My two year old daughter has been going to Goddard at Pine Street in Phila for nearly one year now…read more Management is on top of its game--communicative and informative. They are also leading. Other schools have overbearing policies when it comes to CoVID. Goddard's policies show pre-caution but also demonstrate common sense. They know that day-care and a parent's work are necessities and have acted accordingly. The staff and teachers couldn't be more courteous, conscientious, or outgoing--for both parents and the kids. I can't say enough good things about how the Goddard School goes about its business. My new born son is already signed up with the School and will be going when he is six/seven months.

LOVE the enthusiasm, family feel, variety of curriculum, personalities of the teachers, and the…read moreschool overall. We have two children enrolled, one infant and one toddler. The tadpoles app keeps us updated all day on their activities and we love seeing photos of them!

My son is graduating pre-K this year after spending two wonderful years at Mt. Airy Christian Day…read moreSchool. While we are excited for the future, this transition is bittersweet as we will truly miss this special community. My son is well-prepared for kindergarten this fall, and we could not have asked for a better academic and social foundation. The professional tone of the school is set the moment you arrive, where we are greeted by Mr. Hassan every morning. His presence at the secure buzz-in entry door makes the start of each day feel safe and welcoming. Upon entering the pre-K wing, the environment is always clean and inviting, with bulletin boards and displays updated regularly to showcase the seasons. This high level of organization is a direct testament to the leadership of the Center Director, Ms. Simpson, whose clear systems and procedures ensure the school is well-managed. Working alongside her, Ms. Collins does a fantastic job managing the administrative side, ensuring all student records are updated and that family communications and event reminders are posted in a timely fashion. Anytime I have reached out to any of the staff members, my calls and requests have been handled with a prompt, professional response. The entire staff is incredibly loving, and that warmth is felt every day in the calm, orderly atmosphere of the classroom. My son is greeted warmly every morning by his teachers and classmates, fostering a strong sense of belonging that has been wonderful to witness. One of the many highlights of our experience has been the teaching team of Mrs. Nichols and her assistant, Ms. Shelly. Together, they are a fantastic pair who maintain a classroom that is both joyful and project-based. We loved that the curriculum focuses on hands-on projects, which kept our son excited about learning every single day. For working parents, the before and after care programs are an added convenience that we truly appreciated. Furthermore, Mrs. Nichols provides weekly homework that helped us build our son's skills together at home, and the school's use of IXL and the Teaching Strategies app provided us with excellent resources to extend learning beyond the classroom. I especially valued how connected I felt to his progress through the regular photos and videos the teachers post, allowing us to see his engagement in real-time. Between the excellent classroom instruction and the fun field trips, our son has grown significantly in his social, emotional, and academic development. We are so grateful to Ms. Simpson, Ms. Collins, Mr. Hassan, Mrs. Nichols, Ms. Shelly, and Ms. Reham for making these last two years so memorable. If you are looking for a quality preschool experience that balances academic growth with a nurturing, loving, and structured environment, this is it!

My daughter attends this school and loves it. They welcomed her with open arms and teach very well…read more She's excited about going to school which is a great sign. I recommend this school

We brought our baby here for about 3 months while trying to figure out what we were going to do…read morewhen returning to work. I will say, the care staff was definitely good. Our baby was well looked after while she was here The biggest downside to this place was the management staff. We were promised pictures and updates of our child on an app they had us sign up for, and we never received any updates after the first week. Also, they billed us for days that THEY were shut down. So they close on a random Wednesday, we had to find alternate childcare and still had to pay. This doesn't seem right to me. When brought to their attention, they simply said "it's in your agreement." So customer service isn't very important here. I think if the management got on the same level as the service providers, this would be a great place. Until then, I suggest looking elsewhere.

My daughter loves this school and so do my wife and I. My daughter has attended Little Learners…read moresince she was 1 and is now almost 3. In that time she has learned many things, but her language and social skills are what have really stood out to us. By age 2, she was saying her ABCs almost all the way through, counting as high as 20, and identifying shapes and colors like a pro. We're very thankful to have a school that is both affordable and flexible with her schedule, as it changes from week to week based on my work schedule. All around Little Learners is a top notch preschool. We know our daughter will be be prepared for Kindergarten.

The staff is very professional. They are friendly to the children my children are happy to go there…read moreevery day I really enjoy seeing them smile when I drop them off and smile when I pick him up. Its always super clean and organized!! Wonderful day care!!

