My first grader attended the 2024 summer program at Young Scholars Academy ("YSA") and now attends…read morethe writing class during the 2025 school year. She has always been a pretty good student, but YSA has made her much better. It's as if she is a different student now than she was before that summer, especially with confidence in writing. She has learned so many things so organically that it was fun for her. She also has amassed a notebook of "beautiful sentences" (her words) that she constructs each week for YSA and from which she later picks and chooses phrases for poetry/creative writing. This has directly led her to win awards at national literature competitions, which I don't think she would have done had she not been in YSA. What more, she has made friends at YSA through the entertaining field trips and Fun Fridays. She was the new girl, but the kids attending YSA were all very kind, friendly, and generous. My daughter didn't want the summer to end! And I can't say enough good things about her teachers and Ms. Esther, the director. The teachers at YSA are creative and detail-oriented, and they give the kids so much individualized attention because the class size is so small (6 to 8 students per teacher). Then there's Ms. Esther, who you can tell from the start really loves kids and cares about how they are doing. She knows each student by name and who their parents are, she regularly sends detailed texts and photos showing how the kids are doing, and her interaction with each child is colored by warmth. For example, she thinks so much about each child's well-being that she will gently move children into the shade at lunch lest they get too much sun (such a mom thing to do but so bracing to see when someone does it for your child). She also makes sure that they wash their hands at the right times, that they have all their belongings with them, and that they eat what their moms want them to eat before rushing off to play. Wow! The children are taken care of so well--physically, emotionally, and academically. Overall, YSA is superb, and I will sing its praises to no end.

Our son attended YSA for a summer and two trimesters between grades 5-6. Our goal was to support…read morehim in an area of his strength and interest (reading, writing, and language skills) rather than to address a weakness. We liked that he was able to work in the middle school-age content/cohort and push his growth beyond what he was getting in his regular 6th grade school class. We are very happy with the results, and my son didn't want to stop attending (rare for an academy!) when we recently let YSA go to focus on other activities. Miss Esther is always positive, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Her teachers did a good job of connecting with our son and motivating him to keep learning and developing. Things went well enough that we made a request for a series of special, private sessions to prepare my son for the written portion of the Whitney HS admissions exam. Miss Esther and her team worked out a schedule over the course of a month, and our son felt very confident and prepared for the exam. He felt good both before and after the test and ended up earning admission to Whitney! We are appreciative of the care and investment that the YSA team made in our son. We can't think of a higher recommendation than to say we are already planning to enroll our daughter at YSA in about a year when she prepares for middle school.

Awesome tutor she comes to the house and has been a wonderful instructor for my daughter…read more Extremely knowledgeable of math

Whiz tutors is extremely easy to use. You can chat and book your sessions through the app. Darvis…read morewas fantastic. Exceeded my expectations.

Absolutely grateful for my children's wonderful Kumon teacher. Truly Genuine, patient, encouraging,…read morededicated, and doesn't sugarcoat any progress of the repetitive learning process. She's had such a positive impact on my children. Their academic growth shows with pure confidence and a KNOWING factor! The entire Kumon family values time and supports each child individually and makes learning a rewarding experience. Since starting Kumon, they continue improvements, not only in math and reading skills, but also in responsibility, focus, and self-confidence. Thank You for all the care, intentional work, and positivity you provide. More than appreciative for everything you do for all children, especially mine!!

My son is in middle school and attended kumon this summer. They have helped my son build confidence…read moreon the foundational math skills and reading. There is homework. I would highly recommend.

I worked at the Whittier Area Literacy Council (WALC) through Whittier College. I walked from the…read moreWhittier College campus to WALC about three or four times a week to tutor students, which was one of my favorite parts of the day! Meeting with my students was so fun and I was glad I could make a difference in their lives. Both Irma and Roxanne helped me out a lot and strive to make a difference in the Whittier community. Irma was so kind and always helped me in any way possible, even outside of the workplace. I highly recommend this facility to anyone who is an ESL student or did not get the full training in literacy. I also recommend this place to any kids that are behind in school. If I ever go back to Whittier I would love to visit WALC. This place helped me greatly appreciate children.

Excellent! Ms. Julie and agency tutors have helped my boys with their overall reading and…read morecomprehension abilities. I don't know what I would do without them. This added intervention has assisted them to progress academically. Thank you WALC and Ms. Julie for such great service!

Writing a review for this amazing place is long overdue. Gina and Tawny are great and very…read moreattentive to my kids. There was a significant improvement with my children's grades in the subjects they were struggling with. It is rewarding to see their confidence blossom.

Our son attended FSLC a few months every year during elementary/middle school to sharpen his…read moreEnglish & writing skills. Gina's attention, guidance and tips have shaped his English abilities ever since! All through high school he excelled, took Honors English classes, and his English teachers always complimented his work. He is now a Senior in high school and Gina is working with him on his college application essay. Once again-inspiring our son to excel. You cannot find this kind of quality, experience, care and attention just anywhere! We highly recommend Gina and the Future Scholars Learning Center.

