for their impactful guidance.

We have been with Montessori Pathways for 8 years, and it's safe to say, this has been the greatest…read morechoice in education we've made as parents. The primary class (ages 3-6) is a great start to a lifelong love of learning. The children learn at their own pace, and choose to work on what they're interested in learning that particular day. Besides the wonderful classroom environment, the school provides field trip opportunities as well. Now the real star of the show is the Elementary classroom. The school has small classrooms so the children can experience so much more one-on-one time with their teacher (Mrs Bridget) and harbor a wonderful relationships that will last a lifetime. Each spring the class takes a trip to "Nature's Classroom" where the students stay in cabins, spend ALL DAY outside and get to choose their "breakout sessions" aka what they'd like to focus on that day. Every year, my child comes home and tells me he wishes he could go to Nature's Classroom all the time! Montessori Pathways is definitely molding wonderful young folks to be incredible adults. The staff, the classroom environment, the communication, and the community all make up our love for Pathways!

Schocked to see anyone having anything negative to say about this school. They are truly a family…read moreand go above and beyond to care for each family and child. They are one of the only Montessori schools in the area that still has actual Montessori guides in the classroom and not just as adminsvto maintain their status. They continue to keep the methodology alive and help the students blossom. My child comes in excited every day to see each of the teachers and children there. She is not yet in the Elementary program but already knows and loves even the Elementary teacher-they are THAT caring. We have had the pleasure to attend the many events they hold and see how the teachers and director interact with the kids. You cannot fake this kind of love, care, and affection. The children clearly feel safe, happy, excited, and empowered here. And the teachers truly live and breathe this-theyre not just there for a paycheck. Our daughter has learned so much and grown so confident in herself and most importantly, she LOVES to go to school and learn. We are so thankful for MPS!