Research this school before you allow your daughters to attend and shell out $31,000 per year in…read moretuition. Two males 16 year old students made an AI generated CSAM of 60 girls...School leaders did nothing until they were forced to. They clearly only care about their reputations and the tuition. There is no accountability from the leaders of this school...do your homework before you if enroll your daughters in this school.

Student here! Came just about a year ago, and already got about a scandal and a half go down…read more There's also a mice infestation in this school. The education is fine, but not 20,000+ dollars a year fine. Some teachers are fine, and others are just constantly angry and yelling at students for no particular reason. Gym program is incredibly taxing. AI has also been widely used in this school, even after the incident, and it's being promoted. Students are encouraged to use Chatgpt, and teachers use it as well. Also, AI images are frequently used in the posters around the school. It's fine if you really need your kid into a college, but not if you don't want your child to have a crazy workload and 2+ hours of homework daily. My depression went from moderate to severe after just a week at this school.

Our family had kids in U-Gro Hempfield for 9 consecutive years, from the infant room through…read moreafternoon care during kindergarten. We all left our time from U-Gro with only positive memories. I always felt comfortable and confident leaving my kids in their care, and never once questioned their safety. Feeling certain that my children were safe and well cared for was priceless. On top of that, their educational program is too notch. My kids were more than ready once they got to kindergarten. The director, Courtney, has been there for 8 years, and she sets the standards high for her staff so that parent's expectations are exceeded. She consistently creates a home like environment and takes the time to get to know the families and kids. The facility is amazing! Each room is well stocked with age appropriate toys and educational supplies. The outside spaces are ideal being divided for younger and older kids. AND having the indoor play room was so key for those rainy days or days that were too hot/too cold to go outside. We'd make the same decision to send our kids to U-Gro, without hesitation, again.

We have been sending our son to this U-GRO location since he was 15 months old. I can say with…read moregreat sincerity that it was one of the best decisions we ever made for his early childhood development. When we first started, it was a huge transition not having him at home all of the time, but they eased so many of my worries and gave me the confidence to drop him off every day knowing he would be handled with so much kindess and caring. We dealt with a few typical issues there (like biting from another child), and now looking back on it, I was so impressed with their professionalism and problem-solving. It feels like such a blip on our U-GRO timeline, because of the rest of the incredible experiences we've had there, too. It's hard to pick and choose our favorite teachers because there have been so many. And the program director, Courtney, honestly blows my mind with how much information she retains on all of the families there. She says hello when you come in the door or leave if shes in her office, does a quick check-in. She knows all of the siblings and grandparents if she's ever met or heard of them. Her attention to detail is astounding and it just continues to highlight the level of consideration she gives to every family she serves. Those values are echoed in every other staff member too. Nothing feels better than hearing each and every person who works at your child's place of care say hello the them by name when you see them. This is actually the case for a good amount of the kids as well (the ones who can talk, haha). It's a bit of a steep cost, but it is truly worth every penny. My son will be leaving with social and emotional skills, strengthened math and reading foundations, solidified potty-training, and so much more. They've even started writing letters and now he can confidently write his name! It's incredible hearing what he's learned at school each and every day. I can't recommend this establish more highly.​

Very nice staff and owner. Respectful and clean environment! Love Ms. Natalie and Would definitely…read morerecommend.

We love the Montessori Learning Center! I have seen my 2-year-old grow by leaps and bounds since…read morebeing there for over a year now. The staff cares for him tremendously and he loves them like his family :) They are eager to reinforce how we work with him at home and are always asking great questions to give him the best experience. Truly could not recommend this place and staff more! We love Ms. Natalie, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Michelle, and Ms. Arian tons!

Wonderful facility and amazing staff! Miss Carol Anne and Andrea are super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! My daughter and I LOVE the Play & Learn classes!

We've been part of this daycare community since their very first day open and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience having our daughter there daily. She's now 2 years old and absolutely loves going to school every day. From the minute we walk through the door, she's excited to see her teachers and friends, which says everything to me as a parent. The teachers, owners, and the rest of the staff are incredible--truly caring, attentive, and always going above and beyond to support her growth and happiness. She has learned so much during her time here, from social skills to early learning milestones, and it's been amazing to watch her confidence and curiosity grow. She's built friendships, and the parent community has been just as kind and welcoming. We've always felt supported and connected, and the environment is both nurturing and fun. From open house events to spirit weeks with different themes every day to toddler parades and "trunk or treats" - there have been so many fun activities for the kids and parents. I'm so grateful to have found a place that feels like a second home for her. If you're looking for a daycare where your child is safe, loved, given opportunities to learn, and treated like family, this is it. We looked at so many other schools in the area and this was far and beyond the best one we toured.

