My son has been at Kinderhook for a few months now and we love it. We went from an at home daycare…read moreto a pre-school program that we were not happy with. We moved our son to Kinderhook and they have been amazing with him. He has even told me he likes this school and his teachers more than before. The teachers care, they communicate with parents constantly, and I can see the positive impact the environment has had on him! I would highly recommend.

Center just lets the kids run around all day. No stimulation or curriculum whatsoever. When ever…read moreI walked in, the "teachers" were always on their phones sitting and not paying attention to the kids. There has been times when the bathrooms were smeared with poop and no one noticed or wanted to clean it. The director tries to pack as many kids in the center as possible. It is dirty and way overpriced for the amount of nothing they do. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone

They are amazing! Create a beautiful daycare experience with lots of interactive activities for the…read morekids and communicate very well with parents

I can't say enough good things about this daycare! From the very first day, the staff made both my…read morechild and me feel completely comfortable and welcomed. The teachers are warm, patient, and genuinely care about every child's growth and happiness. My little one has learned so much--both academically and socially--and actually looks forward to going each morning! The center is always clean, organized, and full of fun, educational activities. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel informed about my child's day. I'm so thankful to have found such a wonderful, trustworthy place where my child is loved and supported every day.

We can't say enough about the loving and caring staff at WCC! It feels like a true home away from…read morehome. The staff are incredibly warm and genuinely care for each child, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. My little one always comes home happy and full of stories about her day!

Disappointing Experience…read more I spent eight years at this daycare and have significant concerns about their communication and customer service. Initially, I chose this daycare due to limited options in my area, and really only stayed due to limited options, I wish I never made that decision, my experience left me frustrated. There were instances of inflexibility regarding discounts. I had to withdraw my oldest daughter when they stopped applying a $5/week discount and didn't notify me until weeks later, leading to late fees. When I sought clarification on the discount policy, I felt there was a lack of transparency, and I was advised to find another childcare provider, despite being a long-term customer with two children enrolled. I didn't remove her from the daycare because of $5/week it was because they would not honor a discount and could not provide anywhere where the discount could not be applied in writing. Recently, during discussions about a rate increase--the fifth in four years--2nd this year (2024). I found the interactions with management to be unprofessional & aggressive. When I asked for clarification on the new payment terms, I felt my concerns were not taken seriously. I acknowledge that I lost my cool and used foul language during this interaction, and I apologize if I caused any disturbance. I was also concerned about communication regarding incidents involving my children. On multiple occasions, one of my children came home with unexplained bite marks, and I had to reach out for clarification. In one instance, after a significant bite, they reviewed the footage but couldn't determine how it happened, which left me uneasy about the care my child was receiving and I considered looking for another childcare option but ultimately stayed still due to a lack of childcare options. Overall, I believe there are better options available in the Dover/Weigelstown area, now. If you value open communication and a supportive environment, and don't want to receive 2 rate increases a year I recommend exploring other childcare providers.

My son came to this school since he was 6 weeks old. As a first time Mom, that is really hard. They…read morereally inrich my son with a education, physical, social, and spiritual department. I was update through their app on diapers, meals, naps, and pictures.

My daughter went to Bethel for 5 years. A loving and caring atmosphere. Always looking out for what…read morewas best for the child. Great communication and learning environment. She came way with a lot even gain knowledge of the Bible.

