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 an amazing place to do art. The pottery studio and classes are fabulous with expert…read moreteachers that go beyond their jobs. I have grown as a potter because of them. The community of students is wonderful. We all share our knowledge with each other--always taking care of each other too. This is a warm, exciting, and inviting place to complete work. The day workshops are awesome too.

We had our wedding ceremony at the Alverthorpe Manor in Sept 2018 and it was great! The site itself…read moreprovides a dramatic backdrop with the manor, old exterior walls, arch, outdoor stage, old tennis courts, and spots along the walking trails (some photos attached). We chose this place for cost, flexibility of customization and the contacts (Sam & Joshua's Catering) were genuine, good people that I wanted to be around on our big day. )I believe there were major changes in management around 2017, lots of poor reviews prior to that)

My child is in her 2nd year at the Wetherill School and we couldn't be happier. It is such a warm,…read morewelcoming community and I love seeing how engaged she is every day. The Montessori mixed age classrooms allow the children to progress as they grow. Last year my daughter would get help from the older children and now I see how proud she is to be able to help the younger ones. The teachers are amazing at guiding the children as they do their "work" of playing and learning. I love that they go outside even when the weather is not perfect. They have a large playground area and a beautiful natural environment. Once your child begins kindergarten, they have a full-day program available as well as a very popular afternoon enrichment for the kids who attend a morning half-day program. Highly recommend!

Wetherill is a very special place and warm environment for our children. It offers a great…read moreeducational foundation based on Montessori and the Reggio Emilia approach, current research and child development. However, we also love that the school encourages creative free play and exploration. It has a very nurturing environment and there is a huge focus on our children's emotional development and confidence. We also love that it embraces the outdoors.

We wanted to love Beanstalk, but unfortunately our experience has been extremely frustrating,…read moreprimarily due to reliability and communication issues. Since our twins started about ten months ago, the center has had repeated closures due to building-related problems. In that time there have been closures related to water line issues, air conditioning failures, heating problems, and most recently a gas line issue. In 2026 alone, the center has already closed eight scheduled daycare days. For working parents, daycare isn't optional. When the center closes unexpectedly this often, it creates a huge disruption and forces families to scramble for childcare or take time off work. Communication has also been a major problem. Updates are often inconsistent or unclear, and different administrators sometimes provide conflicting information. In one case, parents were told the school would be closed for a field trip. Later that decision changed, but instead of sending a clear update to all families, some parents were contacted individually while others were not. Because we never received the update, I took PTO from work unnecessarily. To be clear, the teachers themselves are kind and caring, and we appreciate the work they do with the kids. Our frustration is with the management and the building-related issues that continue to disrupt families. When you're paying thousands of dollars per month for childcare, you expect consistent operations and clear communication. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience here.

Our son has loved his time at Beanstalk. The Staff is friendly, professional, and hardworking…read more Highly recommend!

This is not closed just under new ownership for a few years now. A great affordable daycare that…read moredoes not charge you for the daycare being closed! Rare for daycares today!

My son has attended Schwartz since he was 2 and just turned 4. I am so grateful for the teachers…read moreand community at Schwartz. It truly feels like a family. My son always looks forward to going to school. I am also a teacher at a local school and am always very impressed with the emotional, social and academic skills that Schwartz kids that come into Kindergarten with!!

Our son has been in the PreK classroom for a year, and the school is phenomenal. His teacher has…read moregone out of her way to get to know him individually and create a curriculum that supports his interests and strengths. The kids are exposed to a wide range of subjects and activities - art, music, reading, writing, gymnastics and soccer. The school does a great job preparing kids for kindergarten.

Made us feel so comfortable about putting our daughter in daycare! They are great, caring and have…read morelots of fun activities to do for the kids!

My boys attended the 5 year old program this year and they loved it! There was always fun…read moreactivities in the classroom. The teacher always came up with creative ideas to match the theme. There were fun field trips, holiday celebrations and music and movement on a regular basis. They are still talking about the chicks they watched hatch! The teachers in the school really got to know the boys and focused on their social/emotional development. They are definitely well prepared for kindergarten. We are so happy we found this program!

My children have attended preschool here since 2013-present and it has been wonderful! The staff is…read moreamazing and great with children. There is a great sense of unity and family amongst all the teachers and parents. Mrs. Venezia has been a favorite amongst my children and they remember her even after they have moved on to elementary school! It's on of my favorite preschools and we will miss it very much when our youngest graduates and moves on to kindergarten.