AKWD was our child's preschool ten years ago when she was that age -- and it remains the best one…read morein Northern Liberties. I'm a person who sees a lot of daycares/preschools in the parks and playgrounds and the AKWD staff is head and shoulders above anyone else for actually monitoring the kids and keeping them safe.

My family and I have had an amazing experience at TLE! Our daughter has been there for almost a…read moreyear starting at 5 months old and she has learned and grown so much since then. Her teachers have been excellent, and the management is very easy to communicate with. We also love using the Bubbles app which gives us almost hour-by-hour updates with photos! Thank you to Angie & the entire TLE center!

From the owner: The Learning Experience is a leading daycare in Philadelphia providing infant care, toddler…read moredaycare, preschool, and pre-k programs for children ages six weeks to six years. Families searching for dependable child care in Philadelphia trust our safe, nurturing classrooms and engaging early childhood education programs. Our proprietary curriculum supports kindergarten readiness through hands on learning, STEM activities, music, fitness, and social emotional development. From infant daycare and toddler programs to private preschool and after school care in Philadelphia, our experienced teachers deliver structured learning, enrichment programs, and reliable child care near Philadelphia for working families.

Our family loves Little City! Joining as a toddler, my son loved the transition to school from…read morebeing home full time and the care the teachers gave him to help him develop socially and academically. The teachers and staff are passionate about providing high-quality care using the Montessori method. As parents, we appreciate the communication from the teachers AND staff. The parent community at Little City is so strong and families have developed strong connections through the school. Throughout the year, my son learned to be independent, took pride in his work, and applied many of his learnings at home. He began putting his shoes away in their place, hanging his coat on the hook by himself, setting the table during dinner, and wanting to help out while we cook in kitchen. His growth over the last year has been so impressive!

This school, the people who run it, the teachers and the family community have been like an…read moreextension of our family (especially living through a pandemic). The school communicates clearly, openly and inclusively on all matters regarding the health, safety and growth of the children. They treat their employees with respect and support --- and it shows through how they in turn treat all children/parents. They are rooted in and supportive of the community that surrounds the school. Definitely a gem within the neighborhood and city! I highly recommend this as a place to entrust your child's learning and development.

All three of my children have gone through Amigos Preschool, and as my youngest prepares to…read moregraduate, I feel both excitement for him and real sadness that our time here is ending. Amigos is truly a special place. The staff welcomes children in a way that makes them feel safe, loved, and at home from the moment they walk through the door. Drop-offs are happy, and kids leave smiling every day. The depth of learning through play is outstanding. My children learned numbers, colors, and letters organically, along with lessons about the seasons, community helpers, and the world around them--all through play, art, and exploration. The Spanish program is exceptional; children develop a strong and meaningful Spanish vocabulary. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Amigos Preschool. It is truly one of the best in the city, and I am forever grateful for the care, nurturing, and education my children received during their most formative years.

Finding Amigos has been a transformative experience for our family. We were looking for more than…read morejust a childcare center; we wanted an environment that nurtured our children's whole self. The holistic approach here is evident in everything they do--from the way they encourage emotional intelligence to the creative, immersive, and play-based curriculum. Our children don't just 'know' Spanish; they are becoming truly bilingual in a way that feels natural and effortless. More importantly, the teachers have instilled a profound sense of confidence in our kids through the unconditional love and care they provide on a daily basis. Seeing our children bound into the classroom with a smile every morning is the greatest peace of mind a parent can have. Although I am proud to say my older child is 4 and ready to master Kindergarten, it is important to note that Amigos isn't just preparing kids for kindergarten; they are creating lifelong learners who love school. P.S. If you enroll in extended day, students participate in weekly after school activities like music, yoga, soccer, dance, and/or gymnastics.

This will be my nephews last year there. Been a struggle. After the new principalcame most of the…read moregood teachers were fired? or quit? Every year teachers leave even after school starts. Very high turnover. So your kid can have 2 different teachers in the same year. Police has come there. Some Teachers andparents complain about the principal being petty and vindictive. Seems to be a lot of problems and many people aren't happy there and it trickles down to the kids. My nephew said kids were fighting inside. It used to be a good school. There was no tolerance for that before. They painted walls and made improvement, the kids are getting a good education, but at what cost? I was a proud alumni. Now the reputation it has in my opinion is embarrassing.

