I am proud to be part of a team that not only teaches but also listens, supports, and grows…read morealongside the children and families . If you're considering a daycare that prioritizes both education and emotional well-being, this is a place where children thrive.

Our son started at Little Learners when he was just 6 weeks old. He's now 6 years old and has…read morerecently transitioned to 1st grade. Little Learners has amazing leadership and teaching staff and I truly believe that without their support throughout the years, our son would not have transitioned so easily. Their full-day kindergarten program is amazing and their curriculum can not be beat! In addition to their kindergarten program, their summer program as well as pre-school programs are all focused on children learning, new adventures, and fun! To everyone at Little Learners, THANK YOU for helping Grayson grow in such a positive way! We are thankful for the friendships formed, families met, and community support...all of which would not be possible without you!

Awful! They have been a nightmare for my family. Revolving teachers that last a few weeks to 3…read moremonths tops. 6 directors in less than 2 years.

our infant son goes to GK. as first time parents, we get a lot of helpful tips from his teachers…read more he is happy and well-cared for. working during the day is easier because we get photos and live updates in the app throughout his day. center is clean and well-kept.

We came to The Goddard School of Carlisle from another day care facility and our experience has…read morebeen night and day. At the time of this writing we have been there just short of a year. The school is extremely clean and welcoming by every teacher we have encountered. The Goddard School programming in general has a good reputation, however the staff currently implementing the programming at this school are absolutely excellent. We have to say the development of our child has improved drastically - that includes physical development, emotional development, and milestone development. It appears most teachers intermingle with all classes and our child is very familiar with all staff - you can see that at drop off and pick up as they always address our child by name. I would also like to touch on the ongoing confidence boost the current teachers are giving my child. They really interact and get to know the children and it really makes such a difference. Our child loves going in there. The hours are absolutely convenient for us which is not something we had before. The benefit of when my husband travels is that I don't have to leave work early to pick our child up and we can use that extra time. We do need to pack breakfast (unless you have time to give this at home) and lunch - which in the grand scheme is really fine with me now. It was a learning curve at first, but it gives me the opportunity to nutritionally decide what I will send in. Sometimes when other daycares are funded, the food is mass produced - and kind of gross. The school provides two snacks a day - this is very helpful! From our experience, you really get what you pay for. Here we see that we have made an investment in our child's future (even though still very young). We have another child on the way and could not imagine not enrolling our newest in this program. Like I said - the program is great - but the teachers hired really make it for us. We would 10/10 recommend this school.

Our son is in the Pre-K program at Goddard Carlisle and has been enrolled here since they opened in…read moreFeb of 2022. We have been extremely impressed with the curriculum, staff and how they are preparing our son for kindergarten. We moved to the Carlisle area from Reading, PA where our son was previously enrolled in a Goddard school. Since the move, our son has not missed a beat. We would highly recommend Goddard Carlisle to anyone.

Our new Director and Assistant Director are both very hands-on in every way possible, from teaching…read morein the classrooms to passing out snacks. Both are very easy to talk to about any issues that you may have or just chitchat about anything. They take the time to train the teachers the correct way. Whether you are dropping off or picking up one of them is always here. The Assistant Director has been with the company for over 10 years at another location. Love the new hours, open until 6 pm daily. YAY

Sent my two boys here for a span of 3 months and do not have a single positive thing to say. The…read more"teachers" are all in it for a paycheck. In all the times I dropped off and picked up I never once saw a single one who ever seemed genuinely happy while interacting with a child. One teacher in my oldest sons room would actually borderline yell at some of the kids, I personally observed this on multiple occasions. One day during drop off she snapped a very rude remark in a much louder and harsher tone than normal conversation at my son because he attempted to get out some toys which they had already apparently cleaned up prior to his arrival. As he was supposed to know this? Through all the hot August days I would pick them up off the playground and they would be hot and sweated with no water bottles. The water bottle I packed would be empty back inside their cubbies in their rooms. I commented on it one day and a teacher replied "we'd be going back and forth to the bathroom constantly if everyone had water bottles". Apparently taking already potty trained kids to the bathroom is too much to ask? The icing on the cake which led to immediately withdrawing from the center was when my oldest son came home with a hand print on his arm. He was 4 and no longer napped, however the 4-5 year old classroom had a 2 hour nap time each afternoon where they expected him to sit and play quietly on a cot. For 2 whole hours. He struggled with this, as I'm sure most 4 year old boys would and they didn't want to put the effort into finding a solution. One day he came home and told me about how the teacher that day was mad at him for not being quiet during nap time so she grabbed his arm very hard and made him sit in a time out chair in the corner. When questioned she said she gently led him to another area. Gentle enough to leave a handprint, I guess..... We paid almost $1000/month for him to attend UGRO and they actually asked me to pack him a bag of quiet things to do during nap time so he wouldn't disrupt the other kids. Total lack of desire to foster kids development and growth. Do NOT waste your time looking at this facility. The director is kind and sweet and you will think it's a great place but do not be fooled. The staff are absolutely terrible and could care less about your child.

