Great staff and really loving environment. Great pre k…read moreteacher! My daughter loved going in the morning and that says a lot!

You're search is over! Right steps is fantastic and I absolutely would recommend it to anyone…read more Staff is overwhelming lovely and my son might actually love his teachers more than me and his dad lol. No complaints whatsoever:) good luck with your new member of the family.

We love BCSYC and cannot recommend them enough. Our older daughter has been there for 2 years and…read moreour younger daughter has been there for 4 months. The teachers are wonderful and the leaders of the school are also great. I love that they value and teach kindness and inclusion. They have been great about communicating during COVID and I feel comfortable with their protocols. Their curriculum is engaging and I love hearing the songs my daughters have learned each week. My older daughter has Spanish as well and even learned to swim over the summer. I feel at ease knowing my kids are happy and well-cared for there.

We absolutely adore the teachers and staff at the Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children. Our kids…read moreare in the preschool and toddler classrooms, and we have been thrilled with the kindness and thoughtfulness of their teachers and administrators. Many of the teachers have been there for decades (a family member went to BCSYC 20 years ago and had three of the same teachers our kids have today). The teaching staff is quite diverse, as are the families. We have been impressed with their approach to COVID safety, including clear and prompt communication with families. The Spanish and music lessons have been a big hit, and our older child loved the swimming lessons last summer. It's an excellent program.

We have sent our children here since they were babies. Now they are 4 and 2. Although we have had…read morecertain issues here and there we have generally been very satisfied. Most of the teachers are moms and have a lot of experience with children. In addition, the facility is great with a huge backyard and play sets. Finally, the two people who are the most important to the place are Judith who runs the school and Jen who runs the summer camp. It's a big job to run this organization and we are lucky to have them at the helm. Judith is especially skilled at keeping the parents and teachers in check. Some have complained that she's not flexible enough but I think that's one of the reasons the operation runs so smoothly.

Temple Beth Hillel Beth El's ECC is absolutely wonderful. The teachers are warm and loving and…read morereally enjoy working with the children. The classrooms are large and beautifully decorated. The children play outside most days - there is a huge covered porch for rainy days! My kids were so happy here and we were sad to part ways. Highly recommended.

Love Ancona Montessori! Our 2 children have been there for over 2 years and currently attend the…read morepre-k 3 and pre-k 4 classes and we plan on sending our 3rd child as soon as she is ready! Teachers are attentive to the children (and parents) and our kids love them. The owners are onsite, involved, and take pride in the school. Activities and lessons are hands-on. The children are constantly learning through instruction and play, its amazing and a joy to witness. We live about 15 minutes away and don't mind the drive to continue our children at this school in Wynnewood. Highly recommend!

Great school! The owners are very hands on and treat the children like their own. All the…read moreteachers are great. My little one has learned so much and gained so much confidence at her time at the school.

Our family has been very cautious with the ongoing pandemic due to health issues. We have followed…read morethe recommendations of the CDC and mandates set forth by the governor and his office because we are not medical professionals. When I spoke with the owner, Jodi, of the school, after the mask mandate was declared by the governor, I wanted to confirm that they would be in compliance with this order so that I could feel safe knowing that some medical precautions were being taken to keep my child (and our family) from contracting COVID. Jodi explicitly stated that some of the two year olds "are disgusted by" wearing masks and that wearing masks "upsets them" so the staff would "not force them to wear" masks. This was obviously concerning, especially since earlier in the summer, Jodi had told my wife that the school would not be enforcing mask wearing unless the governor mandated it, and now that it was mandated, Jodi would be going against the medical advice of those advising the governor and made it clear that even though the governor's mandate was now in place, the school would still not enforce it. I called and spoke with Jodi to request a refund of our deposit, due to the continuing concerns that we had, after Jodi made it clear that mask wearing would, in essence, be optional for those in the two year old room, despite the mandate. Jodi claimed that I was "twisting [her] words," that "the governor is crazy" if he thinks two year olds will keep masks on all day and repeatedly said that she knows from her personal experiences while raising three kids that two year olds will not keep masks on. As a father of toddlers who have navigated this pandemic with masks on, I feel very at odds with Jodi's assessment of children's capability to follow directions from adults and wear a mask. In the end, Jodi refused to return our deposit and explained that it would remain on file for six months in the event that we decided to send our child there in the future. Truthfully, after our experience with Jodi, we have very little interest in sending our children there, pandemic or not. Had we been given assurances and felt the least bit comfortable with Jodi's handling of this matter or her willingness to comply with state mandates, then we would certainly be interested in enrolling our children in the future. Under normal circumstances, I understand why the deposit would be non refundable within the 30 days notice; after Jodi made it clear that the school would not mandate masks unless the governor ordered it, we were resigned to the fact that we would likely forfeit our deposit and not send our child if it was not mandated. We were relieved when it was ordered but a bit distraught when Jodi expressed an unwillingness to comply with or encourage mask wearing in the two year old room. If Jodi had assured us that the school would be complying with the mask mandate and helping children to adjust to mask wearing instead of letting them go unmasked, then our child would be in the school at this very moment. Instead, we've found a better program that is serious about protecting the health of children.

