Great preschool for this area. only partial days (2.5 hr/day, 2,3, or 5 days). Ages 3-5. Skilled,…read moreexperienced, caring teachers. Good mix of play, creative work, and academic preparation. Registration fills often in February for Oct start. schedule matches local school schedule. I love that they're so into learning-through-exploring and make it easy to manage younger siblings by making them welcome at events like parties and conferences. Slight disadvantage: no outdoor space, though I've not to see partial day preschool to actually use such well.

Both my children have gone through RPPCNS and I have nothing but great things to say. My children…read moreloved their experience, and made some hopefully life long friends. They also did a fabulous job getting my kids ready for kindergarten and beyond. I would recommend this Nursery School to anyone in the area.

I couldn't be happier with my experience at Li'l Tykes! In just the first week my son was enrolled,…read morehe made more noticeable progress than he did in six months at a previous facility. The staff is absolutely wonderful--caring, attentive, and truly treat my child like their own. They go above and beyond the standard curriculum, offering so many enriching activities and hosting multiple events throughout the year that actively engage parents and showcase the children's creativity. The outdoor play area is fantastic, with a large grassy space that gives the kids plenty of room to run and explore, plus fenced-in play areas with fun, developmentally appropriate play equipment and toys. Every morning when we arrive (right at opening due to work schedules), the staff is already there with smiles on their faces--and so is my son! He's excited to go each day, which speaks volumes. The facility also makes safety a top priority. Access is secure, with entry controlled by keycode and monitored by a ring camera--staff greet parents at the door and let them in individually. When someone other than me picks up my son, staff verifies they are on the approved list and checks ID without fail. I really appreciate that level of diligence, care, and security. Another big plus is the use of the Brightwheel app. It makes daily updates seamless--check-in/out is easy, and I receive updates and photos throughout the day that give me peace of mind and help me feel connected to what my son is doing. My son is absolutely thriving here! Enrolling him in Li'l Tykes has been one of the best decisions I've made. Since he started daycare, I wanted him to be in a place that feels like he's with family. We found it at Li'l Tykes! He'll be here until he's ready to go to kindergarten! I cannot recommend Li'l Tykes enough for anyone looking for quality and reliable childcare.

If you're looking for an individualized, caring and loving experience for your infant, Li'l Tykes…read moreis the place. The teachers and staff are so friendly and welcoming and know how to make children feel loved. From the moment they are greeted at the door by Miss Helene - to the care they receive in their classrooms. ALL the teachers are great - they go above and beyond to ensure our children have a memorable experience. We feel like we are part of a family. We've had such a great experience with the PreK class - and our children were well prepared for kindergarten!

Safe, caring teachers. Clean fun class space. Strong kindergarten preparatory academic focus at the…read morecost of little work on creative thinking or problem solving skills. Large class size for a preschool, through there usually are ample staff. Financially a great deal. Partial days only (2.5 hrs, 2 or 3 days per week). Field trips usually require parent and do not allow younger siblings which is difficult --we had to miss several which was sad for my son. Parking lot is insufficient to accommodate all parents at once for pickup but there's ample street parking. On Chester Pike bus route. Small play yard can be used before and after school. My son had a OK time there for a year but after that we were ready to try something new, though they probably are the reason he's reading well at age 5, I wished they'd worked more on problem solving / social skills and left some of the reading learning to kindergarten.

my son absolutely loved this place! we had to move unfortunately due to change in my schedule, but…read moremy son still asks if he can go back to the old school! he loved the teachers so much. they're all wonderful people.

Best parenting decision we have made. Just Kids has helped us raise our kids to be kind and…read moreintelligent. Barbara and Diane have managed to select (and keep) some amazing staff. Oh and they feed the kids. Do not underestimate how important that s is.

My daughter has been attending school here for more than 3 years and I absolutely love it!!! The…read morequality of care and education she receives from her teachers and other staff is unmatched by any other learning center in the area. She enthusiastically looks forward to attending school each day where she is greeted by teachers who share her same excitement. As a working mom I feel comfort in knowing that she is not only receiving a quality education in a clean & safe environment while I am at work but she is also in the loving care of the Kindercare staff...

Critical: Professionalism, Reliability My son is now school…read moreage and one of the only kids in the center to now attend for aftercare. The director and assistant director took it upon themselves to spray my son down upon entree with a spray that they mixed together labeled "tequila". I was very unease when my son said that his hoodie spells like tequila because that's what the assistant director called it! I asked the director to explain the process to me and she said " that they spray his hoodie and hands, it's just sanitizer." Few more days went on and my son started complaining about skin (arms) irritation; I'm thinking maybe his eczema. No! The two adults that I trusted my son too has been removing his items of clothing and spraying him down, front to back, skin and all. When I asked the assist director why would any type of spray be applied to his skin, he could have a reaction; her response was "he could be allergic to sanitizer?" I asked her does the body say body sanitizer or HAND? I reported this to the higher ups and still waiting for a resolution. The director gave a sad remorseless apology for her and the assist director. There was no corporate policy/procedures or consent for these actions, just two vigilante adults as stated to me! Completely unacceptable, a 6yr should never be singled out of a entire center and emotional targeted because he attends school. Policy is across the board. You may see story on the news! Good luck with this center since Brittany is no longer there!!!!

This daycare has been a huge disappointment. It's clear that the wellbeing of the children and…read morefamily is not a priority here. The staff show little to no engagement with the kids, they spend most of the day chatting among themselves while the children are left unattended, bored or ignored. Some of the teachers are outright mean and impatient, showing no warmth or care. But thanks to Ms. Tracey, Jamira and Ms. Rebecca. To make matters worse, the new director seems completely overwhelmed and disorganized, offering no leadership or meaningful improvements. Communication is poor and there is absolutely nothing nurturing or professional about the environment anymore. If you value your child's development, safety, or happiness this is not the place.

Our daughter is currently enrolled and has been going to ELCA for about a year from age 1-2 and we…read morelove it. They use the ProCare app, which makes it easy to pay your bill, get updates, sign forms, and chat with the staff. The director is thoughtful and caring and has made a clear commitment to excellence including going for the next Keystone STARS "star". The teachers are caring, kind, and provide great structure. They move through weekly themes in the classrooms and have art projects, stories, and songs that align with the theme. They play a lot but it's not just free play all day every day. The use age-appropriate activities and curriculum. Our two-year-old can now count to ten in English and Spanish, and her language acquisition has been nonstop. It's clear the classrooms are under control and the kids are well supervised and cared for. As a parent you can just tell if your kid's diaper is being changed often, they're napping well, and they're being cared for. Our daughter loves her teachers and classmates and talks about them all the time. The facility is clean, organized, and secure. They even refresh with holiday decorations and have celebrations for the kids, teachers, and families. They do periodic "Parent Nights" where for way less than a babysitter your child can stay late at the Center. The kids go outside to the fenced-in outdoor play area whenever weather allows and have a glass-enclosed play space when it's too cold or wet out. There's plenty of parking so pickup and drop-off is easy. We have had a great experience and highly recommend ELCA!