There is a reason why these classes fill up months in advance. Quality, affordable preschool…read moreeducation. The teachers are very caring and my son learned a lot and had great fun in his first year. We are sending him back again this year. I love the fact that it's not part of a for-profit "franchise".

From the owner: This is a child care center operated by the Harleysville Branch of the North Penn YMCA.read more

At this YMCA, the staff are great, and the gym is relatively good. but the basketball courts are…read morenothing shy of terrible. the court is not well maintained. very slippery almost, and just very much in need of some renovations.

Don't waste your time with the free 7th grade membership. Only let the kids in a couple hours on 3…read moreweekdays. 6 hours worth of options to try and make in a single week.

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. Do not send your kids there. They do not engage well on a…read morechild or parent level at all. We engaged this establishment when we wanted to finally send our 2 year old to day care for the first time. Everything seemed so wonderful. Had to take a virtual tour because of the times and were able to meet the teacher ahead of time. Everything was great, however, looks were very deceiving. We dropped our child off for her first day. We knew it was going to be difficult for her because it was the first time away from the ones she knows and loves. We expected to see that. Here were the problems. Upon first day we were not given all the information and signup information for the apps they use and they belittled us like we should have known how to use them ahead of time. My daughter cried and was upset for a little over an hour. Again, to be expected. She was never happy or settled the whole morning. They provide a camera to check in on your child which is awesome to see them. But then you get to see what is going on as well. We never saw a teacher or administrator help our child become acclimated. Typically someone would get on the child's level so they could look eye to eye. What happened was she sat in a chair by herself all morning. The one time a teacher went over to her she handed her the picture book we put together for her to see her loved ones. Did the teacher open it and engage. No! The placed the book down in front of her and walked away. Again we can see this all through their camera system. We saw the blonde haired teacher sitting on a table not even in a chair next to our daughter to help out. Even saw her on her phone instead of tending to the children. They only had 6 kids including our daughter that day so it is not like they were overwhelmed. We get they cannot spend the whole time with her but they should be able to assist her instead of leaving her sit by herself for hours. But wait, it gets better. It took them until after 12 pm to change our child's diaper for the first time. It even says so in the report they sent us at the end of the day. It took them over 4 hours for them to check her diaper! We watched as they provided her lunch and they didn't try to help her eat they just kind of left it there. At the end of the day they sent us a report advising that our kid engaged in all of these types of activities throughout the day and she napped well from 1-3pm. Hmmmm, we picked our child up at 1230 and we could see her sitting in the chair or standing by the door all morning. Please advise how she engaged? My wife engaged the owner on the second day and he wanted nothing to do with her and told her would call her to discuss her concerns instead of trying to address them. Never apologized for the horrible experience or any sentiments. The director, which we spoke to over the phone multiple times, was there at drop off as well. She saw my wife when she got out of the car and ran inside to afraid to confront us to discuss the prior days activities. Long story short, do no send your children here. They do not value you and they consider you just a number. The owner does not want to accept any accountability. The transition should have been smoother than it was. I have spoken to multiple individuals who have or do work in field and this is completely unacceptable on all fronts.

Candidly, my son went in with some challenges. I was assured that the facility was equipped to deal…read morewith these challenges and that my son would have two instructors. This wasn't the case. Once one of the teachers was removed, my son began to act out. We noticed when given a snack, my son had less problems. Every time he was sent home, they hadn't given him a snack. After two incidents in a row, instead of attempting to address any concerns, they dismissed my son removing him from friends he made and creating a great deal of trauma. The owner, Sean, was dismissive, rude, unhelpful and didn't care that this is a four year old child whose life was affected negatively. He has no business representing himself as a day care owner and should stick with declaring himself a profit monger.

I just can't say enough good things about this establishment. The staff truly cares about the…read morechildren and their enrichment. My wife and I are both teachers and understand the value of free-thinking and environmental education. This operation is not typical - the kids will come home dirty, they play with frogs, they have a working garden, etc. The kids came home tired and excited every day. They may not learn mandarin, but we feel that our kids were more than prepared when they entered school thanks in no small part to Brian and his team. If we were still in the area, our kids would be there until they were old enough to stay home alone.

From the owner: Tykes and Tots specializes in building a loving environment that nurtures the growth of children…read moreand teachers. Focusing on a love of literature, nature, and self awareness, we all grow together to build our selves into citizens that make a possitive impact in the local and global communities. Three basic tenets guide Tykes and Tots: Be respectful to others. Be honest with yourself. Challenge yourself daily.

What a great school! Not only am I consistently excited by…read morethe staff and directors love for the kids but their knowledge on children's education is phenomenal! I highly recommend this school you will not be disappointed! Communication is key and I am impressed with how much they inform us on all of our children's progress but my children are happy as can be!

The director puts on a good face but doesn't seem to respect families or children behind closed…read moredoors. The upper level teachers are awful. Scream at kids in their faces, do not do what's best for kids just what's best for them. Facility is nice and directors always have a smile, but look past that and you will be troubled.

Very good place people are very friendly and expert. My son love to go there. Everybody is very…read morenice .

I enrolled my kids when they were 1 year here. My kids being premature my primary concern was…read morehaving them in a nurturing environment which was clean. The teachers here are amazing they have been with the school a long time and take personal interest in each child. I've always had the teachers tell me about the babies day and any developments that the babies have made. They've always followed any special instructions regarding care for the babies. They maintain small class sizes and I've never met any teacher here who is not friendly. I've moved from the area and had to move my kids to a chain daycare, I see the stark differences from day 1. I miss the warm and friendly environment of Rainbow Express. There is not a day that I don't regret having had to move my kids from Rainbow Express.

David and the entire team are awesome. They are far more warm, natural, and real with kids than…read moreother daycares (where I've gotten the feeling that kids are more units to process than little people). Our son Octavian loves his days here--he runs right in each morning and comes home with a smile on his face.

The Teachers have all been wonderful, there has been major turnover with the staff within the past…read morecouple of years. It is more expensive than other Care providers in the area, not sure if the value is there. The Assistant Director is fantastic, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. She is the go to for a lot of the parents when the communication is questionable. More than anything the location is convenient, so if that is what suits your needs this school will work.

As the current center Director, and an employee at the Trappe location for 10 years, I can truly…read moresay Children of America is an incredible educational childcare facility. The Mind and Body Matters program offered to all students encompasses all aspects of the educational world and relates to each child's individual needs. Including fitness as a part of their daily routine gives children the understanding of creating a healthy body and mind. The curriculum is designed to encourage independent choices and creativity! As the years progress our center becomes even greater, creating a successful educational path for our future leaders! As also a parent at this school, I can whole heartedly agree that my children receive the best education possible. To watch them flourish as a direct result of the staff makes me both proud and blessed. Knowing every day that they are loved, well taken care of, and educated gives me such happiness as a mom. Having a daughter who is 4, she has been in 4 separate programs. Her academic readiness for the school district proves she has been given the tools she needs to be successful. My other child, who is 1, is well beyond her time - all thanks to her amazing infant and toddler teachers. She has mastered many signs, has great fine motor skills, developed a fabulous routine, and absolutely adores her teachers. Yes I may work at this facility, but at the end of the day I am a parent. A parent who wants nothing but the best for her children. I am proud to be a part of the COA family. I look forward to growing with Children of America, both as a professional and proud parent. Come see the COA experience, you will not be disappointed.

We could not recommend the infant room with Ms. Lily enough. She has taken care of both of my…read morebabies, and I trust her with my whole heart.