Awesome preschool! Teachers really connect with the students! It is exciting and fun for the…read morestudents. They are challenged socially and intellectually everyday to be the best they can be!

From the owner: Top Rated Fox Chapel Preschool. Curbside drop-off. Extended Day. Before and After Care Available.read more

We absolutely love this daycare. The teachers were exceptional, and I feel like took care of my…read morebaby as their own. The staff here are just wonderful. I can't say enough good things about this daycare. I know that whenever I dropped my baby off, he was in good hands- and as a mom, this was so important to me. Very highly recommend!

I drive 45 minutes out of my way every day to bring my daughter here. The owner is wonderful, and…read morethe staff keeps me well informed on a daily basis. I highly recommend this business!

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about this preschool & the teachers. We have been with Miss…read moreColleen & her girls (Miss Caylin & Miss Malinda) for two years and will continue to be with her for the next two years. They are such genuine, sweet, kind hearted people who bend over backwards to ensure these children get the best education and receive the love and nurturing they deserve. From the beginning their communication has always been TOP NOTCH! Not only do they communicate with you through calls, texts, but they even give the classes a Facebook page that not only helps you communicate with them but helps the parents build a community to share things, help each other out, etc. I know this year was a transition year as Colleen just purchased the preschool and I must say I heard a couple of parents who were with the school prior to Colleen make not so nice comments about her or the school and I just don't understand how. I don't know how the school was operated prior to this year but I personally can't see how it could have been any better. These teachers plan so many events for the kids such as parties (Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc.), 2 Field Trips, a Class Picnic, and so much more! They truly give their heart and soul to these kids and for what the preschool costs compared to others; they don't stand to make much of anything which tells you just how much they do this from the heart. If you are looking for a preschool for your toddlers, I can't even express how HIGHLY I recommend this school and the team of teachers to all parents out there. They are by far the best and I've already cried twice knowing that this school year is coming to an end, and I am halfway through my time with them.

Deer Lakes Nursery School is the BEST preschool ever!! Colleen, Caylin, and Malinda have been so…read moreamazing with both of my kids throughout the years! They put their hearts and souls into all of their students and it really shows. They do so much for their student! From field trips to Freedom Farms in the fall and Living Treasures in the spring, to holiday parties throughout the year! A Christmas program that absolutely melts everyone's heart! I can't thank these three teachers enough for how much they have taught my kids and got them both ready to start kindergarten! This is the best preschool ever!

My family and I love Adat Shalom Preschool because of the small class sizes, caring teachers and…read moresupportive community of families. Both of my children attended the school over the past few years. My son started when he was just 15 months old and will go into the Pre-K program this year, and my daughter just completed her first year of Kindergarten. She entered completely prepared academically and socially and we received excellent feedback from her teacher about her preparedness, largely due to Adat Shalom Preschool. Both kids have very different personalities and learn in their own special ways. And both have received excellent care and education at Adat Shalom. The teachers truly care about each child and help them to develop skills, create connections and have fun. The families come from many different cultural and religious backgrounds, helping to create a diverse learning environment. Personally, I really enjoy that the school lets parents to be very involved in school activities and events. It has allowed me to foster my own friendships and be a part of my children's education. Practically, I also like that there are various scheduling options so I could craft the experience in the way that made the most sense for each of my kids. If you are looking for a preschool with nurturing teachers and a kind community of families, you should definitely consider Adat Shalom Preschool!

This is not a good place for sensitive, introverted or typical pre-schoolers that are not born into…read morethe community. The director and pre-school teaching staff are insensitive to any disruptions that do not come from well funded members of the flock. We fought all year, attending classes, getting assessments only for the school to request we remove out children with a month to go. DO NOT trust them with your child if the child shows any original personality. They will try to crush it, leaving parents to build the kids back up.

My daughter had the wonderful opportunity to attend this facility for 2 years. We only pulled her…read moreout due to financial issues. The facility is new, clean, organized, the director (Jill) and all staff are well trained, friendly, loving, and caring. I wish I could take my daughter back there for pre-school. I recommend anyone to send their children there.

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

I go here and it is so fun for all the students. All our teachers are so nice and you are always…read moretreated kindly by them. Only when you misbehave do you get in trouble, which makes sense. I think it is awesome :)

We had a pretty negative experience at Country Day because we didn't fit the typical rich family…read morestereotype. Some call it a hidden gem, but we think that there are quite a few discriminatory reasons why their classes aren't always full (one class last year only had 4-5 kids...). While it's true that the music teacher is fantastic and that there are a few other nice teachers, the overall feeling for us was too cookie-cutter and stuffy, even for a private school.

