Beast Academy is a wonderful program and we enjoy the AoPS summer programs. However, there's a…read morereally important gotcha if you sign up up for an AoPS math course while using Beast Academy. Enrolling converts your account into an "academy" account and you get locked into the course sequence of lessons - it prevents your child from doing lessons outside of the class they've enrolled in. After the class ends, you can convert the account back - though apparently it usually takes 90 days, we got it done sooner - but my child did not like the locked mode at all. I suggest sticking with their non-math classes if you have a child that likes to do Beast Academy out of sequence.

My child's Aops math class, scheduled for this Sunday, August 31st, was canceled due to Labor Day…read more First, Labor Day is on September 1st. Why was the August 31st class canceled? Second, the institution only sent out one email notification and no other forms of communication. As a result, my elementary school-aged child was dropped off by their transportation service and left alone outside the classroom for an hour and a half, as they had forgotten to bring a watch or any other communication device to contact us. I hope that in similar situations, the institution will not only use email but also provide a second notification the day before the cancellation via text, voicemail, or a call. This would prevent similar incidents from happening again.

My daughter was extremely apprehensive about tutoring so when I mentioned this in our initial…read moremeeting, Louise assured me that she would be in good hands. She made an assessment of my daughter and based on her personality, matched her with Natalie. Natalie is one of the most outgoing people you will ever meet! She takes extra care working with my daughter, who has an extremely limited attention span. She makes herself available throughout the week via email, phone or text at no extra charge. She always puts in extra time for us and is extremely flexible with scheduling. In all, I am so glad I found this place. All of the tutors are friendly and they treat you like family! We tried a couple of other places before coming here and each one felt like a business. This place feels like home! They have good Wi-Fi via Xfinity and I can get work done while I wait. I highly recommend Lumen for their expertise and care.

TL;DR - highly recommended: individualized attention, caring and knowledgeable, great results…read more Louise and her team were a Godsent. My son was struggling with his school work in 8th grade: he was disorganized and confused, and had such a backload of assignments he didn't know where (or how) to start. I tried for months to get him on track myself, helping him with his homework, preparing for quizzes and tests. Nothing seemed to work. In a moment of desperation I asked around for recommendations and a number of neighbors suggested Lumen Learning Center. I talked to Louise and she put my mind at ease. She worked with both my son and his school, and came up with a plan of action. With infinite patience she (and Melissa and Gabe) guided and taught him, and slowly things began to turn around. After months of hard work my son finally graduated from Middle School, thanks to Lumen Learning Center. Louise took a boy who was unmotivated and full of self-doubt, and prepared him for academic life in High School. I cannot recommend their services enough.

If i have a chance, i would grade them -1. The teachers are very rude and instead of explaining in…read morethe class, they skip doubts. Never checks completed homework and relies on parents to do their work. Shame on them. They are all scam. Stay away from this place. Experience with our 2nd graders.

This school is inconsiderate and profit driven as they raise the price for their classes during the…read moretime when everyone is struggling with the pandemic. They come up with devious ways to get money out of their students by requiring non-refundable fees. Overall, very unhappy and disappointed in this school. All this school cares about is money, not educating children.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this daycare for our daughter, who attended from just a…read morefew months old until nearly age three. From day one, Betty (the owner), her family, and her staff made us feel like part of theirs--warm, caring, and truly committed to every child's well-being. On our initial tour, I was struck by how clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed the space was--from the welcoming home to the engaging, play-rich backyard. Betty clearly explained the detailed protocols she's developed for smooth daily operations, and went above and beyond by teaching us how to vet daycares using California's licensing database (ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch)--a level of transparency that really stood out. Betty communicates with clarity and foresight. Her service contract is thorough, and key dates like holidays and closures are shared nearly a year in advance, which we've found incredibly helpful. Daily photo updates via a secure app give us peace of mind without compromising privacy. The daycare maintains a strong daily structure, yet remains flexible and responsive to individual needs or special situations. Communication is consistently open and respectful. Any changes or unexpected issues are shared transparently, and monthly menus are provided in advance--making it easy to stay involved in our daughter's experience. Most importantly, children's safety and health are clearly the top priority here, and it shows in every detail of how the daycare is run. This isn't just childcare--it's a nurturing, dependable place where our daughter has thrived. We're deeply grateful for the care, thoughtfulness, and heart they bring every single day.

The most incredible daycare, hands' down! Betty and her family have been an extension of our family…read morefor over 5 years. They cared for our daughter from age 3 months to 5 years when she went to TK and still care for our son who is 20 months old and started going to LPFD regularly at age 3 months. There is a developmentally appropriate schedule in place for the children that includes everything needed for social-emotional development and school readiness. LPFD was the preschool for our daughter in effect though it's not called a preschool. She was far more prepared to start TK than many of her classmates. Both of our children love Betty and her family like family members. I couldn't possibly say enough good things about LPFD.

We've had such a great experience with Sunny House Daycare. The teachers are so kind and really…read moretake good care of my son. I can tell he feels safe and happy there, which means the world to me. They have lots of toys and activities to keep the kids engaged, and it's clear they put a lot of thought into creating a fun, supportive environment. My son always looks forward to going, which says a lot. They also do a great job communicating -- if he has a fever or anything out of the ordinary, they let me know right away. That kind of attention really gives me peace of mind. And the food? Amazing. He eats so well at daycare -- better than at home half the time! Everything is organic and healthy, which is a huge bonus.

