The entire staff here is amazing, from the administration to the teachers. My daughter is in Ms…read more Flanagan's Pre-K class, and the other day she literally told me, "Dad, I love school." I'm a teacher myself, and I can see how much thought and planning Ms. Flanagan puts into her teaching. She communicates constantly and I can tell that my daughter loves and feels safe with her. My daughter is four, and the other night we were sitting down at the kitchen table writing her list of favorite Christmas songs and saying words in Spanish. I feel so blessed that my daughter is able to learn here every day!

We've had the joy of sending both our children to this school--our daughter last year(Pre-K 2) and…read morenow our son (Pre-K) and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. My son wakes up excited to go every single morning, which speaks volumes about how nurturing, engaging, and supportive the environment is. The teachers are truly involved and attentive, and the academic curriculum is exceptional--it truly prepares your child for the next level with confidence. I'm especially grateful for the individualized support and regular updates we receive about our child's progress. We couldn't be happier with our experience here!

Went here for 11 years. The school was amazing. They even gave all of us a chance to speak at…read moregraduation. Out of my 363 kids, I was chosen. Palcs Makes it Possible!

The communication with the administration is non-existent; they never respond back to you. The…read moreteachers give way too much work for the students to watch via video and then complete. They refuse to modify any of the coursework, that is all regular work, for Special Needs population that are placed in regular classrooms. They accept IEP's, but don't follow them, because they don't have proper supports nor graduate on IEP goals. They don't listen to the parent's concerns, they just want to do what they want to move the child forward to their standards in their biased views. This is not an acceptable school for any Special Needs child, no support from teachers or administration.

Turn to the Light, of Westtown School. Hands-down, best school culture anywhere.read more

I spent only my freshman year in upper school here, as a day student. My family has sent a lot of…read morerelatives to 'Town, back to Hannah Hunt, 1799 (a founding student). My dad didn't want me joining the cool group at public school, ripped me away from my friends, & plopped me at W-town! It was framed as a punishment, which did not set me up for success. AT THE TIME I WAS THERE, this is how it was (may be different now, years later): - Very diverse student body, all over the world, all over the country, all religions (or lack thereof), several diplomats' kids - No prom b/c it's tacky - Good college advisor program - 600-acre campus is breathtaking! - Lots of tradition, joining a community, sense of continuity through many years - Boarding was mandatory for Juniors & Seniors, but not Freshmen & Sophomores (busses from local school dists transport day students for free) - Mandatory Meeting for Worship every Wed (mandatory on Sun, as well, for boarders) - Mandatory Quakerism classes - Academics taught like college courses (at a small liberal arts school, at least) - Westtown is not brash & obnoxious like many Main Line private schools. It is ranked well nationally, but it's for down-to-earth people, not snobs. It's not very Quakerly to be a snob. - Students have mandatory community service. They have outreach programs, from which you can choose, but it's part of your education to learn how to give to your community. - There were monthly assemblies with various messages, & speakers. Westtown is very politically & socially liberal, so this will always be the tone of their morals & missions. It was definitely preparatory for college with the lectures & talks we got. - Field Trips & outings are more sophisticated, like college - Sports mandatory all year b/c they do not have gym class. Underclassmen had to play 2 team sports out of the 3 seasons, +1 club sport, IF you got in before all the spaces filled up, otherwise, it was 3 team sports. - No football b/c a student had died from it before use of helmets - Stealing among boarders? Yes - Drug culture? Yes - Sneaking to co-ed's dorm for sex? Yes - Bullying? Yes PERSONAL REFLECTIONS Where Westtown benefited me: It is mandatory to have UNPAID campus jobs. Yup, Mom & Dad will pay tens of thou for you to go be a janitor. At the time I went, these jobs included everything from vacuuming classrooms, to doing dishes in the dining room. Humility is part of being a well-rounded, decent human being. W-town will teach it to you. I had a classmate who tried to pay off our advisor to get himself out of his work job. Guess what that got him? The crappiest job available. I had a hard time donning the bright yellow gloves & a rubber apron, & I whined & "ewwwww"-ed my way through it, but the kids who took it in stride, & did a good job, were the ones everyone liked. You learned a lot about how to grow the heck up, & take care of yourself & others at this school. I had a drama class, that made a huge impression on me. My art class introduced me to acid etching when I was a mere 14 years old! We did some amazing projects, with equipment I never would have had access to at public school. Going deeper... I met a lot of really cool people here. The international students were AMAZING people, for the most part. I was fascinated by their worldliness & chutzpah. My two close freshman friends by the end of the year were from Manhattan & Tanzania. I also really related to upperclassmen tennis teammates from China & VA. A great mix of kids! I was exposed to diversity & culture (literature & arts) that I would not have been at public school (although my AP ps education was exceptional), & I am forever grateful. I was on a step squad, & I sucked, but I still know my routine! Where W-town failed me: - Faculty brats in my class were mean & entitled. The daily putdowns (making fun of me for being a priss), were ironic/hypocritical at Quaker school, & a HUGE factor in making me not return. - A number of kids there were expelled from other schools, & had a lot of problems, which some of them took out on others. I had a really bad incident with one of these kids, which was a trauma I had to deal with in years of therapy. - Faculty was hit or miss. Some teachers did not have teaching certs, just majored in that subject. For example, my history teacher was so awesome, I still remember his lectures, but my French teacher was TERRIBLE & had no teaching skills or certs! Also, I could not take two languages in my schedule (but did at ps with no prob). The kids who'd been there a while knew which teachers to request, & got them, while others suffered. ------- In the end, the bad apple faculty & students spoiled things for me, & the trauma event I endured (which I did NOT report to the school), sent my OCD out of control. I returned to ps, for better & worse, but dealt with it. FUN FACT: Famous alums? Bob Marley's daughter attended (you can look up all the famous alums on Wiki).

