Well, all in all, I have to say that I got a first-class education at CB West…read more Socially - it was a heck of alot better than Lenape. Although, I attended during the raucous football era of Coach Pettine (Sr.) and personally, I really never gave a crap about how our football team was doing. (In case you missed that CB West was State Champion for like, years & years in a row back then.) Whatever. I enjoyed certain things, but really - I am so glad that high school is over and that I never have to do that again. Oh yeah - and to that IDIOT gym teacher who flunked me and threatened to not let me graduate until i could successfully run "the mile" - here's a big"sod-off"! Nobody in Corporate America has EVER asked me to run a mile. Ever. My reunion is coming up this November - and I am prepared to attend looking fresh and FABULOUS. P.S. Pink (Alicia Moore) went here. We smoked our ciggies on the same corner - just about 10 years apart.

"Blandness with a side of rude customer service"…read more I'm an upper-middle class businessman who worked in the Doylestown area for the greater part of the year, and have been able to sample most of the noteworthy dining locations in town, excluding of course this particular establishment, it being just beyond the densest part of town. During my lunch hour, I felt it proper to finally give Buck's a chance. The property is quite large with an accommodating parking lot--the lot was quite packed, though luckily I was able to secure a parking space. I went in through front entrance and realized that this is not quite a restaurant in and of itself, but some kind of collective of facilities seemingly not unlike the YMCA. There were a lot of children moving around when I went into the building; it seemed like perhaps a school had brought their children here for a field trip. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to properly enjoy most of the facilities. I was impressed; near the entrance they boast a lecture hall, a set of restrooms neatly tucked away in a crevice, a lounge area, an indoor sports gymnasium, a membership/sign in booth, and what appeared to be a social services office. Beyond that, I noticed sets of public lockers just off the hallway, and series of offices in hallways dissecting the larger "avenues." I made my way to the integrated food establishment, fittingly called "Nourriture pour les Affamés." It featured semi-buffet style get-it-yourself service in an area aside the tables and chairs. I went into the area, picked up a serving tray, and picked out a chicken patty, an apple, and a box of chocolate milk. The cashier was quite rude, claiming that they wouldn't take my Discover card (just what do they think they're selling, drugs?), so I of course had to pay cash. I find myself a seat and began eating. The chicken patty was dry, lacking in any toppings or condiments whatsoever, the apple tasted like wet cardboard, and the milk was in a box. Disgusted, I knocked the remnants of my half-eaten quote unquote "food" onto the floor and attempted to exit the food establishment. Before I could even get close to the exit, a small, leathery woman began berating me about God-knows-what, something about privilege cards and detention and blah blah blah, all the while spewing saliva onto my person. I had no choice but to sit back down and wait for the bell before being allowed to leave.

Our son is enrolled in the infant classroom at The Goddard School, and absolutely loves it! He gets…read morethe biggest smile on his face when we drop him off in the morning and seems so happy and taken care of when he is picked up at the end of the day. Ms. Anastasia and her team really go above and beyond, and are nothing short of amazing at what they do! As a first time parent, they made transitioning to daycare so smooth and seamless. We love them and can't thank them enough for all their daily love and support!

My son attended this Goddard School for over a year, but he has moved to a different school…read more Overall, while there are some good individual teachers at this school, the administration is a nightmare. The owner, in particular, seems to prioritize money over the best interests of the kids. The lack of professionalism from the owner and the administrative staff is a real issue--many months they wouldn't even have basic things like calendars available, or their communications would be inconsistent. One time they sent out an email about having a "desert bar" ... and had it spelled that way multiple times, so it wasn't just a typo. Is that who you want responsible for educating your child? Aside from all that, our son was diagnosed with some speech and socialization delays during his time at this school and entered Early Intervention. Both of his EI teachers visited his school and told us for his personal needs and learning challenges, the environment at this school wasn't right. Once we found a new school that felt like a better fit, we wanted to move our son right away, but the owner refused to let us leave without requiring dues to cover the full 30 days written notice, despite the fact that the enrollment agreement allows them to waive fees and let a student go if it is in their best interests (and we had a verbal conversation about it over 30 days before we left). For comparison, the school he moved to would have let him attend a few weeks for free just to help us do what was best for him. I wasn't surprised at all to see some other reviews on Greatschools.com that similarly echoed our experience--teachers are mostly good, but the owner/admin staff is not. And with the high level of staff turnover at these type of schools, you are relying on the owner to continually hire good people and hold them to a high standard. I would not trust the owner of this school to actually do that, at all. Basically, I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. If your kid is a follower and fits in to a crowd, they'd probably do fine here, but you can find better. If your kid is at all unique like mine, this school has been generally unsupportive and not helpful, especially compared to his new school where the teachers and administrative staff have really gone out of their way to figure out ways to help keep our son engaged and included (that he has really responded to).