My son has been there for a year. Their staff are excellent. My son brings home all kinds of crafts…read moreevery week. They are not just taking care of your kids physically, but give good environment for kids to explore and understand this world through all kinds of daily activities. Would recommend to others.

We frequently need security for corporate events and high profile guests. I have used Ironclad for…read morethe past 3 years and recommend them highly. Their people are always professional, on time, and courteous. Thumbs way up!!!

From the owner: We provide security guard, security patrol, and executive protection services throughout California…read moreand United States. If you're concerned for the security of your business, the security professionals at Ironclad Security Services, Inc. have the solution that is right for your business. Don't take chances with the safety of your employees and business assets. Our security officers are trained and licensed and meet all requirements of the State of California for private security guards, including age, citizenship/residency, and authorization to work in the United States. Our team is multi-talented organization with expert professionals who have the background, education and experience to provide a superior level of service in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our top management has more than 40+ combined years of experience in law enforcement and private security. The Ironclad Security Services, Inc. approach is designed to provide professional assistance to our clients in developing, staffing and operating a top notch security program. If there is an existing security program in place, we will work with our clients in every way. The entire Ironclad Team provides direct support to your supervisory training, loss-prevention, consulting, and commercial, industrial, and institutional security, to include high-rise buildings, fire/life safety systems, and emergency procedures.

Owner was responsive and willing to act upon the prior issues. Things have been going well and…read moresmoothly after that.

From the owner: Robolabs is the Bay Area’s premier competitive robotics and innovation academy. A student-centered…read morecommunity with programs taught and facilitated by experts. VEX IQ Robotics Classes Hands-on immersive robotics classes for students in kindergarten through 7th grade. VEX VRC Classes VEX Robotics Competition program taught by World Championship winners! For students in 8th through 12th grade. FLL Robotics Familiar platform taken one step further for students in kindergarten through 7th grade. FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Tech Challenge program for students in 8th through 12th grade. Part one of the Robolabs Innovation Academy track, our patent inventor program is a one-year sprint that takes top high school students through the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming, and developing a solution, and patenting the idea. Part two of the Robolabs Innovation Academy track, our paper publication program is a one-year sprint that takes top high school students through the process of writing and publishing a scientific research paper. Robolabs college consulting takes in a select group of students every year to guide them with their college application journey. We leverage the entire Robolabs community and expertise to maximize the chances of our students getting into their target schools by setting them apart from other applicants.

Hallie taught beginner French to my kids, 8 and 10 years old, for 2 months. She has a warm,…read morewelcoming environment to learn in. She cooked French food with the kids, which they loved. Hallie has a lot of energy and kept the kids super engaged.

I studied with Halle for a little over a year and found her lessons to be very engaging and…read morehelpful. She was incredibly flexible with my schedule and always worked to accommodate me whenever possible. Halle was a pleasure to work with and look forward to continuing sometime soon.

I find the SJREI meetings to be exrtremely beneficial. I am new to real estate investing and the…read moreinformation that I have obtained by attending these meetings has been invaluable. I have also had the opportunity to make quite a few connections by networking before and after the meetings. Geraldine Barry, the president of SJREI is very knowledgable, personable, and an experienced investor herself. If you are considering attending an SJREI meeting or want to know more about real estate investing, I highly recommend it!

After I got my real estate investing education, I was looking to network with other real estate…read moreinvestors and googling found SJREI. I have tried other REI clubs in the area as well, and I find SJREI the best. They have 3 chapters- south bay, east bay and the peninsula. I like going to the south bay one and peninsula. There are always lots of people there, regulars and new people. Lots of experienced investors that can help or give an advice if you'll approach to them. Geraldine is the president of the club and always gives the opening speech. Her speeches are always interesting and inspiring actually. So you should come at 6pm or before so you won't miss it. I think the quality of the club is high, mainly because she is very dedicated to it and always looking for way to improve it and bring more value. If you are serious about real estate investing I think you should visit it at least once.

As a BASIS parent for years, I'm glad I've finally stopped sending my child to this school. Here…read moreare some reasons why. 1. Environment - The school itself is built like a prison with no outdoor space whatsoever. My kid also reported a lot of bullying that occurs on a daily basis. Overall, the building is bad, and the environment inside isn't much better either. 2. Faculty - The school faculty could care less about you or your student. As long as they get their money, they don't care. The whole system is entirely money based and extremely greedy. 3. Stress - According to my child, BASIS makes it seem like good scores are the only way you'll be successful in life. And if you can't achieve that you'll be shamed for it. These are my 3 main reasons why I highly recommend you to not go to this school, among many others.

My son loves this school. He comes home with a smile on his face every day. The curriculum is…read moreundoubtedly challenging, diverse and taught by fantastic teachers with real subject matter expertise. He's learning a lot and enjoys it. Administrators have also done a terrific job bringing the new Sunnyvale campus to fruition. I can't ask for more than that.