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.

Ms. Mona is one of the most dedicated teachers I've ever met. She has years of experience and…read morewisdom. She is truly invested in each child's growth, development and success. I have sent all three of my children to her over the years and we strongly recommend her school to anyone who is looking for a high quality academic program balanced with a nurturing and loving social emotional environment. Her preschoolers are well prepared for elementary school and are often doing kg/1st level work before they've even graduated preschool. She helped developed excellent foundations for all of my children before elementary school with an emphasis on manners and respect. Her program is reasonably priced as well.

We feel so lucky to have found Tassajara Montessori for our son and even more grateful that he's…read morehad Ms. Mona as his teacher. She's one of those rare teachers who truly puts her heart into everything she does. You can feel her passion and patience in the way she connects with each child. Our son has truly flourished in her class. He has grown not just academically, but also in confidence, independence, and how he interacts with others. Ms. Mona has this amazing way of nurturing each child's strengths while gently helping them grow in areas they need. She consistently reinforces good manners, kindness, and social awareness in such a natural, meaningful way. The values and life skills she's taught our son have laid a strong foundation that will stay with him for years to come. She's had such a lasting impact on our son. We can't wait to send our younger one to her and see him thrive the same way. We HIGHLY recommend her school to any parent looking for a thoughtful, empowering start to their child's educational journey.

My two year old daughter started her actual day care journey with Ms. Shilpa. She is very loving…read moreand caring. My daughter completely enjoyed there and also learnt many new things. Ms. Shilpa played a very special role in my daughter's development as we can see lot of good changes in her. Also, I am very happy and thankful to Ms. Shilpa for sharing all pics and video on daily basis.

My son was going to Bright Future Montessori when he is 3 .5 years old and had a good time. I have…read moreapproached Shilpa just two days before my work and she agreed to take care of my son . She had a very good routine and had lots of reading activities and socializing with other kids ..

Funny...the other two reviewers that gave them 5 stars each have very few reviews. Also, note the…read moreprior Gurus Education closed and this one opened up. I wonder why... My kid has taken a public speaking class in Oakland from this group.  It was very expensive, especially considering the number of hours my child was in it. The administration seems to be a cluster.  I've never called there and had someone been able to answer simple questions such as "is there class at my school today" - they always have to look into it and get back to me.  There are dates when school gets out early and i've had more unreturned messages than call backs.  There definitely is not any proactive email or notification letting us know of their schedule when something is different from normal (or a reminder that there will be no class a certain day).  Just another thing that makes managing a childcare schedule difficult. That said, I have regularly asked my kid what they learned in the program and she has trouble recounting anything that I would consider valuable.  Did they do any public speaking in class or take part in arguing a point - the most common answer is no (she's near the end of the session and she said she's only spoken publicly twice, and the first time was on the first day).  I showed up a little early to pick up my kid and watched the teacher speak to the kids.  The teacher seemed to give "homework" - prepare to talk about xyz topic next time (their last class).  There was no handout and, when I asked my kid a couple hours later what she needs to do or think about for next time, she had no idea.   I admit my kid is a typical flighty elementary child, but, from what we can tell, she's performing well above grade level so it's not that she's a bad student.  If you expect an 8-10 year old to do something outside of class you should probably give something for them to take away and remember it by.   Would definitely not sign up for this again.

My daughter is really enjoying her creative writing and persuasive speech class with Gurus…read moreEducation. They are teaching important life skills in a way that's fun and engaging for younger kids. I also appreciate the teacher's regular communication with parents!

We moved from SF where I sent my son to probably 4-5 different schools there (from Reggio Emilia,…read moreto play-based, to language immersion) and have toured over 20. When we moved to this area, I toured a handful and I can say Harper has been by far the best place we have sent our child to. It's incredibly nurturing, calm, and serene. All the teachers are so kind to the kids. During the tour I was told it's academic here, but after sending my child here, I would say there's a great balance between learn and play. They are also exposed to so many different topics, subjects, and interests- from science, music, alphabets, sports, numbers, cooking, cars, and so much more. When the kids learn, they are learning together in a group and cooperatively. When I ask my son everyday how school was, he will mainly talk about his friends because that's what made the most impact to him daily. On the weekends and holiday break, he always asks if he can go to school, which he's never done before. We are very happy and are grateful for all the teachers and staff for making our son's early childhood education journey so magical and fun.

