Not a safe or trustworthy place for your children…read more I am devastated that I did not write this review sooner in hopes it could have helped keep the two babies seriously injured there safe and out of this place. The teacher that is in jail for harming the babies was also my daughter's infant room teacher. Absolutely devastated for the babies and their families. Their lives will never be the same. And livid at the statement issued by the center. It is more of the same from them. My daughter was in the infant room at Oaks and early on we had concerns about the safety, unprofessional processes, and unwillingness of the Director as well as the previous or past owner to have open, honest, productive conversations about issues that came up. The Director literally said to me "Michelle, you just need to stop this and trust us". No, I will not just trust you or anyone with my infant. Our primary issues were: 1. Unsafe entrance in that anyone could walk through the doors by following others through with no checks or protocal for checking 2. No transparency when my daughter moved to the toddler room on who was changing her diapers even though this had been provided in the infant room and this became a battle with the director when it should have been an easy thing 3. Staff that was doing at least double duty as both carers and cleaners 4. A broken fence lock that was never fixed in the play area 5. My daughter always wanted to get the heck of there when I picked her up unlike the daycare that I moved her to where she sometimes doesn't want to leave for a good while after we get there 6. Some staff were very disheveled. I didn't want my daughter to think that was a normal way of being. After many attempts to be collaborative and open with the owners and the director, it was obvious that if a serious problem arose that these are not the people you'd want by your side to work through it. I left before anything serious happened. There is an incident I recall in the infant room where my daughter did have unexplained injuries while in the care of Catalina Baldwin while the other teacher was out on vacation. I thank god that it was not serious, but it could have been. The only explanation I ever got was that there was no incident at school and it probably happened at home or in her car seat. We were lucky.

Beware, this center might look great from the outside and say all the right things but is a danger…read moreto children. My child attended Oaks and had the same little girl in the three and fours that would bully her physically, emotionally and verbally. As this is shocking enough at 3/4 years old the staff allowed it. The owner Alice, director Christine and teacher Alayna did not take appropriate action to find a solution to the other child's aggressive daily behavior, toward my child and others. After me telling them numerous times for months and months this is not okay, they still did not take action. I asked to speak with the child's parents and they refused, well never Even cared to get back to me. They had ample time to correct the situation and were well aware of the child's behavior. My last straw was when I picked my daughter up and she had a scratch on her face, lips were scratched up with a huge bubble on them. No one could tell me what happened , the adults at this center asked me to ask my 4 year old what happened. This is the care they provide to young children!! Horrifying to say the least. Alice the owner labeled my daughter sensitive since she would cry at drop off and after pick up in the car. Well if someone was poking at you all day and saying nasty things wouldn't anyone be upset, Especially at four years old. The center also knew my Husband was dying of cancer and he unfortunately has passed. Per a teacher that left they would not console my daughter if she talked about her Father and was upset they would leave her by herself. Another huge wow of failure from the adults. Lastly, the teachers come and go every few weeks. Oaks had the potential to be great but failed miserably. My child was taken out by me because the other child I guess is allowed to run the show and do whatever she pleases to whoever. Isn't that a great lesson to teacher both children I'm this situation . Thankfully my child is thriving at her new school and lis safe and back to herself. Don't be fooled like I was. Oh and good luck getting a conference with your child's teacher after asking for a month it still never happened.

My daughter Kobe has attended KinderCare in Chalfont since she was a year old, and she's almost 3…read morenow. When other daycares turned her down claiming she was too "spoiled" because she was so attached to mommy in the beginning, Kindercare took the time to break her into daycare. With their open-door and open-phone policy, I was able to come and nurse my daughter as I pleased and I called numerous times a day to check in on her. The staff at kindercare have always been good to my family and I. Amanda and Marta are not only directors, but they treat these children as if they are their own. They do anything to accommodate the needs of your child and that's what I love most about them. I feel comfortable knowing that my daughter is safe throughout the day. I feel so fortunate to have the staff at kindercare as my extended family. I am so thankful that they had the patience to break my daughter out of her habits. KinderCare is the place to be, I'm blessed to have them in my and my daughters life!