This brand new (as of May 2019) Goddard is definitely somewhere worth sending your children to,…read moreespecially compared to others in the area. My son transferred to Goddard from Kindercare, where he was learning virtually nothing (the 4-5yo teacher there didn't even read books daily), and he loved the new environment at Goddard and got a much better education. He had a marked change in attitude and happiness as well and started to bring home art projects regularly. Pros: * Classrooms are HUGE and clean, as everything is new * Owners are willing to invest in resources and toys in the classroom * The playground is large and sparkling clean. There's also an indoor gym for inclement weather. They exercise 2x a day which is good. * They use Tadpoles, so you get notes on the day and a photo each day. * Over the summer, there are water play days. * Strong focus on academics as well as art, with daily projects to bring home * They're open most days and take very few days off. * Teachers have strong discipline. * Snacks are provided in the afternoon. * There is open and honest communication. Whenever a bump or bruise occurs, they tell us about it, unlike at Kindercare where sometimes we got the we don't know what happened excuse * Kids don't want to go home at night, which is the best indicator they're doing a great job. Neutral Notes * They do enforce logistical rules at this daycare (aka. labeling everything, taking water bottles home nightly to wash), which some fellow parents have felt are burdensome, but we like it because it prevents spread of disease which happened a lot at our old Kindercare. * They offer pizza catered in for lunch once a week at $4, and since a lot of kids elect in, we do it too for ours, but some parents might not like that societal pressure component. Areas for Improvement (they're still a 5* school, but no one is perfect): * One teacher we had was resistant to filling out info in Tadpoles and need to be complained to in order to give any info. * Teacher turnover is moderate, which is to be expected at childcare centers, but hopefully will stabilize over time. * They gave us the impression milk would be offered to students daily, but it turns out to be sporadic from what our son has told us.

Out of all of the excellent area schools, both private and public, we chose Friends School…read moreHaverford (FSH). Initially, we were drawn to the play-centered learning approach for the younger children, however, there was so much more from which to benefit. The teachers and staff consider the whole child, their social, emotional, and intellectual development. Guided by Quaker principles, the community is at the heart of its mission. The children are taught to discover and appreciate the uniqueness of themselves and others. I always feel informed with weekly updates, class newsletters, and monthly breakfast meetings with the principal. Lower student-teacher ratios increase children's engagement and allow for individual needs to be more easily met at FSH. Hearing my child say he loves school is the way it should be for all kids!

We have been apart of the Friends School Haverford Community since 2018. Our son joined FSH in the…read more2nd grade. Over the last four years we have witnessed his growth both academically and socially. The relationships that he has developed with the teachers, staff and his classmates has help to mold him into a kind, intelligent funny kid. As parents we too have developed long standing friendships with the parents of FSH. FSH not only poured into our sons life but ours as well. The Griers

Note, if your child is born after September but enroll them before. you will always be charged the…read moremore expensive rate. the centers are now changing the contract from 10 hours to 9 hours and charging parents more if you get there past 9 hours. The staff is loyal and have been there for many years. The management has changed and employees are being silence.

