My oldest son is in his final year at Apostles Community Preschool and I feel confident he is ready…read moreand prepared for Kindergarten. We moved to Lancaster mid-year and the staff and children at Apostles welcomed him with open arms. It has been wonderful to watch him flourish and grow within the community and I only wish he was moving on to Kindergarten with all of his friends from Apostles. My youngest son will begin his time at Apostles in Fall of 2023, so we are excited to continue with this wonderful school.

From the owner: Apostles Community Preschool is a private, Christian preschool located in Lancaster, PA. It was…read morefounded in 1965 by Church of the Apostles, and 58 years later continues to offer a loving, caring, high-quality educational experience for children ages 2-5. We offer a variety of classes, as well as enrichment opportunities after school.

Melissa Leanza (primary teacher) put my potty-trained child in pullups because she was too lazy to…read morechange a pair or pants if he had an accident. She did it without our consent (our 3 year old son told us). This is a fake Montessori School. The head of school (Robyn Stearne) couldn't care less. She's just trying to pack the school full of bodies and collect tuition.

One of the best schools around, made me who I am today and prepared me for life. I would highly…read morerecommend this school to anyone looking for an alternative to public school, because you are going to be getting a fantastic education from toddler all the way to 8th grade.

Out of daycares in Lancaster this one came off less overwhelming than others. I enrolled my so n at…read more4 months old and he is already mastering sign language 1.5 months in! One thing I could say that needs work is teachers being more open to talking to parents/ sharing details about the kids day at the end of the day when being picked up. Seems to be lack of face to face sharing in that case. But we are giving updates through out the day which kinda make up for that!

We have been very happy with our experience at Chesterbrook. Our child has attended the Harrisburg…read morePike location for the last 3 years & is currently in the kindergarten class there. The teachers are incredibly kind & caring! We greatly appreciate the time & attention the teachers give now more than ever! The facility is clean & cheerfully decorated in whatever season or theme that is happening. Through the years our child has been delighted with the art & craft activities, science projects, songs, books etc. The days are always fun & educational!

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.