Love, Love, Love Chalfont West Kindercare!!! When I began…read moreto search for a daycare for my newborn, I came across several potential sites in close proximity to my home. I made my site visits unannounced, so that I may see the daily operations of each center. What I found was horrifying in one, with the staff mistreating a special needs child, a dirty facility in the other and finally staff that seemed absolutely miserable! in the third. Then I found Chalfont West Kindercare! They are extremely flexible with my work schedule as well as my child's gluten restricted diet. My occupational responsibilities limit my sick time, so I am always pleased that they rarely close during inclimate weather. Thanks Phyllis, Dani & Staff for all you do!

We had our child enrolled for 2 years at this school. The first year it was amazing, I couldn't…read moresay enough good things about the program and teachers and recommended it to several people. This year, however, we have had nothing but problems. From favoritism, to lack of supervision to policies not being enforced. Something has changed drastically and it is such a shame. We have pulled our child out of this school; 2 months before the end of the year; for these reasons. We had a meeting with the director months ago and brought our concerns to their attention, and thought things would change. We were mistaken. It is so sad to see such an amazing program go downhill like this.

Best preschool EVER! A member of the church recommended…read morethis preschool to me and I am so thankful. All the teachers and staff are friendly and loving. They truly provide a great environment for the children. Given that my son has speech issues, I was worried about taking him to preschool. From day one the teachers and and staff were great with him and because of them my son has evolved tremendously. Thank you Lil' Angels staff for being so great to my son!

Children were left unsupervised for an extended period of time. We were exited for the child care…read moreto take over the Horsham Athletic club location but were very let down in our experience.

My child loves Vamonos. I'm glad my child is being immersed in another language as a toddler. The…read moreinstructors truly love all of the children and do a great job working with all of them. They keep good teacher to child ratios, celebrate special events, and continue to be open even on snow days for parents who still have to go to work. They truly are fantastic and I highly recommend them to any family in the area.

When we first moved to Philadelphia, our daughter was five months old and had never been cared for…read moreby anyone but my wife and I and our extended family. I was very apprehensive about putting her in daycare and I knew nothing about what to even look for in a daycare. At Growing Tree, I felt at ease right from when I walked through the door for that first visit to check the place out. The staff is incredibly friendly and each and every one of them cares a great deal about their work and approaches every day that way. My daughter grew to love it very quickly while the staff was very accommodating of my overly concerned checking in on her during the first couple of weeks. The facility is spacious and has lots of natural light, great toys, and a large outdoor space (which also has lots of nice equipment). They are also fully supportive of cloth diapering, which was great for us. The staff was very responsive any time we raised any concerns (which was very rarely) and always wanted to work with us to make things better. The prices are also incredibly reasonable considering the quality of the services provided. Finally, the daycare also puts on lots of great events and excellent programming for the children of all age groups without any added cost. My daughter is now 2 years and 4 months old and I'm devastated that we have to leave Growing Tree because we are moving to Chicago for my job. Growing Tree was one of, if not the best thing for our family about living in Philadelphia and I have no doubt that had we stayed here she would have continued there right through their pre-K program. In the time we were at Growing Tree, my daughter went from being a baby who could barely roll over to a toddler who plays in the sand and talks about everything from kitties to stoplights and the teachers and staff at Growing Tree were there for every step of the journey nurturing her development and helping us so much along the way. It's difficult to put into words how much this means to me, but it's something I will never forget. When my daughter talks about the teachers and staff at daycare there is so much love that is evident in her voice and my heart breaks that she has to say goodbye. But, I take some solace in knowing that her time here has built a foundation for the rest of her life--not just because she learned how to drink out of a cup or sit in a circle, but because she also learned how to have a friend, how to treat people with respect and kindness, and what it means to be a part of a community. Especially now, the world can be a really horrifying place but every now and then you come across people who make you feel good about humanity and I felt that way every time I dropped my child off or picked her up at Growing Tree. The people there have changed my daughter's and our lives for the better and she is just one of hundreds of children who will get to benefit from being in such a nurturing environment thanks to their selfless efforts.

