Our 2 year old has been attending Lightbridge since January, and we have had nothing but great…read moreexperiences. The staff is extremely helpful and communicative. They have flexible days where you can do 5 days a week, MWF, or TR. The lunch program is optional as is the monitoring system. The facility has been very supportive in assisting our child with his dietary restrictions. The facility is very clean with no screen time and has out of the box activities that keep the children engaged. My favorite part of this program is that there is an app that you can see all your child's diaper changes / snacks / when they transition outside or inside / when supplies are needed. The hours are 6 am to 6 pm. The pricing is very reasonable! I broke down the numbers, and I believe it came out to $14 an hour for the 2 day a week program for 8 hours a day. You pay a flat rate so if he's there 6-6 you'd pay the same as 9-5.

Outstanding staff, flexible hours and part time care options, clean & brand new facilities with…read moremodern amenities. Our kids love it here and we are so impressed with the teachers and directors!

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.

We absolutely love this daycare. The teachers were exceptional, and I feel like took care of my…read morebaby as their own. The staff here are just wonderful. I can't say enough good things about this daycare. I know that whenever I dropped my baby off, he was in good hands- and as a mom, this was so important to me. Very highly recommend!

I drive 45 minutes out of my way every day to bring my daughter here. The owner is wonderful, and…read morethe staff keeps me well informed on a daily basis. I highly recommend this business!

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about this preschool & the teachers. We have been with Miss…read moreColleen & her girls (Miss Caylin & Miss Malinda) for two years and will continue to be with her for the next two years. They are such genuine, sweet, kind hearted people who bend over backwards to ensure these children get the best education and receive the love and nurturing they deserve. From the beginning their communication has always been TOP NOTCH! Not only do they communicate with you through calls, texts, but they even give the classes a Facebook page that not only helps you communicate with them but helps the parents build a community to share things, help each other out, etc. I know this year was a transition year as Colleen just purchased the preschool and I must say I heard a couple of parents who were with the school prior to Colleen make not so nice comments about her or the school and I just don't understand how. I don't know how the school was operated prior to this year but I personally can't see how it could have been any better. These teachers plan so many events for the kids such as parties (Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc.), 2 Field Trips, a Class Picnic, and so much more! They truly give their heart and soul to these kids and for what the preschool costs compared to others; they don't stand to make much of anything which tells you just how much they do this from the heart. If you are looking for a preschool for your toddlers, I can't even express how HIGHLY I recommend this school and the team of teachers to all parents out there. They are by far the best and I've already cried twice knowing that this school year is coming to an end, and I am halfway through my time with them.

Deer Lakes Nursery School is the BEST preschool ever!! Colleen, Caylin, and Malinda have been so…read moreamazing with both of my kids throughout the years! They put their hearts and souls into all of their students and it really shows. They do so much for their student! From field trips to Freedom Farms in the fall and Living Treasures in the spring, to holiday parties throughout the year! A Christmas program that absolutely melts everyone's heart! I can't thank these three teachers enough for how much they have taught my kids and got them both ready to start kindergarten! This is the best preschool ever!

Awesome preschool! Teachers really connect with the students! It is exciting and fun for the…read morestudents. They are challenged socially and intellectually everyday to be the best they can be!

From the owner: Top Rated Fox Chapel Preschool. Curbside drop-off. Extended Day. Before and After Care Available.read more

My wonderful memory of Pastor Fackler... New Year's Eve was magical every year and the Sunday…read moremessages were inspiring. Our couple's Sunday school class was so much fun; exploring Scripture over coffee and donuts and having social times with friends outside church... Walking up the hill, over the years, with my 3 little kids to kindergarten and God's protection (in 1962 during the Cuban missile crises ) was known and felt... Thank You Lord.... for a wonderful experience.