Here was my review from 10/2025: "Our son has attended…read moreKiddie Academy in Lancaster, PA since the day they opened and we have loved every second! Enrollment was effortless. The ability to check in on your little one throughout the day via cameras is such a perk! We love the daily pictures and reports. The curriculum is extremely interactive and full of learning! All of the staff is friendly and helpful. From the administrative staff to the teachers, to the cleaning staff. The center is extremely clean and well run. Our son enjoys the playgrounds and the bikes! We are so thankful to have picked Kiddie Academy!" My update on 07/2026 is as follows: While effortless enrollment still remains true. I have learned the following over the last 9 months. Camera access is limited to only 30 minutes. Which at first I didn't mind, but then I did. I have since moved him to a center that has all day access. Which I appreciate. Especially if they are working on an activity or something, it's very nice to be able to watch! The daily pictures/reports and friendly and helpful staff, ended up being 4 people. James, Caroline, Sicily and Amina. They were all teachers for my son. Anyone outside of that, I don't have much to say. I have witnessed "teachers" wearing skirts so short, you could see their underwear when walking behind them. I witnessed "teachers" walking around sick, but they are demanded to be there. My son's teacher stayed home on a Friday because she didn't want to bring sickness into the building (which I appreciate!!!) and she received a text from the owner that said "I need to know by 12PM TODAY if you are planning on coming to work next week, as you stated you would in your resignation letter. If I do not receive a response by 12pm today then I will accept your resignation effecitve today and you will not be permitted back." Thursday when I picked up my son, his teacher was clearly not feeling well and said she'd be staying home the next day due to sickness. To be accused and threatened to be terminated is VERY unprofessional. I just want to set this rumor straight. I gave notice on 8/14 that my son's last day at Kiddie Academy would be 7/31. That is a 3 week notice. Because I/my son was leaving, his teacher decided she was going to leave and go where we were going! And then because she was leaving, a handful of parents decided they were pulling their children to go where she was going. We have all built a very close bond between us parents and with our childrens teachers, that it was a trickle effect. My child's teacher was written up for all of this. That she was soliciting/recruiting parents. She was also demeaned and was told that she was a horrible teacher. And wasn't fit to be in a classroom. Mind you, after this teacher signed the write up form (which she wasn't given a copy of), she was sent back to the classroom to continue working through the end of her notice to quit. If an owner of a child care facillity believes a teacher is horrible/unfit to teach... why was she not terminated in that moment? And if she isn't horrible/unfit to be a teacher, why was she spoken to like that and written up for it? There is something to be said about 5 parents who stick together and move to another childcare facility together. There is also something to be said for a teacher who follows her kids. It wasn't the environment keeping her there. After I found out about the disrespectful behavior to 2 of the teachers, I personally spoke with Cassi the owner about this. I explained that I was the one leaving and that the teacher was following me. So, her accusations were false and the write up was unjustified. She while "polite" was very snarky back. I guess she didn't realize how close our parent/teacher group was and she wasn't fond of it at all. If I ran a daycare center I would appreciate parents/teachers building bonds! Those bonds last lifetimes! It was in that meeting with Cassi that I let her know that my sons last day wouldn't be 7/31. Instead it was that day, 7/20. I explained to her that her and her husbands demeanor and behavior towards my son and I at drop off and pick up, wasn't okay. To not acknowledge us, or say hello or goodbye, because they're mad at the unfolding situation, wasn't very professional. It was actually extremely uncomfortable. And then to walk along side another family in a different classroom, and they'd get the bubbly "have a great night!"... and then we'd walk by and nothing? Very unprofessional. Very caddy. They have a VERY high turn around. Not just in teachers but administrative staff as well. The previous director was screamed at and was told to "Get the F out of the building"... To that, I don't know the details, but I DO know speaking to ANYONE like that is NOT okay. Especially the owner of a business that is filled with children. If you are considering Kiddie Academy, proceed with caution. It is very professional and kind on the cover... but read the pages CAREFULLY .

We toured recently and our son will attend in the fall. Great little school! Nice facilities and…read morethe director is great.

From the owner: For 45 years, Jenkins has served Millersville and its surrounding communities, crafting a…read morehigh-quality early childhood curriculum and enriching the lives of hundreds of children and their families. Offering Preschool, Pre-K, and Full Day Kindergarten. When you enroll at The Jenkins School, you become a part of our family. We are located at 3131 Columbia Avenue, in the Hempfield School District, but students from all over Lancaster County are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our classrooms are large and bright, and reside behind increased security, to allow all of our families to feel confident that their precious children are safe when they leave them with us. Please call to schedule a tour so that you can experience for yourself the educational excellence that is The Jenkins School.

This school has no structure, with the new principal, she is trying to make a military camp. They…read moreare also very racist, the gym teacher referred to 3 African American males as monkeys, and that did not impress me at all. Then, Ms. Kusznir told a kid to take books off his head "because they were not in Africa." Are you serious? I definitely do not recommend you send your child to this school, middle school was the worse from 2018-2019. Oh, and going on, and Ms. Fountain said "we are black on tissues, I repeat, we are black on tissues." Like come on, why can't you just say "we have no more tissues." Also, Ms. Kusznir was never fair, if a minority's person from a certain race started talking, she would right away call them out, especially ethnic groups, but, if it were a whiter person, she would act like she did not notice it. This is not a school for a child.

From the owner: Sacred Heart School is committed to providing an education for life, an education that cares for…read morethe spiritual, intellectual, social/emotional, and physical development of our students. The SHS education for life begins in our Preschool and extends to 8th grade. Our graduates are faithful witnesses to the Gospel, servants of the Church, life-long learners with a thirst for academic excellence, and dedicated members of the global community.