Outstanding Charter High School. Excellent teachers! Great decorum…read more The High School is one of the newest in the state of Delaware. Great community and wonderful diversity. Academically focused yet competitive in athletics.

My daughter attended this facility for 3 months, I have waited a few months since we enrolled her…read moreat another place before writing this review. If you have a hyper child who has outbursts of emotions and tests boundaries-- the director of this location will do whatever she can to label your child and call you after any incident to have child picked up for early dismissal. As parents we started believing that our child might have emotional delay and started getting help from the school district to early intervene. If you ask about their methods of dealing with unwanted behavior, you won't be able to talk to the teacher-- because only director can communicate with parents about any classroom issues. There is no consistency or any age appropriate methods to help guide your child. It's really scary that this place has such a "good reputation". Since we enrolled my daughter at another facility-- literally zero behavioral issues or complaints by the teachers or the daycare director, she's learning about her emotions, she's being guided instead of being labeled. She doesn't require additional learning support because her teacher is an educator who teaches her to manage her behavior and emotions. I know this place was not a right fit for my family-- and that's ok. However, a childcare facility SHOULDN'T ever be allowed to operate this way. As a parent, I have major trust issues after my experience with Hockessin KinderCare because I really hoped they had my child's best interest in mind. Instead, they are operating as a business and not an educational institution.

I've been sending my 3 year old son here since he was 1. Great center! Clean, organized,…read moreeducational curriculum. I know when I drop my child off he is in a safe and caring environment. Definitely preparing him for kindergarten! Can't say enough positive things about this center and it's teachers!

I attended this school from 1st through 12th and many of my siblings attended as well. Academically…read moreI feel as thought the school did a phenomenal job of preparing me for college and the real world. My main issue with Ursuline is the issue of bullying and favorites. Bullying is a huge issue at Ursuline. I'm not sure who the principal is now, but one principal was presented with clear evidence of bullying and chose to ignore the victim and even place blame on them. The staff plays major favorites and if you're not one of them you're screwed. So if you're gonna go here make sure you're a combination of pretty, smart, and athletic

An incredible school that provides outstanding opportunities to boys through 5th grade and young…read morewomen pre K through grade 12. A top notch education from a premier school in Wilmington DE that has produced outstanding graduates like Judge Midge Rendell, actress Aubrey Plaza, and standout Olympic Gold winner and WNBA all star, Elena Delle Donne.

This wasn't my first choice to tour, but I'm really glad I did. I saw a lot during the visit. What…read moreI love most about the school is how low the turnover rate is--most of their teachers have been there for a while, and that says a lot about the center. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly, and it didn't feel staged. The kids were playing normally, and some misbehavior was happening like you'd expect, but the staff handled it appropriately based on what I saw.

I wanted to like this school but the staff is very unfriendly and rude to parents. When they need…read morechildren to fill the school, they will be nice as can be. But as soon as kids are enrolled, they are too good for everyone and can't even return simple e-mails. Not the environment I want my children growing up in.

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!

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.