Had a great experience with Teacher Melissa S. in Phoenixville, PA. She easily accommodated us and…read morea couple other kids late to the session. She was enthusiastic and engaging. Our group had several kids under 2, a handful of 2-4yos, and a couple 5yos. Tinkergarten is 100% outdoors; they use public parks as classrooms. Lessons focus on songs, stories, and visuals about animals and nature. They often incorporate the elements (fire, wind, earth, water) into lessons, as well as a featured animal or plant each time. Sign language (ASL) is taught for each lesson feature. Learning-play is the main activity, such as a treasure hunt, making lanterns, or creating "soup" from nature in the park and spices brought by the teacher. I'd signed up for a spring session just before COVID hit the US, and as with everything, Tinkergarten had to cancel. They offered online sessions, but my toddler was too young to really grasp that Zoom type interaction. Fast forward a year and a half, and I signed up late into this past fall session. Tinkergarten pro-rated it for us, which was great. I think this is best suited for ages 3-5, though it is offered for 6mos-8 years. If you want to get neat ideas about outdoor play, and meet like-minded parents/kids, I would definitely recommend this to the younger end of the age range. If you already are really creative and play outdoors often, this class will not be as exciting to your child, but it is a great opportunity to socialize with other kids. For older kids, classes are normally during school hours on weekdays, so I could see homeschooled kids attending, but everyone else will be in school. For me, it was a great motivator to spend more time outside, and it was fun taking a class with my child. We would normally spend much of the day outside, but we wouldn't be seated and focused on a lesson the same way, and Teacher Melissa's energy really helped us get enthusiastic about our lesson. My toddler LOVES the Tinkergarten song, too! Great bonding time with your kids! Great toddler socialization! Great at intriguing kids to lean into nature! My rating if only 4 stars was for a couple of cons. One, the cost is higher than similar programs at the YMCA, etc., and communication was difficult via email with Tinkergarten and our teacher. Also, I thought I'd be getting all my sessions live and in person, but the last two were online only. Otherwise it was a quality experience.

Our experience was with the Lexington, MA location while my daughter was 22 months old. My…read moreobservation is that this type of outdoor guided learning is effective if your child is over three and doesn't get a chance to spend much time outdoors. My daughter does well in playgroups indoors, but here kids are not confined to a small space (which is great) but - as such, your child's participation in activities is dependent on his/her obedience to the Leader and topic interest. In my personal case, my daughter and I spend time outdoors everyday and she is well versed in mud pies, foraging and very familiar with that particular park. Perhaps at her age she just didn't understand why she wasn't able to freely do these things at her own pace or our group was the most disciplined bunch of 20-22 month olds I had ever seen. I was also very hurt when I told the group leader that I was having a hard time keeping my daughter with the group and her response was to tell me that the other kids were her same age. As a teacher of children, she should know that all kids learn differently and comparing 20-22 month olds in an effort to shame me isn't helpful. I emailed the company to cancel and got a partial refund. I think age 4-5 is about when we'd get the most educational value and bang for our buck. My toddler was just too young and too into her own self-guided learning to follow the Leader - she'd get a similar experience when I take her to parks and nature trails myself. Sadly because of our experience with that teacher, we will not sign up in the future.

My son started at People's Institute when he was 15 months old (he is now 3.5 years.) We had been…read moreat another daycare before that and I switched him because of the cost. I've never made a better decision. P.I. is fantastic. The staff is caring, kind, and approachable. I love that my son has 2 main teachers, but feels comfortable going to any member of the staff. I also love that P.I. brings in special actives for the kiddos- pony rides, zoo on the go, bounce houses and more! During the day the kiddos get a well balanced amount of free play, structured activities/learning and outdoor time. The playground is safe, well supervised and fun! The staff is very accommodating to each child's individual needs (for potty training, eating, etc. etc.)

My daughter went to PI for their Kindergarten and then continued to go there for after school care…read moreand their summer camps (2004-2007). She enjoyed it so much that she asked if she could work there almost a year ago. She's just 17 and still in high school so she is employed only part-time during the school year, but is looking forward to being there full time in the summer again. She absolutely LOVES the children.

My granddaughter, now in fifth grade, has been a student at Northampton Montessori since pre-K and…read morethrives there. She can't wait to get to school in the mornings.

As a parent, finding a daycare you can truly trust is priceless--and My Magic World Daycare has…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child's growth and well-being. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt welcomed and supported. The owner, Georgina, creates a safe, fun, and educational environment where kids are encouraged to learn, play, and thrive. The bilingual program is also a huge plus, helping children become more confident and well-rounded. My child looks forward to going every day, which speaks volumes! If you're looking for a daycare that treats your children like family, this is the place. I highly recommend My Magic World Daycare to any parent searching for a reliable, loving, and professional childcare provider.

As the new year is just around the corner so is a new look on My Magic World Daycare!…read more With new management, There is a new approach to My Magic World Daycare. The teachers are warm and inviting and truly care about their little ones daily needs as well as looking into the future and preparing them for the next step. Curriculum is being updated and teachers are attending trainings and 1 on 1 assistance with their lesson plans. The four season porch is absolutely unique and something I have never seen in a daycare. The children are able to experience all elements without getting muddy and bit by mosquitoes. They're able to watch and listen to the rain coming down as well as enjoying the beauty of the ground getting covered with a blanket of white snow.