Paradigm Test Prep

(59 reviews)

2.5 km

Our daughters truly enjoy and often look forward to their Mathnasium sessions. We've seen so much…read moregreat progress from their time there. The staff is super responsive and flexible.

Mathnasium is really fun and unlike my school it gives multiple subjects at a time! That's why I…read moregave Mathnasium a 5 star review

Sarah -- Assistant Center Director

Jesse -- Center Director

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Vunsh -- Former Mathnasium enrichment student & current Instructor

Help Me Study Tutoring

(6 reviews)

2.1 km

I was looking for a tutor who could help me with Chemistry and I stumbled upon an ad for help me…read morestudy tutoring at a grocery store. I never call these ads normally but I figured I had nothing to lose and that is how I found Rshim. Seriously the best tutor ever. I have worked with other tutors in the past and this is what tutoring is supposed to be. Rshim figured out my learning style before I even knew what it was. Little did I know that flash cards would change my life. Rshim broke down the concepts for me in a very understandable way and helped me make me flash cards that made memorizing formulas and reactions in no time. I honestly think I will make flash cards for anything I am trying to learn in the future. Great tutor, great person, and someone you need to hire if you need a tutor. Thanks again Rshim!

One on one lessons are really the way to go to see your child thrive academically. We still have…read moreour son take advantage of resources offered online and at school, but he couldn't achieve what he has in the last 6 months if it wasn't for Rshim's guidance, knowledge, and support. I tried 2 tutors (one independent, and one through a larger service) that were okay, but there were some issues with communication, material, and just general approach. My son is diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and has an IEP (for the last year). Rshim was so communicative, clear with him and us, flexible, accessible, and overall really showed us she knows what she's doing and she really cares. She really has been providing unparalleled service and we consider her a part of the family. We took a break for the summer, but will definitely need her when the Fall semester kicks into gear. Thanks Rshim!

Online Session Tools...these were great in providing a visual aid when my schedule did not allow for me to meet in person.

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Carmel Valley Test Prep

(29 reviews)

12.8 km

Locally owned & operated

Free consultations

Very structured and methodical approach for ISEE prep. Instructor was patient, encouraging,…read moreflexible with scheduling and helped our daughter get better at the fundamental concepts.

CV Test Prep's approach worked great. The weekly practice tests with review materials about the…read moreconcepts helped our son achieve a very impressive SAT score. They kept him on track and engaged via weekly sessions. We will use them again for our 3 other kids when they prepare for their SATs.

AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP History, AP Physics, AP Calculus

Students looking to obtain perfect scores!

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Congratulation to Alex for graduating with Honors!

Hamilton Education

3.0

(10 reviews)

14.1 km

Hamilton Education has a great team of educators that were instrumental in my journey as a high…read moreschool student going to college. They not only helped me increase my SAT score by hundreds of points, but also helped me succeed on many AP exams (which paid off in college when I had less GE requirements to compete). We're so lucky to have them in our community!

This place is next to impossible to reach! No one answers the phone, can't leave a message and…read moreoverpriced!

C2 Education of Rancho Bernarndo

(3 reviews)

2.3 km

As a previous student of C2, I definitely recommend this center for anyone struggling in school or…read morelooking for a little bit of guidance in their schoolwork. I got help with college essays and going at C2 gave me the motivation to progress and complete my essays. The staff are super nice and very helpful and positive. 100% recommend

I'm a student at C2 education and I definitely recommend coming to C2. The Tutors are very nice and…read morepatient, and this has definitely helped me in school. Furthermore, they also check your grades in school to make sure that you aren't falling behind.

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Hammer Prep Inc.

4.2

(13 reviews)

15.2 km

Highly recommend! My son Ty is a busy junior with a tough schedule to accommodate, and Erin and…read morethe team at Hammer Prep helped match him with the perfect fit. Juan helped find sessions that worked for Ty, and in a short amount of time, helped him raise his ACT score from a 29 to a 35! Thank you Juan and team at Hammer Prep!

David was amazing. Super helpful he raised my score by 8 points. Timing was always flexible which…read moreis perfect for a busy high schooler.

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Feb 2021

Vince Kotchian Test Prep

4.8

(64 reviews)

15.5 km

I had the pleasure of working with Lauren as I prepared my personal statements for grad school…read moreadmissions. She provided great feedback and insights! I highly recommend her to anyone applying to grad school!

