My two year old daughter has been going to Goddard at Pine Street in Phila for nearly one year now…read more Management is on top of its game--communicative and informative. They are also leading. Other schools have overbearing policies when it comes to CoVID. Goddard's policies show pre-caution but also demonstrate common sense. They know that day-care and a parent's work are necessities and have acted accordingly. The staff and teachers couldn't be more courteous, conscientious, or outgoing--for both parents and the kids. I can't say enough good things about how the Goddard School goes about its business. My new born son is already signed up with the School and will be going when he is six/seven months.

LOVE the enthusiasm, family feel, variety of curriculum, personalities of the teachers, and the…read moreschool overall. We have two children enrolled, one infant and one toddler. The tadpoles app keeps us updated all day on their activities and we love seeing photos of them!

My son is graduating pre-K this year after spending two wonderful years at Mt. Airy Christian Day…read moreSchool. While we are excited for the future, this transition is bittersweet as we will truly miss this special community. My son is well-prepared for kindergarten this fall, and we could not have asked for a better academic and social foundation. The professional tone of the school is set the moment you arrive, where we are greeted by Mr. Hassan every morning. His presence at the secure buzz-in entry door makes the start of each day feel safe and welcoming. Upon entering the pre-K wing, the environment is always clean and inviting, with bulletin boards and displays updated regularly to showcase the seasons. This high level of organization is a direct testament to the leadership of the Center Director, Ms. Simpson, whose clear systems and procedures ensure the school is well-managed. Working alongside her, Ms. Collins does a fantastic job managing the administrative side, ensuring all student records are updated and that family communications and event reminders are posted in a timely fashion. Anytime I have reached out to any of the staff members, my calls and requests have been handled with a prompt, professional response. The entire staff is incredibly loving, and that warmth is felt every day in the calm, orderly atmosphere of the classroom. My son is greeted warmly every morning by his teachers and classmates, fostering a strong sense of belonging that has been wonderful to witness. One of the many highlights of our experience has been the teaching team of Mrs. Nichols and her assistant, Ms. Shelly. Together, they are a fantastic pair who maintain a classroom that is both joyful and project-based. We loved that the curriculum focuses on hands-on projects, which kept our son excited about learning every single day. For working parents, the before and after care programs are an added convenience that we truly appreciated. Furthermore, Mrs. Nichols provides weekly homework that helped us build our son's skills together at home, and the school's use of IXL and the Teaching Strategies app provided us with excellent resources to extend learning beyond the classroom. I especially valued how connected I felt to his progress through the regular photos and videos the teachers post, allowing us to see his engagement in real-time. Between the excellent classroom instruction and the fun field trips, our son has grown significantly in his social, emotional, and academic development. We are so grateful to Ms. Simpson, Ms. Collins, Mr. Hassan, Mrs. Nichols, Ms. Shelly, and Ms. Reham for making these last two years so memorable. If you are looking for a quality preschool experience that balances academic growth with a nurturing, loving, and structured environment, this is it!

My daughter attends this school and loves it. They welcomed her with open arms and teach very well…read more She's excited about going to school which is a great sign. I recommend this school

We brought our baby here for about 3 months while trying to figure out what we were going to do…read morewhen returning to work. I will say, the care staff was definitely good. Our baby was well looked after while she was here The biggest downside to this place was the management staff. We were promised pictures and updates of our child on an app they had us sign up for, and we never received any updates after the first week. Also, they billed us for days that THEY were shut down. So they close on a random Wednesday, we had to find alternate childcare and still had to pay. This doesn't seem right to me. When brought to their attention, they simply said "it's in your agreement." So customer service isn't very important here. I think if the management got on the same level as the service providers, this would be a great place. Until then, I suggest looking elsewhere.

My daughter loves this school and so do my wife and I. My daughter has attended Little Learners…read moresince she was 1 and is now almost 3. In that time she has learned many things, but her language and social skills are what have really stood out to us. By age 2, she was saying her ABCs almost all the way through, counting as high as 20, and identifying shapes and colors like a pro. We're very thankful to have a school that is both affordable and flexible with her schedule, as it changes from week to week based on my work schedule. All around Little Learners is a top notch preschool. We know our daughter will be be prepared for Kindergarten.

