I want to thank Huntington for a job well done. My daughter performed well in her HSPT Test showing…read morescores of Average and Above Average. Before she came to Huntington she was showing Below Average Scores however she has improved a lot in all areas. She was also accepted to the High School she applied to. Thank You Huntington for all your hard work and efforts.

My ADHD 4th grader has been coming here for English help for over a year. They start with a very…read morethorough 3-hour assessment, after which they're able to tell you about your kid's strengths and weaknesses in great detail. At $150 (or more or less depending on the promotion), I think the assessment itself is worth doing even if you don't end up purchasing their tutor services. After reviewing results, they sell you an intimidating package. I say intimidating because at $75/hour for 1-on-1 tutoring, a 60-80 hour plan becomes a very significant expenditure, but if like me you know your kid needs it then it's worth it. They typically will recommend coming at least twice a week to start, and there's a detailed lesson plan with multiple workbooks for vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing (for English, but they also have math tutoring). One thing I really like are the monthly check-ins where the center director Mona shares exactly what the kid is working on, how much progress, and upcoming lessons. They're also very flexible and accommodating regarding schedule changes, your concerns about the direction of learning or progress, etc. I feel like it's pricey but you do get what you paid for, and actually the rate is reasonable considering it's private tutoring. After the initial package runs out, you'll be able to purchase hours at a little more discount. Anyway, given my son's condition we'll probably be with the center as long as he has homework to do.

Bay Area Tutors, Inc has played a significant role in supporting my daughter's math journey since…read more6th grade. Their service is exceptional, with excellent tutors and flexible scheduling. Daron and his team are very professional, and I highly recommend their tutoring services.

We couldn't be happier with the results! Daron connected us with Jillian who worked with our son in…read moreHonors Biochemistry and helped him build both his understanding of the material and his confidence in the class. Thanks to Jillian's expertise and ability to explain complex concepts in a way that made sense, our son earned an A in the class! Daron is very easy to work with, flexible and rates for tutoring are very reasonable! I'm sure we'll be working together again in the near future as our son advances to physics and sports medicine courses.

#1 Myself and other parents have left this company due to poor management. School principals…read moreconstantly calling and complaining about late pickups. #2 Children with scheduled pickups have been left at school w/o pickup #3 Their drivers are not adequately trained on safety requirements #4 Don't expect refunds [even when it is due you] in a promptly fashion, if at all #5 Find an alternative to this questionable business...

Our experience with Pups and Tots Village transportation service was unfortunately quite stressful…read moreover time, especially considering the children involved are elementary-aged. One of the biggest issues was the inconsistency with drivers and pickup coordination. Different drivers would arrive frequently and elementary office staff often had to step in and help monitor safe release of children because it became difficult to track who was picking up whom. In my opinion, this placed an unfair burden on school staff, whose responsibility should not be managing transportation confusion created by an outside vendor. There were also multiple safety concerns. At times, children were seated in the front seat and booster seat usage appeared inconsistent unless parents specifically noticed it from the daily photos being shared. Operationally, the process often felt disorganized. Children were sometimes made to wait at school for another child's ride coordination before everyone could leave together, causing delays in reaching after-school care and starting lunch, despite already being tired and hungry after elementary school. Communication, scheduling updates, policies, reminders and even fee-related information were handled primarily through WhatsApp. As working parents already managing multiple school and childcare platforms, relying on WhatsApp chats for operational policies felt difficult to keep track of and not very parent-friendly. Whenever concerns were raised, I personally found the owner, June Dhar, to be defensive rather than solution-oriented. Despite raising concerns multiple times and giving the service several chances, I was ultimately advised that if their system did not align with my needs, I could discontinue the service, rather than seeing meaningful attempts to address the concerns being raised. Even a small late-fee issue required repeated follow-ups and responsibility being passed around before a response was received. Based on our experience, I would strongly encourage parents to ask detailed questions upfront regarding driver consistency, transportation procedures, communication systems, safety protocols and scheduling expectations before enrolling their child.

The owner here is insanely good peoples. He always greets us when we come in. The place is like a…read morelibrary. Every kid in there seems to be taking their math seriously, and they should! I like it here, my kid likes it here, and she seems to be learning. Although anything would have helped my little struggling kid. The neighborhood is a tiny bit sketch (by Tri-Valley standards i guess), but it's fine. It's near a dollar store and a pub. If you'd like to connect the dots, you may. But anyhoo, if your kid is struggling with math, take them here. You'll see a nice improvement. We're leaving for a bit, only because we have to tighten some finances. But we'll be back for sure.

