I have nothing but great things to say about this Daycare Center, the new Director is personable &…read moreempathetic! I have 4 children attending in basically each age group. The teachers are wonderful, the curriculum is creative & structured. My kids have made friends that they will go into kindergarten with! Also their hours are very convenient, sometimes I don't get done working until 5:30 & the center doesn't close until 6pm. Overall I would highly recommend enrolling your children into this Daycare.

The Alphabet Tree is a wonderful early childhood education center. I have not one, but two children…read moreenrolled at the center and I could not be happier with my experience. The facility is safe and secure. The staff is caring, knowledgeable, and experienced. The center focuses on educational childcare, which is one of my primary concerns when looking for a center. The have a wonderful pre-k program and their summer camps are great. The center also provides meals, which is really convenient for me as a parent. I would whole-heartedly recommend the center to anyone looking for quality, educational childcare, in a safe and loving environment. -Leena Flora

Wexford Children's Center is a wonderful place! Our family is so grateful for the kind and caring…read morestaff and also the willingness to work with families. I looked at other places, but many felt very business-focused. This is a place centered around children and families. I'm so grateful for what my child has learned at the daycare and also preschool. I highly recommend them!

We just completed our second year at wexford Children's Center and couldn't ask for better staff to…read morehelp with our kids. Our daughter completed both 4 yo and pre-k here and we have utilized the the daycare program for both children as well. The staff is always smiling and you can tell they truly love what they do! The drop-in policy has been amazing as well. When I've had emergencies come up, they always do their best to fit you in. I would highly recommend checking them out!

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.

Wonderful daycare! The team is so caring and friendly! It's clean and safe for my infant! We have…read morehad a great experience. The teachers are caring and kind. They are so sweet and I love being able to check in on my son throughout the day! Highly recommended!

Our son has been at this Kiddie Academy location for a year and we are grateful for this school,…read morethis staff, and the care they provide. We were uncertain how to approach the 2020-2021 academic year and looked at many different providers and care settings. Kiddie Academy stood out from the rest immediately and, throughout this time, has maintained high standards for health, safety, academics, and a warm and loving environment for the kids in their care. The extra mile they have gone and continue to go throughout this unprecedented time speaks volumes to their commitment to caring for our kids, families, and community. They have been giving families peace of mind that, sadly, is not the case everywhere at the moment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Friendly and reliable staff. Grounds are well kept . We have been very happy with our experience so…read morefar . Highly recommend!

We love Royal Oak! My siblings and I went there as a kid and loved it then, and we love it now for…read moreour child. The longer hours are perfect for working parents. Educational curriculum is great and we love the teachers. Lots of learning and playtime with friends. And they provide lunch and snacks which is the best!

Teenie Tots Childcare is truly one of a kind! The teachers there truly love the kids and you can…read moresee that. I love that the daycare teaches and implements everyday task/skills into their daily learning. They are very big on children reaching the age appropriate milestones and then some. It is a very intimate setting for children to feel comfortable and supported. I cannot thank the owner, Erica enough for running such an amazing business and caring for the children. I have met every teacher in the center and I can trust they will always provide the best care not only for my kids but to others as well. The establishment is very clean, the communication about any closures and delays are always communicated timely. You can tell the owner values running a smooth and professional establishment. This daycare center is truly amazing and I wouldn't recommend any other place.

This is the best daycare learning center. They are very accommodating to the parents in providing…read moretransportations service to and from local schools. They also give insightful feedback about child behavior that is good or bad. The staff is very supportive of the children by showing up to different special events in the child's life. They also provide healthy snacks and teach them on safe playing habits. They also take the children to the local library for reading time and to the park. The staff are knowledgeable of child development and work with them to stay on track with their learning development. It's like having an extended family of support.

Granted, this is not a top ten Pittsburgh childcare facility (ellis school, WT etc), but it doesnt…read morecost an arm and a leg to pay for, the owner is very accomodating and flexible, staff is personable and i like the mixed ages classroom! They craft, you prepare your kids lunch, they take kids on short safe strolls in the neighborhood. No problem to start care there mid-fall and you dont have to pay for sept & half of october. They save your spot if they can. You can quit month by month (no two month full tuition penalty as with the JCC).

My second son attended Milestones from the time he was 18mo old-PreK. we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The director is such a kind hearted person and it is reflected in how she and her staff interact with the kid. They are a smaller center. For us that translated to a warm family feel. Out so. Thrived here, developed great social skills and a love of learning. They truly felt like family! As a parent that is the goal of these early years. We had just moved into the city when we sent our younger son to Milestones. At the time we sent our older son to a local private school for Pre-K (thinking we needed to "get him in early"). In hindsight, he didn't need academic structure and rigor at age 4, he needed to feel secure, cared for and loved....knowing what I know now, I would have had him sent him to Milestones for one year of PreK while his little brother was in the 18 mo old group. For us Milestones gave us piece of mind everyday we dropped our son off...it truly felt like 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!