The staff is very professional. They are friendly to the children my children are happy to go there…read moreevery day I really enjoy seeing them smile when I drop them off and smile when I pick him up. Its always super clean and organized!! Wonderful day care!!

Learning Train Academy (LTA) on 19th and Bainbridge is one of the best parts of our life in Center…read moreCity. Our daughter is nearly three now and has been here since she was a newborn, and we cannot say enough good things about Tasha and her remarkable team. They feel like an extension of our family, and they have created a warm, caring environment that never compromises on quality or professionalism. She has been through all three rooms, from the infant space with cribs, to the toddler room, to the classroom-style space downstairs for the three and four-year-olds. Each transition has been thoughtful and supportive. The growth we have seen in her, respectful, adaptable, social, and confident, is due in large part to the people here who treat every child with genuine care. One of the things that sets LTA apart is the consistency of the staff. We often hear about daycare centers struggling with turnover, and this place is the complete opposite. The team here stays; they are dedicated, and that stability creates a sense of comfort and familiarity for the children. It makes an already wonderful environment even better. The team deserves individual recognition. Miss Jackie, Miss Yaneira, Miss Jontae, Miss Honey, Miss Samaya, Miss Ikram, Miss Karen, Miss Nafeesa, and Miss Sabrina are all wonderful. They are kind, steady, patient, and trustworthy. They strike the right balance between flexibility and clear boundaries, making daily life so much easier for working parents. The facility is clean, well-organized, and welcoming. It has everything a child needs without feeling overdone. The building is secure with key entry, and the app they use makes check-in, check-out, payments, and communication simple. They share monthly learning plans and respond quickly if we reach out. The value for the level of care is excellent, especially given the location. There is also a real sense of community, something we did not find anywhere else. The children are sweet and happy, and the atmosphere reflects the warmth of the neighborhood. The parents are wonderful too, and seeing the same families every morning and afternoon adds to that sense of connection. We love how everyone contributes to the friendly, supportive environment. On nice days, they take the kids to nearby parks, and they celebrate holidays and local events, including big Philadelphia moments like the Eagles' Super Bowl run. It feels down-to-earth in the best way, very much in the spirit of the city. We looked at other options but chose LTA for its convenience, its atmosphere, its reasonable pricing, and the community values it fosters. We have trusted the staff with babysitting and pet sitting, which says everything about how much we rely on them. Our newborn twins will be joining soon, and we cannot imagine sending them anywhere else. We feel fortunate to have a place like this in our lives. Thank you to Tasha and the entire team for everything you do for our family.

If you are like me, your kids mean the world to you! I decided to go back to work in 2012. My…read moreyoungest was 11 months and he just had surgery. I got the call to start work shortly after! One of the biggest decisions of my life came to the forefront! I had to enroll my children in daycare so that I could take the job that I wanted. I did so and Natasha who is the owner of the daycare made my transition back to work so easy! She was very hands on with Suhayb(my youngest who had surgery). She took care of him with so much love and gentleness! She sent me pictures and answered all of my million calls. I am forever grateful to have had that support while going back to work!! All three of my children grew up in this daycare! They started before grade-school. Their initial educational values, educational concepts, good behavior, and love for learning came from The Learning Train. Aside from this being one of the most professional Daycare that I had the pleasure of putting my children in, my children became their their family. You can drop your children off knowing that they are safe, well loved, being taught and literally being raised with the best values and education. If you are looking for a center that nurtures your child, gives the best education, is filled with beneficial activities, listens to your concerns as a parent, reassures you that your child will always be safe and is dedicated to providing quality childcare, then you've found the right place to enroll your children!!!

We LOVE The Caring Center!! The teachers are amazing and many have been there for 20+ years. The…read morestaff at the center is a true family and truly centered on amazing care for kids. We are so grateful for the 7+ years of care they've provided our girls and I would strongly recommend The Caring Center to any parent who wants excellent care and education for their young child. I have had true peace of mind daily while our girls are there.

Wonderful, wonderful childcare center. The staff is so caring and committed (great retention rate),…read morethe facility is perfect for little kids, they're flexible with hours and scheduling and they provide all the meals! We could not be happier with CC.

Our family has been very cautious with the ongoing pandemic due to health issues. We have followed…read morethe recommendations of the CDC and mandates set forth by the governor and his office because we are not medical professionals. When I spoke with the owner, Jodi, of the school, after the mask mandate was declared by the governor, I wanted to confirm that they would be in compliance with this order so that I could feel safe knowing that some medical precautions were being taken to keep my child (and our family) from contracting COVID. Jodi explicitly stated that some of the two year olds "are disgusted by" wearing masks and that wearing masks "upsets them" so the staff would "not force them to wear" masks. This was obviously concerning, especially since earlier in the summer, Jodi had told my wife that the school would not be enforcing mask wearing unless the governor mandated it, and now that it was mandated, Jodi would be going against the medical advice of those advising the governor and made it clear that even though the governor's mandate was now in place, the school would still not enforce it. I called and spoke with Jodi to request a refund of our deposit, due to the continuing concerns that we had, after Jodi made it clear that mask wearing would, in essence, be optional for those in the two year old room, despite the mandate. Jodi claimed that I was "twisting [her] words," that "the governor is crazy" if he thinks two year olds will keep masks on all day and repeatedly said that she knows from her personal experiences while raising three kids that two year olds will not keep masks on. As a father of toddlers who have navigated this pandemic with masks on, I feel very at odds with Jodi's assessment of children's capability to follow directions from adults and wear a mask. In the end, Jodi refused to return our deposit and explained that it would remain on file for six months in the event that we decided to send our child there in the future. Truthfully, after our experience with Jodi, we have very little interest in sending our children there, pandemic or not. Had we been given assurances and felt the least bit comfortable with Jodi's handling of this matter or her willingness to comply with state mandates, then we would certainly be interested in enrolling our children in the future. Under normal circumstances, I understand why the deposit would be non refundable within the 30 days notice; after Jodi made it clear that the school would not mandate masks unless the governor ordered it, we were resigned to the fact that we would likely forfeit our deposit and not send our child if it was not mandated. We were relieved when it was ordered but a bit distraught when Jodi expressed an unwillingness to comply with or encourage mask wearing in the two year old room. If Jodi had assured us that the school would be complying with the mask mandate and helping children to adjust to mask wearing instead of letting them go unmasked, then our child would be in the school at this very moment. Instead, we've found a better program that is serious about protecting the health of children.

This brand new (as of May 2019) Goddard is definitely somewhere worth sending your children to,…read moreespecially compared to others in the area. My son transferred to Goddard from Kindercare, where he was learning virtually nothing (the 4-5yo teacher there didn't even read books daily), and he loved the new environment at Goddard and got a much better education. He had a marked change in attitude and happiness as well and started to bring home art projects regularly. Pros: * Classrooms are HUGE and clean, as everything is new * Owners are willing to invest in resources and toys in the classroom * The playground is large and sparkling clean. There's also an indoor gym for inclement weather. They exercise 2x a day which is good. * They use Tadpoles, so you get notes on the day and a photo each day. * Over the summer, there are water play days. * Strong focus on academics as well as art, with daily projects to bring home * They're open most days and take very few days off. * Teachers have strong discipline. * Snacks are provided in the afternoon. * There is open and honest communication. Whenever a bump or bruise occurs, they tell us about it, unlike at Kindercare where sometimes we got the we don't know what happened excuse * Kids don't want to go home at night, which is the best indicator they're doing a great job. Neutral Notes * They do enforce logistical rules at this daycare (aka. labeling everything, taking water bottles home nightly to wash), which some fellow parents have felt are burdensome, but we like it because it prevents spread of disease which happened a lot at our old Kindercare. * They offer pizza catered in for lunch once a week at $4, and since a lot of kids elect in, we do it too for ours, but some parents might not like that societal pressure component. Areas for Improvement (they're still a 5* school, but no one is perfect): * One teacher we had was resistant to filling out info in Tadpoles and need to be complained to in order to give any info. * Teacher turnover is moderate, which is to be expected at childcare centers, but hopefully will stabilize over time. * They gave us the impression milk would be offered to students daily, but it turns out to be sporadic from what our son has told us.