I have been glad to have my child with this facility for the past three years…read more TL;DR: There is a clear love and care for every child at this site Staff are happy and attentive, NEW site director is joyful, responsive, and accommodating The site has worked hard to improve over the past three years for both programming and facility, going from good to great Full Review: We placed our daughter at this site on a moment's notice after a major surgery as an infant had been completed and our arranged daycare became untenable. Staff in the infant room were responsive to all of our concerns, worked with my wife and myself to ensure our daughter was taken care of in the most loving and caring way possible, and provided us with a full run down of the day at each pickup. It was very comforting and reassuring for first time parents. At this time, there was some staff discomfort that we did see with the management team that had been in place. As our daughter progressed through the age groups, we found that all staff had taken the time to learn our daughter's name and greet her by name in the halls on drop off and pickup. The site also experienced a management change which had a significant and noticeable impact on staff morale. The new and current director, Jodie Beth, is joyful, shares information readily, and works tirelessly to address both staff and parent concerns. She also added an assistant (director?), Cassie, who develops programming, serves as an additional source of information, and pushes into classes when needed. There is a bit of a newer issue for 2-3 year olds as there is not a larger format jungle gym for them to play on due to new regulations and issues with the municipality and property owner (something to do with wood chips), so this age group is relegated to a 1-2 year old play space and a black top with assorted toys. It is a bit difficult to swallow, but there are alot of changes happening, and perhaps they will be able to work this one out. Even with this issue though, the staff made the best of the situation and worked to keep the kids engage, and introduced additional programming both indoors and outdoors to close the gap left by the loss of the play equipment for this group. The facility has also worked with the property owner to address notable issues with flooding. Late last year, the entire foundation was excavated and new flood control measures were put into place (looked like sealing of foundation and a french drain). It was a massive project, but introduced minimal disruption to the day to day for the kids (loss of some parking temporarily and some play areas were closed for a couple of days). The facility's handling of COVID has also been stellar. The parent organization had one or two sites open throughout the beginning stages to service the needs of first responders and they developed strict and encompassing procedures to keep parents, staff, and kids as safe as possible. During the full lockdown, even though no tuition was being paid, staff would hold zoom sessions for the classes to encourage kids to interact with each other and staff as well as provide story time, show and tell and more. Since this site has reopened, they have been flexible with families on return dates and have worked to communicate what is going on at the facility with great effect. I am glad that we were able to find a facility and staff that meet and exceed the needs of our family. I am looking forward to my child returning when we are in need of childcare again.

Love the preschool! I had my daughter here for a while and the teachers were so sweet. I also got…read morethe opportunity to work for this preschool and I have so many fun memories and would rate it one of the best preschools with the most loving teachers and director .

I wish I can give NPC preschool 10 stars!! Our kids have attended the preschool since 2021, and…read morecouldn't be happier! Teachers and administrators TRULY care about the children and families. We have gone through 4 daycares/preschools and this is by far the best! As the previous reviewer said, our morning starts with a smile saying hello to each other. Families naturally become friends and happily help each other. My son enjoys 5 day pre-K class so much that he doesn't want to go home when I pick him up. (His only complaint is that the school isn't open on the weekend :p) He's learned reading/writing alphabets & numbers, songs, and soccer among others. Teachers are so caring and welcoming, and children learn how to be kind to each other in this warm and friendly environment. We are blessed to have such an amazing preschool in our local neighborhood, and hope many families experience what we've experienced. FYI: Tuition is very affordable, and you will be surprised by quality care you & your children receive. Communication with the school/teachers is very easy through the Brightwheel app.

My wife and I have been so impressed with our time at Wonderspring in Narberth! Our kids adore the…read moreteaching staff and are genuinely excited to see them every morning, often running up to give them hugs and tell them about their weekends when entering the class. All the teachers are incredibly attentive, kind and engaging in how they manage the class and have shown great care with our kids. The admin staff led, Angela and Natalie, have been so accommodating, organized and compassionate to our needs, leaving us with great confidence in dropping off our kids every morning. Whether it's the winter art show, ongoing spanish classes, or special visits from wildlife educators, they consistently put out an incredibly varied curriculum that balances education and creativity, allowing the class to experience so many sides of life in a way that promotes curiosity and fun. Wonderspring as a whole is a very warm, safe, inspired and welcoming environment and cannot I recommend them enough!

MELC - Narberth is one of the best child care experiences a child can have. Both of our children…read moregrew up at MELC starting at 17 mos for our son and 3 months for our daughter. We couldn't have asked for a more loving, nurturing and fun experience for our kids. I loved knowing that when I was a twork, they were happy and very well cared for. The low teacher turnover rates, happy staff, and the personal touches that make everyday special (from everyone smiling and saying hello to the kids and their parents to the fun play centered curriculum). My daughter is graduating to kindergarten this year and she is more than ready - socially, emotionally, psychologically, and academically! Thank you MELC!

The knowledge and experience gained in a fun environment is exceptional…read more Thank you and hopefully next summer will be back.

This is our first of many more Lavner Summer Camp for my son. He's enjoying all the different…read moreweekly session. From Lego to Minecraft, then Pokemon and Youtube 3D then topping it off with STEM to complete his wonderful experience this year.