I had originally considered enrolling my children in Mathnasium summer programs, but after today's…read moreexperience, I no longer feel comfortable supporting this location. While picking up my child from middle school, I briefly stopped in the red zone because I was not feeling well and currently have a fever. Within seconds, the business owner, Mr. Siva, approached my vehicle aggressively, yelling and cursing loudly in front of my children and other students. He was not law enforcement or school staff, yet his behavior was intimidating, hostile, and completely inappropriate for someone running a business centered around children and education. My children were genuinely frightened by the interaction. Regardless of parking frustrations, there is never an excuse to speak to parents that way in front of children. What concerns me even more is that Mathnasium as a brand chooses to franchise locations to individuals who conduct themselves in this manner. It seriously makes me question the professionalism, judgment, and values of the company as a whole. Because of this experience, I will be taking my children to another math tutoring center moving forward.

This is a great tutoring service for elementary kids. The tutors are thorough and really take the…read moretime to understand the student's gaps so that they are addressed in the sessions. They work closely with the parents to ensure goals are met. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Hey, Tri-Valley parents! We’re two dedicated students offering personalized, engaging, and…read moreeffective tutoring for grades 1-5 in-person and online. With experience in tutoring and working with children, we help young learners build confidence and excel in math, reading, and writing. We know that every child learns differently, so we tailor our lessons to their needs—making learning fun and stress-free. Whether your child needs extra support or wants to get ahead, we’re here to help! -In-person tutoring available in the Tri-Valley area -Online tutoring for flexible learning -Flexible scheduling -One-on-one focused learning Book now today!

I worked at ALOHA over the summer and it was one of the best job experiences I've ever had. The…read morework environment is amazing - ALOHA's unique curriculum keeps the kids engaged which makes the job so much more fun and easier. Working here was one of the highlights of my summer and I learned a lot myself. The boss and staff are also very nice!

My daughter started going here about 2 months ago and I am so impressed with Priyanka. My little…read moreone looks forward to her class and I am amazed by her progress. The reason I mention Priyanka specifically is because there was a sub once and I could notice my daughters loss of interest. So kudos to Priyanka and her commitment in keeping the kids engaged.

My son took the ML/AI course recently and we're really glad we found this program. Anshika is a…read morefantastic teacher, she's super patient with the kids and explains things in a way that actually makes sense. I especially like her teaching style. She breaks things down algorithmically and gives practical real-world problem statements that help students truly understand how to apply what they're learning. My son has improved a lot and genuinely enjoys the classes. In short, I'm happy I found a place that maintains good transparency with parents at every step.

How do I even begin the dissatisfaction for this business. I found out about grow wise from the…read moremultiple advertisements on Fallon what's app from the business owner. I ended up signing up for the bridge the gap program and writing program. It was advertised for 30 hours. It's a week program - and when you sign up - I signed up for 9-12 ( 3 hours)--- so I figured the "30 hours" was for 2 weeks. I will show screen shots. The business owner told me when signing up to give my sons email. Days before -- no email on what to bring. I messaged Anshika, the business owner and asked her what to bring. She said no need to bring anything -- and that the class is now 9:30-11:30. So class is cut down 1 hour. This weeks class is only 4 days - which would mean it's 8 hours of instruction. She explained that most kids can not sit that long and that her teachers are highly qualified and that we are paying a cheap price for what we are getting. She said she would give us the extra hour for free-- even though our receipt indicates the class is 9-12. $335 is not cheap for a 4 day class. First day of class- we are the only participants in this class. We are told that my son has huge gaps and that his writing is messy. 2nd day - I mention that he does have adhd but he has ok grades. He is not disruptive and he is willing to learn. 30- 45 mins later - I get a call that because I am unsatisfied with the program that she will credit me and that I can pick up my son at anytime. She said they are not equipped to teach someone who has adhd and to mention it on Yelp. I was credited my full amount for both classes that I signed up. I do not recommend this business. They have highly qualified teachers that are not willing to teach someone who has learning gaps per the owner. The owner should not be in customer service.

We used IvyMax for college consulting last year. Experience was pretty bad for that price. As a…read moreparent, I learn nothing new from them. Many of their advices are just too general. You can learn that from youtube videos. Also, it's hard to get in touch with our college consultant, Mr. Wei. Every communication (phone call, text chats) had to go through his secretary. Very time consuming. They also tried to sell you more services in some meetings. The essay review was helpful but that's it. Unless you really don't know anything about college admission, you should look somewhere else.

I have sent my kid to IvyMax. At the beginning, just for a…read moreSAT class. Their class is very helpful. Teacher actually has good reputation because my daughter said she has some classmates come from Stockton! She got a 2380 in the real test (her diagnostic test was only 1940, after the test, her general counselor analyzed what were her weaknesses so she could really work on those parts). Class management was satisfying, teacher assistant reported to us how well she was doing, so we could keep tracking her progress. Later, we had a counseling meeting with their counselor and agreed that extracurricular was important but also her weakness since we didn't know much about how and what to do was good for her. Then we joined IvyMax's counseling program. I have to say, this one year so far, overall is good, even though not all the time being extremely satisfying, they have been adjusting and coordinating, willing to listen and communicate. My daughter now enjoys participating in their students actives. They have provided many volunteering opportunities and encouraged my daughter to try and challenge. I have seen how my daughter have changed!