Both of our kids have gone to Childtime of Doylestown, and have done unbelievably well, made lots…read moreof friends, and absolutely glow about their teachers. Our younger one is sad to be moving on from here and off to Elementary school, but we feel he is in great shape and ready for this next step based on his time here and under the care of this wonderful staff. G-man will miss you all - but promises visits and hugs back to say hello :)

Can't say enough good things about the school and the summer camp program. My sun is 4 year old and…read moreis very much enjoying the summer camp activities. Lead teachers are caring, warm, and also give kids necessary discipline. The summer intern teachers are very joyful and bring extra happiness to the classes. My son loves going to this school and feels proud of it.

My daughter attends this school and absolutely lives it. She…read moreis thriving and the school seems to be pretty competitive with many bright young stars. It is also a good value compared to other local private schools.

My oldest started at Mary Mother of the Redeemer (MMR) in Kindergarten, and we've loved it ever…read moresince. I now have 3 children there, from Pre-K to middle school. I love the community there, as it's very welcoming and supportive. My children are very happy there, and they've made some great friends (as have we as parents). I was first drawn to MMR because it was familiar; I went to Catholic grade school. I've been really pleased to see how progressive the school is, academically and technologically. If you're looking for smaller class sizes, a sense of community, and an education based in morals and values, MMR is a great option.

I wanted to leave this review due to my gratitude for Colleen the director and the rest of the…read morestaff at Goddard Huntingdon Valley. From Day 1, they have communicated honestly, openly, and kindly about anything regarding my daughter. The school is organized, the teachers are happy and genuinely care for the children in their classrooms. For an anxious first-time mom like myself, the app they use to send pictures and updates throughout the day has helped ease my worries while I am working without having to call the center and interrupt my work day. I briefly switched out of Goddard but quickly realized I made a huge mistake and sent her right back. To be fair, I do wish that their classrooms (not class size, but size of the room) were a little larger and that they allow for heat-up lunches more days of the week and had fridges in every room, but I guess no daycare is perfect. In summary, those inconveniences are less important than the overall quality of care/education and open communication I experience at Goddard. I highly recommend Goddard School of Huntingdon Valley. You will receive a high quality education if you send your child there!

I cannot say enough good things about The Goddard School in Huntingdon Valley. The teachers and…read morestaff are fantastic and genuinely care for my daughter. She previously was at a school that we quickly transferred her out of because she was becoming withdrawn, shy and was always dreading going to school. Immediately while at Goddard she returned to the child we knew, smart, funny, energetic and extremely social. Goddard's program is the best and my daughter is flourishing there. When I first moved her to Goddard I was concerned about the cost but immediately knew it was the best of the best.

The Hopwood School has been the best first experience for my child! The director, and the staff are…read moremore than knowledgeable, they're extremely caring! They genuinely want what's best for each child and it's evident. I was really nervous to send my 4 year old to a school, and I'm so glad I did! The Hopwood School has provided the most loving and amazing start for my child's educational journey. I also have my degree and teaching experience in early childhood education, and I highly recommend it.

My son attended two years of pre-school and has gone for four years (and counting) to summer camp…read more The staff and program is well organized/run with activities that include swimming, games, dance, reading, woodworking, fishing, basketball, tennis, kick ball, archery. In other words, there's something for every kid. (All staff is is certified in First Aid and at least one who is on campus at all times is certified in CPR.) It's a good feeling knowing your child is in safe hands. Cannot recommend Hopwood highly enough.

What can I say? I'm old. I went here from 2nd - 6th grade…read morewhen my family moved to D-town in the (gasp) late '70's. We had some highs & lows here - but I got a good, solid education and went on to Lenape Jr. High (now middle school) and the good 'ole CB West (yelp to some later.) Currently, I did a school comparison of local schools, and while Doyle (and all Central Bucks schools) has slipped a bit in recent years, test scores are still decent and it's still a nice, safe environment in which to raise kids. I sure wish I could send my l'il one here.

My daughter attended school here and was in the Penn Program for gifted kids which was great. She…read morehad some awesome teachers like Mr. Marshall. Not a fan of the principal at all. Test scores are inflated because any child with special needs is sent to another school in the district.

Talk about a great school. This is where our son went. The entire staff there is very down to…read moreearth, the are amazing with the children. The class rooms are perfect for younger kids. Everyone there is very dedicated to providing eCh child with a great education and the kids have fun while learning, they plan many family activities through out the year to keep all family member involved, tuition is very affordable. They go above and beyond in every aspect of education, child care and early childhood development. My son absolutely loves elbow lane and I highly recommend them. The offer summer camp as well. The school is just everything you could hope for and more. The director there Mrs. P really is passionate and you can see she truly cares about her school and the staff and children.

Great school and camp, simple, up-to-date, and age-appropriate. I really enjoyed checking this…read moreschool out and love the emphasis on nature.