I engaged Vince about 4 months into my GRE prep. Prior to working with Vince, I had worked with one…read moreother tutor that was much too formulaic in his approach to the test. Vince tutored me via Zoom. His remote setup enabled us to have productive exchanges as he was equipped with technology that facilitated easy learning. I'm including this in my review because my previous tutor did not possess the necessary technology to properly conduct remote learning. More importantly, Vince worked with me to apply focus to my GRE study, directing me to the right materials--I had previously only studied 3rd party material. He also helped me to stay on track with weekly study plans that matched my time commitment. In our 90 minute tutoring sessions, we spent our time mostly discussing verbal topics. Most valuable was that verbal discussions with Vince built the necessary experience that enabled me to understand how ETS presents the logic in the TC/SE questions types and what ETS is looking for when presenting their RC question types. As a native English speaker, I had to re-engineer how I read the passages and questions presented in the GRE. My tutoring sessions with Vince helped me acquire the test taking "finesse" in the verbal section that I needed to go from scoring in the 70th percentile (May 2021 test) to scoring in the 96th percentile (July 2021 test). If you have the resources, I strongly recommend connecting with Vince or at least consider taking his online Verbal GRE prep course. Finally, some general test-taking advice re: the GRE. The GRE is a game and you're there to play its 80 little puzzles. One of the best pieces of advice I got from Vince himself: "Be patient, build experience, and take your time with the test." This advice really resonated with me and I took it to heart, eventually attaining the score I wanted. So, to my fellow test taker: "Be patient, build experience, and take your time with the test."

Need one-on-one SAT or ACT tutoring in Rancho Santa Fe? Blake's your man.

Vince Kotchian, owner and GRE prep specialist

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Getting our buzz on at Better Buzz Encinitas while discussing the finer points of SAT / ACT tutoring with our tutor Blake.

Club Z! Tutoring Poway

4.0

(5 reviews)

6.1 km

Very poor quality of tutors: Had to change Math and French tutors because of their poor quality in…read morecritical time of the year ! Poor management - ClubZ has been over charging me . There is Zero communication between tutors and ClubZ on number of sessions and they blindly charge you.

I was so lucky to have Anita as a tutor, she was really helpful in letting me know how the ACT is…read moregraded and formatted, she also helped me learn some good strategies for taking both the SAT and ACT. I also liked how flexible they are with their schedules. Would definitely recommend for the busy student.

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Elite Prep

(9 reviews)

8.3 km

I am very pleased with the services at Elite Prep - San Diego - Pacific Highlands Ranch location…read more There are many sample tests my son has been able to take to prepare. Another great part of the center is the front desk workers. Zubeda has always assisted us and provide value feedback to all of our questions. She makes sure to take care of any question we have. I would definitely recommend Elite Prep Pacific Highlands Ranch location.

I found this place better than Hamilton college counseling. Anh Nguyen, who I sporkis very sincere…read moreand considerate. I have to change 4 to 5. I can tell you that any SAT tests results are depending on how much your kids put their time and effort, classes or tutors can only assist them. This place is very honest business. We took summer boot camp but needed to be off for 2 weeks. They gave us a credit for fall extension program. Initially I thought we still had to pay a couple hundred dollars but they changed me only $20 ( $700 value) Staff is very responsive and teachers are great. They had a Pizza party at the end of the summer boot camp to celebrate all hard work. I thought it was a nice gesture.

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Jensen Test Prep

(7 reviews)

12.6 km

I recently made a big decision to pursue my dream and career as a MD. The first hurdle in my…read morepursuit is the MCAT. Now I'm a working professional and the last standardized test I took was the SAT a very long time ago so my test taking abilities are a bit rusty and was beginning to cause a lot of anxiety. I did try a "crash course" type of class but the information dump that came at me was overwhelming. I ended up contacting Blake and he has been a godsend! He is very knowledgable especially with strategies in tackling the CARS section. His communication style is very patient and he strives to relate to you which helped to put me at ease. My test date is quickly approaching and I feel very confident thanks to Blake!

Nearing the end of the college application gauntlet with my HS senior, and I wanted to thank Blake…read morefor all of his help working with my son on the ACT. The math section was really pulling his score down, but his score increased from a 26 to a 30 after working with Blake for a couple weeks. It was so helpful for him to work one-on-one with an expert, focusing only on the types of problems he was missing. Blake also helped him with his test strategy and time management, and I'm sure that played a big part too. One of the best investments of time and money would could have made. Our counselor told us the higher score will not only change his acceptances but his financial aid offers. Music to our ears!

Blake Jensen, Founder of SD Higher Scores

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Blake Jensen, founder and head tutor of SD Higher Scores

ABC Children's Center at San Diego

4.7

(117 reviews)

7.2 km

Women-owned & operated

Kid friendly

Both of our children had attended ABC Children's Center over the past 7 years and we have had a…read morewonderful experience and are so grateful for the care our children received and continue to receive every day. The staff is warm, caring, and creates a safe, fun environment where children can learn and grow. A special thank you to Ms. Swapnil, whose kindness, patience, and dedication have made such a positive impact on our child. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the children and loves what she does. Knowing our children are happy, well cared for, and excited to go to daycare each day gives us tremendous peace of mind. We highly recommend this learning center to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our two children have been attending this daycare for 3 years and 1 year respectively, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Communication is excellent. We receive regular updates throughout the day via the app and email, which gives us real peace of mind and keeps us connected to what our kids are doing. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the children -- they're attentive, warm, and create a nurturing environment. We also love the variety of activities they organize. From family hour to the summer and fall parties, and special outings like the SeaWorld excursion, there's always something fun and engaging happening. These events also help build a real sense of community among the families. Honestly, we can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a daycare where your kids will be genuinely well cared for and you'll always know what's going on, this is the one.

