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Our caring, expert teachers provide the best in personalized tutoring, test prep and homework help. Welcome to Sylvan! Contact us today.

We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team of caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus

08/17/2026

We’re officially declaring the ride from school drop-off line to Sylvan as the best place for quality time. 🚗❤️ What’s the funniest thing your kid has said from the backseat this week? 👇

08/17/2026

Here’s your playful reminder for students that when you stay focused and express yourself, good things follow, or as Roddo says, "Yeah, there’s paper on the way!" 📄✨

Parents, how do you encourage your children to balance their creative hobbies with their schoolwork? 👇

08/14/2026

Once their spelling matches their colorful vocabulary, you'll have a future playwright on your hands!

08/14/2026

Between managing the household, work, and trying to decipher modern math homework, the invisible labor of parenting is real.

You don't have to relearn fifth-grade curriculum just to keep your child on track.

Sylvan Learning is here to step in as your educational co-pilot, taking the teaching burden off your shoulders while keeping your kids ahead.

08/13/2026

That moment when homework stops feeling impossible and your child finally understands the problem. Small wins like this matter, because confidence builds one breakthrough at a time.

08/13/2026

If you didn’t answer in 3 seconds, then what makes you think your kid doesn’t need summer tutoring. 👀

08/12/2026

POV: You’re already overstimulated from work and your kid walks in with a massive project due tomorrow. 🚩

Parents, what’s your immediate reaction? Drop your most used emoji below. 👇

08/12/2026

DING DING!
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The answer is B) Dolphin! 🐬
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Dolphins may live in the ocean, but they’re mammals because they breathe air, are warm-blooded, and feed milk to their young.

Asking the right questions can lead to some seriously surprising discoveries! We are here to help when your kid has those questions 🧠✨
Did you get it right? Let us know below! 👇

Photos from Sylvan Learning's post 08/12/2026

Watch what happens when you swipe to see how we turn those confusing moments into "aha!" breakthroughs. 👉

08/12/2026

If math feels more like a puzzle with missing pieces right now, Sylvan is here to help connect the dots. Our personalized tutoring turns those "uh-oh" moments into "aha!" moments. Let's get your student dancing through their next math test! 📈

08/11/2026

If you want to avoid the nightly homework battles that usually start every fall, the work begins right now. A little bit of consistent summer reading prevents that exhausting September catch-up phase.

08/11/2026

Young Roddo said it first, but our students are living it! 🧠✨

Parents, do you reward your children for hitting their academic goals? Tell us your favorite ways to celebrate an A+ in the comments! 👇

08/11/2026

5 Ways Busy Moms Can Work Smarter, Not Harder, This Summer

1. Enforce a Daily "Zero-Parent" Power Hour
The Hack: Block 60–90 minutes post-lunch for non-negotiable quiet time.
How it Works: Set strict "no asking Mom" rules while kids read or play independently. Outsource the mental load to Sylvan, their structured sessions keep kids actively engaged with zero screen-time guilt, giving you a daily sanctuary to focus in peace.

2. Implement the "Pomodoro Snack Bar"
The Hack: Turn snack requests into a predictable routine.
How it Works: Stock a low pantry bin with pre-portioned daily snacks. Kids can grab them only when your timer goes off or your office sign turns green, eliminating constant interruptions.

3. Build an "Independent Activity Station"
The Hack: Create dedicated boredom-buster bins.
How it Works: Rotate 3–4 hidden bins (clay, puzzles) and bring one out exclusively during important calls. The novelty keeps them engaged for 45 screen-free minutes.

4. Establish a "Green Light / Red Light" System
The Hack: Set visual boundaries for your workspace.
How it Works: Hang a colored sign on your door or desk: Red (Live Call), Yellow (Knock First), Green (Open). Kids learn the visual cues quickly, saving you from muted-mic panics.

5. Shift to "Assembly-Line" Meal Prepping
The Hack: Skip midday cooking with a self-serve lunch board.
How it Works: Set out a grazing board in the morning with deli meats, fruit, veggies, and cheese. Kids feed themselves throughout the afternoon with zero prep time during your back-to-back syncs.

08/10/2026

Here’s your playful reminder for students that when you stay focused and express yourself, good things follow, or as Roddo says, "Yeah, there’s paper on the way!" 📄✨

Parents, how do you encourage your children to balance their creative hobbies with their schoolwork? 👇

08/10/2026

You handle the love, the notes, and the crust-cutting.

We’ll handle the reading, the math, and the study skills.

Together, we make a pretty great team.

Drop a ❤️ if you still love writing notes in your kid's lunchbox!

08/08/2026

Sometimes good parenting means making decisions your child won't appreciate until much later. We have the solution for parents and students.

08/07/2026

When your child struggles, it's easy to wonder if you're doing enough. The truth is, progress takes time, and every child benefits from parents who continue to believe in them through every challenge. Sylvan is always here to help you find the support your child needs.

08/05/2026

The Sylvan Hour allows parents to enjoy that well deserved 30 yard stare.

08/04/2026

Which country has over 1,000 islands? Argentina or Spain? Drop your guess below! ⬇️🤭

08/03/2026

If I'm forgetting this... what are the kids forgetting?

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Location

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2720 Calloway Drive Ste A
Bakersfield, CA
93312

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm