My daughter and son go here and they absolutely love their new school, we just moved from New York…read moreto here, and already my kids have done lots of activities. Teachers are very kind and are very talented teachers. The kids do many fun and educational activities, around Christmas they set up a shop and the kids buy stuff for family, so cute! they do the polar express [drink hot chocolate, do crafts, watch the movie, and pretend they are riding a train] We love this school district!

Great executive director and educators. Children are loved and cared for. Play based while still…read morelearning and is developmentally appropriate. NAEYC accredited with 4 Keystone Stars and DHS licensed.

After moving from my hometown to Pittsburgh with my preschooler, it was really important for us to…read morefind a school that was warm and welcoming while also providing a challenge for a late fall birthday baby who's been through a year of preschool already. After lots and lots of research and so many phone calls, we chose Shady Lane School. The staff at Shady Lane are all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Drop off and pick up usually take us longer than I expect because my son wants to go around and visit different teachers and say hi to everyone. Everyone learned his name quickly and greets him warmly even when he's being grumpy. Whenever I have to talk to the administrative team, my son is thrilled to play at the large train table by the front desk. His teachers are so dedicated, and I think that is such a big part of why this school is special. Our family is big and complicated, but my son's teachers have gone out their way to learn names and faces. They offer positive encouragement and praise as well as boundaries and redirection. My son used to argue with me about going to school at his last learning center/childcare provider, but now he's always eager to get up and go. I am so thankful that we found Shady Lane, and I will certainly keep them in mind if/when we have another child.

Terrible place, do not take your kids here, your kids will come home with bruises! They do not…read morecare, they are rude and unprofessional!

Wonderful staff, excellent facilities with the new preschool expansion. Flexible scheduling…read more Operator readily available to talk to.

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.

After five incredible years with A Place To Grow, I can wholeheartedly say this has been one of the…read morebest decisions we've ever made for our family. From day one, it was clear that this wasn't just a daycare, it was a second home filled with warmth, care, and genuine love. The staff are exceptional, nurturing, patient, and truly invested in each child's well-being and development. Our children were not only safe and happy, but constantly growing, learning, and thriving. The balance between structured learning and play was perfect, and thanks to the strong foundation they built here, both of our kids transitioned into kindergarten with confidence and curiosity. We especially appreciated the consistent communication, thoughtful updates, and open-door approach of the teachers. We always felt informed and supported. Leaving APTG is bittersweet, it's hard to say goodbye to a place that has been so special to us. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be truly seen, supported, and celebrated, A Place to Grow is it. Erika Mom of Jake and Elin

Great little preschool . Ms. Reefman is very kind and always let's me know how the day was for the…read morekids. They come home with a folder of the days learning and it's usually a new letter in capital and lowercase. Today's letter was M and m. My nephew Is having a hard time drawing those letters although he can trace them right. I know he's learning a lot from being there though. He always comes home with a story about how his day went and what he did. The school itself is nice and has a beautiful exterior with planted bushes and a large tree. They newly paved the entrance and sidewalks so it gives the school and updated look. Whenever you first come up to the building you are greeted by the teacher who releases your child once the teacher recognizes your face. I love the feel of security the school has that makes your child feel safe. They have security guards there and no one is allowed in the school that shouldn't be. That makes me feel safe knowing my nephew is being looked over.

Very nice staff, they really try not to put you in restraints unlike other mental health schools…read more Loved it there!

The only upside of KinderCare of Plum, is that it's close by for us and my son is starting to learn…read morethings and gaining socialization skills. The downside - where shall I start? The teacher turnover is horrible. My son gets really close to a teacher, and the next minute they're quitting. The teacher morale is terrible, as I've had occasion to speak to them one-on-one. The center seems to be always closed for staff shortages, COVID and/or COVID quarantine. It's also closed for other random issues as well. Yet, we still have to pay the full tuition. My main issue is reliability, which I feel it is completely not.

Books for kids. Points for not being a big-box retailer; more points for specializing in books for…read morekids of all ages. Busy Times Book Store is a good place to visit. It's a cute little store with kid-size shelves and a kid-size table in the back of the store. Most of the books are the same kind found in school reading programs so there's minimal worry about kids finding reading material that's over the top inappropriate. Toward the front of the store was one bookcase that had offerings for adults -- maybe to keep the adults occupied while the kids have a bookstore all their own to explore. Nearby were a few games and jigsaw puzzles. They also offer tutoring -- an appropriate added service, it seems. On the back wall were some miscellaneous craft supplies which seemed a bit strange in a bookstore, but I suppose that might make it a one stop shop, too. I'd stop by here again, if only to round out the gift list from my friends whose kids never seem to have enough, or the right, books.

Books for kids abound, yes, but classics are there for adults, and the owner is happy to order…read moreanything you need. Great quirky gifts too: unusual notebooks, handmade items. Owner is delightful and will help you track down just the right thing.