I had the privilege of taking children I babysat for to this location for the last 12 years. The…read morestaff is ALWAYS amazing and the kids learn so much! All 5 of the kids I watched did the extended day of kindergarten where they would go half the day at the local elementary school and the other half of the day they had "class" at Goddard. I feel the staff is amazing and when my mom passed away 3 years ago, several of the employees came to the funeral home. (She also dropped and picked up kids). I highly recommend this for your young ones.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Cranberry Township, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard…read moreSchool is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

The building & grounds make a great first impression. This is a new location, so the kids &…read moreparents benefit from a brand new building and playground. Everything is kept looking neat, clean & fresh. The center & classrooms are decorated with classroom artwork or candid photos so parents can see what everyone has been up to. I have 2 children in the 4-year old preschool classroom and couldn't be happier. Their teacher is great with the kids and there are always staff members available to help out if the teacher needs a hand. The staff easily stays in touch with each other with walkie talkies. The children's day is tracked electronically for easy communication with parents and management. They are checked in and out of the classrooms each time they move throughout the building for any reason so that no child ever gets forgotten or misplaced. The tadpole application tracks meals, what each child eats, nap times and what competencies they worked on each day. They also have the ability to send individual messages or photos to the parents if their is a particular concern. i.e. - I received pictures via the app on my kids' first day, just to show that they were adjusting and settling in but I also received a notification with picture when my daughter fell off the trike on the playground to show she had an accident but that she was ok. The system also emails parents and phone calls are made if action is necessary, such as if a child is sick and needs to be picked up. My kids are learning so much through play, yet are also given plenty of opportunities to make independent choices each day in a fun & safe environment. My kids are happy to go to "school" each morning but are still happy to see me when I pick them up each evening, it is the best of both worlds. Upon our move to this area, I called and visited many daycare centers before making my selection and I couldn't be happier!

We are very pleased with Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township! We toured several placed before…read moredeciding and now that our son has been there for over 5 months we couldn't be happier. The hours are convenient, they keep us informed of what our son is doing daily, the staff is amazing and know us all by name, and he is thriving there.

My School Preschool is the best preschool in the Mars area, and for a great price. Their tuition is…read morevery reasonable. The teachers all have many, many years of experience, combined with boundless energy, enthusiasm, a love of learning, and love for children. Many of the teachers have advanced degrees, and they're clearly not there teaching for the little bit of money they earn -- they're there because they love to teach. The teachers are simply amazing and gifted. The building is small, but they make the most of it. They offer a Lunch Bunch class for 2-yr olds with a parent that meets once per week for a few weeks in the Fall and Spring, a 3-yr old class on Tues & Thurs AM or PM, a 4-yr old class on Mon, Wed, & Fri AM or PM, and a Mon-Thurs Pre-K class in AM for 5-yr olds. They emphasize hands-on, sensory-based learning through music, movement, stories, arts, science experiments, learning centers during free-play time, poetry, reading, pre-writing and many special projects, field trips, and guest teachers that you'd normally expect to find only in an expensive, private preschool. It reminds a little of the Montessori teaching style. It's also a very diverse place with students from all over the world and they welcome children with a variety of learning disabilities and developmental delays as well. It's a very accepting place. Unfortunately, the building is not handicap accessible for those in wheelchairs or walkers -- all students must be able to walk up and down stairs. Both of my children went here, each for three years and I can't say enough good things about it. My youngest child is finishing his last year at My School this month, and I'll be a little sad not being there in the future. It's a wonderful, fun, and nurturing place.

The owner of StemSteps is a very reactionary person. She doesn't sit to think and reflect before…read moreacting at all. She runs off emotion and uses intimidation to get what she wants. When you attempt to have an adult conversation about your feelings, she loses her ability to think rationally and asserts her dominance once again. She attempts to micromanage every situation even when she isn't present. There were several situations where she would spit off emails or call before she had all the facts, accusing and pointing fingers. She, however, would not come back and apologize or admit that she leaped before having the facts, afterwards. It eventually got to the point where she was twisting facts and blowing molehills into mountains with untrue statements. She was pushing us to medicate our child when our pediatrician strongly discouraged medicating at that time. The teachers were too passive to set strict boundaries, and they seemed to cower to the owner and allow her to control and micromanage a classroom they were in charge of. The owner made accusatory statements that, when I would speak with other parents, didn't seem true at all. We are not saying that our child was perfect in any way, and he definitely needed some more guidance and stricter boundaries; however, the way things played out here was very disheartening. We even went as far as to have a behavior specialist come in to observe for an IBHS support person; which they requested. I attempted to have a discussion with the owner about feelings towards my child, which is what ultimately ended our time here. She went ballistic instead of being professional and reassuring. It was such a hit to her ego, and she couldn't take it or someone standing up to her false accusations. There was no professional adult conversation, just finger-pointing and blocking. Our son didn't have these types of behaviors in the school before or after this school. He is doing great now in a new school. The behavior consultant discussed what she saw when she observed, and a lot of it was boundary pushing and allowing him to get his way, instead of setting clear boundaries and consequences to teach him, it seemed to be all over the place. Lots of reminders with no consequences, allowing him to get what he wanted, which would reinforce the poor behavior, them being frustrated, and eventually just a target on his back. Again, not that these behaviors were acceptable, but they weren't what was being made out either after speaking to the behavior consultant and piecing things together on our own. I also went in to observe one day. No behaviors but saw him being kicked. When he kicked back, he got caught and in trouble. His new school said they also don't understand because they don't see the behaviors that this owner was saying he had. If you have a very calm, timid, robot-like child, this will be a great fit. However, if you have a rambunctious child with ADHD who goes against the grain at times and wants to be moving, this is 100% not the right fit. The day I observed, they were expected to sit for 25 min doing carpet time. That's a long time for a 4-year-old, let alone a 4-year-old boy who has ADHD. They do wonderful activities there, which is why my son loved it, but there was lots of sitting and expectations of standing still, straight lines, chair work, and not enough strict follow-through. Like I mentioned above, if you have a quiet, calm, timid child, this place is great. If you have a typical hyper, rowdy, strong-willed child, I would find a place better fit because StemSteps cannot and will not be a good fit for your child. I suggest reading the book Raising Lions for this school and some training in consistent follow through, rule setting, consequences and behavior management.