My son was in daycare for a few months as an infant and again now as toddler. I worked in child…read morecare for many years, so I feel that my expectations are very reasonable. However, we were so dissatisfied with the infant care and another "state of the art" shiny facility that we couldn't bring ourselves to take him back. We took another look at Growing Tree and my mommy instincts felt at ease. My son is taking some time to adjust, but he is being nurtured and loved through the process. The staff here is PHENOMENAL. The people are more beautiful than any new building could be.

COA North Wales is amazing! My two year old son has been going there for almost a year now and he…read moreloves it! After the pandemic hit he was at home with me for almost 9 months so I was really worried on how he would transition back into daycare life. Everyone at COA north Wales are so accommodating and kind. They really care for your child as if they were their own. And the amount of things my son learns from daycare is amazing. My husband and I get surprised almost every day by the new things he learns at daycare. The amount of activities, arts and crafts, and programs they have is just amazing. Plus the teachers sends us tons of pictures and video updates on the tadpole app everyday for us parents to see what the kiddos are up to. We love COA and all the teachers and staff members. We highly recommend COA north Wales to any parents looking for a great daycare for their children!

There was a time where I would've rated this daycare excellent. Then Kristen took over as director…read more In the less than a year under her watch, the staff turnover rate has been insanely bad and my 5 year old was kicked out due to him "requiring a one on one" (Kristen has no special education training so that is not based on any fact) while we waited for an official evaluation by both CHOP and the MCIU. Kristen would call constantly and talk over my wife and I trying to calm down our child who was bored (North Penn kindergarten registration said all these behaviors are learned school behavior and thinks he might be gifted). Ms. Anna (the only certified teacher on staff) called my son and another child "volatile" to my face and nothing was done. Within 3 weeks of moving into her room, we are forced to look for another daycare. He was moved into her room because at the age of 5, he was still spending a large part of his morning with 2-3 year olds. That's how few teachers there are. I am a teacher myself. I can't fathom how Kristen and this daycare are still open. Unless your child is PERFECT, do NOT utilize this daycare.

The absolute best day care in the area (and I toured them all). The teachers feel like family, the…read morekids are always engaged and happy, and my 5 month old daughter does amazing there. So thankful I found them and would highly recommend!!

On the application form it asked for a blood test. At three years of age, my daughter had a really…read morehard time with getting that done. When I mentioned that to the owner, she said, "Ohhh, I wish you would have asked me as she really did not have to have that done." I thought to myself, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? WHY DIDN'T YOU CROSS IT OUT THEN ON THE APPLICATION!!!!! Another time the manager/owner told me that "when a child's running nose is clear that means the child has an infection, but that when the what's coming out of the nose is green, that there is NO infection." ARE YOU KIDDING ME? WHAT A DITZ! OR DO YOU JUST WANT ME TO BELIEVE THAT AS I SEE GREEN SNOTTY KIDS RUNNING AROUND?

I've never once worried about how my children were being cared for, never once worried about their…read moresafety, never once thought twice when I heard there were teachers staying until 11pm during a snowstorm and making sure every last kid was given their priority. When you consider this school, by all means don't go off of "Erin's" review, considering she had issues with every place she went to. Starting from the ladies in the nursery who work tirelessly to provide their time, even with a 4:1 state mandated ratio. Have you ever tried to take care of 4 infants under the age of 9 months at once? You give and you give and you give. That's what I saw/see with my son there, regardless of how short they were, someone (God Bless the nurse who is always pitching in) and all the way up the chain to the Director Cheryl, someone is putting these kids before everything else. When you listen to the news and hear all the terrible things that happen at daycares and pre-k schools, you can rest assuredly that it doesn't happen here. As for the "curriculum" (say that slowly as you're talking about kids under 4) my daughter is heads above kids her age in both her recall and vocabulary. Noah's Ark puts Christ first and it shows.

Absolutely love this daycare! My son has been going there since he was 4 months old and is now 2…read moreand I feel so confident with the care he receives! every staff member is so nice and caring, you can definitely tell they have a real heart for children! they are the best!!