Sylvan Learning Center's are a nationwide chain of tutoring centers that was founded more than thirty years ago. This is a local franchise that works with children from four and a half years all the way through high school. This center does one-on-one tutoring with children for math, reading, writing, study skills and test preparation for college entrance exams and standardized testing. One of the distinctive features of this, and all Sylvan Center's, is the attention given to students. The first thing done for any student is an evaluation and customized learning plan.