What a relief to have an establishment committed to following a standard that teaches today's youth…read moreto focus on lifting one another up and working together. Attention to detail in reading , writing and math without desensitization of iPads. I am pleased this school still values fundamental building blocks that no longer are exercised in public school settings. A gifted education for sure with the ability to move at a faster pace, with attention to detail, in a smaller setting. Daria E.

Our family has had an excellent experience over the past five years! This school truly helps young…read morechildren grow in God's word and thrive in the Lord's glory. The teachers are loving, dedicated, and truly prepare students for real life. With band, choir, sports, and so many wonderful activities, it offers everything children need to grow in faith, knowledge, and character. We are so grateful and highly recommend this school!

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This center has been exactly what we needed. I love the small classroom sizes and the teachers…read moregenuinely care about all the children. Food and diapers are also provided which makes a parent's job a lot easier. I have so much peace of mind bringing my child here. Educationally I can see my child making great strides and learning as he plays. Thank you kindercare especially Miss Katie and Miss Betsy!

Lots of toys and activities, but very understaffed and randomly closes or asks for "parent…read morevolunteers" to come help run the classes (happened at least twice in the past 2 months, how is it legal to let random parents come watch my kids? Who certifies them?). Definitely not worth the high price of ~$1600/month with the instability. The final straw that made me pull my kid out was the staff openly wearing "pride" shirts and apparently discussing sexuality with my 4 year old? I'm indifferent to people's life choices outside of work, but won't have these people teaching my 4 year old about sexuality of any kind. https://disntr.com/2022/03/09/kindercare-lgbtq-curriculum-teaches-infants-and-toddlers-how-to-explore-sexuality-gender-identity-and-other-sexual-perversions/

Pros Uniform good…read moreprogram Special need is good Con Yelling Favoritism Classes are long Toxic

We learned about CCS via word of mouth. In 2009 we chose CCS for full day school for our daughter…read more Graduate in 2021 and upcoming graduate this year, 2026. Very happy with CCS and recommend highly for parents and students!

Outstanding school. My son has grown so much since attending. He is more organized and reads…read morebetter.

As an alumni I can attest to the amazing education and foundation that Benchmark gave me to both…read morenavigate high school but that also allowed me to reach my goal of a PhD. I am a graduate from the 80s but I can say that their education today is as good or even better than when I attended. I have remained connected and involved with the school and love everything they are working towards for their students, faculty & staff!

Goshen friends is such a wonderful community for little ones. Our daughter was only able to have…read moreone year of preschool and we are so grateful we chose goshen friends for that one special year. She was well prepared for kindergarten and developed such a positive outlook on school. It is a warm and welcoming environment for not such the students but also the families. It felt so natural to start our youngest there in the 3's class this year after completing the "by my side" program together the year before. We look forward to the festivals and holidays gatherings. We've made so many friendships that will last years beyond our time there.

From the owner: The program at Goshen Friends School is based on the philosophy that children learn best through…read moredynamic play. Throughout the school year, our young learners ages 2-5 are engaged in a variety of activities that are designed to help them grow socially, emotionally, creatively, and academically. Goshen’s experienced teachers honor each child’s individual spirit, helping them to grow independently while teaching them the value of friendship and teamwork. Year-round, students learn and play both inside and outside. A robust holistic and experiential curriculum in all classrooms includes thematic, play-based lessons that nurture pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-math, and pre-science skills. All students enjoy “specials” classes in art, music, and Spanish, as well as an outdoor education class that takes advantage of the school’s 10-acre campus with nature-based activities like story walks, treasure hunts, gardening and yoga. The curriculum engages the youngest students in preschool through the oldest students in pre-kindergarten with opportunities for hands-on learning that spark children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Goshen Friends School offer preschool and pre-kindergarten classes for children ages 2.7-5 years. Additional programs include lunch bunch / extended day (after care), a popular summer camp, and By My Side, a gentle introduction to preschool for toddlers and their grownups (often referred to as a Mommy and Me).