When we first enrolled our son at this daycare, we truly believed we had found a safe, caring, and…read morestructured environment for him. This daycare has a strong reputation at other locations, and in the beginning, things seemed promising. Unfortunately over time, this specific location became a complete nightmare for our family. Our son is 3 years old. Like any toddler, he loves to play, have fun, and be around other kids. He is loving, energetic & curious. Toddlers misbehave sometimes & that is normal. That is why classrooms are supposed to have structure, supervision & teachers who know how to redirect behavior appropriately. Instead once our son began copying another child's negative behavior, he was quickly labeled as "the bad kid." We repeatedly explained that he was being influenced by another student, but the situation was never handled properly. They also were aware & knew this!!!! We were told certain children could not be separated because one child's mother worked there as a teacher & had another child enrolled in a different classroom. Rather than correcting the environment or helping the children succeed, we were constantly being called to pick our son up early when no other parents were being called! We felt as though at this point our son was being targeted. Why continue to pay for him every week when he was spending less than an hour a day in school. We tried working with the director & offered suggestions that could help improve the situation, but our concerns were dismissed. We were repeatedly told adjustments would be made but nothing ever changed. We even had a behavioral therapist come out to the site and observe & assess our son! Nothing was wrong with him! Again a typical 3 year old following what everyone else was doing because of 1 or more specific classmates misbehaving. One of the most concerning parts was what we personally observed on the cameras. Multiple teachers were sitting down on their phones instead of actively supervising the children. We witnessed moments where children were not being properly attended to at all. At one point, our son eloped from the classroom & the assistant director was heard telling a teacher, "Run after him, this is your classroom." The fact that we even had to screenshot so many incidents says enough on its own. What truly pushed us over the edge were the serious safety concerns. An autistic child was reportedly left outside alone for around 10 minutes. Another child was also left alone on a separate occasion for another 10 minutes! How does that happen in a daycare setting? Who is doing headcounts? Why are children not being accounted for properly? These are not small mistakes. These are serious failures in supervision and safety. There also seems to be a major lack of structure & support within the facility itself. The teachers appear overwhelmed & unsupported, which ultimately affects the children. We even offered to volunteer our own time to help because we genuinely wanted things to improve. We were met with promises & nice words but no real action. Over time, we noticed a very high turnover rate not just with children leaving, but with teachers and administration as well. After withdrawing our son & researching other daycare options, we met former teachers from this location who immediately recognized us & asked what happened. Some directors from other facilities even had former students from this daycare enrolled with them. Hearing multiple people reassure us that we made the right decision to remove our son confirmed what we already felt in our hearts, our child was no longer safe there. At the end of the day this is simply our family's experience. Other families may have different experiences but we strongly encourage parents to do their research, ask questions, observe carefully, & trust their instincts. A daycare can have a great name but that does not guarantee every location operates the same way. Children deserve patience, protection, structure, & care. Parents deserve honesty & peace of mind. Unfortunately, we no longer found either here.

We've been part of this daycare community since their very first day open and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience having our daughter there daily. She's now 2 years old and absolutely loves going to school every day. From the minute we walk through the door, she's excited to see her teachers and friends, which says everything to me as a parent. The teachers, owners, and the rest of the staff are incredible--truly caring, attentive, and always going above and beyond to support her growth and happiness. She has learned so much during her time here, from social skills to early learning milestones, and it's been amazing to watch her confidence and curiosity grow. She's built friendships, and the parent community has been just as kind and welcoming. We've always felt supported and connected, and the environment is both nurturing and fun. From open house events to spirit weeks with different themes every day to toddler parades and "trunk or treats" - there have been so many fun activities for the kids and parents. I'm so grateful to have found a place that feels like a second home for her. If you're looking for a daycare where your child is safe, loved, given opportunities to learn, and treated like family, this is it. We looked at so many other schools in the area and this was far and beyond the best one we toured.

This is a great place to send your children. The classes are small, so kids get lots of individual…read moreattention. The staff are very caring and nurturing. The classrooms are clean and inviting. The food for kids is very high quality. They use the Procare system, which provides updates and communication about what your child is doing throughout the day. They are open for school age children when the local schools are off, which is really convenient. I highly recommend it!

Called this facility since the website wasn't working correctly to go on the waiting list. Not only…read morewas I told I was wrong, but I was given attitude. If that's the way you act towards another adult, I don't want you near my kid.

Fabulous program through and through. Spiritually and academically this school can not be beat! So…read morehappy with our decision to send our daughter to this incredible school.

Tender Years Mechanicsburg has been our daughter's "school" for over 4 years now. We could not have…read morefound a better place for her to learn and grow. She built deep relationships with each teacher, every year- and they always treated her with love and respect. The leadership shines here with communication and availability- I don't know if they ever take a day off! We toured multiple daycares in the area and felt very confident that Tender Years was the best environment we could find for our little one- and that continued to prove to be the case every year. Our daughter has thrived and learned so much during her time here and I highly recommend Tender Years.

Ms. Vanessa has been an exceptional teacher for my child. Her ability to create a fun and engaging…read morelearning environment is truly remarkable. She has a unique way of making complex subjects accessible, which has led to incredible growth in my child's learning. In just two months, my child has mastered 22 sight words, learned basic math concepts, and even started picking up sentences and greetings in other languages! Her patience, creativity and genuine love for children are evident in everything she does. We are incredibly grateful for her positive impact in my kiddo's development and consider ourselves fortunate to have her as a teacher. Tender Years is truly lucky to have her!