We LOVE The Caring Center!! The teachers are amazing and many have been there for 20+ years. The…read morestaff at the center is a true family and truly centered on amazing care for kids. We are so grateful for the 7+ years of care they've provided our girls and I would strongly recommend The Caring Center to any parent who wants excellent care and education for their young child. I have had true peace of mind daily while our girls are there.

Wonderful, wonderful childcare center. The staff is so caring and committed (great retention rate),…read morethe facility is perfect for little kids, they're flexible with hours and scheduling and they provide all the meals! We could not be happier with CC.

Our family has been very cautious with the ongoing pandemic due to health issues. We have followed…read morethe recommendations of the CDC and mandates set forth by the governor and his office because we are not medical professionals. When I spoke with the owner, Jodi, of the school, after the mask mandate was declared by the governor, I wanted to confirm that they would be in compliance with this order so that I could feel safe knowing that some medical precautions were being taken to keep my child (and our family) from contracting COVID. Jodi explicitly stated that some of the two year olds "are disgusted by" wearing masks and that wearing masks "upsets them" so the staff would "not force them to wear" masks. This was obviously concerning, especially since earlier in the summer, Jodi had told my wife that the school would not be enforcing mask wearing unless the governor mandated it, and now that it was mandated, Jodi would be going against the medical advice of those advising the governor and made it clear that even though the governor's mandate was now in place, the school would still not enforce it. I called and spoke with Jodi to request a refund of our deposit, due to the continuing concerns that we had, after Jodi made it clear that mask wearing would, in essence, be optional for those in the two year old room, despite the mandate. Jodi claimed that I was "twisting [her] words," that "the governor is crazy" if he thinks two year olds will keep masks on all day and repeatedly said that she knows from her personal experiences while raising three kids that two year olds will not keep masks on. As a father of toddlers who have navigated this pandemic with masks on, I feel very at odds with Jodi's assessment of children's capability to follow directions from adults and wear a mask. In the end, Jodi refused to return our deposit and explained that it would remain on file for six months in the event that we decided to send our child there in the future. Truthfully, after our experience with Jodi, we have very little interest in sending our children there, pandemic or not. Had we been given assurances and felt the least bit comfortable with Jodi's handling of this matter or her willingness to comply with state mandates, then we would certainly be interested in enrolling our children in the future. Under normal circumstances, I understand why the deposit would be non refundable within the 30 days notice; after Jodi made it clear that the school would not mandate masks unless the governor ordered it, we were resigned to the fact that we would likely forfeit our deposit and not send our child if it was not mandated. We were relieved when it was ordered but a bit distraught when Jodi expressed an unwillingness to comply with or encourage mask wearing in the two year old room. If Jodi had assured us that the school would be complying with the mask mandate and helping children to adjust to mask wearing instead of letting them go unmasked, then our child would be in the school at this very moment. Instead, we've found a better program that is serious about protecting the health of children.

Our daughter spent the best two years of her young life at Goddard School of Bala Cynwyd! The…read moreinstruction is rigorous and high quality, truly preparing your child for Kindergarten and beyond. From the leadership to the teaching ranks, every member of this team is kid-driven and will cater to the academic and social needs of all students. If Goddard extended into the elementary years, there would be no doubt that our daughter would attend there. Thank you Jody, Bill, the directors, our daughter's teacher, Emily.... you all are simply amazing!

It's best day care ever.Great center! The staff is wonderful & caring, and the children learn, and…read moreare well behaved. The staff is very nice and welcoming for the most part and are knowledgeable of their field.I recently had the pleasure of working in this center. Mrs.Askew she is kind , professional, well-trained and care so much. The "Infants" room is such a peaceful place. Everything is very organized. All cribs, bottles, diapers and wipes are labeled for each child. The teachers give to the parents a "daily report " every afternoon listing all the meals, diaper changes and what they child did that day.I would recommend this daycare to anyone.

Ms. Juliet Askew and her team are incredibly loving, and I also appreciate how structured and…read moredisciplined they are with cleanliness with the children which limits spread of common daycare germ sharing. My child knows the first thing to do upon arriving is washing their hands, a routine I didn't manage to get to work in my own home! They accepted us with open arms after we abruptly lost care elsewhere, and I'm forever grateful and with respect to how attentive they are. Never see them on their mobile phones leaving kids to work out their problems as I've seen elsewhere, and my child's behavior immediately improved changing to Askew's. I strong recommend Askew's for local families interested in a small setting where their child is a unique valued, loved and protected person, and not subject to politics among administration and teachers which can happen in larger care settings and impact care. I only wish there was access to outdoor play on site.