I am happy to say, new management has been working to improve the organization. This area was hit…read morehard during Covid. However, the programs that are provided are amazing. GED, CNA, CDA, forklift operator, CDL and enrichment programs. This area is a historic location near the underground railway. can't wait to see this.

Open Meadows Farm is a horseback riding facility on a historic property set in the bucolic…read more country near Skippack, Pa. They also run a Horseback Riding Summer Camp for children and most recently have been hosting children's birthday parties. We recently planned and attended a wonderful party there and were delighted with the results. The "Dragon" themed party was planned for a 6 year old with guests ranging in age from 4-6. Five was the perfect number for this party but the Farm allows up to 10 guests for two hours. The ponies were adorned with their "unicorn" costumes to the delight of the riders. Each pony was accompanied by 2 experienced handlers. Every child was required to have a parental waiver signed and were provided with a helmet for safety. I have never seen so many smiling faces before. Two ponies allowed for multiple rides by each child and that was something they really loved. Short wait time! The next activity was a wagon ride full of real hay around the beautiful and historic farm founded in 1774. Adults and children alike enjoyed communing with nature and enjoying the beauty of the day. Kids love throwing hay at each other and reaching high for overhanging branches. We moved onto the Fairy Garden where dazzling little fairies had been hidden in the trees, just waiting for discovery by the little party guests. I counted at least 22...there could have been more. For a small fee each child was able to "find" a special magic stone that had been hidden just for them. We had to drag them away from the Fairy Garden..they really loved it. On to the rustic barn which had been festively decorated with tiny twinkle light. We brought our own decorations, paper products and balloons and set things up before the guests arrived. A burlap covered table for the guests reinforced the farm atmosphere and an extra table was set up to hold the ice cream cake, cookies, snacks and drinks. An old wooden wheelbarrow was draped to provide a spot for the gifts. It was a great party and I cant wait to go again with another group. The Fischer family made it an absolutely perfect day for the children and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an alternative to video games and bouncy houses!!

I love just about every Natural Lands preserve but this is one of my top picks!…read more There are trails on both sides of the road, and it's a huge preserve (520 acres) so I have yet to explore it all, but have been twice now and the meadow trail plus some of the woods I've explored have been great. No litter (NL preserves are always immaculately clean), trails all maintained and easy to navigate. And I don't want to jinx it but there were very few bugs even in June and July! This is a very picturesque property if you want an outdoor photo shoot! And the vibe is so peaceful, this is really energetically positive countryside!

I had a great time exploring this area today. I even brought my pup along and he had a blast…read more Trails range from beginner to slightly more advanced depending on which color trail you choose to follow. I mostly stayed on the red and purple trails. The red trail is definitely the most difficult with its dense forest and inclines. I didn't get the chance to explore all the area but we did hike 7 miles! Can't wait to come back

SpectaSport (Ken Getchell) was the timing company for our 5th annual 5K race and walk on May 4th…read more The support and education provided to us was far beyond our expectations and they made this year's race a huge success. From email notices, to timing, recommendations, results and follow-up Ken always answered the phone whenever and whatever our questions or issues were. His experience and thoughtfulness were much appreciated by all members of the race committee. If you are planning an event or have used other timing companies, I would recommend Ken as a valuable resource and excellent business partner.

We previously had our son enrolled in another Goddard school, but when we moved to Collegeville,…read morethis location was more convenient. This location is not owned by the same person, and BOY does it show! Everyone we've interacted with has been absolutely wonderful. We were on the waiting list for 8 months, but it was worth the wait. We immediately saw the difference, between the amount of time the kids spend outside or in the gym, (yes, there's a gym with a rock climbing wall!!!), the cleanliness of the class rooms, kitchen, etc... They had a back to school picnic with activities, face painting, a bounce house and water ice truck which gave us the opportunity to meet other parents. My son also LOVES McKenzie, he actually sings her name on the way there in the morning. Also, I'm pretty neurotic, so I appreciate that the teachers send us multiple photos per day. If you get on the wait list, stay on it. It's worth the wait!!

I'm surprised no one has written a review on this place. I feel that I need to warn people of my…read moreexperience. We had my son here for a year and he learned absolutely nothing. With a $600.00 per month tuition, you would expect more. He managed to have 5 different teachers in that time frame and when we asked the teachers "why" they were leaving, some said, "we aren't being paid enough". Really, with a tuition as high as this, where is all this money going? I was appalled at the lack of control they had over the classroom. It looked like a circus when I went to pick him up. I can tell you that there are smaller, more affordable options in the area and my son learned so much more there. I had been warned about Goddard Schools how you're just a number and everyone was so right. Obviously this is not my real name so I can tell you that I am being totally honest with this review. As you can see the response was a typical one from this facility.

I have played in PALS for two years and it has been a very welcoming, and open softball league…read more They welcome all people any softball level your free to join, and enjoy yourself. They have spring-summer and summer-autumn leagues throughout the week and sundays to. Kelly and Steve are two of the nicest people you'll meet on the planet.

PALS softball is awesome for the following reasons: 1…read more Benefits charity (Ronald McDonald House) 2. Run efficiently - the admin team is organized and you know your schedule well in advance. The league keeps fun stats and sends them out regularly. 3. Run effectively - the umpires are consistent and the league works hard to keep the field in good playing shape. 4. Run equitably - the league keeps track of players and prevents teams from substituting in ringers in the playoffs. Most of the teams are within reasonable playing level of each other which makes for fun games. Definitely join PALs. You won't regret it.

Co-owners, Barbara and Steve have turned this location around in the best ways possible. We've were…read morehere with three kids over 10 years, and since Barbara and Steve took over, they have implemented an environment of supporting the staff, enhanced safety features, new and engaging activities and opportunities for the kids, and positivity all around. It's amazing to see the school decorates for holidays and celebrations, teachers recognized and children lifted up. The summer camp is amazing now, and is a true age-appropriate camp. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the Malvern location is now, and it's due to Steve and Barbara's leadership.

We have been with this school for a total of 7 years. The Goddard family has become a part of our…read moreextended family as many of the teachers there have been with us since both of my babies were 12 weeks old. The school has new owners that took over, over a year ago and they are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! They deeply care and they have done so much to update the school and make it a great, fun place for kids to grow and learn. Since the new owners took over, shout out to Steve and Barbara, I don't have one negative thing to say about our experience there. Ms. Jenny and Ms. Ellen in the front are so caring and Amazing. We love everyone here and we want to thank them for taking great care of my kids while we are at work. If you're deciding on a daycare and you can find a spot here, don't think twice! Highly, highly recommend!!

Great stables for boarding a horse, taking lessons and attending camp. My daughter enjoys the camp…read morea lot. It really teaches how to care for a horse, how to ride and the responsibilities of owning a horse. Children get to ride 1 hour a day. They have many lesson horses for everyone's experience and level of riding. They offer western and English riding. They also offer trail rides which is really great. Great establishment!!