The best daycare around hands down! We have taken our kids to a lot of places and we were very…read moredisappointed. Stemsteps has the best teachers/atmosphere that actually care about kids (not just keep them alive), provide great exposure to veggies at meal times, and give him a variety of experiences to meet his milestones. My son has been attending since 8 months and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. He's very excited at drop off and loves his teachers.

My daughter started school at Garden Montessori in 2018- I couldn't be happier with the progress…read moreshe has made. The teachers are amazing and so dedicated to your child's success. Truly love this school. Our son will be attending with our daughter this year and we are so excited to see his progress as well. Children thrive here!

My son (Jack) has been at Garden Montessori for four wonderful years. I have been so impressed by…read moreGarden's many philosophies. They truly consider the needs of each individual child. During each stage of Jack's development, the staff worked with us (parents) to ensure that they were maximizing his potential. They strive for personalized excellence, and in doing so, Garden students have the unique opportunity to learn about their passions. For example, Jack is especially interested in the solar system. The knowledgeable and Montessori-trained teachers provided specific (solar system!) opportunities which allowed him to nurture this passion. Jack is so proud of his working knowledge of the solar system, and I strongly believe that is because he was provided with stimulating work related to this passion. Jack has also matured socially, and I credit Garden for this. He has developed a strong sense of justice (one of the many virtues that Garden instills), independence, curiosity, and kindness. While only in kindergarten, he is already an advanced reader, completes complex math problems, and loves to learn. I believe that this love of learning is essential for children to continue on to traditional school methods and beyond. We are so grateful for the incredibly gifted staff at Garden. They are attentive, empathetic, and knowledgeable. Every day I drop Jack off at school, I know he is in good hands.

We absolutely love this daycare and the amazing teachers who have cared for our children! From the…read morevery beginning, Ms. Amber was wonderful with our son in the infant room--so patient, loving, and attentive. As he grew, Ms. Michelle was fantastic with him in the toddler room, helping him learn and thrive in such a fun environment. My one son currently in and my other son has had Ms. Holi, and she has been absolutely incredible--especially with handling our son's allergies. Her attentiveness and care gave us so much peace of mind. Ms. Kim and Mr. Brett have also been such positive influences for both our daughter and sons. They always came home excited to tell us about their day, and most importantly, they looked forward to going back to school the next morning. We couldn't ask for a better group of teachers. The care, kindness, and energy they bring every day make such a difference for our kids and our family. We are so grateful!

Going back to work after being a stay-at-home mom was tough; it was even tougher to find a daycare…read morethat would be a good fit for our child. Kindercare Seven Fields made that transition much easier for me. Our son has now been going for 4 years and he absolutely loves it. The teachers are nurturing and he has always received as much individual attention as he needs. I have never felt there was any lack of communication whatsoever; I always feel that our needs and wishes are respected. Our son considers Kindercare an extension of home.

I felt compelled to write this review because I saw an unfavorable review, and it seemed so far…read morefetched and inaccurate, I had to share my experience with this facility. I am 110% pleased and satisfied with the exceptional level of care here. My kids are ages 2 and 4, and I have been at Allie the whole time. The teachers genuinely care about the kids, and Allison is extremely accommodating to parents' schedule changes and needs. There is a personal touch here, which often lacks in the corporate franchise facilities. Seasonal festivals and late nights are offered regularly and allow for parents to either enjoy socializing at the school with their children or enjoy a few hours of adult time. New housing developments are exploding in the area. If you are relocating or moving to the area, don't let a bad review keep you from checking this place out and seeing for yourself. You will FEEL the difference the moment you walk through the door of this locally owned and heart filled center.

You can tell when you arrive for the first time and meet the team that they truly care about taking…read moregreat care of your family. Family owned and operated by some of the best people my wife and I have ever met! We have always been happy and never had any issues. Forget the weirdo review about who is helping your 3 year old paint their art project! Gotta wonder about people like that!?!?. We have never observed anything but people who care about the kids they care for! For parents who value what's really important, choose a locally owned, non-corporate childcare facility. Ally's rocks!

i have been working for Kiddie Academy of Wexford for almost 4 years. it is the best job ever…read more Ms. Mona and Mr. Dave are very hands on and care about their employees. The management is willing to hear and listen to your concerns. It is all about the kids. I work in the infant room and from Ms. Mona down to managers they will step into my classroom anytime to help and do what they can. Ms. Mona and Mr. Dave always took time and reach out to see how we were doing during the pandemic. The teachers here are very friendly and involved.

My 3 1/2 year old and 5 month old both attend Kiddie Academy and love it. This is our third child…read morecare facility for our oldest and he has never been happier to be going to school! They both are doing great! They love their teachers and are happy to go to school each day. I always know they are in great care while they are there. The teachers are amazing and it is a super clean facility. I would recommend Kiddie Academy to anyone who is looking for childcare. Lauren P.