The owner of StemSteps is a very reactionary person. She doesn't sit to think and reflect before…read moreacting at all. She runs off emotion and uses intimidation to get what she wants. When you attempt to have an adult conversation about your feelings, she loses her ability to think rationally and asserts her dominance once again. She attempts to micromanage every situation even when she isn't present. There were several situations where she would spit off emails or call before she had all the facts, accusing and pointing fingers. She, however, would not come back and apologize or admit that she leaped before having the facts, afterwards. It eventually got to the point where she was twisting facts and blowing molehills into mountains with untrue statements. She was pushing us to medicate our child when our pediatrician strongly discouraged medicating at that time. The teachers were too passive to set strict boundaries, and they seemed to cower to the owner and allow her to control and micromanage a classroom they were in charge of. The owner made accusatory statements that, when I would speak with other parents, didn't seem true at all. We are not saying that our child was perfect in any way, and he definitely needed some more guidance and stricter boundaries; however, the way things played out here was very disheartening. We even went as far as to have a behavior specialist come in to observe for an IBHS support person; which they requested. I attempted to have a discussion with the owner about feelings towards my child, which is what ultimately ended our time here. She went ballistic instead of being professional and reassuring. It was such a hit to her ego, and she couldn't take it or someone standing up to her false accusations. There was no professional adult conversation, just finger-pointing and blocking. Our son didn't have these types of behaviors in the school before or after this school. He is doing great now in a new school. The behavior consultant discussed what she saw when she observed, and a lot of it was boundary pushing and allowing him to get his way, instead of setting clear boundaries and consequences to teach him, it seemed to be all over the place. Lots of reminders with no consequences, allowing him to get what he wanted, which would reinforce the poor behavior, them being frustrated, and eventually just a target on his back. Again, not that these behaviors were acceptable, but they weren't what was being made out either after speaking to the behavior consultant and piecing things together on our own. I also went in to observe one day. No behaviors but saw him being kicked. When he kicked back, he got caught and in trouble. His new school said they also don't understand because they don't see the behaviors that this owner was saying he had. If you have a very calm, timid, robot-like child, this will be a great fit. However, if you have a rambunctious child with ADHD who goes against the grain at times and wants to be moving, this is 100% not the right fit. The day I observed, they were expected to sit for 25 min doing carpet time. That's a long time for a 4-year-old, let alone a 4-year-old boy who has ADHD. They do wonderful activities there, which is why my son loved it, but there was lots of sitting and expectations of standing still, straight lines, chair work, and not enough strict follow-through. Like I mentioned above, if you have a quiet, calm, timid child, this place is great. If you have a typical hyper, rowdy, strong-willed child, I would find a place better fit because StemSteps cannot and will not be a good fit for your child. I suggest reading the book Raising Lions for this school and some training in consistent follow through, rule setting, consequences and behavior management.

The best daycare around hands down! We have taken our kids to a lot of places and we were very…read moredisappointed. Stemsteps has the best teachers/atmosphere that actually care about kids (not just keep them alive), provide great exposure to veggies at meal times, and give him a variety of experiences to meet his milestones. My son has been attending since 8 months and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. He's very excited at drop off and loves his teachers.

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From the owner: Shady Side Academy is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s best private school for pre-k through grade 12,…read moreoffering an exceptional coed education with an optional boarding experience for high school students in grades 9–12.

My kids love this school! We have been here for 9 years :-)…read more It's great to be a part of a family. The education is top notch and the sports program is great. The school is currently at around 200 kids K-12. Things to look forward to is a robotics program, special clubs, languages offered all 12 years, and missions trips.

STAFF: There are 1-2 staff per class. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and…read morehelpful. Not a day goes by that I don't receive a warm welcome at the door or input on how to deal with a new behavior. FACILITY: Each room is fully decorated with kids' art - and is frequently changed with the season and corresponding holidays. Each kid has their own (or a shared) cubby. There is a mountain of toys and books throughout the classrooms. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are always exceptionally clean. A argument could be made for the lack of natural light in the building - although, I like the fact that our son is in a safe environment with limited windows and a single point of entry that is near the director's office. OUTDOOR SPACE: The pick-up/drop-off lane and parking areas are all clearly marked - with plenty of room for everyone. I've never had an issue. There is an outdoor play space, which, to be honest, is a bit small; however, as you can see, the size of the space is only one of two minor complaints I have. ACTIVITIES: Seasonal parties, visitors (e.g. balloon artist, Children's Museum puppeteers, etc.), options for the Gymagic Bus or Happy Feet programs, movie days, and other fun special events are a part of the regular monthly schedule. There are also weekly slots for a music teacher, the use of sensory bins, and designated days for the letter and number of the week. COMMUNICATION: We receive a daily "report card" detailing our child's mood, meals, nap, diapers, and activities. We receive a monthly newsletter and calendar that covers all activities, curriculum, and other notes of interest. Simply, the open line of communication is exactly what I would expect and prefer. OVERALL: We are very happy with APTG and everything it has to offer. We are confident that our child is receiving the very best type of education, interaction, and activities. We know he is in good hands every single day. He is happy to go to school - and even more excited to tell us about his day. We've found that he is not only developmentally on par with other children his age but often exceeds even our own high expectations for him. I wholeheartedly endorse APTG as a superb childcare learning center for even the choosiest of parents.

Amazing daycare! The staff is caring, professional, and truly treat the kids like family. My child…read moreloves going every day, and I feel so confident knowing they are in a safe and fun environment. Finding a daycare you can fully trust is not easy, but A Place To Grow has truly exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.