Not a safe or trustworthy place for your children…read more I am devastated that I did not write this review sooner in hopes it could have helped keep the two babies seriously injured there safe and out of this place. The teacher that is in jail for harming the babies was also my daughter's infant room teacher. Absolutely devastated for the babies and their families. Their lives will never be the same. And livid at the statement issued by the center. It is more of the same from them. My daughter was in the infant room at Oaks and early on we had concerns about the safety, unprofessional processes, and unwillingness of the Director as well as the previous or past owner to have open, honest, productive conversations about issues that came up. The Director literally said to me "Michelle, you just need to stop this and trust us". No, I will not just trust you or anyone with my infant. Our primary issues were: 1. Unsafe entrance in that anyone could walk through the doors by following others through with no checks or protocal for checking 2. No transparency when my daughter moved to the toddler room on who was changing her diapers even though this had been provided in the infant room and this became a battle with the director when it should have been an easy thing 3. Staff that was doing at least double duty as both carers and cleaners 4. A broken fence lock that was never fixed in the play area 5. My daughter always wanted to get the heck of there when I picked her up unlike the daycare that I moved her to where she sometimes doesn't want to leave for a good while after we get there 6. Some staff were very disheveled. I didn't want my daughter to think that was a normal way of being. After many attempts to be collaborative and open with the owners and the director, it was obvious that if a serious problem arose that these are not the people you'd want by your side to work through it. I left before anything serious happened. There is an incident I recall in the infant room where my daughter did have unexplained injuries while in the care of Catalina Baldwin while the other teacher was out on vacation. I thank god that it was not serious, but it could have been. The only explanation I ever got was that there was no incident at school and it probably happened at home or in her car seat. We were lucky.

Beware, this center might look great from the outside and say all the right things but is a danger…read moreto children. My child attended Oaks and had the same little girl in the three and fours that would bully her physically, emotionally and verbally. As this is shocking enough at 3/4 years old the staff allowed it. The owner Alice, director Christine and teacher Alayna did not take appropriate action to find a solution to the other child's aggressive daily behavior, toward my child and others. After me telling them numerous times for months and months this is not okay, they still did not take action. I asked to speak with the child's parents and they refused, well never Even cared to get back to me. They had ample time to correct the situation and were well aware of the child's behavior. My last straw was when I picked my daughter up and she had a scratch on her face, lips were scratched up with a huge bubble on them. No one could tell me what happened , the adults at this center asked me to ask my 4 year old what happened. This is the care they provide to young children!! Horrifying to say the least. Alice the owner labeled my daughter sensitive since she would cry at drop off and after pick up in the car. Well if someone was poking at you all day and saying nasty things wouldn't anyone be upset, Especially at four years old. The center also knew my Husband was dying of cancer and he unfortunately has passed. Per a teacher that left they would not console my daughter if she talked about her Father and was upset they would leave her by herself. Another huge wow of failure from the adults. Lastly, the teachers come and go every few weeks. Oaks had the potential to be great but failed miserably. My child was taken out by me because the other child I guess is allowed to run the show and do whatever she pleases to whoever. Isn't that a great lesson to teacher both children I'm this situation . Thankfully my child is thriving at her new school and lis safe and back to herself. Don't be fooled like I was. Oh and good luck getting a conference with your child's teacher after asking for a month it still never happened.

My daughter likes the teachers here very much. They are very patient and help her through this…read moreunfamiliar period at the beginning.

Teachers are engaged and caring. Not overpriced. School is well cared for with beautiful grounds…read moreand play areas in a nice neighborhood. Our child loves going to school every day

We've had such a wonderful experience at Centre Square Montessori! One of the things I appreciated…read moremost was the small class size, which allowed for incredible individual attention. The teachers truly got to know my daughter -- her strengths, interests, and how she learns best -- and that made all the difference. Everyday was a good day here! Because of the Montessori approach, she was able to move ahead in certain subjects at her own pace, which kept her challenged and excited to learn. The environment is calm, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed to foster independence and confidence. Another thing we absolutely loved was how culturally diverse the school is. It's a beautiful community where children and families from many backgrounds come together. One of the highlights each year is the cultural fair, where families share traditional dishes and the kids get to celebrate and learn about different cultures. It's always such a joyful and meaningful event -- something both the children and parents really look forward to. We always felt like part of a close-knit, welcoming community, and I'm so grateful for the care, dedication, and inclusivity of the staff. I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly seen, supported, and celebrated.

I have only the BEST things to say about CSMS. My child has been there since age 3.5 and will…read morecontinue there for as long as possible. The friendships he's created, the families we have met, the teachers and the staff are fantastic. Our child is experiencing a diverse group of friends, e Ducati in, language and is already reading at a 1-2 grade level before entering K. Best money spent and the sweetest community ti be apart of.

Our child recently began attending here, and so far we've had a great experience. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and we get regular updates on how he is doing. My son has been adjusting from being home full time and they have all been super kind and understanding through it all. We definitely recommend COA Southampton.

We love Children of America in Southampton. Both of my children attend and I know that they are in…read moregreat hands. The teachers are so loving and caring. They have such a great team and amazing leaders. I never worry about my children's care at COA. They are the best!

Amazing ! Hidden secret in the City! Quaint, diverse, private education for a fraction of the price…read moreof neighboring friends schools. Kids are taught to think outside of the box! More than confident with our decision to send our children to school here.

I've sent my children here for years. Over the last 2.5, I've noticed an incredible difference. For…read moreone, the owner is rude and unprofessional. She used to have a director, who served as the face of the school. The previous person made me feel comfortable and happy to have my children attending the school. Needless to say, the turnover is very high at the present time and I wish I didn't send my last child there after all the changes I've seen over the last 2.5 years. My advice is to look for childcare elsewhere. Once again TURNOVER IS VERY VERY HIGH NOW!

I've had My children at this Goddard location for four years and we have been very happy. I saw…read moreother reviews talk about turn over, but that was never the case for us. All of the teachers have been there pretty much the entire time my boys have been there. They have been wonderful and genuinely care about and get to know each and every child. The owners, director Melissa and Assistant Director Sarah go out of their way to make sure the kids are safe and happy. No place will be perfect, especially given the current circumstances with COVID, but I'm always happy to recommend this school.

Newer Facility, good security, friendly owners and teachers. Love the apps…read more Two problems: 1. Their learning program is a step up from regular day care. Could be better. 7-8am playtime till teachers arrive 8-830 moving to respective classes and settling down (mostly this happens as planned between 8-815) 815-9 reading stories or learning with rhymes 9-10 play time 10-1030 snack time 1030 -1200 art work or play n learn 1200-1230 lunch 1230- 230 nap time 230-3 potty n refresh time 3-330 snack time 330-430 outdoor or playroom play time or group activity 430-630 YouTube time (learning videos) This is the schedule on most of the days. 2. **Wendy** (Director) could be more polite and could show some true interest when parents bring their concerns. Please take this as a constructive feedback. The reason I'm writing this review is to bring a change to this leader or Leadership. It would be really hard to stick around if we don't see any improvement in the leadership.

I searched and searched for nice daycare for my daughter. One where the teachers and staff are nice…read moreand academically where my little girl would be challenged. I thought I had that with Lightbridge in Fort Washington, but BOY WAS I MISTAKEN! The turnover is high, Jane in the front office is rude and the owners only care about getting paid the 27 of every month. I do not believe every Lightbridge Academy is like this, but I do know if I needed to do it all again, I would NEVER go back to that one. To top it off, they took money out of my account without my consent and I am yet to get it back. Please... if you are even considering the school in Fort Washington..choose wisely!

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.