A local institution…read more P.I.C. has conscientiously built up the quality of the service it provides families in the area, encouraging the development of professional child care staff and offering a working model to many other child care providers. Parent participation in the workings of the program is considered essential, which won't fit with the expectations of those who would just drop their kids off in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day. For those who are comfortable with this 'cooperative' approach, it helps the children absorb the lessons of work-play-learning integrity.

This review is for the playgroups they offer on Mondays and Fridays…read more Last year when it got cold, we were itching for a place to send our Au Pair with our daughter so that she can interact with other kids. Full blown day care was out of the question since we're already dropping dime for our Au Pair. A number of inside parks are on the pricier side, and further away. But the Parent Infant Center, also known as PIC, is close to us and very affordable. If you buy a 5 pack, it's $5 per visit. There are toys, lots of other kids, and they even provide snack time. They usually do some group songs and offer other activities. If you are up for helping, which is a super easy gig, you show up at 9am and help set up. Breaking down is even easier and typically happens while you would be there anyway. In exchange, they don't ask you to pay for that visit and give you three more free visits. Not too shabby. The crew is very nice and this is a great option for kids to interact without footing the bill for full blown daycare.

First off saying I love this day care is a understatement! Ever since my two year old daughter…read morestarted attending a month ago she has developed beautifully. Her words are forming and coming out more,her personality's shining she's doing great adjusting to her new surroundings and interacting with her fellow peers. The women are very patient and take pride in caring for my daughter. When I drop her off and pick her up she's smiling and the facility is always clean. Great place

From the owner: Since 2001 A Secure Future Academy Daycare has been committed to providing families with the…read morehighest quality education, safe and loving environment that feels like home. With professionally-monitored health and nutrition, well-trained teachers, and ongoing communication, the center is a place where individual attention to detail will maximize your child's potential and give you peace of mind. Also a monitoring security camera system that will allow parents to see their little ones on their cell phones away from the center. We also accept CCIF if needed. Give us a call or stop by today 215 386-6660!

SMNS is a really unique place! I send my 2 year old daughter here and she loves it! The daycare is…read moreset inside the St Mary's church, but isn't religious. They have an awesome enclosed outdoor play area. They mix the children up so they get to know older and younger kids. The school has many family events that help build a strong community. The staff is awesome with low turn-over. Also, the school is flexible with schedules and has a money saving co-op option.

Our daughter goes here and we absolutely love it. It's located right on Penn's campus in a…read moretranquil setting that is tough to find in most of the city. The space used by the school was converted from part of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and has a really cool vibe. The rooms have high ceilings and lots of interesting play areas . The outdoor playground is amazing - you just have to see it. The staff is very attentive And finally, yes, they have a parking lot for pick-ups and drop-offs so no worries about scrambling to beat the PPA.

This is not a school for black children. my daughter was made to feel awful here and tested even…read moremore horrible by the director Amy. she was treated differently and so was my family and I.. it's like they couldn't figure out how this in g black couple could afford to take trips and send they're child there. From the 1st day the other parents all Caucasian gave nothing but dirty looks and fueled racism.. I've never wanted my young child to experience such nasty behavior especially from adults and the director herself. Once my daughter expressed she didn't want to go anymore that was it. Besides the fact she learned NOTHING.

My older son is in his third year at Clementine Montessori (now in Kindergarten) and we have been…read morevery happy with the school. It is a small, warm community with great communication between teachers and parents. The kindergarten experience is unique, small, and personalized. The kindergarteners have mini-units taught but a different teacher each month and Spanish once a week. They tie in so many field trips in their curriculum and really use the city as their playground. My younger son just started in a different classroom and we are really loving it for him as well, his teachers are wonderful, structured, and caring, really just what he needs.

They truly love the children. My daughter received her first learning daycare learning experience…read morehere. They loved her and truly took great care of her. They also, taught her so much with reading, numbers, and friendship. Respectfully submitted, Yura S.Commodore, mother of Micheala Ja'Nai Commodore

My husband and I moved to Philadelphia in the fall of 2017. Our baby had just turned 6 months and…read morebefore the move we were actively looking for a childcare center. We were disappointed that most centers were full and required us to be on a waiting list; however, we were pleasantly surprised that Bright Horizons had a spot available for our little one. We met with Laura, the director who insisted that we also bring in our 6 month old. Laura was very warm and disarming as she explained the curriculum and addressed my concerns from properly heating the breastmilk bottles and feeding schedule to when our daughter would be moved to the step up rooms. We are very much hands on parents when it comes to our little girl so we love to engage with the staff and ask how the day went and what the children learned. The instructors were very accommodating in terms of our expectations for our child. I am delighted that this is not just a daycare where I pay someone to change diapers and feed my child, but that there is a clear learning experience for all ages. We have had a couple of hiccups in relation to payment schedule/tuition fees. However, we were able to maintain clear communication with Laura and she was able to resolve those issues. The parents now have an app for Bright Horizons that include drop off notes and hourly updates on feedings, potty/diaper changes, nap times, and the lesson for the day. My last point in this review is that the classrooms are diverse. I haven't met many parents but the ones I see passing in the halls between dropping off or picking up my children are from many backgrounds. It is encouraging to know that this learning center fosters an environment of diversity at such a young age and we are happy to continue to support this education center.

We have truly loved our time at Philadelphia Cathedral Learning Center. I enrolled my daughter at…read more10 months in the part time infant room, knowing that she's a rather *vocal* and *discerning* (read loud and picky) baby. She was a terrible napper at home and feeding was a challenge for me but within a few weeks, her teachers had her taking long naps and eating all kinds of things! They've definitely given me some tips. lol. I could tell that the staff really cared for the kids. Many mornings even the Pre-K and Kinder teachers would greet her by name! And Laura, the site director, has just been fantastic in being available and well-aware of how my baby is developing. It wasn't uncommon that Laura would see me in he hallway and update me on how well my daughter had napped that day or wanted to tell me about a new skill she was trying. Because my daughter started walking at 9 months, Laura worked with her to transition her to a room of bigger babies before her first birthday. This was really key for her because this exposed her to more activities, outside time (which she totally loves) and foods that the younger babes don't participate in. Unfortunately, we had to leave because it was no longer convenient for my commute but we really enjoyed our experience there.

I toured Chesterbrook Academy in the early spring of this year with Lisa, the director. Once I saw…read morethe building and met the staff, the plan was to send both of my children there for summer camp. Then everything shut down due to COVID. I really liked that the school communicated with me often about plans for reopening. Summer camp did not go as originally planned but my kids never said that they were bored or didn't have a fun summer experience. After summer camp my 5 year old was able to stay for kindergarten. In the last month since kindergarten started his vocabulary has grown so much. I get daily, weekly, and monthly communications about what is going on. Because of COVID restrictions I can not physically enter the building but I feel very much connected to his school. My only regret is that I did not send him to Chesterbrook sooner!

I'm asking a refund of my deposit to Chesterbrook Academy at 3201 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA. I…read morestarted this request on Jan 10 and I waited nearly two months. But I was told that the refund was still not processed. I know Chesterbrook is a big company and has a good reputation. We trust you so please don't let me wait forever. You can contact me through my email pfyu333@gmail.com. Thanks.