We like Chesterbrook Academy. Our kids have gone here since they were 3 months old. One's 5 and the…read moreother is 3. They both love their teachers and my 5 year old comes home every day telling me the new thing she learned.

I am highly disappointed with the leniency in staffing that this facility. they have gotten…read morethemselves in a situation where staff members will quit on short notice, and they are forced to hire quickly to handle staffing crisis, but do not do their due diligence to get quality individuals. The last classroom that my child was in, both of her teachers quit her first day. This forced the facility to use floaters to fill the space and did not provide the consistency that children in the three-year-old classroom require. The kids were unruly and my child picked up language that was inappropriate because teachers failed to have cont of and monitor interactions. Her current classroom has two teachers, one of which has been extremely disrespectful to me on numerous occasions. I have brought it to the front desk several times and have not seen any meaningful results. I am pulling my child from this location. The sad part is that upon request previously I had written a good review to help out to the center. There are a few nice teachers, but my overall experience here is not positive.

Everyone here is simply AMAZING, they truly care for your children as if they were their own. I…read morewas a first time mom (during COVID) and hesitant to send my son to daycare. They made the transition a breeze, reassuring me through pictures and messages throughout the day that my son was doing great. My son is almost two now and we still receive pictures and updates throughout the day, it always makes my work day a little easier knowing he's having such a great time. We recently moved and the commute it a little further now but I wouldn't have thought for a second to switch daycares.

I can be an anxious helicopter parent. My daughter started daycare during Covid, and before then…read morehad never been away from me, my husband, my mom or our one trusted family friend. The thought of leaving my baby with strangers, terrified me. Until I met these "strangers". The teachers at ACP are the kindest humans, and my kid practically thinks they hung the moon. My daughter is a spirited, sensitive, and independent kid. It can be hard to balance when to let her do her thing & when to reel her in. But, her teachers know that balance, and she is so incredibly comfortable and nurtured there, that she always talks about some great thing she learned or cool thing her teachers did- as a working parent, that is the best feeling in the world!

We entrusted Erin, the school's director, with our shy introverted 3-year-old two years ago, and I…read morecannot be more happy with the growth in our daughter. Erin's teaching background is extremely apparent. She is organized and caring, and each child looks up to her. We are planning to send our child to A Child's Choice through kindergarten, without hesitation. I highly recommend this school.

Please avoid - they are so not open to diversity. The director is so rude on tours, I don't know…read morehow she can teach or run a school when she has no patience for any kids that are not "good" in her eyes.

Possibly the only Y in the state which has a hot tub, steam room and sauna in the locker room.read more

(As a preface, I've never taken a class or anything else here in my life and nor do I ever intend…read moreto. But, my kids have been taking things here for the past 7-8 years so I think I've got a pretty good grip on things from that perspective.) It's not the best of Y's but it's not the worst of Y's. It's a Y where the pool gets closed for cleaning at the last minute and you are never told. It's a Y where when something does hit their Facebook account it's not uncommon for the information to differ from what you're told if you call their front desk. It's a Y where a class that starts at 4 gets supposedly gets changed to a 4:15 start for the rest of the semester without you being told only to have you show up next week for 4:15 to find out that the class this week started at 4 at the whim of the teacher's schedule which of course means that you partially paid for nothing that week. It's a Y where in the distant past swimming classes would regularly have teachers that wouldn't show up/didn't know they were supposed to be there that day/no one was ever scheduled for that time by management. It' a Y that does offer a very good swim team with the minor issues of it having very unrealistic expectations as to what you are expected to pay and if you actually have a job that requires you to work weekends then you might as well forget it because you have no prayer with the volunteering requirements/travel schedule. But with all that said, at least in Bethlehem it's more or less the only game in town in terms of swim lessons for younger children so you sort or need to love the one your with and over time you do learn to lower your expectations and accept that no matter who you complain to things more or less never change.

