Olga Binyaminov opened her business, Exceed Learning Center, in Albertson in September – four years after COVID shut down her Queens location.

Binyaminov said she wanted to create a place where learning was not confined to the classroom, where students could discover their unique potential and where education meant more than just grades.

She did just that 18 years ago with the creation of her education business in Queens.

The location at 1360 Willis Ave. aims to foster creativity and instill a lifelong love for learning in students.

“When I started this academy in 2006, my vision was clear: to create a place where learning was not confined to the classroom, where students could discover their unique potential, and where education meant more than just grades,” Binyaminov said on ExceedLearningCenterNY.com.

The center provides personalized tutoring, optimal learning with cutting-edge technology, an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and character building, and programs designed to foster holistic development alongside academic excellence.

“But our academy is more than just a place of learning; it’s a community,” Binyaminov said on ExceedLearningCenterNY.com.” We’ve built a community of students, parents, and educators who share a common goal: to see each child succeed academically and in life. I invite you to explore our courses, meet our team, and join our community.

The center is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It offers afterschool programs for students from kindergarten to fifth grade.

“Anything from chess, art, homework help and we have abacus mental math which is very unique to my center,” Binyaminov said. “I am a certified abacus mental math teacher and this is something that I do for the little ones.”

ExceedLearningCenterNY.com explains that abacus math enhances mental arithmetic skills, enabling children to calculate complex equations with ease. Engaging with the abacus stimulates brain development, fostering improved concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills, according to the website. This course is available for students aged 4 through 13.

Binyaminov said her center also offers programs for teenagers, such as a book club and financial education, as well as classes on note-taking techniques, studying and being heard. Some other programs include SAT preparation classes and tutoring, which is open to all ages.

“I’m working with someone right now to bring an etiquette course to the teenagers as well as sex education for the teenagers,” Binyaminov said.

There are also programs for adults like brain and memory training, public speaking, how not to procrastinate, positive thinking and journaling. She said these programs are geared to helping and enhancing one’s life

Binyaminov said all of her programs have been virtual since 2020 until her students asked if they could start seeing her in person. Binyaminov, who lives in the area, said she found this storefront in Albertson and thought her business would greatly serve the community.

“I know how important education is for this particular community,” Binyaminov said.

Binyaminov said business has been slow since she opened on Sept. 10 and she would like to see her center grow for all ages, particularly teenagers.

“I think the school education doesn’t provide the basics of life that these students need so I really do want to bring awareness and grow this community for the new teenagers that are becoming adults,” Binyaminov said.

The following program is their Chess Class on Tuesday for beginners and professionals at either 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Also, the center’s Art Therapy class for teens and adults takes place every Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information on their programs, contact the center at [email protected].