My kiddo LOVES going to daycare here. They do fun enrichment activities every day that would cost…read moreme more time and mental energy to do at home than I currently have. The director is responsive, the teachers all seem to care quite a lot about the kids, and the facilities are clean, bright, and filled with fun learning opportunities. They offer part-time daycare (three days a week), which has helped me balance getting things done and having more actual time to bond with my kid. He loves daycare so much that he only takes one nap a day there (he takes two at home!). He's just so excited to be there, and the teachers send photos of him with huge smiles every single day. We feel very lucky to have gotten a spot here.

We have been very happy here so far. Teachers are very nice, our son has enjoyed each day at…read moreschool and the facility is clean, organized and engaging.

Goddard school Newtown square: 1 child in school, started…read moreat 2.5 years old, now 4. Cost is $1,700/month. My child is currently enrolled at the Goddard School in Newtown Square, PA. While the staff and teachers are friendly, for $1,700/month for one child (2+ years old) I don't feel we get the experience that we're paying for. To start, the program is not tailored to the individual child's needs. So, if you believe your child would benefit to go up one class (within reason of course) you're given a nonchalant "we don't do that" response. The school's drop off and pick up procedure is honestly something straight out of hell. To the parents with more than one child - you're saints. The school seems terribly under staffed, which is ridiculous because the building is very small with a large number of kids. On a consistent basis, you will go to your child's classroom to pick them up to find out they're not in their classroom because they were moved to a different room due to staffing. Also, routinely the children do not go outside. During inclement weather is one thing, but too often it's apparent the teachers and other staff find it easier for them if the children don't go outside (I.e., it's too hot or too cold for the teachers). Frequently, teachers don't greet you or are busy on their cell phones rather than paying attention to the children. Additionally, the playground area is very small and limited particularly for a class size of 20 children (that's just my child's class, I don't know the sizes of other classrooms). Frequently the communication from the school lacks professionalism, including proper punctuation and grammar, leaving me to wonder what they are teaching my child. On more than one occasion my child's name has been horribly misspelled on their belongings. On one hand it's no big deal, but given it's a learning environment and they are in a critical period of learning how to read and write, I feel like this should be a given. It is also apparent that the school's owner and administrators are more concerned for what is most convenient for them rather than the school as a whole. Running a school I'm sure is no easy feat. It would be beneficial for Goddard NTS to bring someone in to aid in running the operation more effectively and efficiently. Last, my child has experienced multiple minor incidents where she gets hurt. The school completes their incident report and will notify you. When you get the story from the teacher though we're constantly left with asking "well where was the teacher." Our reason for staying at the Goddard School comes down to other schools' availability (and lack there of). That said, I would like to note while some of the teachers lack enthusiasm even though they teach children under 5, there is still a significant number of teachers who put the children first and are adored by the children. I can't say enough about Ms. Rosetta, Ms. Stephanie, and Ms. Dana. They are fabulous, always very helpful, and attentive. And, although I have my concerns, for the most part I would say my child enjoys going to school (as much as any toddler would). Fun fact: Be cautious of Google reviews about the Goddard School Newtown Square. I posted this on Google but the school won't post it.

Absolutely the best daycare you will ever find. I cannot recommend this school enough. My daughter…read morehas been there since the infant program (starting at 7 months) and at two-years-old, I've seen her progression and development in leaps and bounds. The curriculum is fantastic, the teachers are wonderful and highly credentialed and the owner is fantastic - she gets to know every child and family. My daughter comes home with new skills every day that blow me away (they teach them sign language). It is not just a school, but a second home. There is so much warmth and love and attention there. I couldn't recommend it more. I plan to keep her there through preschool, knowing that it's not only the best education she'll get but the best care.

***DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE**** I don't post things like…read morethis lightly, but I feel a responsibility to share our experience in case it helps another child or family. Chesterbrook Academy - Newtown Square has been the worst childcare experience of my 13 years as a mom. In our experience, the environment was cold, harsh, and deeply unsettling. When children are sad or crying, they are placed in a so-called "cuddle corner" and intentionally ignored--no one is allowed to speak to or comfort them until they stop crying. Teachers follow a strict "no response" approach, meaning kids who are screaming, throwing, or clearly distressed are simply ignored. The level of rudeness, judgment, and lack of warmth from staff has honestly left me bewildered. My child came home crying many days, saying the teachers yelled at them--and I personally witnessed teachers yelling at children right in front of me. Leaving your child in someone else's care is already incredibly hard. You expect compassion, patience, and basic emotional safety. That was not our experience here. I can't speak to other Chesterbrook locations, but Chesterbrook Academy in Newtown Square is one I would strongly urge parents to avoid. If sharing this helps even one child have a safer, more loving experience elsewhere, it's worth it

Oh how quickly this place went downhill after the previous principal left. If your child does not…read moremeet their standards, there are teachers who will verbally judge and criticize your family. Severe lack in communication (no reports for injury, no pickup ID confirmation for non registered adults, etc). Management is struggling, and they cannot keep their teachers around for more than a certain amount of time. Just so sad and disappointed.