Unequivocally, my husband and I made the correct choice when we chose to enroll our daughter and…read moreson at St. Peter the Apostle School. They are now entering the 4th and 7th grade in the 2024-2025 school year. The way the teachers have helped them develop their individuality, while at the same time emphasizing discipline and respect towards others, has truly been a heartening experience. The improvements to the school go beyond the brick and mortar changes that have taken place (new lockers for the middle school, AED and emergency preparation items in every classroom, new cafeteria floors and water bottle stations/fountains on every floor, updated smartboards in every classroom etc. just to name a few). The principal Sr. Danielle Truex, came to St. Peter's three years ago and addressed nearly every concern that the parents brought to her, and the improvements continue to happen with every passing year. The diversity of the faculty and how much they care for the children is also something that we continue to appreciate. Sr. Danielle holds the faculty to a higher standard, and the quality of the lessons we see our children bring home, and the way they have improved in all of their abilities reflects that. If you're a family looking for a safe and loving environment, I encourage you to contact the School for a personal tour, so that you can see for yourself. Sr. Danielle is super responsive to any inquiries, and we have zero complaints about the many, many years we have been a part of St. Peter the Apostle School! Our children can't wait to come back in September.

My son went to Busy Bees from August 2024 to February 2025. Despite only going for a few months,…read morethroughout I was supremely impressed with the kindness and professionalism of the people who worked there, and in the care they gave the kids. They are thoughtful, welcoming, and warm, and I always felt like my son was safe while there. It is definitely worth consideration for anyone who is looking for a good, affordable and encouraging environment for their little ones.

My son went here for 2 years and while it's nice to have the camera access, I've witnessed several…read moreoccasions of the teachers being too rough with the children. In one specific case, the director agreed that the teacher was in the wrong to rip a toy out of my son's hand and push him down, the teacher was just moved to another classroom. The two's teacher has come in high on several occasions. This was brought to the director's attention by several parents and it's been brushed off. There's no real curriculum, they will just keep your kid "busy" all day. Overall, I wouldn't recommend sending your child here.

Advantages: * A foreign language and the great French…read moreteachers * Declamation * The small class sizes * The backup care as a flat fee (takes it off the mind about getting care for most needed days) * The school spirit activities Disadvantages: * The horrible, unorganized administration * The small class sizes Don't expect any Einsteins to come from here -- due to Einstein not speaking until he was 4, this school would have filtered him out as an inappropriate student. The fact that they post a poster that says "Everyone is welcome and accepted here" is misleading. The administration are only concerned with low maintenance children, so don't go to this school unless you are sure that your child is cookie-cutter. There is tons of busy work, which I'm not sure results in learning, as my child got 80-100% on everything, but the administration told us that our child was underperforming. The administration of the school didn't even congratulate us when our child got an external award, which left us with a cold feeling. I know that this review will not make a difference since the Philly school system is so messed up, that you're desperate to get your child ahead and will send your kid here no matter what. So, let me be honest here -- St. Peters is good until it's not (meaning that if you have a child that's out of the norm). So in most cases, you're probably OK and will have a pleasant experience. Given that most parents reading this are sending their kid to pre-k/kindergarten and have no idea what their child will be like in their academics, let me give some advice. If this school asks you to get a psycho-educational evaluation, DO NOT DO IT (or do it eventually on a long wait list at a more affordable college but refuse to give it to them). We did it, spent a fortune, and St. Peters hardly tried to accommodate the child given the evaluation. We thought that they would truly take it to heart and that the "personalized attention" that they try to imply through the small class sizes, would materialize. NOTHING. They just used it to get rid of the child. It was quite disappointing because the teachers seemed really lazy about trying new things... they would occasionally try something that worked with my child and then would stop and complain later about the child and I would have to ask "why aren't you doing X incentive that worked"? Beyond this, if they do go after your child, do not feel alone. I have heard countless stories about them getting rid of perfectly normal and especially gifted children who just cause them extra work. I feel like they create an atmosphere that parents are constantly in fear and panic because they put pressure on parents to do their heavy lifting. For me, "homey don't play that" with their large tuition. But they don't care and kick kids out all the time. Apparently, they don't need the money because of Philly's lacking schools that create desperate parents. Moral of the story: Elect officials who will build Philly's public schools, give to your public schools (even if you don't go there). Because without good competition, private schools don't have to care about every child and surely don't care that children are unique, fragile blooms. Extra negative notes: There is so much evidence of lack of organization -- some major announcements are not until the last minute, I got the initial advice to read the newsletter like a bible because there are things buried in there, and their graduation took 3 hours, with kids as young as 7 having to wait without dinner until 8:30 to get out. Extra positive note: At least they organized an afterschool program with a flat fee.

We LOVE St. Peter's. Our children started in kindergarten and are now in the Upper School. The…read morecurriculum is challenging but engaging, the faculty is top-notch and so positive, the administration is responsive and not only willing to have conversations about problems with the school, but proactive in finding solutions. The families are now really so many of our best friends and our kids are being prepared for an ever changing world. It's definitely a small school, but we feel that gives our kids such confidence as they get in the upper grades - they are the big kids, looked up to by the younger ones, sort of avoiding all the unnecessary pressures of a typical "middle school" at a time when they are so vulnerable emotionally. If we could go back in time we would send them here all over again!