The JCC staff and facilities are top-notch. Every program we have participated in as a family has…read morebeen a great experience, and we are so happy to have the JCC in our community.

loved the JAB Basketball Clinic today !!! my 3 kids had a blast !!! thank you K JCC !!!read more

Our family has two children who started at Chesterbrook as infants. Our first son has recently…read morestarted in kindergarten and we feel he has been well prepared for public school. That credit is to be given to Chesterbrook in Chalfont. Our family appreciates each staff member at Chesterbrook and can not imagine sending our children to any other day care school.

This school offered a great summer camp experience for my children. The schedule worked well and…read morethe prices were reasonable and competitive when compared to several other summer camp options in the area. My kids loved the craft activities and outings/field trips. The staff was friendly and responsive to any of my questions. I will use them again for another year of summer camps.

The P&L in Blue Bell was the first daycare I've had the pleasure of bringing my child to. The thing…read morethat stands out in my mind are the caring teachers that are here. My son really took to them and I think that made him feel safe and loved while my wife and I were working. The prices are affordable, and they were able to provide us with a flexible schedule since my wife's school schedule could be sporadic throughout the week. They have a wonderful fenced in outdoor area that has a soft artificial turf and walkways where infants go on buggy rides.

My daughter goes to Play and Learn and this place is awesome! She has really learned a lot and has…read morebeen saying so many words and I owe it all to her teachers! They go above and beyond for all the children... all the teachers and directors are great! Thank you all for taking care of my daughter!! I know she is in great hands everyday... you guys rock!!

Very clean school! Great indoor gym with Tons of fun activities for the children to do during the…read moreday. Always learning new things each day. Teachers are trustworthy and always keeps up to date on how our children are doing throughout the day. Awesome school!!! Would recommend to those who value a safe and clean school for their children.

Pools that are never open. Basketball courts that are never used for basketball, only ping pong and…read morepickleball.

Speaking as a lifelong West Chester resident. I've been a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…read morefor some time, primarily using the West Chester location on Airport Road. While I appreciate the facilities and the overall mission of the Y, I am increasingly frustrated with the inconsistent and arbitrary enforcement of rules in the Wellness Center, which has significantly impacted my experience. The posted Wellness Center Rules clearly state under "Personal Belongings: Please store bags and items in lockers." Recently, however, this guideline has been strictly enforced as a outright ban on gym bags on the floor, with staff citing "safety reasons" (potential tripping hazards). Yet many other rules on the same sign--such as re-racking weights and avoiding dropping them, limiting cardio machine use to 30 minutes during busy times, using headphones for music/videos, and wiping down equipment--are routinely ignored. Unracked weights, dropped barbells, and cluttered equipment create far greater safety risks than a responsibly placed gym bag, but these violations go unaddressed, even during peak hours. Even more concerning is the allowance of independent, non-YMCA-affiliated CrossFit sessions on the wellness floor. This is not a dedicated CrossFit facility, and these high-intensity group workouts frequently involve heavy lifts and dynamic movements that result in dropped weights (directly violating the posted "avoid dropping" rule) and take up large areas of shared space, increasing risks for other members. CrossFit carries well-documented higher injury potential compared to standard individual workouts, yet it appears to be permitted without oversight. This double standard suggests favoritism or other priorities over consistent safety and fairness for all members. Regular gym-goers like myself rely on a gym bag for practical reasons: it keeps essentials organized (clean clothes, towels, water bottles, recovery tools), maintains hygiene by separating sweaty gear, and supports efficient routines for busy schedules. Some members even carry emergency medical items--inhalers, EpiPens, or glucose monitors--for conditions like asthma or diabetes, needing quick access during workouts. Unfortunately, these selective policies and lack of uniform enforcement reflect poorly on management. It feels as though member convenience, fairness, and actual safety take a backseat to arbitrary decisions. This is the primary reason I give the West Chester YMCA low referral ratings and hesitate to recommend it to others. I hope leadership will review these practices to ensure rules are applied consistently and the facility remains a truly positive, safe, and welcoming space for everyone--as the posted sign promises.

I needed a good massage for some back problems I was having. Seeing the Yelp reviews here made me…read moregive them a shot. Bottom line..., maybe they're not top of the line professional masseuses here yet. But, there's something to be said about a student who is doing everything they can to get better at their craft. I'd take someone not as experienced who genuinely cared about what I needed over a professional masseuse going through the motions every time. Of course, if you don't get that student, I'm sure the experience is different. I was fortunate enough to get a great student. She didn't rush one bit, had excellent technique, and took care of my pains. I left feeling much better than I walked in. In fact, she was so into what she was doing, I believe she gave me extra time. I paid for a 60 minute. I of course was not paying attention to my time (how can you when you're in La La Land). Apparently neither did she as I was on the table for a good 75 minutes, as I checked the time at the end. They didn't charge me more, so it's a score I suppose. I wound up late for my next errand as a result. Somehow, I didn't seem to care.

They pull strings for who they want in this school, DON'T GO HERE! Find a better massage therapy…read moreschool. You're only going to be paying 14 grand to only be certified in Swedish massage, big waste of TIME & MONEY! ALSO, just because you've had specific training before this program shouldn't exempt YOU from going through the whole program like everybody else! Every student should be allowed to take their Practicals all in one day. Not 2-3 students that you like a little more. This school is disgusting.

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!

What a great school! Not only am I consistently excited by…read morethe staff and directors love for the kids but their knowledge on children's education is phenomenal! I highly recommend this school you will not be disappointed! Communication is key and I am impressed with how much they inform us on all of our children's progress but my children are happy as can be!

The director puts on a good face but doesn't seem to respect families or children behind closed…read moredoors. The upper level teachers are awful. Scream at kids in their faces, do not do what's best for kids just what's best for them. Facility is nice and directors always have a smile, but look past that and you will be troubled.