PLEASE READ: I…read morethink we can all agree: trusting someone with your kid(s) is a big deal. My wife and I, in particular, dislike the notion of being away from our child; however, if you have an occupation and can't afford for one parent to stay home, or stagger your schedule even, this is a necessary evil. Here's the good news! If you enroll your child at Lightbridge Academy, the word EVIL will never come to mind! Each worker at the Bethlehem Lightbridge Academy, comes to work every day and treats the kids as if the kids were their own. The energy and the positive vibes walking in that place is unparallel. As a parent, I know every precaution is taken and a village of loving adults will be watching over my little girl. I cherish the good people on this Earth, and Lightbridge has managed to only employee these particular people. Everyone there has an amazing love for children and can back up their love with the experience. I am the biggest fan of these godsent workers and wouldn't dare take time out of my busy schedule to tell a lie. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't recognize this wonderful group of caretakers. I am insanely appreciative of them and owe them something special; after all, they take care of my most prized possession. A special shout out to Aliscia, Pat, Heidi, Jessie, Meghan & Tricia. I am blanking on the names of so many people, so please forgive me. Thank you all & 1,000 Blessings! Cordially, Corey, Darice & Demi!

From the owner: We are so much more than just a daycare! Busy working families need childcare for their children…read morebut also desire a high-quality early childhood education program. Lightbridge Academy offers infant, toddler, preschool and back-up care programs. We want every child to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to learn and grow with us, and every family to consider us a true partner in the development and education of their child. We go beyond what's expected from daycare to create an exceptional early childhood education experience.

This is a great center. The staff are amazing - friendly, approachable, and loved by the kids…read more You can tell they really care about the kids and are passionate about what they do. They are always looking for new activities to do with the kids. They take the school aged kids on field trips during summer camp and on days off. They also offer optional extras like a date night for parents or a shopping day during the holidays. I really feel that they love my kids and are invested in their care. Plus, they are affordable. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Petite Scholars Learning Center thrives at providing a safe, affordable and nurturing environment…read morefor all children and families of all communities. Petite Scholars provides a home styled, educational and friendly environment where children are encouraged to imagine, learn and explore in their everyday activities. It is our goal to continuously mentor students and encourage self motivation through moral, social, emotional and physical support.

Bonaventure Academy has been a life saver for our family. My husband and I could not have asked for…read morea better home away from home for our boys. The care and love they receive every day shows on their faces when they see their teachers. The love for learning keeps growing and is guiding my husband and I along the way. Thank you Bonaventure!

From the owner: Bonaventure Academy has an established reputation in the Lehigh Valley area of loving and nurturing…read moreeach child in an individual way.... When you join our childcare/preschool, you become part of the growing family that has chosen to begin the most precious years of early childhood with a team of professionals who take the most pride, love and joy in everyday moments, celebrating every milestone.

My twins were enrolled in TLE since January. I can only speak to the infant experience, but I would…read moreadvise any parent who is able to enroll your infants in a different daycare to do so. During our time at TLE, there were two different owners, but we continued to see the same issues. These were what we witnessed during our time at TLE: 1. Our son has issues with his feeding that require him to be held upright during feeding. Multiple times, this simple and medically necessary request was not followed causing him to projectile vomit and stop breathing. We trained multiple teachers and very few seemed to actually follow through with this request. 2. They will feed your children slumped on the floor. I have photo evidence of them feeding my son on the ground with his neck positioned in a right angle. 3. The floors were filthy even though they said there's a cleaner. Crumbs everywhere and carpets had weeks' worth of spit up stains. Former employees mentioned cockroaches as well. 4. Our son was given medication without calling us for consent multiple times. 5. They skipped multiple feedings and our children constantly came home with diaper rash because they weren't changed for over 3 hours. 6. They had so much turnover and so many different teachers throughout the day that they had to label our kid with tape to make sure he didn't get mistaken for another kid. Kind of funny but also speaks to the stability of the place. We voiced our concerns so many times, so this shouldn't come to a shock to TLE but they also took 0 actions to remedy any of this. There's a few good teachers at TLE, but owners, directors, and fill in teachers don't care enough to make sure your kids are safe. If you're able to, pay a little more and go elsewhere to protect your child.

TLE Bethlehem has been a wonderful fit for our family! Each morning we drop our son and daughter…read moreoff, we feel comfortable knowing they are safe and getting the best care. In the infant room, Ms. Jailene, Ms. Megan and Ms. Cindy are attentive and communicative. Within seconds of talking with them, you can tell they're compassionate and nurturing to the babies. In the Toddler room, Ms. Mariela, Ms. Sharella and Ms. India are patient, passionate, responsive and knowledgeable. Overall, the teachers are kind, accepting and genuinely care about our children; we couldn't ask for anything more.