What can I say about Appel Farms....AWESOMENESS times 10. I went to the Mothers Day retreat this…read morepast weekend and had a blast. The staff is so friendly and informative. Tanner has the making of a TV personality beyond compare. Kristina is the mother of all mothers- taking the time to talk and interact with the children in attendance. They were actually running up to her just to show what they made or found. Her excitement for them was contagious. Denver was busy keeping the event spaces clear and clean... all the while smiling and helping people navigate the space. And lastly we have Sam who was such a joy during check in. Smiling and so sweet. A great first impression to this event. I would highly recommend checking out an event they hold. ArtFest is coming.. and I can't wait to attend.

This is mainly about the summer camp - which is fantastic. It truly is a place where youth can…read morelearn and grow, experience the arts and music in a meaningful way, and become engaged in a community that helps them build life-long skills. There is something magical about this place. The lives that have been touched, both youth and staff, and the connections made. I recommend that parents and guardians send their children to sleep-away camp. The changes that happen in 4-8 weeks are remarkable. Appel Farm has scholarship programs to help pay. And, honestly, if you have the money to donate to the cause, please do. I've seen a youth's life change for the better over and over here. I worked as a staff member years ago. I've recently been back as a non-staff person, just to observe and experience the magic again. If I had children, I'd send them here - and I encourage everyone to consider the skills that the arts can bring to a young person's development into a civic-minded adult.

Kiddie Academy has been wonderful for our son. The teachers and office staff are warm, friendly,…read moreand professional. Our child is excited to go to school each day, and I take comfort knowing he is in excellent hands with the staff at Kiddie Academy. The change in ownership last year made for a seamless transition for our family. We are grateful for all the wonderful teachers that stayed on to see the school through this next chapter, and we can't wait to see all the classroom and facility improvements come to life in the coming months. We're already loving the upgraded parent-teacher communication through Tadpoles!

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Swedesboro, an educational daycare in Swedesboro, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

What a neat educational place at the end of our walk on the riverfront in Delaware. The staff is…read morefriendly and the turtles and snakes were brought in from the marshes out front.

A lesser-known spot in the middle of urban sprawl of Wilmington is DuPont Environmental Education…read moreCenter. It's located right near the shops and restaurants on the waterfront! DuPont Environmental Education Center (aka DEEC, pronounced "deek") is partnered with Delaware Nature Society, who runs programming at this, and several other DE wildlife preserves. (See DelNature's website for more details, but DEEC's New Castle County sister preserves are Coverdale Farm in Greenville, and Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin.) DEEC is super popular with cyclists, birders, walkers, and paddlers. The network of paved trails is breathtaking, and the vistas will make your bike or walk/jog trip twice as long for all the photo stops. They offer canoe trips, and canoe lessons on event days. There is educational programming for all ages, from their toddler nature program (run by retired teachers and naturalists), to their wildlife walks and talks, and even field trips, like local river cruises! Sign up for Delaware Nature Society emails for more info. My favorite activity here is the weekend netting in the marsh! It is totally free, and you show up between 1-2:45pm on Saturday or Sunday (any time of year), and a ranger will personally host you to visit the wildlife in their animal room (turtles, fish, snakes, frogs), and also take you netting in the marsh! They provide a loan of equipment, and you net the critters living in the DEEC marsh, and get to put them in containers and learn about them from the ranger, then release them back to their home. We caught minnows, toad tadpoles (they stay tadpoles for 2yrs), dragonfly babies, and some water bugs. Our exploration was tailored to toddler age, but the ranger will tailor it to whatever age your group wants. Again, this is completely free, and I promise you will learn something if not a lot! DEEC's visitor center has taxidermy and nature displays, with tons of didactics about DE Wildlife and local ecosystems. They also have bike rentals, and very clean bathrooms. Staff is extremely professional and polite. I highly recommend visiting the animals, and netting in the marsh! It's a great FREE fun experience for all ages!

Exciting to attend an event for our first time here at the Delaware Theatre Company and their…read morepartnership with Mental Health Association of Delaware. Creating opportunities to connect to others and explore the community and its partners allows us all to flourish. I will have to be back for shows like Kinky Boots and other productions.

Everything was great about this venue. It's easy to get to and free parking. The inside it's…read morebeautiful and there's no bad seat. The price was reasonable and the show Stompin' at the Savoy was wonderful. I will definitely be checking their roster for future plays. It's also near the Riverftont.

This place has improved rapidly! Not only with friendly staff members, but they even take some fun…read moretrips here and there in Delaware! I would love to recommend this place, but I hesitate to do so since by now you know how good it is and I wouldn't like to share!! Lol!

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.

This will be my daughter's 5th year at DanceWorks Sance Studio, and we love it!!! Ms. Amanda, the…read moredirector, and all of her teachers and staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring. They truly take the time to know each child and talk with them. Over the years, this studio has help my daughter gain confidence and develop her dance technique all while having fun. The classes are affordable, the studio is always clean, communication is top tier, and the environment is very welcoming.

Great studio! My daughter loves it!!!! Classes offered for 18 months- adult. Studio offers creative…read moredance, Acro, hip hop, ballet and more!

My son went here for a little over two years. If my wife did not have to relocate because of a new…read morejob opportunity, we most likely would have kept him at this location until he was ready to begin kindergarten. The owner, Ms. Cindy, is very kind and reasonable. In addition, she is very knowledgeable in regards to early childhood education and has years of experience in the field. When he began attending this school, he was in the young toddlers classroom, before moving to older toddlers and then Get Set, which prepares three year olds for preschool. His most recent teacher, Ms. Kim, is a gem. She's been at the school for over 10 years and it is very apparent that she loves what she does. She's not one of those teachers who views it as a job to collect a paycheck. She obviously has a passion for working with toddlers, which is what you want when you're sending your toddler to a facility and you're relying on others to attend to them for 6-8 hours a day. When we were having issues with potty training, she gave us valuable tips that we practice successfully to this day. She also taught my son Spanish, among many other valuable things. If we could take her with us, we would. She is the epitome of what you want in a teacher at an early childhood learning center. While enrolled at the school, my son had an accident in which he broke his foot. I was irate as none of the teachers were able to explain how it happened. Ms. Cindy worked with us and we did not have to pay a dime for the medical expenses. There were a few other little mishaps that can be experienced at any childcare center. For example, we would send him with breakfast in bowls labeled with his name and during one week, not one bowl came home. This was frustrating because parents are required to label their child's belongings and you expect said belongings to be returned. The tuition is a bit costly and food is not provided. It's something to be mindful of if you're thinking about enrolling your child.

After being at a daycare that was not meeting our needs, we moved our infant twins to Goddard. I…read morewas pretty nervous after having some not-so-great experiences to leave my babies somewhere else and was actually considering staying home instead. Goddard made our transition easy and enjoyable. We absolutely love it. The teachers are fabulous, the hours are great and our boys are progressing SO much. We also love the app that they use which allows us to see what they are doing each and every day. There is no better feeling than dropping your babies off, knowing that they will be safe and happy. I would highly recommend this center to anyone.

My kids attended GNB up until they were around 10 years old. By far one of the best child care…read morecenters out there. They have a great staff and program. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: NOW OPEN in Middletown! Our new site offers Live Internet Viewing, AM/PM Snack, Lunch, Dept. of…read moreEducation Certified Teaching Staff! Call today for a tour!