My daughter started school in the summer of 2024 and she could not be happier. All of the teachers…read morehere are caring, nurturing, and very happy to be working with kids. Her TK teacher, Ms. Swarnali, has really created an environment geared towards fostering a joy of learning. The kids do science experiments, arts, writing, reading and so much more. My daughter is leaps above other kids her age due to her TK with Ms. Swarnali!

Mrs. Wu is the best Chinese teacher there is! My daughters have attended two other weekend Chinese…read moreschools for two years with no improvement to their language skills. Fortunately, we met Mrs. Wu and after one year, their language skills dramatically improved! They were able to read, write, and speak much more fluently. My daughters have been enrolled at the school for three years and have studied with Mrs. Wu for five years now and I wouldn't choose any other school! She is truly dedicated to her students and school as she has a staff that is equally as dedicated as herself.

My daughter has been at the Danville location for over two years. Overall, she's learned a lot,…read moremet a great group of friends, and I've felt safe knowing my daughter is well cared for by her teachers. I also love the flexibility and full-day options for working parents. There are very few other facilities in this area that cover childcare for the full day so Fountainhead has really saved us. I also appreciate that they invest in updating the facility to keep it clean, nice, and in good working order for the kids. Also, they have fun special days for the kids like bringing a petting zoo to school and visits at the school from the police force and firefighters. They put a lot of love and care into providing a variety of opportunities for the kids to learn. I would recommend this location for older children (age 3+) but I'm mixed on sending a little one here if you like more pro-active communication about your child. There's a staff change halfway through the day so the afternoon crew doesn't know what happens with your kid in the morning and it is not their model to give you insight into the daily happenings of your child. Not a concern as my daughter got older but would have been nice during her younger years when there was so much growth and development (and she couldn't yet communicate with me). One other thing to note is the billing department is run by one person and it's a complex system and thus, prone to human error. We were overbilled twice by hundreds of dollars and wouldn't have caught it unless we were closely auditing their confusing invoices. I hope they can improve that in the future. Overall, I would recommend this preschool to anyone looking for care for their talking child.

Our child was already attending the school during the 2025-2026 school year, and in May 2026 we…read morecompleted re-enrollment for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. As part of that process, we paid over $2,100, which represented our child's first month's tuition for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen family circumstances, we made the difficult decision to enroll our child in a school closer to home. This decision was not made lightly but was determined to be in our family's best interest. In June 2026--just one month after making the payment and approximately two months before the start of the new school year--we contacted the school to explain the situation and request a refund of the prepaid tuition. While I understand that schools must have policies in place, I was disappointed by the complete lack of flexibility or willingness to work with our family despite the circumstances and the significant advance notice provided. This was not a last-minute withdrawal after classes had begun, nor was it a request for a refund after the school year had begun. The payment had been made in May for tuition covering August, and the refund was requested in June, well before the start of the school year. However, the school was not willing to issue any refund. What makes this especially difficult is that the payment was not simply a registration fee or a traditional enrollment deposit--it was an entire month's tuition totaling more than $2,100 for a month of school that had not yet occurred. Given that we notified the school approximately two months before the start date, I had hoped there would be some consideration, understanding, or willingness to work with our family. Instead, the response was strictly policy-driven, with no accommodation offered despite the advance notice and the fact that our child would not be utilizing any services associated with that prepaid tuition. In my opinion, the unwillingness to consider any accommodation despite the circumstances and the substantial advance notice reflects a business practice that prioritizes rigid adherence to policy over partnership with families. For a school that emphasizes community, compassion, and family values, this response was both surprising and disappointing. I would encourage prospective families to carefully review all enrollment, re-enrollment, cancellation, and refund policies before making any financial commitment. Families should be aware that even prepaid tuition for a future school year is nonrefundable, regardless of how much advance notice is given or whether circumstances change before the school year begins. A school's values are reflected not only in its educational program but also in how it supports and partners with families during challenging transitions. While others may have positive experiences, ours left us feeling disappointed and unsupported during what was already a difficult decision for our family. My hope in sharing this review is not simply to express frustration, but to encourage the school to consider a more reasonable and compassionate approach when long-standing families encounter unexpected life changes. A willingness to work collaboratively with families--particularly when substantial notice is provided and school year has not started--would go a long way toward fostering trust, goodwill, and a stronger sense of community among the families it serves.

PEL has made a difference in our child's academic performance and instilling discipline and time…read moremanagement in completing the worksheets. Gabriel is flexible working with our schedule. It's been an easy addition to our busy lives. Glad to have found this center!

Pell Learning Center is an excellent center for your child to learn. Gabe is great with the kids…read moreand you can tell that the kids are excited to be there and love learning!