Great facility!!! Very clean! The teachers and administrators are amazing! We will be sending our…read morenext kid once he's 3!!!

My child started at GFELA this year. I was so nervous, especially since my son had been at his…read moreprevious daycare for three years and was familiar with many faces. However, I have nothing but great things to say about GFELA! 1. Parking - Drop-off and pick-up are usually a hassle at most daycares, but I can always find a free, legal parking spot here. This was an unexpected perk! 2. Teacher Retention - At our previous daycare, there was so much turnover that we could barely remember the teachers' names toward the end. That is NOT the case at GFELA. 3. Security - There is a security guard on the first floor of the building. On the fourth floor, the doors remain locked, and you must call the center to be buzzed in. 4. Director Involvement - Before my son started, the director, Mrs. Unis, personally called me to ensure he would be properly accommodated. She continues to keep me updated on his progress and is very involved in his development. She attends his ELWYN meetings and ensures his teachers provide input to help him get all the therapies he needs. At our previous daycare, I invited the director and teachers to video meetings, but they never attended. Because of that, I assumed directors simply didn't participate. However, when I forwarded the ELWYN meeting invite to Mrs. Unis, I was pleasantly surprised--she and the teachers made themselves available for the meeting! I'm so happy I made the switch!

My grandsons both went to YCCA and really thrived during their years there. YCCA shows an…read moreunwavering commitment to early childhood education and I would highly recommend them.

I believe this is one of the most enriched preschool programs in the city…read more We have considered other schools because of the distance from our house (18 blocks) but gladly still commute every day because few to none for us have met the level of YCCA. We have been so incredibly happy with the school, the program and above all the teachers who care so greatly about the kids. We looked at many programs throughout the city, but YCCA was one of the most established, organized and experienced ones we found. My son started with their summer camp program part-time when he was 2 1/2, and while anything new is an adjustment, his teachers were so open to making him comfortable and acclimated that he was soon giving me a big kiss and running off to music circle time every morning. They switch to a new activity every 30 minutes, and I believe the stimulation and level of interest remains high. My son has thrived under the structure and stimulation of their curriculum and brings home crafts he is so proud of every single day. At the start of the Fall semester they began working on a new alphabet letter every week and I'm shocked and thrilled that these preschoolers are absorbing it so well. My son is identifying letters and sounds everywhere we go. The children are treated with respect and in turn taught to respect each other. Communication about your child with the staff is very easy and open. They work with you to help 'raise' your child with concern and love as much as any parent could wish for. The parental involvement is top notch, and the price is affordable and worth every penny for what you get.

We have been at Chesterbrook Washington Sq for 5 years, and there has been a change in management…read morethat is drastically affecting the quality of care. This morning, we arrived at school to be told that we could not drop off our child because they didn't have adequate staff. This was apparently communicated via email 40 minutes into the school day, leaving families scrambling. Prior to the past few months, I would have 100% recommended this center, but things have really deteriorated. Do NOT recommend.

Chesterbrook Academy has been fantastic for our family. Our daughter has a disability, and the…read morestaff and admin have been incredibly supportive and solution-oriented--we feel like true partners. Her teachers (Hafida, Kehnedi, Julie, Takara, and Ashanti B.) have been wonderful, and recent leadership changes have been excellent. Great hours, meals included, clean space--and most importantly, our daughter is happy and thriving!

St. Cecilia School shines above the rest of the schools in the northeast, both public and parochial…read morealike. The teachers here are simply the best and so kind. The principal and vice principal are very heads on about everything, from clubs and choir to bullying and attitudes. Sending my daughter here was the best choice I've ever made. the classes are small...with the average class having 19 kids. definitely better learning environment for the kids.

Oh wonderful greetings, beautiful smile but it's a racist school, please don't erase my comment,…read moreThe Lord is my light and my salvation,whom shall I fear,the Lord is my strength.

This school is not racist. I went to school with black white asian it was the greatest school ever…read more I still keep in touch with my friends. My best buddies were from port Richmond. North Philly. Fairmount. Fish town and Roxborough.

A school rich in traditions, this is ideal school for any young lady who wants to succeed in life…read more You will be immersed in different cultures and you will become lifelong friends with people you never would've met otherwise.

They have a great staff. Miss Donna and miss Daisy R great. I wouldn't hesitate about taking my…read morekids there. It's clean ,quiet and comfortable. It's a great place to send your kids. If u need a place to take your kids. Listen to the name children place....

It's the end of the school year, and my 4 years old is in love with her teacher, the place and all…read morethe staff. The school is super clean and organised. She will attend it next year too.

With Pre-K through Grade 12, this is, without any doubt whatsoever, Center City's pre-eminent…read morecollege preparatory school. Its Quaker traditions of intellectual honesty, respect for the individual and service to humanity go back 325+ years. Small classes (approx. 550 students total, over 14 grades of instruction) taught by a brilliant faculty, with whom your kids will be a on first-name basis from day one. Very strong in STEM, English, foreign languages, social sciences/international relations, fine arts, music, and theater. Boasts a dynamic inter-scholastic sports program. Foreign students in attendance from every corner of the earth. Pricey--yes, but very generous aid is available for families that need it. Meaningful overseas student trips offered every year: most recently, for instance: spend a week volunteering in a Guatemalan orphanage, or check out the cultural treasures of Italy, or hike in Nepal, or study ecology in Costa Rica! Indeed, my daughter received such a fine and broad education at Friends Select that upon graduating in June 2015, she was admitted to Harvard, Yale, Penn and Georgetown. (Yes, I am a big fan of FSS!)

Still lovin' it! This is my little ones' 2nd year at Friends Select and I can't say enough great…read morethings about it. If you want to ask me any questions about the school, send me a message and ask away. It is a great place! PreK - 12, Quaker education in Center City.

Our daughter attended KO12 for kindergarten and two years of summer camps (2024-2025). We loved it!…read moreThe teachers and staff are loving and meet your child where they are, and our daughter thrived in kindergarten despite being a little younger than 5 years old when she began. They go out a lot during both the regular school year and in summer camp, walking all over to nearby parks, squares, and pools.

I highly recommend Kids on 12th. Both of my children have thrived under the direction of the…read moreteachers and leadership here at the school. My oldest has been here almost 3 years and my 2nd almost 1 year, both African American. As a single mother dropping my children off has been one less worry. Even during interviewing for better opportunities and running late on public transportation sending messages through their app provided made me feel at ease. Always getting a response and a simple take your time or no rush. When picking up my children its always hard to get them to leave. As the school is not only a classroom setting but have individual spaces for free play, a library, room for movies and basically an indoor gym. I like their concept here because if my children need a couple minutes to calm their energy the teachers allow for them to go to a more intimate space to still learn but also gather themselves. When I arrive at the school the owner or teacher at the time is always graceful in how they communicate the day. I do appreciate this very much here at the school. My kids always want to go back. Even out of school and we are close by they mention their school. Oh! They provide detailed reports on your child's progress and future planning for continued success as well. All teachers are hands on. Even if a teacher works with their individual group he/she will step in to assist. Its good to see that because our children are not perfect everyday. I like to see how the teachers will respond if I am not around. I like their style here. If you want your kids busy, doing hands on projects then you are at the right place. Holiday season is my favorite. The hold a lot of potlucks where I have friended many other parents. A few who are my good friends now. We do play dates out of school. Another favorite is when I get to buy my kids art. Even if all i have is a quarter(you get the point) just a fun activity. Also bringing in guest speakers, local field trips. They are creative in getting everyone involved. If you are a introverted parent that may change. You will find yourself really opening up. Highly recommend! Great location, Diverse, Affordable, caring!