Here was my review from 10/2025: "Our son has attended…read moreKiddie Academy in Lancaster, PA since the day they opened and we have loved every second! Enrollment was effortless. The ability to check in on your little one throughout the day via cameras is such a perk! We love the daily pictures and reports. The curriculum is extremely interactive and full of learning! All of the staff is friendly and helpful. From the administrative staff to the teachers, to the cleaning staff. The center is extremely clean and well run. Our son enjoys the playgrounds and the bikes! We are so thankful to have picked Kiddie Academy!" My update on 07/2026 is as follows: While effortless enrollment still remains true. I have learned the following over the last 9 months. Camera access is limited to only 30 minutes. Which at first I didn't mind, but then I did. I have since moved him to a center that has all day access. Which I appreciate. Especially if they are working on an activity or something, it's very nice to be able to watch! The daily pictures/reports and friendly and helpful staff, ended up being 4 people. James, Caroline, Sicily and Amina. They were all teachers for my son. Anyone outside of that, I don't have much to say. I have witnessed "teachers" wearing skirts so short, you could see their underwear when walking behind them. I witnessed "teachers" walking around sick, but they are demanded to be there. My son's teacher stayed home on a Friday because she didn't want to bring sickness into the building (which I appreciate!!!) and she received a text from the owner that said "I need to know by 12PM TODAY if you are planning on coming to work next week, as you stated you would in your resignation letter. If I do not receive a response by 12pm today then I will accept your resignation effecitve today and you will not be permitted back." Thursday when I picked up my son, his teacher was clearly not feeling well and said she'd be staying home the next day due to sickness. To be accused and threatened to be terminated is VERY unprofessional. I just want to set this rumor straight. I gave notice on 8/14 that my son's last day at Kiddie Academy would be 7/31. That is a 3 week notice. Because I/my son was leaving, his teacher decided she was going to leave and go where we were going! And then because she was leaving, a handful of parents decided they were pulling their children to go where she was going. We have all built a very close bond between us parents and with our childrens teachers, that it was a trickle effect. My child's teacher was written up for all of this. That she was soliciting/recruiting parents. She was also demeaned and was told that she was a horrible teacher. And wasn't fit to be in a classroom. Mind you, after this teacher signed the write up form (which she wasn't given a copy of), she was sent back to the classroom to continue working through the end of her notice to quit. If an owner of a child care facillity believes a teacher is horrible/unfit to teach... why was she not terminated in that moment? And if she isn't horrible/unfit to be a teacher, why was she spoken to like that and written up for it? There is something to be said about 5 parents who stick together and move to another childcare facility together. There is also something to be said for a teacher who follows her kids. It wasn't the environment keeping her there. After I found out about the disrespectful behavior to 2 of the teachers, I personally spoke with Cassi the owner about this. I explained that I was the one leaving and that the teacher was following me. So, her accusations were false and the write up was unjustified. She while "polite" was very snarky back. I guess she didn't realize how close our parent/teacher group was and she wasn't fond of it at all. If I ran a daycare center I would appreciate parents/teachers building bonds! Those bonds last lifetimes! It was in that meeting with Cassi that I let her know that my sons last day wouldn't be 7/31. Instead it was that day, 7/20. I explained to her that her and her husbands demeanor and behavior towards my son and I at drop off and pick up, wasn't okay. To not acknowledge us, or say hello or goodbye, because they're mad at the unfolding situation, wasn't very professional. It was actually extremely uncomfortable. And then to walk along side another family in a different classroom, and they'd get the bubbly "have a great night!"... and then we'd walk by and nothing? Very unprofessional. Very caddy. They have a VERY high turn around. Not just in teachers but administrative staff as well. The previous director was screamed at and was told to "Get the F out of the building"... To that, I don't know the details, but I DO know speaking to ANYONE like that is NOT okay. Especially the owner of a business that is filled with children. If you are considering Kiddie Academy, proceed with caution. It is very professional and kind on the cover... but read the pages CAREFULLY .

Amazing teachers that care for the children like their own. Instruction is play based, focus on…read morethe whole learner; not just academics which is what we wanted in our children's first school-like experience.

From the owner: We are a small, play based preschool. We focus on the whole child and fostering a love of learning…read morethrough play.

Melissa Leanza (primary teacher) put my potty-trained child in pullups because she was too lazy to…read morechange a pair or pants if he had an accident. She did it without our consent (our 3 year old son told us). This is a fake Montessori School. The head of school (Robyn Stearne) couldn't care less. She's just trying to pack the school full of bodies and collect tuition.

One of the best schools around, made me who I am today and prepared me for life. I would highly…read morerecommend this school to anyone looking for an alternative to public school, because you are going to be getting a fantastic education from toddler all the way to 8th grade.