My daughter has been enrolled in this new daycare and she loves it. The staff is great and the…read moreplace is really nice. Great location and really easy for us to get in and out quick. We had been searching for an affordable daycare for a while and this place had just opened. We are very happy we made the decision to move to little journeys.

I absolutely love this school. They are so good with the kids. My twins LOVE all the teachers and…read moreare treated with so much affection. I could't ask for a better place to drop my babies off.

This school loves and cares for kids every day. The staff is well-trained and they are following…read moreall CDC guidelines to the letter. Both of my children attended here for 5 years each, and they were well-prepared for kindergarten by the time they left.

We love Berwyn Montessori. Our children love going here and they learn so much whenever they do…read more Mary is wonderful and focuses on skills that are lost in our public school system today like cursive hand writing which is so good for hand strength. The children are fascinated by all of the different Montessori work and come home happy everyday they attend. I couldn't be happier with our choice of going here.

I have been at Berwyn Montessori for over 10 years with two children attending. Before coming to…read moreBerwyn I looked at 17 alternatives and sat in the classrooms of all of them for an extended period prior to selecting Berwyn Montessori. My experience is that Mrs. Shultz is the ultimate caregiver and her team are exceptional. They taught my children how to approach life, how to learn, and always ensured their safety. My first child had ADHD challenges and was dyslexic and brilliant (145 IQ), my second child was legally blind. Both are doing incredible in school and life due to Berwyn. They learned math, reading, writing, social studies, biology, and cursive, and advanced in social skills and manners beyond their peers. Each did better throughout grade school because of the foundation this institution provided. I can truly say neither child would be as successful as they are today without the care and guidance she provided. They celebrate and respect the cultural differences between families (mine is Hispanic) and learn the customs of Chinese New Year, Divalli and Yom Kippur. My 16-year-old still reaches out to her for direction and advice. My 11-year-old still asks to go to her summer camp over other potentially more exciting camp options. The children design and pick their graduation performances (speeches, songs, and dances) themselves and learn to speak in front of others and express their individuality and their views. They make their own pinatas and cakes for all of the parties. We have attended every graduation since 2009 except one and all were safe, fun, family activities. Mrs. Schultz has always put our family first, has never shown any political bias to our kids, and brings the kind of experience of child development that you cannot find in any of the big-box institutions. Her safety so far exceeds the standard and your child will be a well-behaved, self-aware, deeply educated member of our society. You will not find this elsewhere.

They let me drown when I was 4 and didn't tell my parents. When I woke up on the side of the pool…read morethe life guard yelled At me for being in the deep end alone. If she had been paying attention, I probably wouldn't have drowned

From the owner: The Garrett-Williamson Foundation provides quality educational and recreational programs for…read morechildren. The Foundation owns and operates Garrett's Way childcare and learning center serving infants 8 weeks of age through Kindergarten and Camp Garrett summer day camp serving youth age 5 through 15.

What can I say about this school when I first was hired here I thought it was a wonderful place to…read morework boy was I wrong! The turnover in this place is so high. Literally every month someone is leaving. The owner is a complete and total jerk. He only cares about one thing and one thing only MONEY! The director and the assistant director are not much better they really have no clue on how to run a school. You make the slightest mistake oops I went to the bathroom to long your written up for it. Employees are treated like they are the children in this place. We actually had chores we were assigned each day to do why you may ask because the owner is far to cheap to hire a real professional cleaning staff. I could go on and on but I won't please do not send your child here you've been warned.

I've send two kids here for couple of years. My kids absolutely loved this school and all the…read moreteachers!! Nothing bad to say about this school. It's too bad they closed down this location, but I will send my third child to Wayne or Admore location, soon.

Out of all of the excellent area schools, both private and public, we chose Friends School…read moreHaverford (FSH). Initially, we were drawn to the play-centered learning approach for the younger children, however, there was so much more from which to benefit. The teachers and staff consider the whole child, their social, emotional, and intellectual development. Guided by Quaker principles, the community is at the heart of its mission. The children are taught to discover and appreciate the uniqueness of themselves and others. I always feel informed with weekly updates, class newsletters, and monthly breakfast meetings with the principal. Lower student-teacher ratios increase children's engagement and allow for individual needs to be more easily met at FSH. Hearing my child say he loves school is the way it should be for all kids!

We have been apart of the Friends School Haverford Community since 2018. Our son joined FSH in the…read more2nd grade. Over the last four years we have witnessed his growth both academically and socially. The relationships that he has developed with the teachers, staff and his classmates has help to mold him into a kind, intelligent funny kid. As parents we too have developed long standing friendships with the parents of FSH. FSH not only poured into our sons life but ours as well. The Griers