Our family has had a fabulous first year at Harrisburg Academy! We find the teachers and…read moreadministrators very responsive. The curriculum is exceptional. The values, educational emphasis, and vision of this school as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School are second-to-none. If you want the best for your child (K through 12), this is a terrific school! What I find exceptional about the school is the level of care of the teachers and staff. My child is not just a number. With small class size, the attention on each child is great. Teachers and staff members, who do not have my child in class, know him by name and greet him daily. There are plenty of school-wide activities that are wonderful to participate in, as a parent. It truly is not just a place to get an amazing education, it is a family of like-minded individuals, who want the best for their children and who want something more than the typical public school education. I'll finish with this: what sold me on the Academy is the emphasis on preparing "thinkers" for a world that is constantly-changing; they gear their education to teach children "how" to problem-solve, not just how to memorize for the test; they acknowledge the global-connectedness that our world is currently experiencing, and as such their philosophy is train the students to be prepared for the globally-connected workplace, not just how to graduate with a diploma. As a full-continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) World School they are preparing these children for the future. I want my child to be his best and have terrific educational opportunities. I have no doubt that that is what we are getting at the Harrisburg Academy. We hope to keep our son there through grade 12! I hope this review was helpful to you.

If your kids are into the arts and sciences this is the best private school for them! The tuition…read moreis high but it includes before and after school care for elementary aged kids. The best part is that parents can volunteer in the classroom without so many restrictions as public school. Background checks are required of course. With the new leadership I expect many great things to come at the academy. It has recently become an IB world school for all grades K-12 (not just a couple years in high school at other schools in the area). This is hands down the best preschool around so even if you end up moving your kids to public school in 1st grade you'll get your money's worth.

My daughter participated in the Summer Camp, on a part time basis! She loved it, i loved it! From…read morethe projects and baking and walks to the library, i love the skill sets they were focusing on! The application and registration were an easy process and the staff always seemed attentive for any of my questions! Definitely a great center conveniently located in town!

My son went here for kindergarten. There were a lot of positives, clean space, nice staff, good…read morelocation. He learned a lot. He enjoyed it. I liked the director. She was friendly and cared for the kids. But I found her to lack organization. Communication was all over the place. Sometimes it was timely, Other times it was nearly after the fact. On one occasion, my son was released to a relative without their ID being checked. This immediately made me lack confidence in them. The director seemingly handled it well, and the issue did not occur again.

Tender Years Mechanicsburg has been our daughter's "school" for over 4 years now. We could not have…read morefound a better place for her to learn and grow. She built deep relationships with each teacher, every year- and they always treated her with love and respect. The leadership shines here with communication and availability- I don't know if they ever take a day off! We toured multiple daycares in the area and felt very confident that Tender Years was the best environment we could find for our little one- and that continued to prove to be the case every year. Our daughter has thrived and learned so much during her time here and I highly recommend Tender Years.

Ms. Vanessa has been an exceptional teacher for my child. Her ability to create a fun and engaging…read morelearning environment is truly remarkable. She has a unique way of making complex subjects accessible, which has led to incredible growth in my child's learning. In just two months, my child has mastered 22 sight words, learned basic math concepts, and even started picking up sentences and greetings in other languages! Her patience, creativity and genuine love for children are evident in everything she does. We are incredibly grateful for her positive impact in my kiddo's development and consider ourselves fortunate to have her as a teacher. Tender Years is truly lucky to have her!

When I saw the 1 star review I was stocked. While my child doesn't go here, my nephew does. Once a…read moreweek I drop him off at school, it is our special auntie time. I have high standards because I used to be a nanny and worked at a daycare before, I would not be happy if my nephew wasn't in good hands. What I can tell you is that: this place is clean, the staff care and they take safety very seriously. My nephew loves going to daycare and it it is clear to see why.

Will give zero stars if allowed. The director is difficult…read moreto deal with. She lies a lot about several things, never got a call/report when kids are hurt/sick. Kids often get sick here because of the poorly maintained facility.(Broken and old toys, too many germs). Many kids constantly have fever, constant running nose,flu. Children are moved across rooms and this was not informed at the time of tour. There are new hires frequently and its not clear why they change the staff unnecessarily. This kind of change is stressful for kids. If you are a current parent, know that you must get an incident report if your child was hurt at school. Make sure you ask your children about their day. Visit the facility unannounced at times other than pickup and drop-off. (You will see how horrible the place is when they are at lunch. Half of the children sit down to eat when a few are sent to the restroom wide open in the same room and are changed. The entire room reeks as the rest of the kids eat. Some kids nap near/under the sinks and in front of toilets.Terrible because there are way too many children in a classroom than the actual capacity). Most of the kids food gets thrown away and empty boxes are sent home to make it look like children ate well. Asking about this did not get it resolved and all you will get is a rude response from the director. If your children are constantly falling sick, take time off and you will see the difference. If you are considering this school, just do not do it. Overall, this is a poorly run daycare - NOT a school.Its a toxic and unethical place with a lying&cheating director. Find a real school if you want your child's needs to be met. I strongly recommend against sending your children here. Look for other options and do not consider this even as your last option.