Because of Mr.noel I learned a lot on how to write and read better. Because of this I was able…read moreexcel and And get better grade then before he was not my tutor

I have a ten-year-old daughter. I contacted Connect the Dots after a parent-teacher conference…read morewhere her teacher, once again, told me improvement was needed in the areas of reading and spelling, and I just didn't know what to do. After this conference, I e-mailed Noel at Connect the Dots, and he contacted me right away by phone. After that phone call I felt he was so knowledgeable and reassuring that I felt relief in my mind that we had a plan of action; and that proactive plan made me feel that Noel could help her more than I could alone. Connect the Dots Learning has been working with my daughter one-on-one for approximately six months. I have seen remarkable improvement in these areas. I've just recently enrolled her in the homework club there where she goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and she works on her homework with the assistance of Noel and his helper. These two days she has come home with her homework finished or nearly finished, and she can relax once she's home. They help her with common core, which is completely incomprehensible to me. The stress of me helping her is gone at least for those two days of the week. I feel as parents we have stressful jobs and lives. Having my daughter at Connect the Dots gives me peace of mind and lets me focus on my work and other things because I feel that I am doing the best thing for my daughter so she can learn and be successful at school. And she likes it.

The best choice I have ever made for my son. We enrolled our son in Dream I when he was 2-2.5 years…read moreold. He is just about to graduate from Dream I at age 5. Ever since his first day at school all the way until now, all of the teachers have been extremely attentive and caring. They took the time to really understand my son--his likes, dislikes, quirks and all--to help him develop into a little boy he is today. It is very evident that they spend a lot of time coming up with their school curriculum for the little ones to help them explore this world in a safe environment. This school is not a daycare where toddlers go to just play. It's a school that cultivates social, emotional, mental development of each and every child individually while teaching them the fundamentals (alphabet, shapes, math, reading, etc etc etc). Amazing! I am so thankful for each and every teacher (Ms. Eunice, Ms. Sandra, Ms. Min, Ms. Diana, Ms. Yvette, Ms. Jovana, Ms. Gina, Mr. Chad, Mrs. Kong). Every single one has been phenomenal and very caring. I am so sad that our son will be graduating and leaving this school. But excited for what's to come. You will not regret sending your child to Dream I Education Center.

To call Dream-I Education merely a daycare would be a severe disservice to what they actually…read moreprovide. We sent our son here starting at age 2 (he is 5 now). From day one, it was clear that the teachers there weren't just there to collect a paycheck, but they actually care about every single child. They took the time to really get to know our son in meaningful ways that really helped him along in his development. He struggled a bit with a speech delay, but all the teachers and administration there met this challenge with great care and empathy. They don't take a "one size fits all" approach, but tailor their methods to meet the needs of each individual child. This was abundantly clear in the way our son grew into the intelligent, quirky, silly, loving, little boy he is today. Most importantly to us, they teach faith based (Christian) values to the children. Given the inapproriate curriculum that public schools are trying push these days, it was a big point of concern for us. We are very grateful for Dream-I Education's values and teaching methods. We thank God for the time our son had at Dream-I and have no doubt that they had a wonderful influence and impact on him.

The teachers are kind, knowledgeable, and always make sure students stay on track. The smaller…read moreclass sizes make it easy for kids to get the help they need. We've noticed so much improvement, and we appreciate how much care and effort they put into every student's success.

We recently moved our 2 sons, a 6 year old in kinder and 7 year old in 2nd grade, over to Optimus…read moreLearning Center in Fullerton. They were previously enrolled in the after-school program at the elementary school, but reports from the teachers, and my sons, quickly caused us to research new options. Here is a list of requirements I used to research/decide: 1. Must be open until 6pm. I work in. DTLA so I need to be able to have time to drive back to Brea through traffic. 2. Need transportation from school to place of care. 3. Located near my house, or my daughter's pre-school, or on my way home from work. 4. Must be run and managed by adults. 5. Must be able to help w/ my sons' homework. They are in dual immersion Spanish classes and all their homework and instruction is in Spanish. 6. Must have clam, friendly, clean place to work during the time they are in care. After a week or so of researching, I had it down to the Karate Studio in Fullerton, or Optimus Learning Center, across from Best Buy off Imperial and Beach. Once I saw the space, and met Ms. Rebecca, I decided to start them the very next month. They have been attending since the beginning of Dec. 2023 and I am extremely pleased. It is double the cost of the after-school program, even with the sibling discount, but this includes the cost to transport my children from school to the center each day and monitoring the bell/pickup schedules, and there are more adults per student for additional attention and help. Pros: 1. Open until 6pm 2. Have two locations in-case I need additional care 3. Are open on teacher/holiday school closure dates 4. Emphasis is on Academics 5. Calm atmosphere 6. Kids finish all homework at the center before pickup 7. Run by respectable adults who dress professionally 8. Other children in the space are respectful and obedient Cons: 1. No outdoor play area 2. On school closure dates, the Fullerton and Brea centers merge. The Brea location is far from our house, but I am still thankful they are opened. 3. Non-school days are 9am-6pm. Our after-school care was 7am-6pm daily. 4. They don't currently have the option for auto pay, so I have to wait for a receipt and then send payment through Zelle. Not horrible, just a little work to remember since my last program was automatic. Based on my experience, I believe Optimus Learning Center is a great after school program and I hope you will check them out. They've adapted the program to assist with my sons' homework (Spanish). One other note - they also offer engaging enrichment classes, tutoring, and piano lessons. I truly feel that Optimus Learning Center offers a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters growth and success. Thank you for reading this far. Optimus Learning Center is committed to providing personalized academic support. The program understands that each student has unique learning needs and goals, and therefore, offers tailored homework help and tutoring services. This personalized approach helps students improve their academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities. By providing one-on-one support, the program ensures that each student receives the attention and guidance they need to succeed. With its comprehensive approach to education and development, Optimus Learning Center helps students achieve their full potential and prepares them for future success. *note- some of these pics are from the Brea Learning Center. But the Fullerton and Brea centers look and feel similar.