We offer a learning environment that promotes your child's creativity, emotional well-being, and intellect. Book your school tour today!

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Fleur De Lis School

(42 reviews)

30.9 km

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality. The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind - the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

If you are a new parent, join the FDL wait list now -- trust me, your older parent self will thank…read moreyou! It's hard to explain the magical and nurturing environment this school provides. I remember my son, Julian, sobbing when I left him on his first day as a two year old, and my heart was breaking. In less than a week, he was all smiles at drop off, excited to see his teachers and friends. Since then, he's thrived at this school, both emotionally and educationally. Now, two years later, he's heading to Francis Parker, and looking back on his time at FDL, I can't express how grateful I am to the amazing team there. There are a few specifics that make FDL special: The community -- everyone at FDL knows Julian's name, even teachers who aren't assigned to his class. Pre-Covid, when I would pick him up from his classroom, his daily departure was like a little parade, with waves and goodbyes to friends, teachers, directors, everyone. You really feel like part of a family here. Kira, Bev, April, Julie, Julia, Diana, Iris, Nina, Autumn, and many others...each has been a unique and positive impact on Julian and our family over the past two years. The safety -- speaking of Covid, I don't think I appreciated how nice it is to have total confidence in the efforts of the FDL team to keep my child safe at all costs until this pandemic. When they reopened under new safety guidelines, I never once worried they would slack or not keep the sanitation and safety bar high. In fact, Julian now inspects my hand washing and admonishes me if I have not made enough soap bubbles or washed long enough . They always ran a tight ship, but it's exceptional now. The positive reinforcement of high expectations -- on my visit prior to enrolling at FDL, I saw all the kids eating lunch as they chattered politely and consistently used manners. On the playground, no one pushed. They all took turns. What's more, they were still incredibly joyous little kids, giggling and delighting in silly play. I was in awe. And yet, now Julian models those same behaviors. FDL teachers are kind and warm, but firm. They set a high bar, and the kids rise to meet it. At the same time, there is tremendous fun had on the daily at this school. Julian greets me at pick up with a big smile and a hug, his cheeks flushed from play and sand in his shoes. He excitedly shows me his projects and tells me funny stories and things he learned from the day. FDL is exceptional. If you have the chance to send your child there, take it. You would be hard pressed to find a more loving and capable setting. We will miss it terribly!

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Ana's Little Kangaroos Child Care

(18 reviews)

23.2 km

Our son spent close to a year with Ana. We are so grateful to have had Ana be a part of our sons…read moreand our life. It is easy to see how much love Ana has for the children. We saw improvement in development steps right away, sharing, communicating, playing with others. Ana is great with communicating with the parents, and I always felt like I was leaving my son in great hands. We are sad that his time with Ana has come to an end, but know that other families will benefit from a truly caring provider.

Ana and Mirko set the standard for a loving, nurturing, and safe home daycare experience. Both my…read moreson and daughter have attended Ana's Little Kangaroos, starting in summer of 2022. Ana has always been so in tune with what is going on with my children developmentally and is very observant to their individual needs. She goes above and beyond to model respect, autonomy, and love. I trust Ana and Mirko implicitly with the care of my children, which is a true blessing as working parents. They provide healthy breakfast and snacks, structured activities, learning, art, and have lots and lots of fun :). If we could take Ana and Mirko on our cross country move to continue caring for our children, we absolutely would!

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The Lulus Montessori

(28 reviews)

31.2 km

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!

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ABCD Montessori Christian Preschool

(24 reviews)

12.4 km

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Aspen Leaf Preschool - BTMCCC

(6 reviews)

34.4 km

Aspen Leaf Daycare in Downtown has been an absolute blessing. There are so many benefits to speak…read moreof including incredible teachers and staff with extensive degrees, experience and training; three quality meals served each day; very flexible drop off and pickup times; consistent availability; and options for discounts for federal and military parents. I can't speak highly enough about the great community, Parent Board, and tremendous learning environment that our kids get each and every day. A tour is your best bet to see for yourself! Overall, great value.

The teachers and directors at Aspen Leaf Preschool Downtown San Diego are so wonderful. My son has…read morebeen going here since he was in the infant room and just runs in every morning excited for the day. You can't beat walking to school to drop off your kiddo in the morning at a place they love. If you're living/working in or near downtown San Diego, I highly recommend this daycare and preschool. The low ratios and provided snacks/lunch are just icing on the cake. We are not federal employees, but the daycare is located behind security in the federal building and there are special rates for those who are government employees.